Are there any W.I type of clubs in North Cyprus?

Lucylocket


Joined: 23/05/2010
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 13:06

Just wondering if there are any ladies clubs like the Women's Institute here.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 13:26

I do know that many ladies keep themselves busy by going to classes where they make things like cutting up good cloth and then sewing them up in patches and they call it patchwork

ismet

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 15:10

Do they make jam?

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 15:12

TRNC - no, saucy calendars

dizzycows


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 2736

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 16:38

W.I. isnt that abbreviation for 'Wild Injuns'..... lol



plenty on here!!

Lucylocket


Joined: 23/05/2010
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 22:29

Well I take it that's a no then.

rowan


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 05:51

there is a craft sessioin which takes place at Jessic bar on a Tuesday afternoon if that is any help

Lucylocket


Joined: 23/05/2010
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 07:27

Thank you Rowan.

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 12:10

What about trying St.Andrews Church(number in Cyprus Today newspaper)? I think they have those kind of meetings.I did hear of a sewing circle there but not sure if it's still running.

Lucylocket


Joined: 23/05/2010
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 19:21

Thanks I will ring the church.



Although I have to say the W. I. group I go to in England is not connected to the church at all. Yes we sing Jerusalem and the National Anthem at the end and some even make jam and cakes, but there is much more to it than that.



We have speakers most months and in the last year have had talks on beekeeping, recycling, glass jewelry making, local history and a hilarious talk called "confessions of a mass cater." We organise a walk each month that ends in a pub lunch and have a Tai Chi class each week.



Something on those lines would perhaps go down well here, and when I come to live here full time I will maybe start a club if someone hasn't beaten me to it.

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 20:52

I'm thinking of starting a club up for women. Could call it the "YAK YAK YAK Club"

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 21:12

W.R.V.S. at our local hospital amounts to 160 volunteers . these volunteers carry out vital tasks such as meet and greet, serving beverages to stroke victims and the elderly, helping with feeding of meals and drinks. serving in the hospital shops, working on reception . I wonder is any of this carried out in in North cyprus ? or maybe it could be, just a thought !!

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
28/05/2010 21:22

Hi Deb.I'll join yr lcub when you come over here to live.Your meetings sound like a lot of fun,and the walks and tai Chi sound great.