Stepping up to be counted

16th September
Now that the Jubilee is over, the Olympics and the Paralympics are finished and we have mastered the new system of rubbish bin disposal whatever shall we talk about? Could I suggest that we think about the coming year when in November most Bucks WIs bring their years to an end and start to choose a new committee? There will be local elections for that and the National Board of Trustees is accepting nominations for the next two years. WIs will be asked to vote soon and we have a local nomination in the Bucks Chairman, Jean Morris this year which is exciting. Also all National Trust members are asked to vote for Appointing Bodies to that organisation and the NFWI is up for election there.So remember to use your vote whenever you have the opportunity---after all only then have you the right to grumble at future decisions.

13th September
Current Affairs sub-committee met today and set about licking its wounds from having to cancel Caring Matters. It was disappointing to have to do this when we had such a good programme of speakers lined up. Anyway Bucks members obviously don't want to think about the fact that they may become carers or already have all the information they require to make their life a little easier.Nothing daunted we are planning events for 2013 another historical day, a day on scientific discoveries and inventions and a couple of really interesting outings. If no one wants to come to those events we shall retire hurt and sneak off to a dark corner and never bother you again.

5th September
The local WI met and enjoyed an interesting talk about medical detection dogs. We are pressing ahead with the application for a grant with the Town Council to set up an outdoor fitness centre like those in Germany and Austria.Equipment for physical exercises will be sited in a closed area for the use of members of the community either on their own or as groups of friends. We have also completed our Big Walk, Little Splash journal and I believe every member has taken part. The trip to Highgrove had been much enjoyed in spite of diabolical weather and there are reports of voices raised in song to sing and dance in the rain.

3rd September
Whenever the blood donors van arrives in the town members of our WI are volunteer drink makers. We have performed this function for many years now and it is much appreciated by the nurses and the donors. Another example of the continued work of volunteers not only at big events but in everyday normal life.