The coffee morning today was very interesting - covering such topics as scrap stores and charity shops, chickens, nurseries (of the garden variety!), recommendations for good food - Jack’s Patch serves an excellent bubble and squeak - and plans for our entries into the Margaret Seaward exhibition!
The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)
Our annual Margaret Seaward Exhibition is taking place on the last Wednesday of October, alongside the Life on the Edge drumming workshop. This event will bring to a close our Life on the Edge partnership.
September is looking like a very interesting month!
Those of you attending the Life on the Edge workshop this week will really be able to say: “Come over and see my etchings”! Have fun!
Did you join Brixham WI for the activities we organise and have no real idea what the WI is all about? This is for you! Spare an hour to find out, here is your chance!
From the Wi Learning Hub newsletter: something for the book lovers amongst us. (A bit of reading! See what I did there?
A month at a view! No need to miss out on anything! Enjoy your cream tea this week! (2.45 for 3pm)
A few bookworms met today to talk about our current read which was Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The overall view was well written but tough topics covered. We had a good chat about all things life including our gardens. recommended book “The sister in law” by Susan Watson and waiting for the next strike book. Movie enjoyed Betrayal. Our next read is Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout. We have one space left if anyone would like to join our group!
The photo was taken at the Old Grammar School Garden in Fowey - a tranquil spot to spend a lovely hour with a book.
Our annual Margaret Seaward Exhibition is taking place on the last Wednesday of October, alongside the Life on the Edge drumming workshop.
Entries are on the theme of flora and (or) fauna to reflect our Life on the Edge project - the October event will be our final session.
Your entry must be made by you, this year, specifically for this exhibition. It can be in any medium: photo, cake, flower arrangement, painting, embroidery, glass etching, colouring, sewing, stained glass, a scene inside a bottle, sketching, taxidermy, paper craft, pyrography, knitting, crochet, needle felting , weaving, poetry, short story, a song, whittling, a scene on a tray…… any other ideas?
Here is something you might do if you are struggling:
This is from the WI learning hub newsletter:
Here's something that might change your evening routine: you remember 65% more when you learn something right before sleep. While most of us think of bedtime as the end of our productive day, neuroscientists have discovered our brains are actually doing their most important work once we drift off.
During sleep, your brain replays everything you learned that day, strengthening the neural pathways and moving information from short-term to long-term memory. It's like having a personal librarian who works the night shift, carefully filing away all your new knowledge while you rest. The last thing you study before bed gets VIP treatment, and your brain literally processes it first.
This explains why cramming the night before an exam sometimes works, but also why learning something relaxing and enjoyable before sleep can be so effective. Your mind has all night to make sense of it, connect it to what you already know, and wake up with it firmly embedded.
So tonight, instead of scrolling through your phone, why not try watching one of our recorded courses? Whether it's meditation, history, or a new craft technique, you'll be giving your brain the perfect bedtime story, and waking up a little bit wiser.
(Photo taken at the Old Grammar School gardens in Fowey.)
Our Life on the Edge team has done it again! Such an interesting afternoon, learning how to look at and see what is before our eyes! John Walters shared his extensive understanding and knowledge with us - it was fascinating. We looked a lot and talked a lot about what we could see. Then we wandered back to the benches and he showed us how to observe the insects he had caught and to make a sketch of them. Making a drawing really forces you to look carefully at the insect. What a privilege!
Have you ever been to see Beltane Border Morris? A bit different from the usual Morris dancers! One of them is booked to speak to us in our current programme!
Plenty of interesting activities to suit all tastes coming up!
Do you recognise the new header photo? It is an illustration by John Walters who came to speak to us about birds a couple of years ago. He brought some cards of his illustrations, which many of us bought. He was an excellent speaker - here is his website https://johnwalters.co.uk/ He also has an Instagram page john_walters_wildlife which has some beautiful images.
We are very lucky to be able to listen to him again, this time talking about the Life on the Edge project and showing us how to make our own illustrations! How amazing is that!
Wednesday 30th July, 2pm at the car park at Berry Head. Bring a drink, a folding chair to carry with you if you like and come along to learn something more about our local area.
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A gorgeous morning was spent in the garden of the lovely cafe at Lupton House. As usual, a wide and very varied range of topics were discussed! (Obviously avoiding the standard trilogy of politics, religion and health!) If you look carefully at one of the photos I have added names, to help us get to know each other
Bug hunt and illustration
30th July will be led by Naturalist and Entomologist, John Walters, with support from our engagement volunteer, Elaura.
The meeting point is Berry Head carpark - far end (furthest from the toilets), near the cattle grid/gate, at 2pm. Bring a drink. All other resources will be provided.
Elaura will hopefully be wearing a bright orange LotE t-shirt. (Also, we have booked the Rugby Club room just in case of inclement weather on the day, so we will be able to achieve the illustration part of it!)
There won’t be much of a walk, but people will be on their feet for at least half of the time and there may be some sitting on the ground.
16th: Institute meeting at the cricket club with a speaker from Coleton Fishacre. If you have already been there you are certain to find out all kinds of interesting back room information! If you have never visited, this will tickle your interest and ensure a visit!
23rd: Bangra movement and dance with Nicola Hall! Suitable for everyone, as Nicola says it can be enjoyed from a seated, standing and moving position! Lots of fun and maybe a new passion for some? Rugby Club
30th: Did you miss the Life on the Edge walks with the wildlife and plant experts? Well here is your chance to catch up! Meeting at the Berry Head car park at 2pm, there will be an artist to help us learn how to sketch, as well. More information and details nearer the time. Engage in our lovely coastline, flora and fauna!
