Hinckley Canalside WI
2021 Meeting Snapshots
Some of the things we do on our monthly meetings
December
At the December meeting we had our annual Christmas Party. We had a really good turnout considering the cold weather. Cath Greenwell did an excellent job providing the entertainment playing her organ and doing a festive themed quiz which became very entertaining!
We had the usual wonderful buffet with plenty left over, which Mandy Cutler kindly took to Lawrence House for the residents to enjoy. We had a good old singalong with Christmas Carols including The Twelve Days of Christmas Song which has become a Christmas party tradition for our WI.
Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. We had a wonderful raffle and raised £89 which we are donating to the Pennies for Friendship for women around the world.
I am looking forward to next year and a fun packed 2022 with Hinckley Canalside WI.
November
At our November meeting we were entertained by our guest speaker Dr Ray Lowry. He made us all laugh sharing his funny stories and anecdotes from his past experiences as a doctor and dentist. He showed us the funny side of life as a professional and how important humour was when dealing with the general public.
He had been a comedy script-writer for the stars in the 1970’s and had some fascinating photos from his time on television and radio with a host of famous comedians from that era.
October
Hinckley Canalside had a very enjoyable evening when we were shown Indian dances by Vina Ladwa.
She showed us Northern and Southern Indian dances, informing us as she went along about the origins and what the different hand/arm movements meant, and the story being told. She then led into the more up to date Bollywood dances.
Some of our ladies dressed in saris and even more ladies took to the floor and learnt a selection of moves which were then put to music.
A great night!
September
Hinckley Canalside WI 10th anniversary year
Hinckley Canalside WI held their first ‘face to face’ meeting in September.
It was lovely to see so many members and guests enjoying the opportunity to get together.
It was a very special night as we enter our 10th year.
What started in 2011 at a meeting attended by 30 people has grown significantly and this is testament to the friendship and camaraderie we all share.
To celebrate, one of our members, Karen Morgan, made cakes and members who had been present in our first few months were given certificates to recognise their loyalty.
It was a lovely evening and enjoyed by everyone. Gill Hannah.