Meetings

Previous meetings:

A very special message from our president Christel

The thing with endings is that it makes you think of the beginnings.  I remember my first Borough Belles meeting vividly. I had been stalking the website for some time before mustering up the courage to go to a meeting. The one I wanted to join was closed to members only and it was floral…

March meeting: Pottery fun with Fabiola

We began our March meeting, very sadly our last as Borough Belles, with some WI closure formalities with NFWI advisor Sue who formally closed BBWI. Our spirits were lifted by raising a heartfelt toast to the Belles and all the inspiring times we’ve had together. And a slice of a delicious cake from Luminary Bakery…

February meeting: Are you pension savvy?

For our January meeting, Belle Sandie, who is also a pension fund trustee, demystified this sadly all-too complex topic for us. Sandie covered the main types of pension – the State pension, workplace pensions and personal pensions – and gave us some practical checklists for each type to help us make the most of our…

January Meeting: The Flax Exchange Project

For our January meeting, the Belles went on a special visit to Craft Central on the Isle of Dogs to visit the Flax Exchange and learn about their project. With many Belles interested in different textile arts and sustainability it was right up our street!  After we got settled in, Shane Waltener began by explaining…

December meeting: Solstice Singing

In December we were very happy to welcome choir leader Katie Rose to lead us in a musical session of songs in harmony.  We know that science says singing in a group lifts the spirits, supports lung health, encourages mindfulness, and builds friendships – though many of us had never tried it or were shy we wouldn’t…

November meeting: Reintroducing Ratty

At November’s meeting we were joined by Josh Kalms, Water Vole Conservation Officer for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust , who introduced us to the fascinating life of this incredibly cute little animal, accompanied by some tremendous photography by Alan Reynolds.  Water voles are small mammals about the size of a guinea pig. They are excellent…