Although the heavens opened last Saturday morning, it didn't spoil our fun at WOW WI's 2nd Craft and Produce show. We were pleased to have Shirley Thornton, Chairman of the Lancashire WI Federation to officially open the show at 11 o'clock. Glenys's two granddaughters presented Shirley with a beautiful posy as a thannkyou. Before that a bevy of WI helpers set the hall up - it looked fantastic, with whiter than white cloths on all the tables, clear labels for each category, a table festooned with WI bunting and laden with our famous cakes and our WI Banner taking pride of place at the top end of the hall. Our committee worked really hard to plan and organise this show - many thanks to them all and to everyone who helped in any way either on the day or beforehand. The cake stall was laden with goodies and went down really well with visitors!
Well done to everyone who submitted entries to the many categories from photography and poetry, cake making and Woolton pies, knitting ad crochet, to painting and jewellery making. The children's categories were well received and the children themselves delighted with their certificates and more importantly - their sweets!
There was a group of judges, looking official wearing a single red rose. They took their roles very seriously and could be seen discussing and debating their decisions before awarding certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category.
A very well organised event bringing WOW WI into the heart of our community! Well done WOW WI.

"Didn't they have a luvverly time, the day they went to Bangor....." oh no it was Llandudno! From all accounts the trip went really well and a good time was had by all. Many of the group went up the Great Orme - the views would be magnificent on such a clear day. The Bubbly Afternoon Tea at St George's Hotel looked a great experience too. Look out for more info later. I'm sure all the ladies who went, say a big thank you to Janet for organising and making sure no-one got lost on the day!

Our schedule is now available for our 2nd WOW WI show on September 9th 2017 at St Peter's Church Hall, 11am to 5pm. It is open to all and entry is FREE!

The theme as in the title is Woolton in the Sky with Diamonds. Each category has a Beatles inspired theme eg Strawberry Jam is "Strawberry Fields Forever". All very witty and relevant to the 60th Anniversary of the meeting between John Lennon and Paul McCartney in 2017.

There are many categories for craft and produce, including children's sections. Any children can enter and this may be a welcome activity during the school holidays.

Even if you don't want to enter anything feel free to come along on the day and have a look at the entries and have some tea and cake??

For a copy of the Show Schedule, please email Irene on irenew1976@outlook.com and ask for one to be emailed to you direct. All members of WOW WI should be getting the schedule emailed to them shortly. Have fun with this and if anyone has any queries at all speak to Jan (07749 874822).