Sparrowpit, Dove Holes & District WI report
If you are looking for a friendly, lively WI why not come along?
What a busy month this has been!
Our November meeting was a talk by Sarah Sewell from Blythe House. It was amazing that though we all thought we knew about Blythe House there were things we didn't know!
We had our usual monthly walk and lunch, plus a visit to Stockport Plaza to see a production of 'Chess'.
Four members attended the Autumn Meeting at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. What a wonderful meeting it was! All four speakers were superb, informative, entertaining and inspiring. They ranged from Karen Millhose, Derbyshire Records Office, Prof. Paul Mealor, Composer, Sally Murray from 'Just Ice' Modern Slavery Charity and Patrick Grant of ' Sewing Bee' fame and founder of 'Community Clothing'.
Our big event was our annual charity event 'Try a Craft Day'. This year we had six type of crafts for people to try, each craft led by a Derbyshire Federation craft person, with crafts ranging from pipe cleaner flowers to Christmas Angels.
The day ran from 10.30am to 3.00pm with home made soup and cakes on sale.
This year our chosen charity is 'Aquabox' based in Wirkswoth. This small, local charity provides, among other things, water purifing equipment to disaster area before the larger charity 'Water Aid' can provide permanent water supply, thus saving many lives.
We raised over £500 which with the proceeds from our charity Celidh in March 2027 will hopefully see us achieve our aim of raising £1000 for the charity.
Before the month is out we have a visit to Buxton Pottery Painting - a chance for Members to show their artistic talents!
Our November meeting is on Tuesday17 November at 6.45pm for 7.00pm at Dove Holes Community Centre, when we have photographer Stephen Elliot showing 'Peak Landscapes'.
If you are looking for a friendly, lively WI why not come along? There is no charge for the first three meetings - giving you chance to see if we're the WI for you. You can be sure of a friendly, warm welcome.