Fiona Thompson receives a huge thank you from President Clare Farquhar

A huge thank you (and hence a separate, special post) to Fiona Thompson,  Secretary of Market Harborough WI.  Fiona single handedly planned and organised the whole evening last night: from spotting the ad for Raising Agents last September on the National WI website, getting the local Committee’s approval through to ensuring the whole event ran seamlessly.  Other Committee members readily supported, lending a hand to meet and greet and help with refreshments.

Once again, thank you, Fiona.

Bunnington Bunnies, the WI who are the focal point of Raising Agents

A thunderous round of applause ensured that Raising Agents hit the roof last night.  Over 160 people thoroughly enjoyed an evening of fun, humour, superb acting and singing performed by Ellen Chivers, James McLean, Steve McCourt and Rachel Henley of the touring Mikron Theatre.

Raising Agents ran seamlessly all evening.  Written by Maeve Larkin, the performance aptly summarised the formation of the WI in Canada by a group of farmers’ wives who wanted to support a grieving young mother with tea and a gossip, through to celebrating all that the UK WIs have achieved over the years through annual resolutions and war time efforts.  Moving to the present day, it addressed the issue of a failing WI, struggling to find both members and speakers.  The arrival of a PR guru rapidly brings the WI into the 21st century by the use of social media and rebrands them Bunnington Bunnies.  They were hopping!  Brilliant!

Missed it?  Check out Mikron Theatre tour dates.

Music and singing by Ellen, James, Steve and Rachel

We’re in the Mail again!  A super write up on Raising Agents being performed by the touring Mikron Theatre tomorrow evening: overview of the play and how Maeve Larkin researched and wrote this play to celebrate the WI Centenary.

Brilliant news!  It’s a sell out!  There are no more tickets available.  If you have been successful, see you there on Friday.  Doors open from 6.30 pm and tea/refreshments available or bring your own bottle.