On 1st April I had the privilege of attending the first of the new look LFWI AGM’s in Lytham.
The Pavillion was a lovely venue and although it was only half a day it was a packed half a day.
It had all the usual business, and by the way there are some great events planned for 2023/24 as well as a rival to Denman here in Lancashire with residential courses soon to be announced.
The main speaker was Figan Murray, the mother of one of the Manchester Arena bombing victims, who is trying to push through a new law making Councils and venues liable for terrorism checks and as to be expected her tale was harrowing but also inspiring.
This speaker was surrounded by some of the greatest and best from Lancashire, with talks from a couple of ladies who seem to be single handedly trying to save the local fleece trade, an ex-head mistress and new WI advisor who has written a childrens book, a contestant in the Sewing Bee and a runner up in the Lady Denman cup. Well done Lancashire for celebrating our own talent.
If you get the chance next year go, perhaps you can be the next inspiring WI member.
Emma Gillinder