INNER WHEEL MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017 Dear Members


The Conference in Nottingham was everything I hoped it would be – and more. It was fantastic and I would like to thank you all for taking part – and for those several hundred members who went clubbing – a very active part! In fact I understand that children/grandchildren all over GB & I are most impressed that we went to the Pryzm – which has quite a few outlets and is an extremely “cool” venue. Inner Wheel proves once again that we are open to change and will support new ideas!


A huge thank you must go to the Conference committee and team and all who helped in so many ways. Everyone went that extra mile to make it special and it definitely was. The fun and friendship was certainly there – and I believe we have made quite an impression on Nottingham – they won’t be


Bonding Squares


Marlow Inner Wheel Club have been delighted at the interest that has been shown in their article in the Spring Association Magazine 2017 about Bonding Squares.


Newark, Carlisle and Ilkley Clubs have asked for patterns and more details as they are planning to contact their local Hospital’s Neonatal Departments and offer to provide some squares.


We hope that this simple but effective way to help premature babies and their mums will snowball round the country.


If you are interested you will find all the information you need on our IW website. www.marlowinnerwheel.org.com Please let us know if you are thinking of joining in.


Joan Clerehugh Club Correspondent IW Club of Marlow D 9


District 9 at No 10


On Saturday afternoon 1st April and anxious to deliver the last copy of “News at 9”Inner Wheel District magazine to a Maidenhead member before leaving for the Nottingham Conference, Elaine Morris member of the Publication Committee, met, spoke and shook hands with firstly Mr Philip May and a few minutes later Mrs Theresa May the Prime Minister and MP for Maidenhead who were out walking and canvassing in the area. It was Mr May who spoke to Elaine mistakenly thinking that what she was holding was a Rotary issue because of the logo heading, but it gave Elaine the opportunity to explain the connection and that this was an Inner Wheel copy of a newsletter for the Berkshire Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Clubs of G B & I.


Elaine plans to send Philip May a copy of the next District 9 magazine from her Club of Bourne End and Cookham!


saying “What is Inner Wheel?” They will be saying “a group of wonderful ladies who do so much to help others but also know how to enjoy themselves”.


I know you will all return to your clubs and tell those who didn’t come how fantastic Inner Wheel is and we should value it. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making it so wonderful. Keep doing what you are doing – we continue to make such a difference to so many lives.


Love and friendship always


A very happy Association President Zena still looking on the bright side!


Ps. It is very obvious that being greeted by a handsome man in leathers every morning brings out the best in us! A thought for our meetings?


Past Association President Beatrice Lapham


Yes indeed, a loyal friend with a great sense of gentle humour. How I miss that gentle lilting Scottish accent at the end of the phone. My first link with Beatrice was when I was District Chairman District 13 and she was Treasurer. Her help and advice were invaluable. In 1989-90 she was District Chairman and progressed to Association President in 2003-4; sadly, her husband died earlier in this year. Beatrice then became International Inner Wheel Treasurer, travelling to London regularly until her general health worsened and she joined her local Club, Eastbourne Sovereign.


She liked to begin her days with a swim, as long as she was able and was quite determined to attend the 2016 Glasgow Conference, which unfortunately turned out to be her last.


Beatrice will be remembered for her bravery, as a kind neighbour and friend and as a hard-working, loyal member of inner Wheel.


Margaret Williams PDCD13


Beatrice was very proud of her Scottish ancestry and it was fitting that her final Conference was in Glasgow in 2016. Her home was in Aylesbury, District 13 but on retirement, she and husband Bill moved to live in Eastbourne. She became Association President, continuing with responsibilities and visits despite her husband’s death.


She travelled abroad, joined the 2004-5 District Chairmen each year and went regularly to London for meetings of her Club, Chelsea and Westminster. Illness curtailed her travelling but from her Eastbourne base she always kept links with District 13.


She was a lovely lady, a loyal friend and will be sadly missed by Inner Wheel.


Anne Thatcher MOC D9 1. Is this where the ex Chancellor has escaped to? (7 5) Bras For Africa


The Inner Wheel Club of Bourne End and Cookham D9 have collected 500 bras from friends and family, to send to women in Africa via OXFAM. The photo shows Elaine Morris, the Club ISC handing them over to Fabrizia Stellione, the Manager of OXFAM Maidenhead. Women in Africa who do not wear bras are more vulnerable to beatings and rape. Women who do wear bras are seen to be cared for by a husband or father or brother.


Elaine Morris D9 Nurdle Hunt


It started with an invitation to join Girvan Rotarians in a hunt for nurdles. Intrigued to find out what nurdles were and how and why they should be hunted, Inner Wheel of Girvan (District 23) members Ruth Wallace, Sue Parkinson and Mary Ballantine accepted.


So what are nurdles?


They are very small pellets of plastic used as raw material in the manufacture of plastic products. Of the countless billions used, spillages and mishandling by industry can lead to their entering the sea in worryingly large numbers. When they wash up on beaches they are sometimes known as “mermaids’ tears”.


The romantic name belies the toxic effect of the nurdles. Because of their small size and appearance they are mistaken for prey and enter the food chain of marine animals and birds causing problems like starvation for marine and bird life and a possible health hazard for humans.


How does a hunt help?


Volunteers can join organised nurdle hunts and report their findings to the organising environmental groups. These groups can then inform industry and the government of the extent of the problem and hopefully help to eradicate it.


For instance, in February, a search and mapping of 279 beaches in the UK found that 205 had nurdles on them.


The best place to look on the beach is just above the tide line and it was there that Ruth, Sue, Mary and their husbands indeed found nurdles on our local Ayrshire beaches.


Mary Ballantyne Inner Wheel Club of Gorvan


District 23 Sincere apologies


Many of you will have noticed an error in the tribute to the late Pam Forsyth in the last edition of innerwheel.co.uk. Pam was, of course about to celebrate her hundredth birthday a month before she passed away. My apologies to District 7 for the distress it has caused. Enid


Jane Mason


This is just to reassure everyone especially members in D127 that this is the real Jane Mason. A photo was displayed in error on the Conference Screens. Please accept my sincere apologies.


Happier Futures, Brighter Lives


At the first meeting of the year, Ascot Inner Wheel celebrated and acknowledged its discreet but continuous support (over 10 years) of children through a project that grew from the concept of nurturing care.


From a chance meeting with the CEO of a charity working in institutions in Romania, one of our members, Stephanie Hynard, volunteered to help with training child care staff. The club helped with air fares and a continuous supply of art and craft materials that came from waste products-odd socks, old sheets, wrapping paper and ribbon. This approach developed into an approach known as CARIS, Care and comfort, activities, relationship, insight (into disability) and self-esteem (both for carers and children). The first cohort received certificates from the British Embassy which was a real acknowledgement of the value of carers.


The next step was to design a professional course with a recognised NVQ level which could be used in training staff and care givers. Named Aromatouch, it combined the senses of touch and smell. Ascot Inner Wheel members volunteered to receive hand and back massage enabling the trainers to adapt and modify their approach. They helped choose essential oils that stimulated memories and a feeling of relaxation. The carrier oils and essential oils were funded from small club events such as a lunch, tea party or coffee mornings.


To date children and carers in Romania, Japan, China, South Africa and Kuwait have benefited from the training. Nothing in the world is more precious than children and our club has truly supported them.


Photo shows successful post treatment group of children and carers.


Chris, Club Correspondent IW Club of Ascot D9 2. Battle the endless wicked here? (7 6) 3


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