AUGUST

 

Hooray!!  At long, long last we were able to return to the Village Hall for our first meeting together since the start of the Government Covid restrictions in March 2020.

On 9 August we celebrated with Bucks Fizz and Cake and listened to our wonderfully interesting Speaker, Emma Britton, about her life and career changes.  She started in different Admin posts and Keep Fit classes before having over 10 years' experience as a BBC local radio presenter with her own weekday shows. With a warm and friendly presenter style she was popular with listeners and viewers.  This was evident in her talk to us.  She was funny, engaging and uplifting.  

She is passionate about her latest career as a Celebrant and conducts ceremonies – from weddings, renewal of vows and namings to funerals & memorial services.

To our WI business there wasn't enough time to mention all the activities we've done since we were last in the Hall, but we have enjoyed keeping in touch and meeting up in different ways.  We have got to know each other a whole lot better as a result.  Several members thanked the Committee for everything that they have done.

The Village Fun Day took place on Saturday 21 August and the WI were involved in running the tea stall inside the marquee.  Unfortunately, the weather was not good with rain in the morning but it did clear up later in the afternoon and village families came and enjoyed themselves.  We hope that there will be some new ladies to the village or those who have been here a while who may wish to come along and find out more about we do.

Our next meeting on 13 September will be our AGM with a "Social Twist".  We will need to vote for a new President as Mary will be standing down after 3 years of doing an excellent job in this role.  We would also welcome anyone interested in joining the Committee to help with new ideas, ad hoc events and planning.