The April meeting went well, with 67 members gathering to hear Graham Farrell talk about life as a magistrate in Bootle. He compared life on the bench now to life as a JP in the 1800's, and pointed out how much more severe punishments were then, with imprisonment and flogging common punishments for petty stealing.
Magistrates now come from all branches of society, with a roughly equal number of male and female magistrates sitting.
Further information on becoming a magistrate can be found at the Become a Magistrate page here which also contains information on eligibility and how to apply.
On the small group front; Barbara is setting up a Quiz club and Sonya is setting up a walking group. Information on both of these will be available on the website or our Facebook page, WOW Woolton Women's Institute as soon as possible.
Magistrates now come from all branches of society, with a roughly equal number of male and female magistrates sitting.
Further information on becoming a magistrate can be found at the Become a Magistrate page here which also contains information on eligibility and how to apply.
On the small group front; Barbara is setting up a Quiz club and Sonya is setting up a walking group. Information on both of these will be available on the website or our Facebook page, WOW Woolton Women's Institute as soon as possible.