Loddon & District Women's Institute
Come and meet us at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of the month in the Back Room of The Hollies.
About the Group
Loddon W.I. was formed in 1930, making 2010 our 80th anniversary.
Those early monthly meetings were held in Loddon's Lecture Hall on a Tuesday afternoon, when 65, or sometimes more, ladies attended and listened to an uplifting or instructive speaker.
This was followed, of course, by tea and cakes.
Over the years, unfortunately, our numbers have dwindled, not because our speakers are any less interesting or our cakes less tasty, but many of the surrounding villages have set up their own W.I.s, and ladies have left to join their local group.
However, we have recently welcomed some new, younger members and at many of our meetings non-members, and even husbands, come along to join us as visitors.
We usually have a Trading Stall each month - a bit like a Bring and Buy, except the 'bringer' gets the money (with a small commission to W.I. Funds).
Several of our members play scrabble regularly, entering the Norfolk Federation Competition...and even coming runners-up last year! And, yes, we use all the silly two letter words, but no proper names...yet.
If ladies would like to join us, either as prospective members, or visitors, just come along, or phone our secretary, Gwyneth on 01508 520431 for more details.
Speakers
Details of the speakers are published in Contact Magazine and on local posters.
On 16th June we will be treated to "Tales of Mystery" by Mrs Esme Wilson-Saniforth.
On 21st July, Mr Douglas Baker will talk about "Sisters in the Wilderness- The Brontes of Canada"