Samaritans Purse Shoebox Thank you

In December, Wendy Case and Judy Cooper took 29 boxes from the Wylye Women to the collection warehouse for the Samaritans Purse Shoebox Appeal. Last year 1.2 million shoeboxes filled with toys, clothes, stationery and sweets were sent from the UK; here's hoping the total has been bumped up this year. This is a fantastic response and added to a total of 68 from Sutton Veny the organisers were bowled over by the efforts of our little ol' WI. Thanks to all who got involved x

What did we do in September?

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 5^th, 8 pm is Lebanese Cooking with Waafa! Join the WI in October and get two extra months + the whole of 2012.