December 11th 2018 : 100 Years of Friskney WI
It was on the 10th December 1918 when 28 ladies of Friskney decided to form a branch of the then newly formed Women's Institute in our village. 100 years and one day later on Tuesday 11th December 2018 we had our 100th birthday celebration In the first collection of photographs you can see us are having a rest after getting the hall ready for our 100th birthday party. The stage had already been erected for our entertainment the “DreamBelles” and you can see them busily setting up their equipment before getting changed into their stage clothes. Our catering was prepared and served by the chocolate fairy catering company from Boston. The theme of an Afternoon Tea was chosen and it didn’t disappoint,it was excellent quality and very tasty. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. |
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As you can see in the second set of photographs, we had a full house of members with only 2 of our number not being able to make the event. The “DreamBelles” started the evening with a 40’s set of songs and tunes which got everyone into the party mood. In the break we split into teams and had a picture quiz prepared for us by Sid. The winners were "The 5 Gold Rings" team, well done to them. Pauline led us into a toast and the cutting of our very special birthday cake by one of our longest serving members, Sally Hall. Pauline then spoke a little about the history of our WI and the start of women being given the vote as well as the anniversary of the armistice. |
The entertainment from the Dream Belles was superb, especially when they gave out Union Jack flags and got us all singing along with them. And then for the second half of the night it was a 60’s theme where the Dream Belles switched gear into the swinging sixties and several of our ladies danced to the music. As you can see from the last set of photographs, we all entered into the spirit of the evening and a great time was had by all. And last but not least, a big "Thank You" to everyone who has helped us to organise this evening. The Chocolate Fairy Catering Co. of Boston who provided such excellent fare, The Dream Belles for a great performance and finally to our members and friends who organised and supported our fund-raising events. Thank you all. |
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