November 2017 Meeting
November saw our AGM monthly meeting and our President, Amanda Edge, agree to continue in her role, much to everyone’s delight! We also had the opportunity to learn the art of Iris Card Making from our very own committee member Jacky Steadman.
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Over 20 Belles visited the Apple Tree studio in East Horsley to enjoy an evening of painting pottery masterpieces over a glass of fizz.
Belles Lose Sight of Shore
Special occasions are always started with a loud rendition of Jerusalem at the Belles and October being our 3rd birthday was reason to celebrate; it also brought us a very special speaker – Natalia Cohen.
Natalia Cohen was part of the first all-female team to row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. With no rowing experience prior to applying, Natalia showed us how, with a positive mindset, a determined and aligned team, and a sense of humour, you can cross your own personal Pacific. She gave us a huge insight into the dramas, fear, issues and triumphs of the 6 women who completed this amazing feat.
There were gasps and laughs throughout her whole talk and she was such a fan of the Great Bookham Belles she didn’t want to leave!! There was plenty of time for Qs & As and refreshments including our number 3 birthday biscuits kindly made by Lesley Gilbert.
Natalia’s story has been shown as a documentary on Amazon prime called ‘Losing site of Shore’. It is certainly worth a watch!!
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The 20th of September was a truly special day as Sylvia our oldest Belles turned 90!!
Family and friends were invited to a beautiful afternoon tea hosted by her daughter Mary (also a lovely Belle). It was a gorgeous afternoon and Sylvia enjoyed a fabulous celebration of her years including a photoboard of her life made up of photographs throughout her 90 years. She will be celebrating in true style later in the month when she will be going on a cruise with her daughters.
Happy 90th birthday to our Sylvia – Belle of the Belles!
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Music, tricks, drugs, prison, charity and Prosecco were all on the menu last night as Belles WI finished off the season with another great speaker! »View More