April 21 Newsletter
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President's Welcome As we move cautiously forward towards our new normal and start seeing friends and relatives we can feel a 'spring in our step'. With this in mind, Idle WI committee would like our members to save two future dates: 19th July and 16th August. We are hoping that we will all be able to meet up and further details will follow, taking into consideration the advice we receive. |
Idle minds | |
| April | For those who missed our recent quiz on zoom, here are the Quiz questions and answers. Can you solve the clues to identify these Plants and Flowers? Plants and Flowers answers. |
| Unwind and relax with these sights and sounds from nature. | |
| Reading recommended by some of our members. The Return by Victoria Hislop (ISBN: 9780755332953) A meticulously researched historical narrative, a cracking historical romance and a splash of self-discovery. Beneath the majestic towers of the Alhambra, Sonia Cameron knows nothing of the city's shocking past. But a chance conversation draws her into the extraordinary tale of Spain's devastating civil war. Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield (ISBN: 9781784163631) An exquisitely crafted multi-layered tale with a cast of characters around the meandering Thames, each drawn into a mystery that reopens old wounds and lays to rest unburied ghosts. On a dark midwinter's night in an ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open and in steps an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a child. Hours later, the dead girl stirs, takes and breath and returns to life. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (ISBN: 9781786892737) A poignant, unique novel about regret, hope and forgiveness - and a library that houses second chances. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. The books there enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren't always what she imagined they'd be. | |
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Idle cooks | |
| April | Now that Spring is starting to bloom, why not try something unusual from this illustrated guide to Edible Flowers. Get ready for those warm sunny days to come with this refreshing Elderflower Cordial. |
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Idle hands | |
| April | Join us for our April zoom meeting and see what you can create with the contents of your mystery parcel! Here is Bev's Introduction to Needle Felting. |
Every year some people spend Christmas in a hospice receiving care and support. How lovely would it be for them to receive a pair of socks on Christmas day. Our local Marie Curie Hospice is looking for knitters to help with this year's Marie Curie Sock Quest! Here are the details of how you can bring a smile to someone spending next Christmas in the hospice. To get you started try one of these patterns for Basic 4ply Socks or Just Plain Socks. | |
| Some brilliant recycling ideas for our feathered friends - try your hand at one of these inventive bird feeders | |
| Find your brightest and most cheerful spring colours for this Flower Mandala pattern. | |
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Idle News | |
| April | Here is the place for you to share those little things that mean so much to us in these difficult times. We may have been for a lovely local walk, cooked something we really enjoyed, heard something that made us giggle or made us mad. Please send to me, Bev at bevchandler@live.co.uk. Looking forward to hearing from you all... |
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Idle voices | |
| April | A favourite from our Sing for Fun group - sing along with Dean Martin and the classic April Showers from Al Jolson. |
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Idle bodies | |
| April | 18 Form Qi Gong |
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Idle archive | ||
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