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How to taste chocolate

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021Leave a comment

This month was our first meeting back at our original venue since the COVID-19 pandemic! It was so amazing to feel back to normal and see everyone together again. Our subject this month was chocolate, we learned all about craft chocolate, how to taste chocolate and some of the history too. We used the tasting … Continue reading How to taste chocolate

Summer Garden Party 2021

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021Leave a comment

Just before our Summer break we had a Summer garden party in Walkden Gardens, Sale Moor. This was the first time we had been met in person since February 2020 and it felt so good to be together again! We set up the theatre area of the gardens with bunting to lead the way and … Continue reading Summer Garden Party 2021

Principles of Garden Design

June 20, 2021June 17, 2021Leave a comment

This month we were delighted to welcome Jacquie Felix-Mitchell to talk to us about Garden Design. Jacqui has her own garden design business in Devon under the name Oasis Garden Design. Jacquie talked to us about the key principles for a great garden design... Unity You can achieve unity by repeating key characteristics in your … Continue reading Principles of Garden Design

The WI’s 2021 annual meeting

June 14, 2021June 17, 2021Leave a comment

This year I attended the National Federation of Women’s Insitutes' annual meeting, representing not only Bee Moor WI but eight other Cheshire WIs too. This was my second time at an annual meeting, last time was in Bournemouth in 2019. The annual meeting is where all the WI representatives come together to hear about the … Continue reading The WI’s 2021 annual meeting

Spotting the signs of modern slavery

May 23, 2021Leave a comment

This week we were joined by Fabiola Bayavuge who is an anti-slavery community worker for AFRUCA, a Modern Slavery charity in Manchester. Fabiola was hugely knowledgeable about the vast range of modern slavery situations and the plethora of communities it affects. We heard some heartbreaking stories which really made us realise how important it is … Continue reading Spotting the signs of modern slavery

Women of Stained Glass History

February 21, 2021Leave a comment

This month we had Jacqui Fowler speak to us about women stained glass artists of the 20th century. Here is a summary of some of those artists and where you can visit their work (when lockdown is over). Nearby to Sale St George’s Parish Church, Altrincham, Mary Lowndes window from 1915 ​St Peter’s Parish Church, … Continue reading Women of Stained Glass History

Biscoff Bundt Cake Recipe

February 26, 2020February 25, 2020Leave a comment

So many people asked for the bundt cake recipe at February's meeting, so we thought that we’d put it on the website! This is a slightly modified recipe from DollyBakes - if you want an unusual bundt cake, then take a look at her website - it’s fab. She's a Bolton lass, like Kat, who … Continue reading Biscoff Bundt Cake Recipe

I challenge the stereotype of the WI

January 19, 2020January 19, 2020Leave a comment

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

In Conversation with Margaret Atwood at The Lowry

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019Leave a comment

“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

Idaho and Scrublands book review

October 6, 2019October 1, 2019Leave a comment

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

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It’s a beautiful day in Sale! How is your summer? ☀️🌳 #salem33 #womensinstitute #inspiringwomen #bridgewatercanal #salecanal
We had a fantastic time at our second annual garden party this week! Even the surprise rain didn’t stop our fun with a scavenger hunt and drawing challenge. Gins in tins and broccoli pizza kept us all very happy 🐝💜
We hope you had a wonderful jubilee! It’s a two week half term here in Sale, does double the half term mean double the fun, or double the stress? 🧁🍓🇬🇧
Our Gardening subgroup took a trip to RHS Bridgewater this weekend, what a beautiful sight! 💜🐝
Where did those blue skies go? 🐝💜 #salem33 #inspiringwomen #womensinstitute #salecanal #bridgewatercanal #blueskiesandsunshine
What a cute cover to the magazine this month! A very nice looking recipe for white chocolate & mint cake too 😋🍰

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The Bee Moor WI was established in January 2017.  Founded by a committee of likeminded ladies dedicated to fostering a fun, interesting and diverse community  WI within Sale Moor, Manchester. Meet and get to know a little more about our lovely Committee members.

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