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
Why did you join the WI? I joined the WI because I'm passionate about building community and love doing life and having fun with local women. Which women would you invite to your dream dinner party? My dream dinner party would involve Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosalind Franklin and Mother Teresa. What's your favourite book? My … Continue reading Meet Nicky Bradburn, Bee Moor Food Club
Yesterday was the judging of Ashton on Mersey's entry to the RHS village in bloom competition. Here are a collection of photos from Green Lane, the main high street through Ashton village. Throughout the village you can find local community groups have painted containers for the flowers and all the local businesses (independent and chains) … Continue reading In pictures: Ashton on Mersey in Bloom
Next weekend will see the Sale Arts Trail return for open studios, live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. There are twelve venues across the town to visit along the trail, open from 10am-5pm on Saturday 13th July and 10am-4pm on Sunday 14th July. Sale Arts Trail Pop Up Shop in The Square You can collect a … Continue reading Coming up: Sale Arts Trail 2019
Why did you join the WI?I am happiest when I have a sense of community, am learning new things and meeting interesting people – the WI definitely offers this. I wanted to go out and have fun, but not just in pubs and clubs like in my 20s, or in my work or mother identity. … Continue reading Meet Angela Whitecross, Bee Moor Communications
Last week Bee Moor WI joined the Pankhurst museum in the Manchester Day parade to celebrate everything that makes the city amazing. We dressed as suffragettes in tribute to Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragettes whose fight for women's suffrage began in Manchester. We all held purple, green and white ribbons, we wore sashes saying "Votes … Continue reading Bee Moor WI at the Manchester Day Parade 2019
At this week's monthly meeting our speaker was marathon runner David Wyeth. David lives locally in Sale and has been running since 2015 including Manchester, London and Boston marathons. David has found he loves the beauty and peace of early morning runs to wake up the senses. He believes that running strengthens the mind and … Continue reading 15 top running tips: from beginners to marathons with David Wyeth
Why did you join the WI?I joined the WI for the speakers as I’m interested in different topics, keen to listen to them and maybe be inspired? Also for the charitable help that the WI offer. It's great to be able to contribute to local charities. Plus it's an evening out to escape the constant … Continue reading Meet Sue Merryman, Bee Moor Membership Secretary
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
