This was the chance to proudly display our newly made banner when 7 of us headed to Tidworth to take part in the celebrations of the Wiltshire Federation hosting the WI Centenary Baton (a bit like the olympic torch that made its way around Britain). The WI Centenary Baton is visiting all Federations during its journey in 2014 and 2015 culminating in the baton arriving at The Royal Albert Hall for the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 4th June.
Wiltshire received the baton from Gloucestershire on 23rd March with the first Wiltshire celebrations held in The Steam Museum, Swindon. the baton then transferred from North Wiltshire to South Wiltshire via Salisbury Plain on a Challenger Tank before arriving at Tidworth.
We enjoyed demonstrations of besom broom making, wood turning, clematis care and candle making in the morning. The afternoon kicked off with WI representatives showing their Centenary Banners while passing the baton between each WI present.
This was followed by a demonstration of 'Belly Dancing' from Wafaa Powell who visited us last month. Redlynch WI treated us to a performance of 'One Hundred Years of The WI' highlighting significant events across the decades with suitable period costume - a very good summary of key moments. The gathering rounded off with a singing celebration hosted by Jo Sercombe. A fun day out.
Wiltshire received the baton from Gloucestershire on 23rd March with the first Wiltshire celebrations held in The Steam Museum, Swindon. the baton then transferred from North Wiltshire to South Wiltshire via Salisbury Plain on a Challenger Tank before arriving at Tidworth.
We enjoyed demonstrations of besom broom making, wood turning, clematis care and candle making in the morning. The afternoon kicked off with WI representatives showing their Centenary Banners while passing the baton between each WI present.
This was followed by a demonstration of 'Belly Dancing' from Wafaa Powell who visited us last month. Redlynch WI treated us to a performance of 'One Hundred Years of The WI' highlighting significant events across the decades with suitable period costume - a very good summary of key moments. The gathering rounded off with a singing celebration hosted by Jo Sercombe. A fun day out.