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Fascinating Rectory Farm, Great Easton
Phil Johnson, supported by his daughter, Abigail, gave members a fascinating insight into the history of this farm, sited in a picturesque spot next to Eyebrook Reservoir, right on the edge of Leicestershire.
Abigail did the IT bit, projecting photos, film maps and inventories detailing the history of Rectory Farm dating back to the original tenants in 1865. Phil ably took us through the history, development and diverse roles of the farm, to taking over the tenancy from his father in 1936, working with Italian prisoners of war, to the present, when he is planning to retire. However, negotiations are underway for the tenancy to pass to Abigail and her sister – we wish you well in your venture.
Tina won the quiz identifying a range of household and garden implements gathered over the years.
Abigail and her sister are justly proud of their successful Eyebrook Wild Bird Feed business. You can find out lots more about Rectory Farm and even download a map showing a walk across the fields and looking out to Eyebrook Reservoir. Something for those spring days ahead?
Going to a special event – make your own unique fascinator
Make a fascinator -maybe you have an exciting event coming up where you want to dress up your special outfit? Then join a group of Market Harborough WI members on 13 May 2015 to make a unique fascinator. Cost £25, deposit of £5 needed by 28 January meeting to Fiona Thompson.
Unwanted birthday and Christmas presents?
What to do with those unwanted birthday and Christmas gifts? Bring them along to the next WI monthly meeting and we will be delighted to recycle them, using them for raffle prizes.
Are your mother, grandmother or children also in the WI?
As the WI celebrates 100 years, this Tweet prompts a fascinating question. Do we have families with 3 generations who are all members of a WI? If so, that’s an amazing achievement. Let one of the committee members know at the next meeting or Contact Us.
Make something happen – have your say on NFWI resolutions 2015
MHWI members recently indicated their preference on which resolution the National Federation of WIs should be campaigning on in 2015. The results to date are below. We will be reducing this to a shortlist of 2 or 3 in March and voting again to decide which resolution will be voted on at the Annual General Meeting in June! Every vote counts! If you want to know more, there’s an easy to read link to a short summary of each resolution at the foot of this post.
1. Next 100 years. 3
2. Plant a tree. 2
3. Public access to defibrillators. 5
4. Failing to care. 16
5. Food waste. 3
6. FGM. 19
7. Curb antibiotics. 4
January meeting and quiz
Come along to this month’s meeting on the 28th January. Philip Johnson will be giving us a very informative talk on 78 years of arable farming in the Welland Valley and supplying Market Harborough over the years.
He will be testing your knowledge on farming with a quiz, a prize is on offer!! Start swatting! He will be bringing bags of wild bird seeds to buy so bring your pennies!
Get the latest news on the WI Centenary celebrations
Follow the national WI on Twitter to get the latest news on what’s happening around the country to celebrate 100 years of WI.
Subscriptions now due for 2015
Patsy-Anne Tracey, MHWI Membership Secretary, says, ‘ Just a quick reminder that our Annual Subscription is due at the end of this month.’
‘This year we are paying £36 and this can be done by cheque,cash or BACS, just see either Valerie, Sarah or myself.’
‘I would like to see if we can get all paid up by the end of January 2015, if it’s possible.’
‘Thank you for your continued support.’
A happy, exciting and inspiring Centenary year!
I wish you all a Happy, Exciting and Inspiring Centenary Year! Enjoy!
Clare x
