Pottery painting workshop
African drumming group.
That may not sound like the WI to you, but Bromley Heath WI
never set out to conform to a stereotype! This month, members arrived at their
meeting not knowing what to expect. The meeting was titled “Getting to know
you” and they had been invited to bring a drink – alcoholic or not. Of course
tea and copious amounts of cake were available as usual!
How do over 200 ladies get to know each other? That was the question the committee had decided to tackle. When BHWI was set up, one of the aims was that women of all ages should be brought together for lots of fun and laughter. There was certainly plenty of that this evening!
We started with some “speed dating”, all pairing up with some we didn’t already know. After 3 minutes of chat, we all changed over to the sound of the Benny Hill theme tune. This raised a giggle as well as making us move around the room faster!
Next many of us were reduced to tears of laughter as Debbie took to the microphone to tell us two truths and one lie about herself. We were intrigued to know which one of her hilarious facts about herself was a big fat lie! Then it was our turn, in small groups, to come up with two truths and one lie about ourselves, with the truths often sounding more outrageous than the lies!
Feedback at the end of the evening was very positive with several
members suggesting we do it again.
Next month we will be announcing the charity that we will
support for the next year.
This month we were in for a treat at Bromley Heath WI. After tea and cake we dimmed the lights, closed our eyes and, for most of us, relaxed for the first time all day listening to the soothing voice of Jayne from Vicarage Farm. Once we were all feeling suitably relaxed, Jayne took to the stage to demonstrate a hand massage technique on a very willing volunteer. It was then our turn to give each other a hand massage. We all agreed that we enjoyed ourselves and most of us felt much more relaxed than when we arrived. Although to an onlooker it may not have seemed a very calming atmosphere amongst all the laughter and chatter!
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Diane Flower
