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WI 80th Anniversary Celebrations

Members of Helmdon WI celebrating their 80th birthday at the Red Lion, Brackley.

In 1921 a group of ladies got together to form “Helmdon Women’s Institute”. Eighty years later, on 14 March, 18 members and 3 guests got together to celebrate the occasion with party at the Red Lion Public House in Brackley.

A warm welcome was expressed to everyone by the President, Ann Harman, and flowers were presented to the guests.

Gay Wallis, who is leaving the village, was given a gift of garden tokens from the members.

Business was kept to an absolute minimum, and an excellent 3-course meal was enjoyed by all.

A gift of a water carafe and glass for the speaker’s table at Helmdon Reading Room (the usual venue for the meetings) was made by Mildred Cockram, and Christine Farmer toasted the future success of Helmdon WI.

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Ann Harman welcoming Helmdon WI members and guests — Ann Harman, President of Helmdon WI welcomes Helmdon WI members and guests.

Jenny Saunders with Malvina Keech, Northamtonshire WI County Chairman — Jenny Saunders with Malvina Keech, Northamptonshire WI County Chairman

Gay Wallis with Ann Harman, President of Helmdon WI

Ann Smith with Mildred Cockram, a past WI County Chairman

Mary Nash with Brenda Gross — Mary Nash with Brenda Grose

Christine Farmer, a past Chairman — Christine Farmer, a past WI County Chairman.

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Groups and series: Helmdon Women's Institute
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