Rather a wet start to the day.
Cartmel PrioryThe Womens Institute Inter-Federation Walk was a great success even though the weather could have been better . Approximately 600 members of the W.I. descended on this little picturesque village of Cartmel . The village was once a Monastery and Cartmel Priory was saved from destruction by the villagers who insisted that ancient law stated that it was their place of worship and as such could not be sacked by HenryVIII,its a beautifully preserved building in a perfect setting..
Because it was so wet Marian and I decided to take the guided tour around the village and Priory. Hazel who is a regular walker set of and completed the 7miles hike and returned elated. It was a long day but most enjoyable and after our picnic lunch found a cosy spot by a blazing log fire in The Royal Oak, soon dried us off. By 1pm the sun came out and we sat around the village square chatting and enjoying the atmosphere. Inevitably Jerusalem was heard echoing around the village as we said our goodbyes and headed home, but not before buying the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding from the Village Shop.
The following evening I presented my B6 speech to Burnley and District Speakers and passed the assignment. The three day ASC National Conference in Blackpool was a great experience. Intense and demanding as AGMs can be, but the Speeches and the Gala Dinner made the weekend. There where eight from our club, four with partners all good companions. Thursday I had a double booking for lunch. First with friends from my old school and later to celebrate another friends ( midwife) birthday that was at the same restaurant, but didn`t eat two lunches honest.
Because it was so wet Marian and I decided to take the guided tour around the village and Priory. Hazel who is a regular walker set of and completed the 7miles hike and returned elated. It was a long day but most enjoyable and after our picnic lunch found a cosy spot by a blazing log fire in The Royal Oak, soon dried us off. By 1pm the sun came out and we sat around the village square chatting and enjoying the atmosphere. Inevitably Jerusalem was heard echoing around the village as we said our goodbyes and headed home, but not before buying the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding from the Village Shop.
The following evening I presented my B6 speech to Burnley and District Speakers and passed the assignment. The three day ASC National Conference in Blackpool was a great experience. Intense and demanding as AGMs can be, but the Speeches and the Gala Dinner made the weekend. There where eight from our club, four with partners all good companions. Thursday I had a double booking for lunch. First with friends from my old school and later to celebrate another friends ( midwife) birthday that was at the same restaurant, but didn`t eat two lunches honest.
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