Cathy Swan
10 December, 2024
News

WI celebrate with Calendar Girl

We celebrated the founding of Bicton and District WI on 10 December 1924 in style with a dinner at the Corbett Arms, Uffington.

Mother and daughter members Ursla and Kandis pose with Tricia  Stewart (centre)

Over 50 members and guests attended and dressed for the occasion!

We enjoyed an excellent meal followed by after-dinner speaker Tricia Stewart, one of the original Calendar Girls. She was a funny and inspirational speaker, and it was hard to believe the first alternative WI calendar was 25 years ago. She told us of the making of the calendar, and of the huge amounts raised for Leukemia Research.

Guests included past presidents Carol Buxton and Jessica Pannett, and Shropshire Federation Chairman Bridget Thurgood.

Looking glamorous - members Gilli, Tanya, President Sara and Mary.
Looking glamorous - members Gilli, Tanya, President Sara and Mary. Credit: Tanya Barker

The dinner was the highlight of an amazing centenary year!

Chair of the organising committee Ann Malpass with past president Carol Buxton
Chair of the organising committee Ann Malpass with past president Carol Buxton Credit: Cathy Swan
Members raise a glass to Bicton & Oxon WI!
Members raise a glass to Bicton & Oxon WI! Credit: Cathy Swan
The tables were as well-dressed as the members!
The tables were as well-dressed as the members! Credit: Tanya Barker