PAWS November – Upstairs, Downstairs

Our speakers in November, Jackie and Marion, were great fun and we all enjoyed their talk “Upstairs, Downstairs”. They started by asking ten members to come to the front and each was given a parcel to open. Inside were articles of clothing worn by someone in a large household in Victorian times; hats, aprons, a nightdress and a bag.

As each person was dressed, the ladies told us what job they did, explained their duties and showed us some artefacts connected with that job. Jackie told us that most of the staff needed to be very intelligent to do the work that they did and cope with the demands put upon them, but at the time were thought of as pretty low standing.

We were all fascinated by the many articles that they brought with them, and enjoyed trying to guess what they were used for. The enthusiastic ovation at the end of the talk was testament to the enjoyment of members.

Happy Christmas

As we don’t meet in December, other than for our Christmas Dinner, the committee would like to wish all our Members and Visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Our next meeting is on the 12th January, 2016 (earlier than normal due to the pantomime) and our speaker will be Mary-Anne Bartlett – Her topic “Art Safari”. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5.00.

Details of all our meetings and speakers can be found on the diary of the home page of the Winstred 100 website.  If you would like further information about P.A.W.S please ring either of the following committee members: Alice Holmes 01206 735510 or Jane Anderson 01206 735505.