Following our success at the Cheshire Show members were able to view & admire the entries made by the ladies of Hartford WI. On display was a lovely crocheted throw which won 3rd prize & also the display made by the co-operative team. The theme for this years show was the Olympics with teams having to chose a country participating in the Games. Hartford WI selected to represent China in their display. Cheshire Show
In celebration of WI day, this year there will be an artistic celebration with members given an opportunity to display artwork at Whitefriars in September. The theme for the exhibition is “Cheshire Life”. Entries must be submitted in a frame & taken to Whitefriars on 6th or 9th September. Visitors wishing to view the exhibition can do so, 16 – 21 September 10.00 a.m – 3.00 p.m. There will be a nominal charge. Additional Info
Information was relayed regarding a WI golf day on 13 September. Anyone wishing to participate are able to request further details. Additional Info
Eric Cohen was introduced & welcomed as the speaker for this month with his talk titled “The Holocaust – My Family”. Eric dealt with the subject matter in a most sensitive & positive manner. Whilst undoubtedly there were many events that were traumatic for his family at the time & subsequently, Eric was able to focus on many positive aspects & look towards the families that had survived in spite of the horrific situation.
Eric described how his grandfather had emigrated from Austria to London in the early 1900’s but unfortunately succumbed to an untimely death in Auschwitz with his wife. Eric’s father had also been incarcerated in Bergen Belsen, and although he did survive his incarceration, the impact on him later in life was quite severe.
Eric’s prowess as a teacher shone through, his presentation was delivered with enthusiasm & humour, alongside the horrors. He regularly gives talks to the younger generation about these matters, but the overarching theme is a focus on “hope, peace and love”.
Hartford W.I. Cheshire 