Walking Netball.

Norfolk WI is hoping to become involved in organizing Walking Netball teams, any one interested, Lesley has played with a team and I scored, looks a great way to keep fit, enjoy yourself and 
Socialise.

Walking Netball has evolved from a growing demand for walking sports. Often, one of netball’s strengths is that people never forget playing the sport and the memories as well as the love for the game never leave.

Walking Netball is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace. The game has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level.

From those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to serious injury, to those who believed they had hung up their netball trainers many years ago, it really is for everyone.

Women the length of the country have begun playing the game of Walking Netball for the fun, laughter and camaraderie the social session brings, as much as the health benefits on offer. It can give those who feel isolated an outlet, provide an activity for those who don’t deem themselves fit enough to run anymore and offer a stepping stone for those looking for a pathway back into netball.

Pam Cooper. 

Nofolk Blood Bikes.

Poringland WI

After the jollity of our December Christmas party, we had a sobering talk about the Norfolk Blood Bikes in January. We learnt that SERV Norfolk is a registered charity run by local volunteers and theytransport blood, plasma, platelet, samples, vaccines, factor VII, donor breast milk and any other urgently required medical items to hospitals.  They are on call at night, daytime weekends and bank holidays and the service is provided completely free of charge, allowing the NHS to divert funds where they are needed most.  The volunteers receive no financial compensation for their time or costs and rely on donations to cover the running costs of £3,000 per month needed to keep the motor bikes on the road.

At our meeting on 8 March, the speaker will be Daphne Howlett with a talk on Conchology.  Lots of shells will be on display, and the competition is for articles made from Shell.

We always make visitors very welcome at our meetings which take place on the second Wednesday evening each month in the Community Centre.  Details are to be found on our Blog page and in the foyer of the Centre, or phone if you would like to know more, or if you need a lift to the meeting.  Lesley 01508 492155 or Pam on 01508 491674

Lesley Sanders