Holcombe Brook and Summerseat WI

The  National Federation of Women's Institutes has launched a campaign to get members talking about organ donation.  The WI's campaign encourages members to have a think about donation, make a decision and then talk about it to someone close to them. Time to Talk About Organ Donation is about easing the burden on grieving families. When families have a clear idea about what their deceased loved-one wanted, it makes  it so much easier for them to fulfill their wishes. If we can get more people talking about donation, and having their decisions known and respected by their loved ones, we can increase the chances of a transplant being possible for those 7,000 people still on the waiting list. One donor can transform the lives of 9 different people. Start the Big Conversation We want to show everyone how WI members have found the 'Time to Talk' about organ donation, so their families are informed of their wishes. We're going to bring the WI's strength

June's meeting saw member Maggie Crabbe give a very interesting and entertaining talk about her time as a Special Constable. Filled with lots of anecdotes and a healthy dose of humour, Maggie's talk told us all about her exploits and how rewarding she found the role to be. We were all especially proud to learn Maggie had received a long service medal after ten years of service and even more delighted to see the medal first hand.

Our last meeting saw us frantically making a host of craft items for our stall at the Summerseat Festival. Members turned their (very creative!) hands to hand-stamping cards, crocheting iPhone cases, painting china, making gift boxes and making pompoms. It was a hive of activity with not a pair of idle hands in sight!