For our June meeting we enjoyed a light hearted quiz, organised by Mavis Chambers. We were divided into six teams and were initially challenged to identify nursery rhymes from the initial letters of the words in the first line. This had us scratching our heads and thinking a long way back, although the results were […]
Newbold Women's Group
Newbold Women’s Group May 2019
On 1st May we were pleased to welcome John Bown, a retired police officer, who has written a book entitled “British Bobby on International Beat”, described as “the extraordinary journeys of a very ordinary bloke”. John’s easy going manner and sense of humour assured us of an enjoyable evening. Born and brought up in Derbyshire, […]
Newbold Women’s Group April 2019
On 3rd April the group meeting was led by Diane Badger, who is our new Secretary. The speaker was Angie, a Community Fundraiser with Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, who gave us a very interesting presentation. She emphasized that the hospice is a happy place, with plenty of joy and laughter, definitely not a place for […]
Newbold Women’s Group March 2019
NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP AGM On 6th March the group held its Annual General Meeting. As it was Ash Wednesday some members left to attend the service in church after the first part of the meeting. Those remaining in the Parish Room made a start on the cheese, wine and soft drinks, which were the refreshments […]
Newbold Women’s Group February 2019
THE WOMEN’S GROUP TRY TO IDENTIFY ARTEFACTS FROM THE PAST. We welcomed three new members, Marilyn, Yvonne and Hilary to our first meeting this year on February 6th and also remembered Iris Moore who died suddenly just before Christmas. Iris had been a member for many years and was always very appreciative and always said […]