A WADDESDON WANDER
Around 45 WI members and husbands/partners boarded the coach firstly at WI House and then at Lutterworth, to set off for a visit to Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, the ancestral home of the Rothschild family.  The weather was somewhat inclement as we set off, but once we had reached the destination, although very windy at times, no more rain was seen.  The house did not disappoint  at all; its sumptuous interiors, its wealth of treasures and artefacts, its overall warm and homely atmosphere combined with friendly and helpful room guides made for a most delightful day out which passed all to quickly.  Undaunted, after a quick lunch and a brisk walk round the gardens, the members (and guests) boarded the coach again for a little light retail therapy at nearby Bicester Shopping Village, finally setting off for Leicester around 5pm.  A few pictures below set the scene:

Members gathering in front of Waddesdon before setting off for Bicester. 

Glenhills WI President, Kay Jelley (left) with fellow members Gill Brimley (centre) & Ann Markham relaxing over lunch in a welcome ray of warm sunshine.

The rear view of Waddesdon Manor taken from the formal gardens.