Month: May 2014

  • Bread!

    Today is the last day of Real Bread Maker Week, which has run from the 10th to the 16th of May 2014. I have long dreamt of being able to make a loaf or roll as good as those I get in the lovely little Hampshire bakeries, but never thought I had the time or…

  • WI Campaigning – Interesting Listening

    For anyone interested in the WI’s campaigns, there have been a few interesting and topical public discussions over the last few days. Maternity Services: In relation to increasing the number of midwives and improving maternity care I’ve noticed lots of discussions on social networks about personal experiences of labour at home, in birthing units and…

  • Organ Donation

    This year the WI is proposing to support a resolution on increasing organ donation. It is about having those awkward conversations to tell your loved ones what you would like to happen once you have enjoyed your life and died, and whether you want to be able to help others who would otherwise have their…