Clubs and WI reports

Santon Bridge WI

PRESIDENT Mrs Matterson welcomed members and one visitor to the July meeting.

Last updated 21 July 2011
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Whitehaven Probus Club

AT the meeting held on May 26, 2011, Michael Park, team leader of the Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team (CMRT), gave a talk, supported by video film and photo slides, on the role of the team, with particular emphasis on their involvement in the rescue operations in Cockermouth during the catastrophic floods in November 2009.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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Methodist Women’s Network

AROUND 50 women from across Cumbria met at Hensingham Methodist Church, Whitehaven, on May 11 for a Cumbria District Methodist Women’s Network Fellowship Day.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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Whitehaven Rambling Club

ceramblo1407 MARGARET Jackson organised a trip for 48 members to spend the spring bank holiday weekend in Scotland’s Cairngorm National Park, based in the picturesque village of Kingussie.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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Whitehaven Flower Club

NORMA Halpin came to our meeting to tell us about her Garden Delights.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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Beckermet WI

CETIMS JUNE’S meeting was hosted by President Angela Walls, who welcomed 12 members and one guest.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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Whitehaven Flower Arrangers

ONCE again we met at Rosehill Theatre to be entertained by Ian Buxton from Nottingham with his theme of mixtures.

Last updated 14 July 2011
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West Lakes Open Mind

WEST Lakes Open Mind, based in Gosforth, continues to have a busy programme.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Moor Row Jubilee Club

OUR June meeting was opened by chairman John Allonby. We had a letter from Age UK about helping to keep the libraries open. Also asking if we could knit baby hats to donate.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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West Cumbria U3A

cetyler0707 WITH the aid of mainly old photographs, gunpowder production, one of Cumbria’s forgotten industries, was described for members by Jan Tyler, curator of the Keswick Mining Museum and author of books about Cumbrian life.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s West Coast Support Group

On June 15, Rosemary Hutt, group chair, led a walk from Sandwith along the cliffs towards St Bees.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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South West Cumbria History & Archaeology Society

AN unseasonally wet and dark June day was brightened by having Dr David Weston as our guide for a tour of Carlisle Cathedral.

Last updated 7 July 2011
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Santon Bridge WI

THE June meeting of Santon Bridge WI was a social evening. Members of WIs from Seascale, Gosforth, Waberthwaite, Eskdale and Beckermet were invited.

Last updated 23 June 2011
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Woodend & District WI

PRESIDENT Mrs Eleanor Graham welcomed members to our June meeting. We were saddened to hear that Mrs Kath Holland has had a stroke; good wishes have been sent for a speedy recovery. Mrs Connie Watson was congratulated on winning two cups at the Whitehaven Music Festival.

Last updated 23 June 2011
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