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Hough and District WI - 2026
December 2022
Corbrook Court Care Home
Craft Fair
Viv and Jill doing their bit at Corbrook Court Care Home Craft Fair 2022
Remembrance Service
Hough Village Hall
Sunday 13 November 2022
Hough & District WI’s laid a wreath during a brief and poignant service outside the Village Hall. Thank you to all who attended.
Also thanks go to Mandie for setting the mood by hanging some of her painted wooden poppies on our apple tree today. I am happy to report that the apple tree looks to have fully recovered from the drought. poppies on our apple tree today. I am happy to report that the apple tree looks to have fully recovered from the drought.
August 2022
Mary presenting lovely knitted baby clothes to the Motherwell Hub in Wistaston , which were very gratefully received.
Motherwell is a A service provided for women by women, promoting positive health and wellbeing, by offering a range of educational services, holistic therapies and mental health support.
February 2022
Knee Blankets for Haslington Care Home
Thank you to everyone who kindly knitted such lovely blankets.
They will be very 'warmly' received.
February 2022
Donations for Cheshire Without Abuse Hub
Thanks to all members who donated items
February 2022
Knee Blankets for Primrose Care Home.
Thanks Viv
Knitting or Crocheting for Local Community
Primrose House Care Home, Haslington
(Kindly note that Leighton Hospital are no longer collecting items for the Paediatric Ward)
Required are knitted or crocheted knee rugs. Viv P to coordinate
Required: Size 8 needles. Any double knitting wool.
To knit one square cast on one stitch. Then increase to two stitches. Turn these and increase at alternate ends until the squares measure 6 inches across at the widest point. Now decrease by 1 stitch at alternate ends until you are left with 1 stitch. Cast off. (These are mini versions of our baby blankets for Leighton).
The finished product should be no smaller than 30’ x 36’. Use flat stitch to join them together.
Hope House Children’s Hospice
Knitting or crocheting for Hope House Children's Hospice - Mary S to coordinate
If you prefer to knit baby items then knitted or crocheted baby/young children’s jackets/cardigans or baby blankets will be very gratefully received by Hope House. NO HATS Thank you.
Remembrance Sunday 2021
Wreath laid by Hough & District WI in memory of those from Hough & District who died in the many conflicts across the globe.
Knitting for Leighton Hospital September 2021
Pat & Maggie have just delivered 56 blankets, 300 hats and 62 jackets to the neo-natal unit at Leighton Hospital. The previous delivery was in April 2020.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated.
Pat
NHS Thank You Day 4th July 2021
Hough & District WI Committee Celebrate in the usual fashion with Prosecco & Cake
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday
8 Nov 2020
8 Nov 2020
Jill, our President, laid a wreath at the village War Memorial on behalf of Hough & District WI
Jill, our President, laid a wreath at the village War Memorial on behalf of Hough & District WI
Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA)
Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA)
Knitted scarves for Monkey Bob were delivered to Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA) by Jill & Mary. All children who pass through the domestic abuse system in Cheshire East leave with Monkey Bob. He’s adorable! Especially with a rainbow scarf.
Knitted scarves for Monkey Bob were delivered to Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA) by Jill & Mary. All children who pass through the domestic abuse system in Cheshire East leave with Monkey Bob. He’s adorable! Especially with a rainbow scarf.
Local Heroes
Local Heroes
'Local Hero' certificates were distributed to local business who kept us all going during 'Lockdown'. All the businesses selected were nominated by our members
'Local Hero' certificates were distributed to local business who kept us all going during 'Lockdown'. All the businesses selected were nominated by our members
Cheerbrook Farm Shop
Cheerbrook Farm Shop
Have displayed their certificate on Facebook with special thanks to the local community for support during Lockdown.
Have displayed their certificate on Facebook with special thanks to the local community for support during Lockdown.
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Maggie delivers a 'Local Hero' Certificate to Steve at Nantwich Book Shop.
Maggie delivers a 'Local Hero' Certificate to Steve at Nantwich Book Shop.
Thanks Steve for keeping the brains and minds, of Hough & District WI Ladies, active and sane during 'Lockdown'. You and your staff are real 'Local Heroes'
Thanks Steve for keeping the brains and minds, of Hough & District WI Ladies, active and sane during 'Lockdown'. You and your staff are real 'Local Heroes'
Congratulations to Chris H who has received a letter of thanks from the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire for her services to choirs during the pandemic!
Congratulations to Chris H who has received a letter of thanks from the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire for her services to choirs during the pandemic!
Well done Chris!
Well done Chris!
mARCH 2020 - CFWI -100TH Anniversary
mARCH 2020 - CFWI -100TH Anniversary
And the rest of the support team who not only turned up for this auspicious occasion but provided the obligatory celebratory tea and cakes. Thanks Ladies!
And the rest of the support team who not only turned up for this auspicious occasion but provided the obligatory celebratory tea and cakes. Thanks Ladies!
Jill and Mandie with Graham - Chair & Richard - Vice Chair of the Parish Council, and Georgina Denny - Vice Chair CFWI, proudly displaying our Apple Tree. Planted to commemorate 100 Years of the Cheshire Federation of WIs.
Jill and Mandie with Graham - Chair & Richard - Vice Chair of the Parish Council, and Georgina Denny - Vice Chair CFWI, proudly displaying our Apple Tree. Planted to commemorate 100 Years of the Cheshire Federation of WIs.
Looking forward to some delicious Cox's Apples in the Autumn
Looking forward to some delicious Cox's Apples in the Autumn
Knitting for Leighton Hospital
Knitting for Leighton Hospital
Knitting, created by numerous Hough WI members, goes to the ’Ray of Hope’ charity at the Neonatal Unit at Leighton Hospital.
Knitting, created by numerous Hough WI members, goes to the ’Ray of Hope’ charity at the Neonatal Unit at Leighton Hospital.
Approximately 3,000 hats are needed annually.
Approximately 3,000 hats are needed annually.
Our contribution is very much appreciated plus the high standard of our work.
Our contribution is very much appreciated plus the high standard of our work.
Interested in Volunteering in your Community?
Interested in Volunteering in your Community?
Weston Village Primary School are currently looking for volunteers to assist with routine tasks that will aid the children's development at the school.
Weston Village Primary School are currently looking for volunteers to assist with routine tasks that will aid the children's development at the school.
If you are interested in giving a few hours of your time on a regular basis please contact Mary Stockdale - Hough WI Secretary
If you are interested in giving a few hours of your time on a regular basis please contact Mary Stockdale - Hough WI Secretary
Christmas 2019
Christmas 2019
Weston Church
Weston Church
Our plastic-free trees and decorations make a guest appearance at the first Weston Church - Festival of Christmas trees.
Our plastic-free trees and decorations make a guest appearance at the first Weston Church - Festival of Christmas trees.
A big thank you to all at Weston
A big thank you to all at Weston
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