Carol Service/Christmas Tree Festival

This years Rockley Group Carol Service was once again held at Holy Trinity Thorpe Hesley.  Each WI group chose a 'favourite' carol and provided a member who read a Christmas Biblical Reading.  Sue Dunigan from Thorpe Hesley WI played the organ beautifully and the choir from Holy Trinity led the singing.  The church was still decorated with trees from the recent Christmas Tree Festival and looked really welcoming.  After the service led by local Methodist Preacher Morag Walder,  we all enjoyed seasonal refreshments as well as as a good chat with members from other WI groups. 

Jayne, Marjorie and Cynthia with our WI tree representing the Czech Republic (2nd place)

Jean, Ruth, Marjorie, Jean, Sybil, Margaret, Cynthia and Sheila ready for their Christmas Lunch


2014 really has been a year of wonderful WI friendship - and wishes were shared at the end of the service for a 'Happy and Healthy 2015' to all members and their families.

1940's Christmas Party

This year our amazingly hard-working committee decided to change the format of our Christmas celebrations and organised a 1940's themed evening in recognition of the centenary of WW1.  Many members turned up beautifully dressed for the 'era' and Dorothy put together a 1940's quiz as well.

Don't they all look fantastic!!

Joan presenting December 'babies' with their cards

Cheers!!

                   

Enjoying a toast to 'friendship'

What a couple!

                                                 

Next weeks washing on display!!

              What an amazing                                buffet!!

   Good job none of us has to watch our weight!     
            

'Enjoying a sing-a-long'

Sue Delaney was the well-deserved winner of the 'best-dressed' award.

A toast was given to the committee for organising a really enjoyable evening.