We were delighted to invite Sophia Ashe, a local farmer, back to give us another talk. Sophia first came to talk to us about farming challenges in the UK and food labelling. She was so interesting, we couldn’t wait to hear what else she would tell us about….and we weren’t disappointed. This time we were fascinated to hear how at only the age of 21 she travelled alone to spend what was meant to be six weeks in Argentina working on a cattle ranch and ‘riding like a gaucho’. Opting to take a break after finishing her agricultural degree, she worked initially in Australia on an ostrich farm before flying to Buenos Aires in February 2020. Her plan to spend six weeks working with the hands on the San Eduardo ranch was re-arranged by a Covid pandemic and she ended up staying three months, which she described as the most wonderful experience of her life. She can’t wait to go back for a visit. Sophia has written a book about her experience which one of our lucky ladies won in the raffle but not to be left out other ladies were able to purchase a copy too.
It was a fun afternoon at the Blue Zucchini and Holly, the new owner, kept us fuelled with coffee while we made paper bunnies and Easter baskets then went on to make and decorate boxes and get inspiration for future gift wrapping. We were joined by a few ladies interested in the craft group who we are hoping may become members. They’ve been invited to join us for a ‘taster’ at our taster evening in April. Always looking for future members, Linda taught a nearby table of young girls to make the baskets – we rather think they’ll be passing on the craft to their friends at school – and the afternoon finished with decorative leaves and bows. A very pleasant, if sticky (on occasions thanks to glue dots) afternoon.
Fantastic lunch and a very warm welcome for our ladies at the Priory Inn.
Some of our ladies enjoyed the very welcome spring sunshine and flowers at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Our first and hugely successful Bingo, Beats & Bubbles Evening; made even more special by good company and excellent food.
