The ladies of Fotherby WI celebrated their milestone 100th anniversary last week and wanted to go out on a high as the organisation will sadly be folding in December. To mark the special occasion, the ladies began their meeting in the traditional WI way and sang hymn ‘Jerusalem’. They then enjoyed some comedy sketch entertainment, provided by WI members, Chris Waltham, Sheila Fiddling, Audrey Skeath and Joan Smith. They also had a special guest for the afternoon, County Chair of Lincs North WI, Christine Morgan. The ladies ended the afternoon with a vast spread of afternoon tea delights as well as enjoying a piece of cake, specially made by Sheila Fiddling. Due to a lack of members, the organisation is stopping after their final December meeting, but Fotherby WI Presidents Judy Gilliatt, who has been a member for 24 years, said the ladies were glad to have reached the 100th year milestone before doing so. She said: “It is very sad our WI group is closing as the group does a lot of good work. “But we are all really happy to be leaving on a high – our aim was to get to the 100th anniversary, and we’ve done that.” Mrs Gilliatt added that she would like to say a massive thank you to all the members and everyone who has supported Fotherby WI over the years. WI member Jennifer Leeman has been part of Fotherby WI for 22 years, and her grandmother, Ada Holmes was a founder member…. [Read full story]
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