Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
Our April meeting was different, with a visit to Holt House Retro Cafe. We enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by Jan; and her partner, Gary, gave us a demonstration on distressing a painted wood shelf. After a wander around when a few purchases were made, we bade goodbye.
Our next meeting is Friday 10 May when we will be holding our AGM and vote on this year's two Resolutions.
They are
1) A call against the decline in local bus services.
Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly those in rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and wellbeing, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services.
2) Don’t fear the smear Screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening, to take action to raise awareness of the importance of this screening. Information is offered in April issue of WI Life. Please read and bring your views along to our meeting.
Refreshments will be provided by Sue Swift and Flossie.
Please come along and support your WI.
