If Josh Tidy’s talk is anything to go by, Letchworth must be one of the most generous towns in Britain. During the Second World war they raised well over £200,000 equivalent to over £30,000,000 in today’s terms. They also enjoyed themselves whilst raising the money with special events including putting the Squanderbug on trial before his ritual execution. Letchworth firms contributed a great deal to the war effort by producing munitions and parachutes and of course the bombes for the Enigma code breaker. If you want to find out more about this side of the War why not visit Letchworth Garden Museum from March 2010 to February 2011? The WI New Year lunch was enjoyed by everyone. Once again Neil and Anita at the Moon and Stars ensured everyone left feeling well fed and happy.
Our next meeting will be at Rushden Village Hall (please note error in programme) on Thursday 18th March at 8pm when Steve White will speak on A Butcher’s Life
Thursday, 18 February 2010
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