Pakenham WI News - February 2023

19TH JANUARY 2023 - LADIES WHO LUNCH
The January lunch was held at the newly opened and refurbished Victoria at Thurston. The food, the venue and the company were truly splendid. So good the unanimous decision was to return asap.

9TH FEBRUARY 2023 – HEDGEHOG RESCUE
Another brilliant evening in the life of Pakenham WI. Our speaker Lynda Brignall was truly impressive. Her knowledge, devotion and love of this little creature was a true inspiration to us all. We now know what to feed and water them, and how to protect their living environment in our gardens. We were delighted to get an opportunity to buy her new book and the many hedgehog memorabilia items. A great way to spend a chilly February evening.

16TH FEBRUARY 2023 – LADIES WHO LUNCH
This month's lunch by a unanimous request is a return to The Victoria Thurston.

MARCH 9TH 2023 – SUFFOLK LACE
An evening for all craft lovers as after numerous delays due to the pandemic Nicky Hoewner-Townsend is our guest speaker. Nicky will talk on The Lace Makers of Eye and the history of lace making in Suffolk back to the 16th century.

MARCH 14TH 2023 – VISIT TO THE YUM YUM FUDGE FACTORY
A real treat for our members as we have been invited to visit the local fudge factory in Woolpit. The visit starts with a complimentary hot fudge drink, a factory tour and talk, we get to sample the product and then have the opportunity to buy. Wonderful

MARCH 25TH 2023 – JUMBLE SALE
At long last we are able to hold our annual Jumble Sale. The sale provides much needed funds for our institute and also this year for The Dogs Trust in Attleborough and Bury St. Edmunds. Donations of clothing and bric a brac from the Pakenham village residents will be so appreciated. We will do a house to house collection on the morning of Friday 24th March labelled bin bags left outside please and donations also to the village hall on Saturday 25th. We look forward to your support.

Mary S Kirby
President of Pakenham WI