There was a good attendance at the
February meeting of Natland and Oxenholme Women’s Institute meeting. President Kirsten Cannon welcomed the 35 members present.
Joan Airey reported on her recent
weekend at Denman College. The crochet
course was both enlightening and enjoyable.
Marley Hunter outlined various
details about the forthcoming walk planned for 24 February, and Joan
Ratcliffe thanked all members for their contribution towards the Centenary Year
Shoe Box appeal. The collection of gloves and socks received during the meeting
was exceedingly generous.
The guest speaker for the evening
was Peter Farrand, a former Lake District National Park ranger, who gave us a
very interesting and illustrated talk about his role as warden/ranger in the
Coniston area. His extensive and varied background included mountaineering and
agriculture. He then read an amusing short passage from a book written by
former Chief Ranger John Wyatt.
Lynne Pritchard gave the vote of
thanks.
The monthly competition was won by
Chris Nacey, with second Marion Thornton.
Next meeting will be Wednesday
18 March (7.30pm) in the Village Hall.
Barrie Atkinson will give a talk on ‘50 Years of Ups and Downs as a TV
Engineer’.
Visitors welcome.