Wanstead WI meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month
2020 Monthly Meeting Programme
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak we had only two meetings in the hall in 2020. From July onwards we held successful meetings with speakers, using Zoom.
17 December - Christmas social with Cabaret artiste, Paulus
Cabaret artiste, Paulus, gave us an amusing talk about the history of cabaret and his own career.
17 December - Christmas social with Cabaret artiste, Paulus
Cabaret artiste, Paulus, gave us an amusing talk about the history of cabaret and his own career.
16 January - Green Hearts
Members voted for two national Resolutions:
Resolution 1: a call to increase potential stem cell donor registration
Resolution 3: End modern slavery
Members also had fun making a green heart for the WI green campaign " Show the Love", to stimulate conversation and action on climate change. The hearts were on display in the Oxfam shop window in February.
Resolution 1: a call to increase potential stem cell donor registration
Resolution 3: End modern slavery
Members also had fun making a green heart for the WI green campaign " Show the Love", to stimulate conversation and action on climate change. The hearts were on display in the Oxfam shop window in February.
20 February - Staying Steady - Jenny Parker
Jenny talked about how to minimise your risk of falling.
16 July - Wanstead landmarks
Chris O'Donnell gave a fascinating presentation on Wanstead landmarks, covering various items of historical interest, including listed trees, buildings, people and street names, as part of a trail around Wanstead. Even longstanding Wanstead residents discovered there were things they didn't know!
16 August
Members' update meeting
18 September - Holidays and High Society - Luci Gosling
Luci Gosling from the Mary Evans Picture Library talked about the development of the French Riviera from tiny fishing ports to glamorous resorts, frequented by high society and European royalty. The travel posters of the time reflected the glamour and fashions of the time.
October - London Street Art - Annamaria dell'Anese
Annamaria, a Blue Badge guide, gave a presentation on street art in London, showing us the art and talking about the artists. She explained that street art is a moving feast: pieces are not fixed for all time, so she is constantly seeing new pieces.