Archive 2016
First Lapwings Members Visit Denman College
Maggie and Michelle became the first Lapwings members to visit the WI's Denman College in early January on a dancing course. Over the course of the weekend they learned to do Line Dancing, Bollywood, Fitsteps, and the Foxtrot. There was also a screening of the Fred Astaire film, Funny Face, and a demonstration by members of the Oxford University students and lecturers. Strictly will be even more interesting in the future!
Maggie and Michelle did find the course rather tiring at times but they thoroughly enjoyed their time at Denman, and would recommend a visit there.
January 2016
Maggie and Michelle did find the course rather tiring at times but they thoroughly enjoyed their time at Denman, and would recommend a visit there.
January 2016
Guide Dogs for the Blind
On Tuesday morning Elliott the guide dog brought along his human charge, David Newsham. In 2006 David, who was studying for a degree, went to bed as normal one evening, and woke up the next day to find that his vision, and his life, had changed forever. David's talk showed how eventually being given a guide dog had given him back his freedom. Elliott enables David to walk around his home area, find their way around the departments of Queens Medical Centre, and even takes him to Sainsburys' to find the exact loaf of bread that he prefers to buy!
When a guide dog is working with his harness on he should not be approached, touched or even given eye contact, however once out of the harness the dog is just a dog and can play and react as such. A guide dog costs around £55,000 over the course of its life, and the organisation receives no public funding. Guide dogs retire at 10 years old, and can stay with their home family, unless that person lives alone, in which case they are rehomed to someone on a long list of very willing volunteers.
We were all delighted to meet Elliott and David, and incredibly impressed by Elliotts' abilities.
January 2016
When a guide dog is working with his harness on he should not be approached, touched or even given eye contact, however once out of the harness the dog is just a dog and can play and react as such. A guide dog costs around £55,000 over the course of its life, and the organisation receives no public funding. Guide dogs retire at 10 years old, and can stay with their home family, unless that person lives alone, in which case they are rehomed to someone on a long list of very willing volunteers.
We were all delighted to meet Elliott and David, and incredibly impressed by Elliotts' abilities.
January 2016
Reiki
Julie Leivers, a Reiki Master and practioner for over 20 years, came to our Thursday evening meeting to give us an insight and some practical demonstrations of the healing art of Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese universal life form which channels the Chi or healing power which is inside everyone. Julie also talked about the 7 Chakras, and her job as a healer which is to ensure that these are cleared so that the energy can be absorbed so you can get back to being you.
Julie started by giving us a grounding exercise when we imagined roots growing down from our feet and bringing colour, light and healing energy back into the body. Then we did a similar exercise to imagine light and healing coming from above and back through the body.
Four volunteers were able to experience a taste of the healing energy of Reiki, and later members were able to consult Julie on personal issues. It proved to be an interesting and enlightening evening.
January 2016
Julie started by giving us a grounding exercise when we imagined roots growing down from our feet and bringing colour, light and healing energy back into the body. Then we did a similar exercise to imagine light and healing coming from above and back through the body.
Four volunteers were able to experience a taste of the healing energy of Reiki, and later members were able to consult Julie on personal issues. It proved to be an interesting and enlightening evening.
January 2016
Personal Safety and Home Security
Sue Harris, a Police volunteer, and Kirsty Szeluk, the PCSO for Linby and Papplewick, came to give us advice about the above topic.
Sue stressed that we should all keep things in perspective and use our common sense to keep ourselves safe. Planning your route, keeping valuables out of sight and tips for using cash machines, public transport and when driving and parking your car were all offered.
Home security was also covered, not just the 'lock doors and windows' part, but also how to deal with callers, phone safety, keeping your home safe whilst away and what to do if you are unfortunately burgled.
We all found this to be a very interesting talk, and members had the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Each table also had a fun quiz about the actors who played TV detectives and the locations of their programmes. The eventual winners were the team led by Judith Baker.
February 2016
Sue stressed that we should all keep things in perspective and use our common sense to keep ourselves safe. Planning your route, keeping valuables out of sight and tips for using cash machines, public transport and when driving and parking your car were all offered.
Home security was also covered, not just the 'lock doors and windows' part, but also how to deal with callers, phone safety, keeping your home safe whilst away and what to do if you are unfortunately burgled.
We all found this to be a very interesting talk, and members had the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
Each table also had a fun quiz about the actors who played TV detectives and the locations of their programmes. The eventual winners were the team led by Judith Baker.
February 2016
Wills and Funerals
Dr Geoff Gardener of Reid Wills came to talk to us about this rather difficult subject and we found out that the secret is forward planning. A will should be written as early in life as possible, and discussed with family, so that should the unthinkable happen then it helps those who are left behind.
It is also recommended that a Lasting Power of Attorney be set up whilst having full mental capacity, rather than waiting until one is needed. Then someone that you can trust is able to look after your affairs on your behalf if necessary. Property and asset protection trusts were also discussed.
Along with a variety of funeral plans, Geoff gave everyone plenty to consider during a very informative talk.
February 2016
It is also recommended that a Lasting Power of Attorney be set up whilst having full mental capacity, rather than waiting until one is needed. Then someone that you can trust is able to look after your affairs on your behalf if necessary. Property and asset protection trusts were also discussed.
Along with a variety of funeral plans, Geoff gave everyone plenty to consider during a very informative talk.
February 2016
Lapwings Craft Fair
Saturday 19th March saw a number of Lapwings Ladies at the village hall at 7.30am. Soon all were working hard to set up both rooms ready for the first ever Lapwings craft fair.
The large hall held tables for 27 different stallholders selling items as diverse as mohair bears, hand made cards, chutneys, fabric bags, children's books, jewellery, plants and flowers, vintage items, horseshoes, cheeses and much much more.
The smaller room was the setting for the refreshments, with home made soup and a wonderful selection of cakes.
Throughout the day there was a steady stream of customers, a number of whom were interested in our WI, and who took away literature about it.
We had lots of compliments about the profitable day, and our members thoroughly enjoyed the venture. We hope to repeat this in the Autumn. Watch this space!!
March 2016
The large hall held tables for 27 different stallholders selling items as diverse as mohair bears, hand made cards, chutneys, fabric bags, children's books, jewellery, plants and flowers, vintage items, horseshoes, cheeses and much much more.
The smaller room was the setting for the refreshments, with home made soup and a wonderful selection of cakes.
Throughout the day there was a steady stream of customers, a number of whom were interested in our WI, and who took away literature about it.
We had lots of compliments about the profitable day, and our members thoroughly enjoyed the venture. We hope to repeat this in the Autumn. Watch this space!!
March 2016
A Sustainable Garden
At both the March meetings the members enjoyed an illustrated talk by Rob and Jill Carlyle about their self build eco house and the surrounding gardens that they are developing.
Along with Rob's sister and brother-in-law they took over a former mushroom farm in 2011 and began the long and often difficult task of clearing the site and then erecting two eco bungalows on the land. Much of the work has been done by family and friends, resulting in two lovely homes. The construction and insulation of the building have been done to ensure maximum efficiency using as little energy as possible.
Taking inspiration from gardens around the country they are creating different areas around their homes to ensure plants can develop and wildlife of all kinds can live safely. Lapwings WI members were invited to visit. and a tour of the project will be arranged at a future date.
March 2016
Along with Rob's sister and brother-in-law they took over a former mushroom farm in 2011 and began the long and often difficult task of clearing the site and then erecting two eco bungalows on the land. Much of the work has been done by family and friends, resulting in two lovely homes. The construction and insulation of the building have been done to ensure maximum efficiency using as little energy as possible.
Taking inspiration from gardens around the country they are creating different areas around their homes to ensure plants can develop and wildlife of all kinds can live safely. Lapwings WI members were invited to visit. and a tour of the project will be arranged at a future date.
March 2016
A Crafty Morning
At our Tuesday morning meeting we had the opportunity to share various crafts, with a number of different members sharing their skills.
Claire showed us how to use a pyrography tool to burn a design onto a wooden spatula. Janet showed various papercrafts allowing members to make paper flowers and greetings cards. Sarah gave some members an initial lesson in crochet. Steph helped members to work on cross stitch. Meanwhile other members decorated some of the twiddlemuffs that have been made recently so that they were ready to be distributed to care homes and hospitals.
April 2016
Claire showed us how to use a pyrography tool to burn a design onto a wooden spatula. Janet showed various papercrafts allowing members to make paper flowers and greetings cards. Sarah gave some members an initial lesson in crochet. Steph helped members to work on cross stitch. Meanwhile other members decorated some of the twiddlemuffs that have been made recently so that they were ready to be distributed to care homes and hospitals.
April 2016
Belly Dancing
Take almost 60 ladies, a large hall and some scarves and some music, and what do you have? Lots of fun, laughter and jiggling for an evening of belly dancing with Gabriella Middleton!
For our first evening in the large hall at Papplewick we were fortunate to have Gabriella, who teaches belly dancing. She told us that it was the way that all Middle Eastern people dance, and they learn the steps from an early age.
The time passed very quickly, and soon almost everyone was moving fluidly and enjoying the easy pace of the dance. Those of us less coordinated 'made it up as we went along', but that didn't matter as it is how it would happen in real life!
We all thoroughly enjoyed the evening, there may be a few aches in the morning, but I think that some people could be in line for a career change!
April 2016
For our first evening in the large hall at Papplewick we were fortunate to have Gabriella, who teaches belly dancing. She told us that it was the way that all Middle Eastern people dance, and they learn the steps from an early age.
The time passed very quickly, and soon almost everyone was moving fluidly and enjoying the easy pace of the dance. Those of us less coordinated 'made it up as we went along', but that didn't matter as it is how it would happen in real life!
We all thoroughly enjoyed the evening, there may be a few aches in the morning, but I think that some people could be in line for a career change!
April 2016
Resolution Meeting
Helen Forrester, from Netherfield WI, came to outline the arguments for and against the two resolutions being discussed by the WI nationally this year.
The first was to consider food waste by " calling on all supermarkets to sign up to a voluntary agreement to avoid food waste, thereby passing surplus food on to charities and thus helping to address the issue of food poverty in the UK". Around 15 million tonnes of food is wasted annually, with around 75% of this being avoidable. Only 2% of edible food waste is redistributed at present.
The second was to consider appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia, calling on the government and NHS to provide facilities for carers to stay with people with dementia who have been admitted to hospital for general medical treatment.
Each member voted on both resolutions, and these votes will be added to those at the Thursday meeting.
Following this members shared some of their favourite cakes and biscuits, including chocolate cakes, rock cakes, carrot cake and flapjack, and the recipes were collected to be included in the forthcoming Lapwings cookery book.
May 2016
The first was to consider food waste by " calling on all supermarkets to sign up to a voluntary agreement to avoid food waste, thereby passing surplus food on to charities and thus helping to address the issue of food poverty in the UK". Around 15 million tonnes of food is wasted annually, with around 75% of this being avoidable. Only 2% of edible food waste is redistributed at present.
The second was to consider appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia, calling on the government and NHS to provide facilities for carers to stay with people with dementia who have been admitted to hospital for general medical treatment.
Each member voted on both resolutions, and these votes will be added to those at the Thursday meeting.
Following this members shared some of their favourite cakes and biscuits, including chocolate cakes, rock cakes, carrot cake and flapjack, and the recipes were collected to be included in the forthcoming Lapwings cookery book.
May 2016
Annual Meetings and Birthday Celebrations
Both the Tuesday and Thursday meetings started with the necessary business requirement, with reports and financial statements from our President, Secretary and Treasurer. This was followed by the nomination of our President for the following year. Once again Debbi Perkins was elected.
On the Tuesday the formal proceedings were followed by a lovely "fuddle" provided by the members, and a fast and furious Beetle Drive.
On the Thursday evening our usual venue was unavailable due to the referendum, so we were invited to Beauvale Priory tearooms by owner, and Lapwings member, Ann Whyte. It was a lovely evening with a delicious buffet again provided by members, whilst a slide show of all Lapwings activities played in the background, and with lots of time to chat and catch up with friends old and new. A raffle was held and the evening ended with games of people bingo.
June 2016
On the Tuesday the formal proceedings were followed by a lovely "fuddle" provided by the members, and a fast and furious Beetle Drive.
On the Thursday evening our usual venue was unavailable due to the referendum, so we were invited to Beauvale Priory tearooms by owner, and Lapwings member, Ann Whyte. It was a lovely evening with a delicious buffet again provided by members, whilst a slide show of all Lapwings activities played in the background, and with lots of time to chat and catch up with friends old and new. A raffle was held and the evening ended with games of people bingo.
June 2016
Farm Visit, Redhill
Forty eight Lapwings ladies had a fascinating and informative evening visiting the New Farm at Redhill, owned by the Hammond family. During a 2 hour tractor and trailer tour they were shown the wonderful views over Nottingham from the farm, as well as learning about its origins from the humble 12 acres bought in 1900 to its subsequent development into the 3,500 acres that are farmed over 3 counties today, producing over 50,000 tonnes of fresh vegetables. Besides growing, picking, packing and distributing these crops, there is a garden of innovation where different crops and varieties are being trialled, including purple carrots and purple and orange cauliflowers.
The family is passionate about developing the best quality produce as well as conserving the wildlife and environment for the future, indeed over 60 species of birds have been recorded on the farm. Three reservoirs have been established to maintain the irrigation systems and provide another wildlife habitat.
Following the tour the Lapwings ladies tucked into beef or pork cobs, and then had an opportunity to buy fresh vegetables and oils. The sale of these raised £323.20 for the Air Ambulance.
June 2016
The family is passionate about developing the best quality produce as well as conserving the wildlife and environment for the future, indeed over 60 species of birds have been recorded on the farm. Three reservoirs have been established to maintain the irrigation systems and provide another wildlife habitat.
Following the tour the Lapwings ladies tucked into beef or pork cobs, and then had an opportunity to buy fresh vegetables and oils. The sale of these raised £323.20 for the Air Ambulance.
June 2016
Lapwings WI Centenary Bench
On Sunday the Lapwings WI Centenary bench has now been installed. It is situated on the playground at the back of Linby and Papplewick Village Hall in a lovely sunny spot, complete with plaque (Donated by LAPWINGS WI to commemorate the centenary of the WI September 2015). The bench was handed over to the Parish Council at a small ceremony on Sunday afternoon. Stef Roberts is a Lapwings member and also Chairman of the Parish Council so Debbi, along with some of our members, handed over the bench to her. Debbi also thanked the Playing Fields Working Party who had installed the bench. In Debbi's husband's words it is a benchmark for Lapwings WI as we are now an established part of the community!!!
July 2016
July 2016
Tea and Cakes at the Village Hall
Sunday was also the date of the celebration for 20 years of the Linby and Papplewick Village Hall. There was a beer festival and craft fair, and Lapwings provided the teas, coffee and cakes. There was a great choice of delicious cakes on offer, all made by Lapwings members, and the catering proved to by very popular. We made a total of £237.50 for our funds.
July 2016
July 2016
Organ Transplant. Beekeeping
Due to a slight mix up we were lucky enough to have two speakers at this meeting.
First Janet Tilford told us the story of her remarkable recovery from her liver transplant. From being a healthy individual, Janet developed rapid liver failure which necessitated an emergency liver transplant. She told us of her illness, transplant and recovery, and of how it is not only necessary to sign the organ donor register, but also to make our wishes known to our nearest and dearest.
This was followed by the 'Bee Lady', Alison Knox. She talked about the diversity of bees from solitary bees through colonies of bumble bees to the honey bee. We learned about the vital work that bees do for pollination, and how the plants of world depend on them. Alison showed us the tools of her trade, and described how she is able to collect a swarm of bees who have followed the Queen from her hive. It was a fascinating insight into the life of a small creature.
July 2016
First Janet Tilford told us the story of her remarkable recovery from her liver transplant. From being a healthy individual, Janet developed rapid liver failure which necessitated an emergency liver transplant. She told us of her illness, transplant and recovery, and of how it is not only necessary to sign the organ donor register, but also to make our wishes known to our nearest and dearest.
This was followed by the 'Bee Lady', Alison Knox. She talked about the diversity of bees from solitary bees through colonies of bumble bees to the honey bee. We learned about the vital work that bees do for pollination, and how the plants of world depend on them. Alison showed us the tools of her trade, and described how she is able to collect a swarm of bees who have followed the Queen from her hive. It was a fascinating insight into the life of a small creature.
July 2016
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Once again Elliott the guide dog was accompanied by his human charge, David Newsham.
Having incurably lost his sight overnight, David was eventually given back his independence when Elliott came into his life. Elliott can help David to cross the road to the local supermarket, preventing him from crossing if it is unsafe, and take him to the items in the shop that he prefers to buy.
David works at QMC, and Elliott can take him unerringly to the different departments, no mean feat in that large hospital!
It costs £55,000 to train and look after a guide dog over the years of its working life. This includes the training from being a puppy to the end of the working life, vets bills and food.
July 2016
Having incurably lost his sight overnight, David was eventually given back his independence when Elliott came into his life. Elliott can help David to cross the road to the local supermarket, preventing him from crossing if it is unsafe, and take him to the items in the shop that he prefers to buy.
David works at QMC, and Elliott can take him unerringly to the different departments, no mean feat in that large hospital!
It costs £55,000 to train and look after a guide dog over the years of its working life. This includes the training from being a puppy to the end of the working life, vets bills and food.
July 2016
Visit to Denby Pottery
For our August meeting we had an outing to Denby pottery village. After a video about the history of the pottery, which still uses the original seam of clay everyone made a clay frog. Then we all had a go at painting a piece of pottery, some with more success than others!
Then there was the opportunity to visit the various shops in the many different areas of the village, as well as take the time for a delicious lunch in the restaurant.
Finally we had a cookery demonstration in the theatre. We were able to sample the chilli beef steaks and the mango and ginger cheesecake that we had seen made.
Everyone enjoyed the outing, and many wished that we could have had a little more time to shop!
August 2016
Then there was the opportunity to visit the various shops in the many different areas of the village, as well as take the time for a delicious lunch in the restaurant.
Finally we had a cookery demonstration in the theatre. We were able to sample the chilli beef steaks and the mango and ginger cheesecake that we had seen made.
Everyone enjoyed the outing, and many wished that we could have had a little more time to shop!
August 2016
Visit to a Sustainable Garden
Following the talks in March by Rob and Jill Carlyle about building their house and sustainable garden, we were invited to see the garden for ourselves. So on a balmy evening in early September the Lapwings ladies paid a visit.
After dividing into two groups we were led around the garden in opposite directions and shown the bank of shrubs and perennials at the back of the house, the woodland area, the vegetable patch and orchard, the wild area, the recently created pond and the chicken run. This was followed by tea and cakes on the lawn, whilst contemplating the vision and work required over the last few years to turn a derelict mushroom farm into a beautiful haven.
September 2016
After dividing into two groups we were led around the garden in opposite directions and shown the bank of shrubs and perennials at the back of the house, the woodland area, the vegetable patch and orchard, the wild area, the recently created pond and the chicken run. This was followed by tea and cakes on the lawn, whilst contemplating the vision and work required over the last few years to turn a derelict mushroom farm into a beautiful haven.
September 2016
Tantalising Tea Tales
Did you have one of the 165 million cups of tea drunk worldwide each day? This was one of the facts that Linda Davey, one of our WI advisers, told us.
The tea plant, Camellia Sinensis, is grown in most of the countries of the world, and over 3000 different teas are derived from it. Tea is usually picked by women, because of their dexterity in selecting only the tip of the shoot, however it is not without its hazards as poisonous snakes often lurk among the plants. The production of tea has influenced history (the Boston Tea Party), culture (Japanese Tea Ceremony) and the way of life in many countries.
Linda is also a member of the Tea Guild and has the onerous duty of inspecting tea rooms to help raise the standards of how tea is served. This includes taking afternoon tea and cakes, so many members would have liked her job!
September 2016
The tea plant, Camellia Sinensis, is grown in most of the countries of the world, and over 3000 different teas are derived from it. Tea is usually picked by women, because of their dexterity in selecting only the tip of the shoot, however it is not without its hazards as poisonous snakes often lurk among the plants. The production of tea has influenced history (the Boston Tea Party), culture (Japanese Tea Ceremony) and the way of life in many countries.
Linda is also a member of the Tea Guild and has the onerous duty of inspecting tea rooms to help raise the standards of how tea is served. This includes taking afternoon tea and cakes, so many members would have liked her job!
September 2016
Bollywood Dancing
This meeting was dedicated to our friend and member, Jane Mugglestone, who sadly lost a long battle with cancer, and would have loved to be able to do this.
Before starting on her talk, demonstration and teaching, Vina Ladwa, from the Manushi School of Dancing, Nottingham, brought along a selection of beautiful saris for our members to wear for the evening.
Thus attired, Vina told the members about the history of the Kathak Classical Indian Dancing. The set movements are used to enact stories, such as the bride preparing for her wedding day, or a girl getting ready ready to dance with movements representing bracelets, hair ornaments and bells.
Vina taught us simple movements and moves and soon the members were loving the traditional dancing. Finally Vina demonstrated her own dancing to conclude a lovely evening.
September 2016
Before starting on her talk, demonstration and teaching, Vina Ladwa, from the Manushi School of Dancing, Nottingham, brought along a selection of beautiful saris for our members to wear for the evening.
Thus attired, Vina told the members about the history of the Kathak Classical Indian Dancing. The set movements are used to enact stories, such as the bride preparing for her wedding day, or a girl getting ready ready to dance with movements representing bracelets, hair ornaments and bells.
Vina taught us simple movements and moves and soon the members were loving the traditional dancing. Finally Vina demonstrated her own dancing to conclude a lovely evening.
September 2016
Walking Group visits Beauvale and Felley
Following in the footsteps of D H Lawrence Monday 3rd October.
Eleven ladies from both the Tuesday and Thursday groups arrived at Beauvale Priory for our first walk. Most arrived on their own, not knowing if they would know anyone else. This in itself speaks volumes about our friendly WI.
The weather was fabulous,as we set off into the woods. The walk takes in many places that our famous local author writes about in many of his novels.
Six miles and two and a half hours later we arrived back with huge smiles on our faces. Walking and talking all the way, making new friends and getting to know others better,.Everyone had a great morning and we are all looking forward to our next walk.
October 2016
Eleven ladies from both the Tuesday and Thursday groups arrived at Beauvale Priory for our first walk. Most arrived on their own, not knowing if they would know anyone else. This in itself speaks volumes about our friendly WI.
The weather was fabulous,as we set off into the woods. The walk takes in many places that our famous local author writes about in many of his novels.
Six miles and two and a half hours later we arrived back with huge smiles on our faces. Walking and talking all the way, making new friends and getting to know others better,.Everyone had a great morning and we are all looking forward to our next walk.
October 2016
Wish You Were Here
An October morning was enlivened by thoughts of holidays. Members told tales and brought souvenirs of favourite holiday destinations, both at home and abroad. Whether travelling to the opposite ends of the earth or staying closer to home, we were treated to memories which included staying in the grandest hotel in the Balearics, a Swiss chalet on the slopes of Mont Blanc, wildlife spotting in Eastern Australia or a much loved family caravan in Whitby. There were lots more ideas for future holidays, too!
October 2016
October 2016
Lapwings Autumn Craft Fair
Papplewick Village Hall once again saw the Lapwings Ladies busy with their second craft fair. The main hall was filled with a wide variety of stalls selling stained glass, crocheted items, chutneys, baking goods, cards, jewellery, patchwork and hand made bears, as well as a raffle and a bag tombola.
The small hall was for the refreshments, with a choice of toasted teacakes, homemade cakes and sausage rolls. Freshly made soup was served at lunch time.
The fair was very popular, and not everyone who applied for a stall was successful. It has been described as 'one of the friendliest craft fairs that I have ever been to'. The money raised will go to various Lapwings activities over the next year, and also to help a local lady who needs a guide dog.
We are hoping to hold more craft fairs next year.
October 2016
The small hall was for the refreshments, with a choice of toasted teacakes, homemade cakes and sausage rolls. Freshly made soup was served at lunch time.
The fair was very popular, and not everyone who applied for a stall was successful. It has been described as 'one of the friendliest craft fairs that I have ever been to'. The money raised will go to various Lapwings activities over the next year, and also to help a local lady who needs a guide dog.
We are hoping to hold more craft fairs next year.
October 2016
Ladies Who Lunch
The first meeting of the Lapwings Ladies Who Lunch group was held at Beauvale Priory. As usual, a delicious range of light lunches and afternoon teas were available, and all 20 ladies thoroughly enjoyed the meals on offer.
Thank you to Ann and her helpers at Beauvale for letting us take over half the tearoom, and catering to our needs so splendidly.
Now everyone is looking forward to next month's outing.
October 2016
Thank you to Ann and her helpers at Beauvale for letting us take over half the tearoom, and catering to our needs so splendidly.
Now everyone is looking forward to next month's outing.
October 2016
Perfume and Pumpkins
Deborah Todd, the manager of the perfume department at the John Lewis store in Nottingham, was our speaker at this meeting. She spoke about some of her favourite perfumes and creams and brought samples for us to try.
Afterwards the pumpkins that had been grown from the plants from Sheila Hammond's farm were admired and weighed. The winner was Sandra Torr, whose monster pumpkin weighed in at 19.8kg! That's an awful lot of pumpkin pies!
October 2016
Afterwards the pumpkins that had been grown from the plants from Sheila Hammond's farm were admired and weighed. The winner was Sandra Torr, whose monster pumpkin weighed in at 19.8kg! That's an awful lot of pumpkin pies!
October 2016
Twiddlemuffs
A massive thank you to everyone who has helped to make these 25 twiddlemuffs.
Rob Carlyle was overwhelmed when he collected them this morning and is sure the Radford Care Group will be delighted to receive them.
October 2016
Rob Carlyle was overwhelmed when he collected them this morning and is sure the Radford Care Group will be delighted to receive them.
October 2016
Hats for Neonatal Units
Once again the Lapwings Ladies have been very busy with their needles. 164 baby hats plus 2 blankets and 3 cardigans have been knitted for the premature baby units at the QMC, City and Kings Mill hospitals.Jo Strange and Barbara Buckland kindly took the first offering to the City today and they were very gratefully received. If anyone is interested in knitting some more, they would be very grateful for some Christmas themed ones. Well done to all the ladies who have helped.
October 2016
October 2016
Walking Group visits Newstead
Another beautiful Autumn morning for the second walking group outing from Papplewick to Newstead Abbey via the Linby trail and back to Papplewick. Of course there had to be a tea stop at the cafe at Newstead!
November 2016
November 2016
Christmas Wreaths
Both groups had craft sessions in November to make wreaths to be sold at Beauvale.
The Tuesday group used fabric, wool and ribbons on a polystyrene base to create their masterpieces, whilst the Thursday group made theirs from fresh foliage on a moss-covered wire frame. Every wreath was totally individual, and the ladies were justifiably proud of their efforts.
November 2016
The Tuesday group used fabric, wool and ribbons on a polystyrene base to create their masterpieces, whilst the Thursday group made theirs from fresh foliage on a moss-covered wire frame. Every wreath was totally individual, and the ladies were justifiably proud of their efforts.
November 2016
Walking Netball
Lapwings recently took part in a new initiative to get women into exercise through Walking Netball, enjoying a taster session run by Ruth Pickthorn, National Development Community Coach (Nottingham & Derby)from Netball England. Warm up activities were followed by a couple of games.
Although for some it had been over 50 years since they had last played netball, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and are looking forward to regular sessions in the New Year.
Lapwings are the first WI in the country to take part in Walking Netball and it is hoped that
it could be rolled out to other WIs across the country.
November 2016
Although for some it had been over 50 years since they had last played netball, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and are looking forward to regular sessions in the New Year.
Lapwings are the first WI in the country to take part in Walking Netball and it is hoped that
it could be rolled out to other WIs across the country.
November 2016
Beauvale Priory Christmas Craft Fair
It was certainly cold at 8am on a December morning when we arrived to set out our stall at the Beauvale Christmas Craft Fair, luckily the sun came out and we were able to give ourselves the chance to go outside and warm up!
We soon managed to set up our stall of Christmas wreaths which had been made at our previous meetings.
The stall was overseen by the largest cockerel that we had ever seen, and we were helped to success by our legendary (see photo) resident pink furry, Debbi. Trade was steady over the day, and by the end we had made £242 for our funds. It was worth the effort!
December 2016
We soon managed to set up our stall of Christmas wreaths which had been made at our previous meetings.
The stall was overseen by the largest cockerel that we had ever seen, and we were helped to success by our legendary (see photo) resident pink furry, Debbi. Trade was steady over the day, and by the end we had made £242 for our funds. It was worth the effort!
December 2016
Walking Group go off piste
Seven ladies set off from Colliers Wood at Moorgreen at 10am on a beautiful but very cold frosty morning.
We walked beside the reservoir, and up through to Felley woods, everyone admiring the beautiful views.
Ann had checked the route 4 days prior to the walk and all was well so it came as a surprise that our route had been closed due to work on a footbridge over the stream.
The Magnificent 7 then decided to have an adventure and carry on walking until we could cross the stream, and much excitement was had jumping over without falling in!
We got back on the footpath and heading down towards Greasley church then making our way back to Reuben Shaws for a well deserved coffee break.
A most enjoyable day 2 1/2 hours over 6 miles walked.
December 2016
We walked beside the reservoir, and up through to Felley woods, everyone admiring the beautiful views.
Ann had checked the route 4 days prior to the walk and all was well so it came as a surprise that our route had been closed due to work on a footbridge over the stream.
The Magnificent 7 then decided to have an adventure and carry on walking until we could cross the stream, and much excitement was had jumping over without falling in!
We got back on the footpath and heading down towards Greasley church then making our way back to Reuben Shaws for a well deserved coffee break.
A most enjoyable day 2 1/2 hours over 6 miles walked.
December 2016
Neonatal Christmas
Here are some of the hats and stockings knitted for the Neonatal units for Christmas. The units are very grateful to receive these as so many babies pass through the units, some for a brief stay, others for longer. There is so much variety in the hats. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
December 2016
December 2016
Christmas Activities
Sixty members descended on Moda restaurant in Hucknall for our Christmas meal. We were able to have a large portion of the room to ourselves, which was good for other patrons as it was just a little noisy! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed a three course meal, and the chance for a relaxing evening with friends.
The following week we held our Christmas party at the village hall. There was an amazing range of food provided by the members, so no one went home hungry! Janet had organised games, including Handbag Bingo and Wrap A Snowman. Finally everyone went home with a Secret Santa gift, not to be opened until the big day!
December 2016
The following week we held our Christmas party at the village hall. There was an amazing range of food provided by the members, so no one went home hungry! Janet had organised games, including Handbag Bingo and Wrap A Snowman. Finally everyone went home with a Secret Santa gift, not to be opened until the big day!
December 2016