Horsham Normandy W.I.

96^th Annual Council Meeting of West Sussex Federation of WI’s held in Worthing on Thursday 22nd October 2015.

Helen Sharman, first British female astronaut

            Julie Summers, author

How apt and appropriate that the two guest speakers, in this our Centenary Year, encompassed the ethos of the WI and truly delivered on the aim of inspiring women. These well accomplished speakers shared what had inspired them to take on the challenges, for which they are best known. Each spoke of how they were inspired and those who had continued to inspire as they undertook the challenges which lay before them. Both spoke with humour and humanity, relating their achievements with examples linked to the embodiment of the WI. They made us feel proud to be members of The WI.

They were inspiring women and a pleasure to listen to.

On Monday  October 12th four of us joined our Federation walk around Petworth Park, led by Jan Marsden, from Bognor Regis W.I., who was assisted by Jacky & another Jan.

We had a short talk about the house & grounds from a NT guide before starting our circuit of the park. The afternoon brightened to give extensive views & further excitement was provided by the deer throughout the park. The rutting season has started and the males are strutting their stuff and gathering their harems together.

We all agreed it was a most enjoyable afternoon.