What better way could there have been to celebrate International Womens Day on 8th March 2022, than attending the Lancashire AGM in Bolton. I was asked to help represent the Editorial Team with some other amazing ladies and the atmosphere was fantastic. I saw friends I had made at previous events and even from other Federations as well as speaking to some lovely and committed ladies I had never seen before but hope of bump into in the future.
The first keynote speakers gave us a hysterical look into the History of Wardrobe, I mean who even knew you could knit a wedding dress? It must weigh a ton and I can only hope it was a winter wedding or the bride and her similarly attired bridesmaids may had expired quite quickly!
For the second half I had been given the immense and terrifying honour of joining Nisha Katona on the stage for a live question and answer session. All I can say is that she is a superwoman. Passionate and dedicated to what she does, even if she had no respect at all for the questions I had prepped and sent weeks worrying about and we were off script within about 30 seconds but she is so friendly and down to earth and absolutely knows her stuff. She was also very interested in what we did as a WI and the campaigns and other work we do as a collective all female group.
I have said it before, but I will say it again, the WI can offer you so much if you reach out and take it. There is also lots of scope to make contributions of your own and they will always be welcomed. Please have a look at the Lancashire website you just never know what you will find.
Emma G
