PR Wizard, mother, committee member, mentor… Claire Quansah is all this and more, as she explains to Lucy Collins from WI Life Magazine, December 2019. I learnt the art of managing perceptions while taking part in debates at university. I liked the idea of changing people's opinions. I found it interesting knowing how to delve … Continue reading I challenge the stereotype of the WI
“The measure of any society is how it treats its women” Michelle Obama, 2016. It is a bright, wintry Sunday afternoon in Salford. A group of Bee Moor WI members meet to see the creator of the (now) cult classic- The Handmaid’s Tale. The stalwart of English Literature A-level and an essential part of the … Continue reading In Conversation with Margaret Atwood at The Lowry
In September's book club meet the biggest debate was regarding the book Idaho; our general consensus was that the book was well written and had some excellent descriptions of the farm, animals and gave you a sense of the place Idaho. But at the same time, the book left people confused, with lots of questions … Continue reading Idaho and Scrublands book review
Why did I join the WI? I loved the radical history and the links to the suffragette movement- my favourite film-related song is “Sister Suffragette” from Mary Poppins- I was obsessed with it as a child and really wanted Mrs Banks’ sash! Still do! Which women would you invite to your dream dinner party? Ada … Continue reading Meet Kat Isherwood, Bee Moor Brew Maker
Why did I join the WI? Initially it was to have a regular catch up with my mates but I have genuinely enjoyed all the speakers and being part of a female community. Which women would you invite to your dream dinner party? Kathleen Hanna Lead Singer of Bikini Kill and feminist activist, actress Natasha … Continue reading Meet Mandira Hughes, Bee Moor Welfare Officer
June’s book for the Bee Moor WI book club was ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles. On the whole we all enjoyed this book, set in the backdrop of the Bolshevik Revolution Count Alexander Rostov was under house arrest in a hotel. The story tells of the Count’s trials, tribulations, friendships and romance through … Continue reading A Gentleman in Moscow and Exit West Book Review
Sale and District Lions and Act4Africa are joining together to help local communities in Sale and Uganda. They are raising money with a Scarecrow Safari all over the town and you spot them in local businesses, community places and resident's gardens. Templemoor Infant & Nursery School, Bee Moor WI's very own monthly meeting venue, was … Continue reading In Pictures: Sale Scarecrow Safari
Why did you join the WI? Because women rock! Get a group of ladies together and you’ll cry with laughter. I also jumped at the chance to meet more likeminded women and make a difference to both our community and wider afield. Which women would you invite to your dream dinner party? Caitlin Moran because … Continue reading Meet Catherine Rees, Bee Moor Speakers
Over the summer the Bee Moor crochet club, The Happy Hookers, are making these resuable make up wipes. The wipes will be sold in packs of eight to raise money for the our local charity, Cyril Flint, later in the year. We chose this pattern because not only is it environmentally friendly and and an … Continue reading Reusable Make Up Wipes Crochet Pattern
July's Bee Moor WI meeting was a line dancing extravaganza led by Heather Freeman. Heather told us all about Line Dancing, that it's great exercise and wearing plaid is definitely not a requirement! Here is the line dancing step sheet for the first dance that we learned this week. It's the perfect intro for absolute … Continue reading How to Line Dance step by step
