ST. LUKE’S MOTHERS’ UNION
report written by Doreen Finch
On 19th September, Marlene Hubbold gave us a lovely talk on Folk
Dancing; she had many lovely photos of her folk group taking part in folk
dancing in Natland, Brockhole and many other places culminating in an
appearance at The Royal Albert Hall.
On 3rd October Reverend Horace Grainger gave a talk on our theme ’The
Seeds We Sow’. He urged us to be disciples sowing the seed (of God’s
Word) among our families, friends and the community.
On October 17th Mike Otto was unable to speak to us - he was on
paternity leave looking after his wife, daughter Lily and the newly born,
Harry Brian. Consequently, Eileen Jones came to our rescue and gave a
talk on the life and work of Edith Cavell from her birth in a village near
Norwich, where her father was a Vicar, through to her nursing
experiences in the First World War, where she nursed in Brussels. Edith
Cavell was executed in 1915 for helping retreating soldiers to escape to
neutral Holland.
ST. LUKE’S WOMENS’ FELLOWSHIP
report by Pat Hughes
Mrs Love came and did a flower demonstration - her arrangements were
lovely - there were two arrangements and a bunch of flowers which were
unused; these three items were raffled - again an enjoyable afternoon.
Our other meeting this month was taken by Walter Johnson who brought
along slides to accompany his talk on the history and features of Walney.
His talk was excellent; we were all amazed at his talk - Walney is a most
interesting place - none of us realised how much interest there is on the
Island. Walter’s talks are always most interesting and we are most grateful
to him when he can come and talk to us.