Review of Sara Pascoe’s book: ‘Animal’

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books-w500-h500Most members of the Book Club enjoyed this very candid and thought provoking book, which lead to a stimulating discussion. Sara explores what it is like to be female and delves into all the difficult, personal issues which sometimes confront women.  Her material is drawn from her own very intimate and revealing anecdotes, together with research she has carried out into the anthropological theories that might shape women and drive our animalistic needs!  She lays bare her self-hate about her appearance, questioning where these insecurities originate.    No topic is spared – from abortion, female genital mutilation, to rape and consent.  We found her chapter on the complex nuances of consent particularly insightful – one that maybe all young girls should read (and perhaps young boys too)!

Sara manages to do all this with characteristic frankness and wit, without ever sounding moralising or judgemental.   Members enjoyed the book so much that several of us have booked to see her show when it comes to the Y Theatre in April 2017.  

Members are currently reading ‘The Essex Serpent’ by Sarah Perry, which will be discussed at the next Book Club Meeting on 6th March 2017 at 7.30 pm at The Angel Hotel.   New members welcome.

 

 

Book now for al fresco night at Wistow this July

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Al fresco night at Wistow

Al fresco night at Wistow

Wednesday 26 July –  alfresco evening at Wistow, pay up front, approx £19.95 per person to include food: Mediterranean style, freshly cooked, including fish, meat, vegetarian dishes and accompaniments, plus gorgeous salads and desserts.  Bring your own alcohol.  Weather permitting, we will get to sit outside and enjoy a beautiful summer’s evening!  This is always a sell-out and numbers and deposits are needed at Wednesday’s meeting if possible, otherwise by Tuesday 28 February at the latest!  Please let Evanda (Social Co-ordinator) know if you would like to come.

Hidden talents? Enter a WI Competition

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trophy-w500-h500How about doing something different for 2017?  Maybe you can write poetry, are a budding artist, a great cook, flower arranger or have a craft skill?  If so, check out these WI competitions now.

(If you do enter one of the competitions, please let Denise, our Secretary know: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com.)

Do you have a life story to tell?

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WI LIFE are looking for stories for a series of features in this national magazine.  Click for full details: wi-life-story-suggestion-form

Currently they are working on:

The Friendship Issue

We’re planning a series of features about different aspects of friendship – please consider the ideas below and see if one of them resonates with you. If so, get in touch.

·         Tell us how your WI friendships have impacted your life for the better, with solid examples (i.e. a friend encouraged you to stop procrastinating and take a course; or perhaps was there for you when you were grieving or recovering from illness). 

·         Do you have a WI friend you’d like to champion for being a true friend in your time of need? And if so, what did she do that was so special?

·         What are the five qualities a great WI friend possesses? 

 

It happened to me

We want to hear about a defining moment in your career. Maybe you’re retired now, but in your time at work you had some nail biting moments where you were able to make a difference – or make people laugh or feel special? We know many members have had colourful careers. Tell us about your pivotal moment – perhaps something that would surprise others…

 

You joined the WI?!

If you’re under 35 and your friends raised an eyebrow at your joining the WI, you’re not alone. But, what do they know? We’d like to interview members who are juggling their work/family/social life and find time to thrive in the WI. Maybe you set up a WI at 20, or perhaps it brings something to your life you just don’t get anywhere else. If this sounds like you please get in touch, send us a photo and a brief description of your WI involvement.

 

 

Lucy Collins

Staff Writer, WI Life

 

0207 731 5777 ext 220

Amazing choice of things to do

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Browse through the latest list of what’s planned for the spring by the Leicestershire and Rutland Federation of WIs: lunches, crafting, speakers and trips.  Why not get together with other MHWI members and try something different in 2017?