December is always a bit of a quiet meeting due to it clashing with the annual Lincoln Christmas market, not everyone can be bothered to brave the traffic, some are lured by the prospect of cheese and mulled wine and others are just to frazzled by the thought of Christmas. However, for those who did … Continue reading Sadie Hirst – Food Historian
Bomber Command – June 2019
June's meeting was a visit from International Bomber Command Education Centre and a talk about the role of women in Bomber Command, the visitor centre near Lincoln, and why it has taken so long for Bomber Command to be recognised. Emily from Bomber Command brought artefacts of letters, uniforms and also samples of menus. She … Continue reading Bomber Command – June 2019
Resolutions & Plastic Free Lincoln
May's meeting was about the annual resolutions, which weren't particularly controversial this year, rural bus services and don't fear the smear. Living in Lincolnshire, a large rural county buses are an important part of the local travel infrastructure, and many members depend on them, especially as the trains don't go to many places, considering how … Continue reading Resolutions & Plastic Free Lincoln
Prison Break & Cake
This month we had Dr Erik Grigg talk to us about the prison break from Lincoln Prison by Eamon de Valera who went on to be a leading figure in the Irish Republican movement (prior to separation from the UK) and afterwards the Taoiseach on three occasions. Dr Erik concentrated on the escape from Lincoln … Continue reading Prison Break & Cake
Old Broom/New Broom Debate
Quick overveiw of our AGM in February.
Laughter Yoga
The new year kicked off to a great start with laughter yoga, a get way to get the endorphins flowing. This picture may not look the best, but frankly, everyone was having too much of a good time for lots of photos to be taken. There was laughter motorbikes, which involved us pretending to ride … Continue reading Laughter Yoga
Pride, Cake Sales & Poppies
It's been so busy we've neglected to update the blog! September finished with the annual Lincoln Pride event, which saw us wheel out the Human Fruit Machine - whilst much derided on the Archers - it attracted many to our stall, or that may have been the free Rainbow Drops. President Lucy went as a … Continue reading Pride, Cake Sales & Poppies
The Windmill Theatre
September's meeting was a talk by Dr Ellen Wright (DrSmut on Twitter) about the history of the Windmill Theatre, that she is researching for her book, you can find out more about it and Dr Ellen here. Ellen had spoken to us a couple of years ago, when she was the leader of the Cat's … Continue reading The Windmill Theatre
Book Folding
The first meeting of January was hectic to say the least with over 50 women joining and a fair few guests as well. Due to a last minute change from Support Dogs; Nina, Lara and Ingrid from the Committee demonstrated book folding - decreed as desecration by one member - every one else seemed to … Continue reading Book Folding
Bollywood Comes to Lincoln
It was our fourth (yes we can't believe it either) birthday party for October's meeting and time for some Bollywood dancing, and Indian themed snacks. Local fitness and dance instructor Sally came along and Committee member Ingrid kindly brought a range of saris for us to try on. The evening kicked off as usual with … Continue reading Bollywood Comes to Lincoln
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