Little Leigh WI

09/09/2026

Good luck to our bowlers who've made it the quarter finals of Cheshire Federation bowling competition 👏

08/09/2026

Our last speaker Simon Michael was so good, we've invited him back in April 2027👏👏

20/08/2026

Our next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday 2nd of September 7 for 7.30 at Little Leigh Village Hall. Our speaker Simon Michael author and Old Bailey Barrister.

If you’d like to know what it’s like to share a bacon sandwich with a convicted murderer in the Old Bailey cells; what it’s like to wear a 200 year-old horsehair wig on a daily basis; how I came to sign an oath on the cabin hatch of the Golden Hind; what it was like to do battle with corrupt members of the Sweeney … then book me to talk on My Life in Crime, an hour of tales from the Bar, writing crime novels and family history.

About Simon Michael
Simon Michael is the author of the best-selling London 1960s noir gangster series featuring his antihero barrister, Charles Holborne. Simon writes from personal experience: a practising barrister for 37 years, he worked in the Old Bailey and other criminal courts defending and prosecuting a wide selection of murderers, armed robbers, con artists and other assorted villainy. The 1960s was the Wild West of British justice, a time when the Krays, the Richardsons and other violent gangs fought for control of London’s organised crime, and the corrupt Metropolitan Police beat up suspects, twisted evidence and took a share of the criminal proceeds.

07/08/2026

A few years ago we had a speaker from Limoncare, who design and sell clothing dignity and modesty without making washing more difficult. 3 members wrote poems about forgetting.
I think they are beautiful and poignant, so wanted to share💕
Things I forgot.
By Carol Ashdown. (Little Leigh WI)

Names and places, dates and times
And breakfast I’ve forgotten
What I had on yesterday –
Frustration plagues me rotten.
But ask me what I did way back in 1973
It all comes flooding back to me with pristine clarity

That year when I was just 16
Stays tidy in my head
When whims and fancies, laughing friends to many a mischief led.

So, when you see me in my chair
Occasionally smiling
Please don’t forget my life’s been full
With years past quietly whiling.



Things I forgot.
By Elaine Murphy (Little Leigh WI)

Where ever can my glasses be?
I had them when I watched TV.

I wrote a list to help me with my supermarket shop,
Then left it on the kitchen top.

Who was that person who smiled and said ‘Hello’?
I’m sure it’s someone I really know.

I put a steak under the grill,
And left it there until the smoke alarm went off loud and shrill.

The appointment I have at the doctor’s tomorrow,
Turned out to be yesterday, I realised with horror!

I’ve just found a birthday card I bought for my friend,
My goodness, it’s much too late to send.

Now what did I go upstairs to find?
It’s gone completely out of my mind.

I’m getting more forgetful the older I grow,
But things that happened years ago I remember just so!



Things I forgot.
By Margaret Jones (Little Leigh WI)

Sometimes I forget the name
Of someone I should know.
Pretend it’s a guessing game
And hope they do the same.

Turn off the lights so they don’t glow,
Shut the doors and windows as you go.
Where is the key? I just don’t know.
Where did I put it? You should know.
My memory isn’t like it used to be
My list is endless as you see.
So, let it be.
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29/06/2026

It is our monthly meeting this coming Wednesday the 1st of July 7 for 7.30pm. Our speaker this month, is Michael McCarthy who at the age of 8, had an accident and ended up in a coma for months. It has left him disabled, but that hasn't stopped him, entering the London Marathon or climbing in Kenya. Why not come along and listen to this inspirational speaker plus it's strawberries and cream night, washed down with a little something🥂

About Michael Michael McCarthy was born 1976 in Liverpool, is registered blind, hemiplegic and has learning difficulties. Aged 8 he had a near fatal accident which left him physically and mentally challenged. After spending many months in a coma/semi-coma state, he endured hours of painful physiothe...

06/06/2026

Members enjoyed listening to Daniel the forager and sampling his vodka and gin😍😍Daniel will be at Frodsham Food Festival on June 13th
Foraged Produce | Forager's Fancy | Bebington

Forager's Fancy, locally foraged and handmade produce, sustainability, environmentally friendly, vegan

02/06/2026

Ever wanted to know what it is like to work in a prison? If so, our speaker tomorrow evening is a retired prison nurse Helen Castle. Little Leigh Village Hall CW8 4RR first Wednesday of the month 7 for 7.30pm.

14/05/2026

Members went to the Edwardian era for the day, thanks to Cheshire Federation of WIs! What the Edwardians did for us? Learning about women's organisations, demise of the workhouse, art, music and popular music. Plenty of things to do including a quiz, sorry Bev, we won again😎
Thank you to all who organised the day and served refreshments 👏

08/05/2026

Little Leigh Mayfair this coming Saturday 9th of May, crowning of the new Queen Charlotte by Mrs Jenny Jones will take place in the hall carpark at 2pm; with the school choir. The stalls will be open afterwards. Plenty of stalls and things to do especially for the children, paint a dinosaur, puppy, make a spoon person, spin the wheel for a chocolate and hook a flamingo. Plus, cake, Tombola, bottle Tombola, craft, wine a bottle, and wool/crochet stalls. Don't forget the raffle!

01/04/2026

We celebrated 80 years as a WI last year👏👏. We're still going strong. Come and join us. First Wednesday of the Month 7 for 7.30pm. Little Leigh Village Hall CW8 4RR