Jackdaw Chatter - The Quarterly Magazine about Stow-cum-Quy

Quy WIThe second quarter of the year with better weather and lighter evenings meant that we had full membership attending, plus visitors sometimes. We were very pleased to have two new members joining us during the spring.
In March we were taken on a ‘World Wide Cruise’ by a Saga Holidays representative who gave us a talk, and showed us a film on the exotic destinations Saga reaches. The speaker inspired us to consider cruising for our next holiday.
The Birthday Social in April proved to be as relaxing and enjoyable as ever. We had tea and a variety of cakes and sponges made by our members. A quiz got the grey cells working and showed up members’ competitive spirit.
A very popular meeting in May was held at the Darwin Nursery and Farm Shop. The demonstration of planting hanging baskets followed an informative talk on the history of the nursery. The help and training given to students and young people who attend the Nursery is very valuable experience for life.
Four members attended the Annual Group Meeting held at Burwell, in May. The guest speaker was Mr. Nick R. Thomas who told of his life as a freelance comedy writer. He has worked at the BBC writing scripts for Roy Hudd and June Whitfield as well as many other popular radio and television shows.
Members are looking forward to summer meetings when we have an afternoon outing arranged, a talk by Ian Waters on Bells and Bell Ringing, and a visit by a Personal Shopper to help us with our wardrobes.
On the 7th September we hold our Open Meeting, which is also open to men. Our guest speaker this year is Mr. Peter Carter speaking of his life in the Fens, with eels, punts and willow. We always hope to book a speaker who is interesting to both sexes. A raffle and trading stall adds to the interest.
We meet on the first Tuesday in the month, at the Village Annexe or Hall. A welcome cup of tea or coffee half way through the evening gives us a chance to chat to W.I. friends.
For more information, or if a lift is required, please telephone Jane Keighley 811172.

June Miles.

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