Burton Leonard Womens Institute

Burton Leonard Womens Institute


Burton Leonard Womens Institute

Burton Leonard WI was formed in 1925 and has flourished in the village for many years since. We are a small welcoming group who come together to share interests, develop new skills and make new friends. At present we have 31 members but we are always anxious to welcome more to our relaxed informal group. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Our aim is to put together an interesting and wide ranging programme with a variety of speakers to enlighten and stimulate us.

On the last Monday in the month we invite villagers, friends and family to accompany us for a ramble in the beautiful surrounding countryside, enjoying one of the many scenic walks in close proximity to the village. This has proved a very popular pastime especially during the summer months.

We have an annual dinner and try to arrange several outings during the year. Our most recent trip was to Highgrove the home of HRH Prince Charles for a tour around the magnificent gardens. We are always open to suggestions for the following year’s programme.

Members share duties in greeting guest speakers and giving the vote of thanks and the all important tea hostesses who provide biscuits and a welcome cup of tea/coffee after the meeting. It is hoped that all members will serve time on the Committee sharing the responsibility for running the branch.

Why not give us a try and come along to Burton Leonard WI to find friendship and fun. Contact one of the members below if you feel you would like more information or encouragement.

Officials
PresidentMaureen Watson677415
Vice PresidentLesley Slater677716
SecretaryPat Stansfield677091
TreasurerChristine Wood677878
CommitteeSheila Peacock677540
Pat Scott677917
Pauline Watson677514
Christina Wigby677652


Programme 2010/11
April 19thNidd Gorge Through the SeasonsKeith Wilkinson
May 17thWar Time MemoriesMargaret Jowett & Kathy White
June 21stLiving at Windsor CastleLiz Thompson
July 19thSmall WorldLillian Barton
August 16thT.B.A.
September 20thNight Shift at the MinsterRon Pawsey
October 18thSpellbound TravelsGordon & Ann Sharp
November 15thChristmas CookeryCaroline Bentham
December 20thMagic, Mirth & MysteryRex Scott
2011
January 17thHidden Treasures on your DoorstepAnne Sambidge
February 21stWonder of the WaterwaysRichard Willies
March 21stA.G.M.



Community Walks 2010/11
April 26thSwinsty Reservoir
May 24thWalk along Nidd Gorge
June 28thBoroughbridge, Aldborough. (Walk No 4 - Vale of York & Yorkshire Wolds)
July 26thPateley Bridge to Wath
August 23rdLimekilns, The Warren, Jounty Beck
September 27thBus from South Stainley to Ripley,High Catton to South Stainley
October 25thWater Rat Pub Ripon, Boroughbridge Road (Walk around Ripon)
November 29thSouth Stainley, Green Lane, Stainley House
DecemberNo Walk
2011
January 31stVillage Walk
February 28thMonagues Well, Copgrove
March 28thHellwath, Seven Bridges, Fountains Abbey
April 25thRipley Woods

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