At the last meeting of WI Lite, two different women took the stage and the result was a really enlightening evening.
The first was Hillary, a volunteer from Samaritans Purse, who outlined the wonderful Operation Christmas Child gift-box scheme. There were several moments where I’m certain there was not a dry eye in the house as she gave personal testimony of the grateful recipients. My own children and I now plan to fill and wrap a couple of boxes for donation during October half term, which will then be collected at our November meeting.
Part two of the evening was given over to local author Frances Garrood who’s own life works were put into print after entering Richard and Judy’s “How to Get Published” competition. She described writing as a passion and alongside careers in nursing and counselling, four children and tragically widowhood at an early age, she has always written. She encouraged any budding writers amongst us to just write, anything and everything, from letters to internet blogs to get the creative juices flowing. Her agent is now seeking a publisher for her latest work- so watch this space.
Wed October 5th, 8 pm is Lebanese Cooking with Waafa! Join the WI in October and get two extra months + the whole of 2012.
