FEBRUARY
A number of ladies visited the Hillbark Hotel in Royden Park. They were greeted with coffee and pastries, followed by a tour of the hotel. Later, afternoon was tea served in the restaurant.
The Story House in Chester hosted our next visit. The group were shown around the venue- back stage, auditoriums, libraries etc- and given an insight into how it is run and organised. This was followed by refreshments in the spacious and vibrant coffee shop.
MARCH
The Annual Quiz was held at Franklyn's Bar in Heswall. We all got our thinking caps on as there were some tricky questions about Welsh Castles!
We celebrated Women's International Day at Debenham's. The store pulled out all the stops out, treating us to master classes on make-up, demonstrations on how to use a personal shopper, and entertained by a singer while we had afternoon tea.
When visiting the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool we were given an insight into how it was built and the daily life of a working faith community. The volunteers were a mine of information and were enthusiastic when responding to our questions.
The Annual Quiz was held at Franklyn's Bar in Heswall. We all got our thinking caps on as there were some tricky questions about Welsh Castles!
We celebrated Women's International Day at Debenham's. The store pulled out all the stops out, treating us to master classes on make-up, demonstrations on how to use a personal shopper, and entertained by a singer while we had afternoon tea.
When visiting the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool we were given an insight into how it was built and the daily life of a working faith community. The volunteers were a mine of information and were enthusiastic when responding to our questions.
April
The Easter Social saw lots of Easter Bonnets worn to celebrate the beginning of Spring!
A group of members visited the Hoylake Lifeboat station. They were shown around the station and saw how the volunteers operate boat, communications and equipment when an emergency call is received.
Some members visited the 'Western Approaches' in Liverpool and discovered the important role this tactical unit played during the Second World War.
The Easter Social saw lots of Easter Bonnets worn to celebrate the beginning of Spring!
A group of members visited the Hoylake Lifeboat station. They were shown around the station and saw how the volunteers operate boat, communications and equipment when an emergency call is received.
Some members visited the 'Western Approaches' in Liverpool and discovered the important role this tactical unit played during the Second World War.
May
Views of Liverpool taken during the visit to the Liver Building experience.
Views of Liverpool taken during the visit to the Liver Building experience.
June
A highlight of the year was visiting the Cheshire Show! As ever the WI marquee was full to the brim with inspirational entries in the art and craft competitions and Heswall Honeys were fortunate enough to win several of the categories-check out the Craft Page for more pictures! The WI refreshments were very popular, delicious too!
A highlight of the year was visiting the Cheshire Show! As ever the WI marquee was full to the brim with inspirational entries in the art and craft competitions and Heswall Honeys were fortunate enough to win several of the categories-check out the Craft Page for more pictures! The WI refreshments were very popular, delicious too!
July
Heswall Honeys loved the earlier Debenham's event and as a result a second one was arranged for the summer. The ladies were given tips for their summer holidays, afternoon tea of course was a must!
Heswall Honeys loved the earlier Debenham's event and as a result a second one was arranged for the summer. The ladies were given tips for their summer holidays, afternoon tea of course was a must!
August
Once again the hospitality team pulled out all the stops to ensure we had a great spread! We were entertained by a local swing band.
Once again the hospitality team pulled out all the stops to ensure we had a great spread! We were entertained by a local swing band.
September
We were fortunate to visit the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, a year-round centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country. The Arboretum is a 150 acre site of woodland with a maturing landscape of 30,000 trees. Nestled in the woodland there are 300 memorials, each with a story to be shared. Some of the Heswall Honeys discovered the WI memorial seat and can be seen enjoying its story.
We were fortunate to visit the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, a year-round centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country. The Arboretum is a 150 acre site of woodland with a maturing landscape of 30,000 trees. Nestled in the woodland there are 300 memorials, each with a story to be shared. Some of the Heswall Honeys discovered the WI memorial seat and can be seen enjoying its story.
Later in the month a group took part in a tour of the steamship 'Danny' which was moored at the Albert Dock in Liverpool. The steamship has a wonderful history and would have been lost if not for a dedicated band of volunteers who have lovingly restored it back to its original condition. It continues to work on the River Weaver as a pleasure cruiser.
October
A large group of Heswall Honeys, lead by Alison, walked around the walls of Chester. Throughout the tour Alison enlightened about the history of the city, pointing out interesting architecture and facts along the way.
Later, the group had lunch at Whitefriars, Cheshire FederationHQ. During their visit the group were given a tour of the building.
A large group of Heswall Honeys, lead by Alison, walked around the walls of Chester. Throughout the tour Alison enlightened about the history of the city, pointing out interesting architecture and facts along the way.
Later, the group had lunch at Whitefriars, Cheshire FederationHQ. During their visit the group were given a tour of the building.
November
The Liver Building Tour proved so popular a second trip was organised!
The Liver Building Tour proved so popular a second trip was organised!
December
By popular demand, a visit to Debenhams was requested. A pre- Christmas pamper session was the order of the day, followed by afternoon tea!
Later, a number of Honeys went onto the Everyman Theatre to see the rock 'n roll panto. A great evening's entertainment with lots of laughter and fun!!
By popular demand, a visit to Debenhams was requested. A pre- Christmas pamper session was the order of the day, followed by afternoon tea!
Later, a number of Honeys went onto the Everyman Theatre to see the rock 'n roll panto. A great evening's entertainment with lots of laughter and fun!!
Christmas Social
A surprise addition to the social this year was a '5 minute panto' by the Committee. Having rehearsed for months- half an hour actually- the budding thespians performed 'Cinderella'!
The hospitality team did a sterling job providing a hot and cold buffet for over a hundred member.
We were also entertained by the Wirral Ukulele Band, who ensured lots of audience participation!
