THE Shaw and Whitley WI met this month for an update on past, current and future activities.
WI member Jacqueline Giddings said, “In our June meeting we were treated to a talk from Val Proctor entitled ‘Bless this Child’ She brought along christening gowns and nightdresses dating from 1850’s to the present day. They were passed round for us to marvel at the intricate hand sewing of the early gowns to the knitted and crocheted modern gowns.
“We were reminded of the forthcoming events, a garden visit to Alington Grange on Thursday 29th June, a theatre trip to see Lady in the Van at Bath’s Theatre Royal on Saturday 19th August
“We were also told about events organized by WI Wiltshire Embroidery for the Terrified, a treasure trail for all the family round Warminster, a trip to the American Museum, a tablet or laptop workshop, an International Day looking at Scandinavian culture and customs, with a taster smorgasbord Lunch, a visit to Lydiard turkey farm to see turkey processing facilities and a tour of the sheep cows and wildlife habitats.
“We were informed about some of ours members monthly visit to Mavern House.
“We heard about the golf morning at Whitley Golf Club when eight of our members had a golf lesson, which was enjoyed by all. Some members might even go for another lesson.
“At our next meeting on Monday 10th July 10th, we have a talk entitled ‘Life Below Stairs’.
“If you would like to find out more about our W.I. we meet every second Monday of the month at the beeches Village hall, Shaw. Or ring Sylvia (708135) or Carol (782901)
“We are also having a coffee morning. Please come and sample our lovely cakes at the Reading Rooms Whitley on Thursday 3rd August from10.30am until 12pm. There will also be tables selling accessories like scarves and a wonderful assortment of cakes.”
![Melksham Times Past
A column about days gone by in Melksham by local historian Lisa Ellis
The Independent Chapel and Women’s Rights in the 1840s
A document I recently transcribed lists the baptisms performed at the Independent Chapel. This record is especially helpful in that, along with baptisms, a lot of them include birth dates - one of the ways I discover which day someone was born.
The following is taken from a Wiltshire Times article published on 9th November 1878 which reports a speech given during the 100-year services and to celebrate their renovations (what we now know to be the Rachel Fowler Centre).
One speaker, Rev. T. Mann, minister in Trowbridge, talked about the Chapel’s origins when he related how Rev. Honywill came to Melksham and how he’d gone on to remain as the minister for the Independent Chapel for almost 60 years. [Honywill and his family lived on King Street in what we now call “Legion House”.]
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A column about days gone by in Melksham by local historian Lisa Ellis
The Independent Chapel and Women’s Rights in the 1840s
A document I recently transcribed lists the baptisms performed at the Independent Chapel. This record is especially helpful in that, along with baptisms, a lot of them include birth dates - one of the ways I discover which day someone was born.
The following is taken from a Wiltshire Times article published on 9th November 1878 which reports a speech given during the 100-year services and to celebrate their renovations (what we now know to be the Rachel Fowler Centre).
One speaker, Rev. T. Mann, minister in Trowbridge, talked about the Chapel’s origins when he related how Rev. Honywill came to Melksham and how he’d gone on to remain as the minister for the Independent Chapel for almost 60 years. [Honywill and his family lived on King Street in what we now call “Legion House”.]
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.")
