Lincoln WI is 13 years old - and we had our annual dance night, with Go Dance. This year we chose to go disco dancing, and we had a lively session. Before that we had the opportunity to thank some of our unsung heroines who are at every meeting helping set up, serving members tea … Continue reading Birthday Dancing
Dentis-tree in May
May 2024's meeting was (as usual) intended to be a debate on the resolutions, however, this year's resolution was not particularly controversial (some might say toothless) about the lack of NHS dental provision. Therefore the committee decided to invite local environmental groups so members could see what opportunities there are to be involved around the … Continue reading Dentis-tree in May
Show the Love Embroidered Hearts
This January we had Verena from Fabric Tattoo Embroidery come and teach us some simple embroidery for love hearts ready for the annual Show the Love Climate Coalition campaign in February. It was a lovely gentle start to the new year, nothing too strenuous and members did a mixture of different stitches. Interestingly everyone seemed … Continue reading Show the Love Embroidered Hearts
Lincolnshire Show 2023
The annual Lincolnshire Show is always a highlight for WI crafting, unfortunately this year we were unable to put in a group entry. But did manage to make the President's reception where there was an exclusive peak at the show entries. This year's theme was centred on the Coronation, 'The Jewel in the Crown' as … Continue reading Lincolnshire Show 2023
Annual Resolutions
May is the month where we vote on the annual resolution, this year the entire WI had voted to take forward: Clean rivers for people and wildlife. This was a difficult campaign as Lincoln is not wholly known for its water courses, although it was build on the River Witham and the Brayford Pool is … Continue reading Annual Resolutions
The Art of Shouting Quietly
April 2023 meeting was all about being heard, and Katy, a TEDx coach and local radio DJ, who works for a large multi-national corporation told us about getting heard, and over coming nerves. She is also a celebrant. Katy was determined to empower us to "speak the truth even if your [our] voice[s] shakes" (Maggie … Continue reading The Art of Shouting Quietly
Beetling Along
Beetle drive in February.
Christmas Sewn Up – Dec ’22 Meeting
This December local fabric artist Verena Handley came and taught us some simple embroidery techniques to make a snowflake bauble. Everyone was given a generous kit with up cycled fabric, DMC thread, a needle, a hoop, a sticky template as well as a comprehensive instruction leaflet. The committee also organised non-alcoholic festive punch for everyone, … Continue reading Christmas Sewn Up – Dec ’22 Meeting
Manna From Heaven?
March 2022 - two years since our last meeting prior to the first lock-down, but we have been back in person for a while. This month Roz from the UK's largest mannequin hire company, Mannakin, came and spoke to us about she started her business from her front room to the site she now occupies … Continue reading Manna From Heaven?
Love Hearts in January
Love hearts ready for the #ShowtheLove campaign to highlight climate change.
The Lincoln WI 