Nailstone WI

17/04/2026

Last night’s speaker was Valerie Sollis. Valerie had a long career within the clothing industry specifically with regards to testing fabrics and garments. She helped to set up the first testing laboratory, based at Corah’s in Leicester, which was for Marks and Spencer’s. Valerie has also worked with many other large companies such as Primark, British Home Stores, Morrisons and Jaeger. It is important that clothing and other fabric items are tested to the same standard, and, as more and more manufacturing has moved overseas, Valerie has also travelled to testing laboratories in these countries.

We were all intrigued by the washing symbol showing ‘Do not dry’ !

Top tip - to stop your woolies pilling/bobbling, wash them inside out.

14/04/2026

Come along on Thursday to learn all about labels, cleaning symbols and how to care for your garments from an expert. Valerie Sollis helped set up the first laboratory for testing fabrics and garments and has a wealth of knowledge to share.

12/04/2026

It was the Bosworth Field Group Easter Show yesterday.
Our display was awarded 3rd place.
Thanks to all our talented ladies who contributed to the display.

On the individual competitions, Hilary got first for Hot Cross Buns, second for Chocolate Cake and thirds for biscuits and Easter Garden. Well done Hilary

Thanks to Stoke Golding WI for hosting.

11/04/2026

Today’s the day. Pop along for a cuppa and cake and check out what we’ve all been making and baking.

07/04/2026

04/04/2026

🌿 Summer Evening at the Botanic Garden 🌿

Join fellow WI members, family and friends for a relaxing early summer evening at the beautiful University of Leicester Botanic Garden. Enjoy a gentle stroll through stunning gardens, browse a lovely selection of local stalls, and unwind with light refreshments in a peaceful setting.

📅 Thursday 4th June 2026
📅 Wednesday 10th June 2026
⏰ 6.00pm – 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets £14 (includes light refreshments)

A perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, bring along loved ones, and soak up the atmosphere of this charming seasonal event. 🌸

To book, please contact your WI Secretary or email [email protected] with a booking form and payment by BACS by 22nd May 2026.
Please let us know about any allergies or accessibility requirements when booking.

Street parking only. Early booking recommended as places may fill quickly.

The WI is everything YOU want it to be 💚

03/04/2026

Happy Easter from Nailstone WI with a picture of ‘our’ window decorated for Easter.

Don’t forget the church is holding an Easter Egg Hunt and Afternoon Tea in the church on Saturday afternoon 2-4 pm.

You will also be able to sow sunflower and runner bean seeds for the Village Show competitions.

01/04/2026

First darts match of the year last night against Hinckley Canalside.
Well done to our team of Liz, Lesley, Hilary, Mandie and Lorraine on winning the match 5-2. 🎯

29/03/2026

Five of us attended the Leicestershire and Rutland Federation of WI's Annual Council Meeting. Hilary and Lesley doing their usual excellent job helping with refreshments.

Our first speaker was Dr. Doug Shehan from Heartwize which is the Federation charity of the year. Their aim is to increase public awareness of out of hospital cardiac arrests, to ensure basic resuscitation skills are taught in schools and to improve awareness and provision of defibrillators with the hope that everyone will know how to recognise and respond to a cardiac arrest to increase chances of survival. Bystanders can be lifesavers.
Mike Kapur, Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, was our next speaker, a role he has been doing since 2018. He explained a bit about his role as representative of the monarch in Leicestershire. Most recently he played an important part in the recent visit of HRH The Princess of Wales' visit to Leicester.
The afternoon's speaker was Adam Henson, whom we all know well from Countryfile. He spoke about his family, his father’s passion for rare breeds and starting the Cotswold Farm Park. He talked about the challenges of modern farming and about some of the tech available for farmers now, challenging the old adage that a farmer should be “strong in the arm, thick in the head”
His passion for the job was obvious throughout his speech.

Hilary won first place in the competitions for her preserve.

A thoroughly enjoyable and interesting day.

20/03/2026

A sound bath is a meditative, immersive experience where participants are "bathed" in sound waves and vibrations produced by instruments like crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and tuning forks for deep relaxation and stress reduction.

After talking us through the different types of instruments and the sounds they make, Joanna, and husband Dave, led us on a Sound Bath.

Ideally Sound Baths are best lying down but we opted to be seated as the church floor wasn’t very welcoming!

It was a very relaxing session and enjoyed by all.