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I have so much to tell you about how things are going (albeit slowly) at the house as well as some developments with our range of crafty items but, firstly, I want to say “Sorry”. I have been neglecting this site while focusing my attentions on the house and my health (back to hospital again on Thursday) and I apologise. I am trying to regain focus on AHFAS so hopefully you should see normal service resume shortly.
There once was a time when the mere mention of the Women’s Institute conjured up images of blue rinses and victoria sponges, but times have changed and in a world of neo-crafting and homemaking, the WI is attracting a whole flock of new young members.The WI is however a little different up here in Scotland and is in fact the SWRI (Scottish Women’s Rural Institute). The ‘rural’ part of the name is a very important element as the SWRI strive to take an active role in preserving the rural way of life.
Affectionately known as ‘the rural’ or ‘WRI’ it offers social, educational and recreational opportunities to women living in rural areas or, just as importantly, those who are interested in country life. Falling firmly into the latter it has been a struggle to find a local federation to join as principally these are based in rural areas/villages.
SWRI members meet together on a monthly basis, to enjoy talks, demonstrations and classes in arts and crafts, while at the same time enjoying the friendship of women in their local area. Focus is on ‘homecrafts’ such as cooking, gardening, crafts etc as well as active participation in rural affairs (eg. campaigning to save rural post offices, not extra-marital affairs!). There are a few federations cropping up in Scotland’s cities and we think there should be more. For more information about this great national institution visit the Scottish Women’s Rural Institute website: http://www.swri.org.uk/
The vegetable that thinks it’s a fruit and oh so very tasty! There’s no denying it – I LOVE rhubarb! My sweet tooth particularly likes it in pies or crumble with lashings of cream and even a drizzle with some natural yoghurt and granola for breakfast. It’s so simple to cook and it’s also amazingly simple to grow. It’s a plant that actively likes neglect! Just a shady corner and it gets down to business with very little help at all. All of this and a heap of apparent health benefits (though perhaps not when stewed with so much sugar!) make this a must-have for any garden – just remember that the leaves are poisonous! What’s your favourite rhubarb dish? |
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