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.
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
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
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
sTEAmPunk
The August Bank Holiday was the annual Asylum Steampunk festival centred in the Bail in Lincoln. For the second year the Lincoln WI took over St Mary Magdalene's church serving tea (and coffee and juice) to thirsty Steampunk-ers and raising money for local charities. Enthusiastic members of the WI got into the spirit and came … Continue reading sTEAmPunk
The Lincoln WI 