Outings and Activities

In May, Leire WI held a Plant sale outside the home of one of their committee members which is on a popular local walking trail. There was a steady stream of customers adhering to social distancing rules who were able to enjoy conversation, sunshine and take home some plants. An honesty box raised funds for the WI.

June Goodwin, our founder of Leire WI back in 1972 has been devising and sharing Quiz sheets with the local community during the lockdown period, the results of which are then posted online and printed for those who do not use social media.  These have been very popular and quite challenging and have included subjects such as; Leicestershire Villages and Towns, Herbs and insects and Trees, Wildlife and Birds. June has also been sharing poetry and quiz questions with the presenters of Radio 5 live and Radio Leicester often in the early hours of the morning which have gone out to listeners far and wide.

In May, Leire WI held a Plant sale outside the home of one of their committee members which is on a popular local walking trail. There was a steady stream of customers adhering to social distancing rules who were able to enjoy conversation, sunshine and take home some plants. An honesty box raised funds for the WI.

In March , Sue Drage inspired Leire WI with her passion for recycling with a difference, showcasing her talent for making interesting and beautiful items from things that we would usually discard such as carrier bags, crisp packets, plastic bottles and clothing. Sue demonstrated that the possibilities were endless and her efforts brought her recognition, when she was asked to knit a spacesuit for a rubber chicken to be used by NASA! She regularly goes into schools with projects for children to enjoy creating these unique items. Sue was thanked for her talk we were left with many ideas and members having the opportunity to purchase some of her items.