Promoted as "moving through the menopause" local running coach and menopause specialist Rachel came and spoke to us about maintaining fitness throughout life. But Rachel told us the best way to keep moving was to "not let the old lady in", this was disappointing to two members who had just bought bungalows. By that we … Continue reading Don’t Let the Old Lady In!
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
Collective Grief
Despite some bad spelling on Facebook June's meeting was about grief and coping with loss. Jonathan was a really informative speaker and spoke about the waterfall of bereavement and whirlpool of grief and how no matter you may wish to go back up the waterfall it's impossible. He also mentioned the growing around grief model, … Continue reading Collective Grief
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
International Woman’s Gardening Book Day!
Well not quite, but as our meeting was on 2nd March - World Book Day - and March has International Women's Day we decided to have a mash-up. Members were invited to write the name of an inspirational woman on a post-it note and also contribute a favourite female writer too. We also so had … Continue reading International Woman’s Gardening Book Day!
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
Life’s A Drag – Sep ’22 Meeting
We were really pleased to welcome Lincoln's leading drag artist Celine Begone (Arran) back in September. Arran was an amazing speaker, he arrived in his normal attire and as he spoke to us proceeded to apply copious amounts of make-up at lightning speed, unlike on RuPaul's Drag Race, where the competitors seem to take forever … Continue reading Life’s A Drag – Sep ’22 Meeting
Just Like – Tommy Cooper?
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?
The Lincoln WI 