After a week of glorious sunshine the weather broke on Saturday, the day Westcliff Women’s Institute had chosen to visit Buckingham Palace and we arrived in London accompanied by … [Read more...]

Sarfend – “bingo and chips” – longest pleasure (ha!ha!) pier in the World – my home for the past umpteen years. Why do I stay in Southend? Put the question the other way around: why would I … [Read more...]

There is something quintessentially English about a village fete on a bright summer's day. The local church makes a great setting but even better are the grounds of a stately home. Visitors are able … [Read more...]

"You should get a dog. They are good company." Well - yes, but they are also a tie I decided long ago that a pet dog or a cat would restrict my freedom, in particular my ability to "get up and go" … [Read more...]

On Friday, 10th June, Women's Institute delegates from all over the country descended on Brighton for the annual meeting. Those from further afield made a long weekend of it; others travelled down for … [Read more...]