Chairman’s chat
Hello everyone
I hope those who attended the Federation Annual meeting in Skegness enjoyed the day.
We have had some very positive feedback on both the presentations in the morning for all things federation and, of course, our taste of ‘Strictly’ in the afternoon with Gerald Schwanzer.
For three people – Linda Coatsworth, Hlary Rainer and our federation secretary Jess – it was an extra special
afternoon, as they got the opportunity to model some of the costumes – and didn’t they look amazing.
It was a special afternoon too for a number of members, who collected certificates of membership milestones.
This year, for the first time, 25 years or more membership was recognised, along with 50, 60 and 70 years.
Receiving certificates were:
25 years or more – Angela Graves, Anne Greenfield, Jeanette Skill, Lynne Stevenson (Alvingham); Jenny Emery, Jenny Booth, Joan Marsh, Lesley Bird (Blyton); Margaret Rushworth, Maureen Holmes, Anne Kirk, Sally Hall (Friskney); Megs Graham-Rack, Janet Dennis (Holton le Moor); Ann Lendrum, Sally Long, Catriona Adams (Hykeham Forum); Gill Kyme, Barbara Gilbert, Christine Fogg, Vivien Elliott, Anne Dolling, Sharon Mosedale, Alison Brownlow, Lynn Peters, Jackie Gee, Ann Lister (Kettlethorpe); Margaret Dawson, Dianne Tuckett, Patricia Ridger, Caroline Feit (Ludford); Enid Coffey, Mavis Thorpe, Christine Baxter, Elaine Whetton, Patricia Needham, Sue Holmes, Helle Clarke, Heather Cartwright, Pauline Toothill (Manby & Grimoldby); Anne Baker, Anne Backett, Diane Hillas, Daphne Mcintyre, Ada Miller, Lorraine Olsen, Nina Probyn, Trish Robinson, Margaret Stevenson, Kath Truscott, Wendy Ventham (Nettleham); Jean Mair, Josie Selby, Elaine Waters, Valerie Allworthy (Spa Afternoon); Sheila Stkin, Carol Charleworth, Linda Dalby, Jennifer Fotheringham, Maureen Rogers, Gwen Bingham (Upton cum Kexby); Margaret Saunders, Dorothy Warr, Audrey Saul, Helen Vear, Pauline Gill-Stafford, Marilyn Hutchinson (Wragby).
50 years membership – Julie Griffiths (East Barkwith); Ann Byrne (Rolling Scones); Sandra Goldsbrough, Jennifer Smith, Barbara Vickers (South Elkington); Doreen Holmes (Spa Afternoon); Gwen Bingham (Upton cum Kexby); Margaret Kane (Wragby).
60 years membership – Marian Libell (North Somercotes); Kathleen Spencer (Tetney).
70 years membership – Pamela Vessey (Burgh le Marsh).
There were also some of our WIs celebrating significant milestones: Upton cum Kexby 60 years; Nettleham 75 years; North Somercotes 75 years; Wragby 80 years; Revesby & Mareham 90 years; Burgh le Marsh 100 years.
Congratulations to all and thank you for your loyalty to the WI.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make the annual meeting such a success.
All the trustees, who prepared presentations for the event; members of EAT for many the events area and selling the paper quizzes; Horncastle WI for running the raffle: Owmby & District for running the Gifts to Go stall; and Angela Jacklin for acting as official photographer – and you can see the pictures over the next few pages.
Thank you also to the team at The Embassy Theatre for their help, with the theatre manager even stepping in to play Jerusalem and the National Anthem for us.
Last, but by no means least, thank you to all the members who came along. I hope you felt it was a worthwhile day and gave you lots of information about your federation, as well as some entertainment.
Take care as always
Dianne
Lincolnshire North Federation of the Women's Institute 