Members of Wallington and Rushden were delighted to once again welcome Mike Thomas who talked on his latest Botswanan safari. He brought an amazing selection of slides of the wildlife of the area, including a real photo winner of a fish eagle sitting on the head of a hippo. He also told us about the problems hippos have when they get sunburnt. Presumably it takes a lot of after sun to soothe a hippo! Selective tourism is now an important part of Botswana’s industry and this means small groups only go on safari. Sadly, the wonderful lion pride we saw was decimated by predators and none of the youngsters have survived. Afterwards the Spender Cup was judged by members and Ann Warner won with her re-caned market chair. She says it’s her first win in thirty years of WI-ing! The Christmas lunch will be held at the Moon and Stars on Thursday 8th December. Please let Fiona Potts know as soon as possible if you wish to go.
Next meeting is at Wallington on 15th December when Malcolm Dodson will talk on Thatching and hopefully give us a demonstration of making countrymen’s favours. This is also the Christmas Party so will members please bring a plate of goodies. Mulled wine will be provided. Our January meeting is on 19th January at Rushden when Sue Jagelman will talk on Aids the Future
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