Our December meeting always used to clash with the Christmas Market, but since the Lincoln Christmas Market has now concluded it gives us a greater range of speakers, many who would have previously had a stall at the market. This year we had Adam from Bread + Cheese come and talk to us about bread … Continue reading Bread + Cheese
What We’ve Been Up To
November Craft Evening
November’s Lincoln WI meeting was a festive craft session getting ready for Christmas, with simple but effective ideas for gift bags and Christmas decorations. We also had our annual Advent calendar collection which will be donated to the Lincoln Larder. Using brown paper bags, which are often used to package shopping and are easily recyclable, … Continue reading November Craft Evening
Birthday Dancing
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
Forensic Fire & Poisoning
With the thoughts of cosy fireside nights beckoning we had an evening of fire investigation and carbon monoxide poisoning. Whilst this may sound a dry topic about overloaded plugs and dodgy boilers it was quite the opposite. Lincoln University lecturers Dr Hilary Hamnett and Dr Dan Matthews spoke for about an hour. The first half … Continue reading Forensic Fire & Poisoning
To Knit, Or Not to Knit?
July for Lincoln WI was a talk about codes in knitting, not how to decode knitting patterns, but how knitting, or other crafts, can contain secret messages. Local textile artist Polly Lancaster, brought her knitting machine as well as her scarves, millinery and other artwork. Polly spoke about having an emotional connection with clothing, and … Continue reading To Knit, Or Not to Knit?
Domestic Soldiers – June 2025
June 25 meeting - Elaine talking about domestic soldiers in Lincolnshire during the Second World War
Showing the Love
February is “Show the Love month” for a lot of WIs and Lincoln WI is no exception. Often we did this in January, but after some programme moving we were able to do this in the “correct” month. Show the Love is an initiative by the Climate Coalition of which the WI is a founding … Continue reading Showing the Love
A Reflex-ing Start to the Year
January is always an awkward month for Lincoln WI, our meetings, on the first Thursday, come straight after a busy festive period, this year we decided to move the meeting to the second Thursday of the month. This gave members a slower start to the year, unfortunately the delayed meeting coincided with freezing conditions, but … Continue reading A Reflex-ing Start to the Year
Christmas Market and Carol Concert
December was a busy month for Lincoln WI, not only did we have our December meeting, but we collaborated with the City of Lincoln Brass Band (COLB) in a charity concert. Our Craft Market was great fun, with members having the opportunity to do some Christmas crafting as well as buy some artisan Christmas presents. … Continue reading Christmas Market and Carol Concert
Morris Dancing Birthday Party
Morris dancing at Lincoln WI
The Lincoln WI 