Broughshane WI keeping busy in lockdown

The committee, however, has been busy working behind the scenes.

Marlene Adams, secretary, now has a full programme organised for the season.

In December members received a 2021 WI diary and a beautiful Christmas card designed my member Elaine Hine.

In February Sandra Adams secured a grant through the Northern Area Community Network,(NACN),funded by the Department of Communities and Department of Agricultural and Rural Affairs.

A total of 80 Well-being packs, put together by NACN, were delivered by committee, undeterred by the snow in early February, to members and others in the community. Each pack included a woolly scarf, gloves, a hat, socks, crossword /puzzle books, a stress ball and lots of health information. Also included was a February newsletter, using submissions by members, and containing a message from President Janet Gaston. The quiz was won by Annie Davison, 2nd Mary Adams, 3rd Iris McFetridge.

March saw members receive another updated Newsletter, an Easter card, a packet of garden seeds and a mini cross stitch kit.

Members now look forward to the publication in April of the ‘Ulster Countrywoman’ magazine.

They remain hopeful that with the roll out of a successful vaccination programme they will soon be able to resume normal WI activities.