Author: Cambridge Blue Belles

Lovely Blue Belle, Lucy Gonzalez, submitted the photos below to best describe her Denman New Wave experience…. The scrummy cupcakes that awaited us at our welcome in the Denman bar! Blue Belle President and Denman Head, Jane Dixon, explaining our Dig for Denman campaign to the Denman students Lucy charmed the tones off of her…

by Laura Brown Joanne contacted me about two weeks before the New Wave Weekend to say that one of the Belles could no longer make it, so I was offered the opportunity to take up the subsidised place. I didn’t really know what to expect from the weekend, but went along with an open mind…

Twelve glorious Cambridge Blue Belles spent the last weekend attending the WI’s very own, Denman College taking part in the New Wave Weekend – a few days of mini workshops designed to whet your learning whistle. This week, we aim to report back with photos and words galore from some of the Belles who were…

Back at our October meeting, we discussed NFWI’s SOS High Streets Campaign.  Cambridge is fortunate to be fairing well in the current high street crisis, with one of the lowest proportion of empty shops in the country. Cambridge is also lucky to have a thriving independent shopping scene, and one that is growing all the…

by Becca Watts Why is Cambridge a ‘cycling city’? In recent years I’ve noticed (as a driver, cyclist and pedestrian) a huge increase in traffic on the city’s roads and pavements, but I’ve also noticed that people still cycle in droves and lots of them look as though they’re enjoying it. Cambridge is good for…

For our November meeting we were pleased to welcome Tessa Mitchell from Country Markets. Tessa talked to us about how Country Markets started, how she became involved with the organisation and how the Blue Belles could become producers. Country Market stalls can be found in towns and villages across England, Wales and the Channel Islands.…

by Jo Morris Two teams from the Belles (including one Ladybird!) rocked up for trivia fun at the annual Cambridge Federation Quiz Night on Friday 15 November. Over 30 teams from throughout the Federation attended with picnics prepared and pens at the ready to start at 7.30pm sharp. Clearly new members, Emily and I arrived…

The Blue Belles are having our first Jumble Sale on Saturday 23 November – please join us! 10.00am – 12.30pm The Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane, Cambridge £1 entry There will be: Clothes Bric-a-brac Tea & cake Crafts Funds raised will support our ‘Dig for Denman’ appeal to provide bursaries for members to attend Denman…

by Emily PeirceThursday saw the latest book club hosted this time by Alice H. We kicked off with cake and tea which is becoming customary, then after a catch-up and in-depth discussion on tea preferences, attention turned to the books. We had set ourselves a challenge this week each choosing a ‘classic’ book to read, despite…

by Kelly Phillips Having recently gone back to work part time after maternity leave, and settled my children into two different nurseries, the past few weeks have been very hectic for me. So my husband kindly offered to take a day of work and look after the children so I could go to the Potato…