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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

Meet Kat Isherwood, Bee Moor Brew Maker

August 29, 2019July 6, 2019Leave a comment

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

Meet Mandira Hughes, Bee Moor Welfare Officer

August 15, 2019July 6, 2019Leave a comment

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

How to Line Dance step by step

July 21, 2019July 26, 2019Leave a comment

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

Coming up: Sale Arts Trail 2019

July 7, 2019July 9, 2019Leave a comment

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

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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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