HOLT WI
Who Are We? Holt Women's Institute was founded in 1936 and continues to meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 'The Venue' in Holt from 2.00 - 4.00pm.
What does the Holt WI do? Why Join?
Firstly, the Holt WI provides a meeting place for like-minded women to enjoy each other's company, learn more about the world and issues we face in everyday life, make friends and support causes. Last year our chosen charity was the Holt Girl Guides and Brownies who provide social and educational activities for girls living in and around Holt. The WI also vote nationally for a campaign resolution which is currently "Bystanders can be Life Savers"... how to use defibrillators etc.
Each WI member receives a monthly WI Life magazine and full access to a huge range of online resources, courses and events.
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June has so far been a very busy month for Holt WI with a talk by members at Holt Library, an afternoon tea at The Roman Camp Inn to celebrate 90 years of Holt WI, and an interesting talk at our June Monthly Meeting by a representative of the Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary at West Runton.
In May, Sean Garrett visited from Cromer Pier to expand on its history and to explain some of the joys and problems of orchestrating the shows and finances of our world famous end-of-the-pier shows.
In April, we heard about the sad fate of the Lusitania from James Stebbings
In March, Mr Wally Webb of Radio Norfolk fame, talked about his 40 years' career beginning in the RAF and turning to the airwaves and charitable works....
In January, Malcoclm Baker of Bakers & Larners visited to give a presentation on the history of our town's famous store...and left us with lovely goody bags!
In February, Andy Malcolm of the Fisherman's Mission spoke on 'The True Price of Fish' giving a moving account of the dangers and trials associated with our coastal waters
In December Dr Vinyl entertained us with tales of his time as a DJ playing many soundtracks to remember the various music eras.
Our WI Drama Group then performed their take on a grumpy Innkeeper's experience of the Nativity....all ended well!
In April members enjoyed a visit to Doodle Pots in Holt and made some lovely treasures....
Galton Blackiston, our local Michelin starred chef, regaled us with insights into the catering world at our Nor'Easter Annual Meeting...
In February, Julie [from Alby Stained Glass] led a talk on demonstration on her skills....
In January, Cora Mullenger, a seal warden at Horsey Beach, entertained us with a talk on the life cycle of seals and what we can do to help protect them.
December and a lovely Carol Service at Greshams School in Holt with other local WIs and a quartet from the school......
October saw our WI enjoy three events: entertaining other WIs in the Nor'Easter Region with a short production of "Red Hot Cinders"..... a talk on 'Guarding the Royals" .... and a lovely lunch out at The Roman Camp.
September's meeting was all about 'Medical Detection Dogs' with Harry the beagle and his owner Norma.......
In August our Annual Garden Party was held at Holt Bowls Club.....a superb venue and a lovely chance to catch up over a cuppa!
Mary Newton, a retired forensic pathologist who used to advise TV series such as 'Silent Witness', came to speak about her work at our July meeting and how to work out what had happened at murder scenes: 'Give Us A Clue When The Dogs Don't Bark' was both thought provoking and entertaining - we hope to have her back soon!
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June ... a great talk by one of our members on the importance of old photographs and family documents for future family history tracing ... do write names, dates and places down on photos, etc.... and then a lovely trip to Norfolk Lavender at Heacham, near Hunstanton.
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