For healthy living week this week we’re delighted to share this nutritional and delicious salad written by Bee Moor member, Katherine. Serves 4 people INGREDIENTS 8 Chicken thighs or 4 fillets1 small or half a large butternut squash1 small sweet potato1 dessertspoon of harissa paste2 cloves of garlicHalf a teaspoon of garam masalaOlive oil or … Continue reading Healthy Living Week: Warm Chicken Salad Recipe
This year we attended the National Federation of Women's Insitutes annual meeting, representing not only Bee Moor WI but also The Social Lites WI, Urmston WI, The Willows WI and Irlam & Cadishead WI. The annual meeting is where all the WI representatives come together to vote on the activism topics that we will focus … Continue reading The WI’s 2019 activism conference in Bournemouth
Why did you join the WI? I've been a stay at home mum for the last eight years and have found that I spend most of my time doing things for other people. The WI has given me the opportunity to put some of my focus back on me, giving me the opportunity to take … Continue reading Meet Catherine Mitchell, Bee Moor Treasurer
Last Spring a group of Bee Moor crafters came together to work on a new banner to represent our fabulous WI. Designed by one of our members, Lauren, each appliqued and embroidered hexagon represents one of our sub-groups, or a key part of being a member of Bee Moor WI. At our first meeting of … Continue reading Bee Moor Patchwork Banner
Last week the walking group took a hike along Derwent Edge in the Peak District. It's a fabulous route at all times of the year. At 8 miles long, it is perfect for anyone who like a challenging walk to see stunning views. Here are some photos from their trip… Beginning the hike from Derwent … Continue reading Derwent Edge Walk
Why did you join the WI? To meet like-minded people in Sale. Which women would you invite to your dream dinner party? Sandi Toksvig, Caitlin Moran, Bjork, Beyoncé, Emmeline Pankhurst, Emily Dickinson, Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Gaskell, Sylvia Pankhurst, Mary Queen of Scotts, Elizabeth I, Margaret of Anjou, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. What's your favourite book? Camera … Continue reading Meet Anna Fielding, Bee Moor General Secretary
Last week at Bee Moor WI we met for a craft fest at our monthly meeting. We crafted leather keyrings, paper flowers, felt pictures, calligraphy and hair scrunchies. Here's everything you need to make your own hair scrunchie for yourself, or as the perfect handmade gift for someone you know. WHAT YOU NEED: Fabric Scissors … Continue reading How to make a hair scrunchie
This month in the book club we read Old Baggage by Lissa Evans. It's a funny and bittersweet portrait of a woman who has never given up the fight for equality and the young women who are just discovering it. Here's what Carin though of it: I read an extract for Old Baggage online and … Continue reading Old Baggage Book Review
Why did you join the WI?It is hard, particularly as you get older, to meet new people and make friends. I had heard about other W.I. groups doing things a bit differently. I thought how great would it be if we could have that too. Watching our group grow from the enthusiasm, creativity, skills and … Continue reading Meet Laura Mott, Bee Moor President
When I heard our September meeting was going to be on the subject of craftivism, I can honestly say I didn't expect to go along and hear the phrase 'Stitch n Bitch' nor discover there is such a thing as a 'vulva quilt'! But it soon came to light that craftivism isn't just knitting squares … Continue reading Craftivism: The Art of the Gentle Protest
