Nice to be 90

LRFWI 90th Birthday logo

Well didn't we have a good time?   So many wonderful events organised to honour our 90th birthday year, and sincere thanks must go to all those involved in arrangements as well as to all the members who supported and celebrated together.  Check out below where you can find reports and pictures of these events.


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Executive Committee held a "Fashion Show" with Familytique at Loughborough Town Hall on 31 March 2008.  Click on the "Events" page on the left-hand menu and take at look at the report and pictures of this fabulous evening.
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Home Economics Committee presented their "Big Birthday Bash" at Waltham on the Wolds,  on 7 April, 2008.  Another excellent day out - take a look at the pictures and read the report by clicking on 'County Committees' on the left-hand menu, then select 'Home Economics Committee'.
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Membership Committee organised a 'Spring Lunch' at Hinckley Golf club on 10 May 2008.
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Council Meetings 2008
In our 90th year, we had two council meetings.  On Saturday, 15 March, at our new venue, The All Nations Centre, we  conducted the usual business of the Federation and presented some trophies at the Spring Council Meeting.   On Wednesday, 29 October, our Autumn Council Meeting took place at Uppingham School in Rutland.   You can read about and see pictures of both these meetings by clicking on 'Events' page on the left-hand menu.
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Wild About Flowers, 13/14 September - the big exhibition at Beaumanor Hall organised by Executive Committee and the Wild Flower Survey Committee.  You can see lots of pictures and read the final report of this spectacular project and the Exhibition at Beaumanor by clicking on 'Campaigns' then 'Wild Flower Survey 2007/8' on the left-hand menu.
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A Christmas Celebration, 13 December - the culmination of our special birthday year is to be held The All Nations Centre in Leicester.  Again, click on 'Events' page on the left-hand margin to see reports and pictures.
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On Wednesday 19, Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 November, Leisure Activities Committee invited members to their 90th Birthday Tea Parties, in the luxurious surroundings of Kilworth House Hotel, North Kilworth.  Click on 'County Committees' then 'Leisure Activities Committee' page to see a report and photographs of these hugely successful events.