This is a round-up of February and March's meetings. February was our annual meeting, where the committee stood and down and in the main got re-elected. We welcomed Lucy & Wendy back to the committee and Alison as a new member. Sarah stood down and Maz took over as Secretary. Jenny remained as Treasurer and … Continue reading Just Like – Tommy Cooper?
Love Hearts in January
Love hearts ready for the #ShowtheLove campaign to highlight climate change.
We Are Plastic Free Allies
After a talk earlier this year from Plastic Free Lincoln Lincoln WI decided to look at some of our plastic usage (a plastic audit) and took up the following pledges: Use refillable washing up liquid at meetings. Use non-plastic cutlery at meetings and cake sales. Use non-plastic cups at cake sales. We succeeded and our … Continue reading We Are Plastic Free Allies
Sadie Hirst – Food Historian
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
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.
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
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
Craftivism – September Meeting
September's meeting was all about craftivism, a blend of activism and crafts. Committee member (and VP and campaign rep) Lucy gave us the talk and explained how she has been able to participate in political activism from deepest Lincolnshire and Norfolk from the comfort of her front room. Lucy told us how she had written … Continue reading Craftivism – September Meeting
Will He Bee Back?
August's WI Meeting was a second talk from local bee keeper Simon Croson, after the success of his previous talk a few months earlier the summer social was sacrificed for 'Products of the Hive'. This time Simon brought with him a frame of bees, a frame loaded with honey and beeswax as well as lots … Continue reading Will He Bee Back?
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