Women's Institute

Women’s Institute (WI)Sefydliad y Merched (SyM)

Our February meeting was a great success. We were 'charmed' by our speaker Debra Drake, finalist from the Great British Sewing Bee. She gave us an idea of her childhood and teenage experiences that led her to take up dress making as a hobby. 'Encouraged' by her friends she tentatively entered the Sewing Bee. She went on to give us a peek behind the scenes, the highs and lows and the friendships made. She spoke of the detailed feedback each contestant was given by Patrick Drake and Esme Young, it was never harsh but rather was always helpful. In addition she also brought along all the items that she made over the series that we could examine and take inspiration from. The two photographs are of Debra with her competition dress rail and with our President, Linda Rees-Owen in front of banners made by members Kath and Val.

In March we entertained ourselves without a speaker. It was our Easter meeting so we had an Easter Bunny Drive, it was also International Women's Day and so we share details and photographs of Women that individual members found inspiring.

Our speakers in April and May are members who will talk about areas of interest. In April Sue will talk about her solo travels by train across Europe and in May Karen will tell members about the experiences of her grandfather who was a PoW in the second world war.

Our Walking, Singing and Craft Groups continue. Second Wednesday for Singing, fourth Wednesday for Crafting and every Wednesday morning fir the Walking Group.

Dyserth W.I. continues to offer fun and friendship to any woman living in and around Dyserth including Trelawnyd, Rhyl, Rhuddlan and Prestatyn. We meet at 7.00 p.m. on the second Friday of every month [except August].

If you want to keep up with our activities, then find us on Facebook. Just type in Dyserth WI to see pictures and articles about past event and outings.

If you are interested in joining Dyserth W.I. or want to find out more please contact our President, Linda on reesowen.lro@gmail.com or our Secretary, Ann on hughesann059@gmail.com