President Jenny, handed over the mantle to our new Inner Wheel President Dain Pinder. Gosh, hasn’t this year gone so quickly!! We have had a fun packed year, packing baby bundles, modelling at our fashion show, frog racing, going out for dinner at the Redgate Inn and Rustic Crust!!
And so on to the next Inner Wheel Year. Jenny inducted Dain. president of the Inner Wheel Club of Mansfield for the year 2025 to 2026. Dain thanked Jenny for all she had done and presented her with a gift and flower arrangement from the Club.
Members of Mansfield Inner Wheel recently gathered to celebrate the Charter of our President, Jenny Burroughes, marking the conclusion of her year in office and recognising a term of dedicated and thoughtful leadership.
The Charter evening was a most enjoyable occasion, offering an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s achievements and to share in the friendship that lies at the heart of Inner Wheel. Under Jenny’s guidance, the club has continued its commitment to service, fellowship, and support within the local community as well as raising money for charity. Jenny’s chosen charities centred around young people fighting cancer.
It was a pleasure to come together in such good company to honour her efforts and to express our sincere thanks for the enthusiasm and kindness she has brought to her role. As she prepares to hand over the chain of office, we do so with warm appreciation for all she has done during her year as President.
A very big thank you from Hazel and Elaine to those members who came to the working day.
Only 12 were present but an enjoyable morning was had with 54 baby bundles being completed as well as lots of stamp cutting and an enjoyable social lunch!
Mansfield Inner Wheel’s Christmas Party turned into a festive spectacle this year, enchanting attendees with a delightful pantomime performed by none other than the committee members themselves and a few additional extra’s!!
This year’s performance, of The Wizard of Oz, brought laughter and joy to everyone in attendance. The committee members took to the stage, showcasing their hidden talents and comedic prowess.
A ribbiting good night was had by all at the Frog Race Fundraiser! Fish and Chips were served at half-time!! Just add, no frogs were harmed during this ‘leaping’ good night!
We celebrated our Charter Anniversary in style last night with superb entertainment from Martin Perry. Kathy led us smoothly through the evening and welcomed Mary Hind, Chair of the Inner Wheel District 22 Committee
We put on our glad rags and has a really good time
Rosemary produced some gorgeous flower arrangements and those with recent birthdays were lucky enough to take one home
Our thanks to this year’s President Margaret Ceney for representing the Club this year.
A great tour of Portland College. We were met by Jordan Booth who treated us to coffee and the story of how Portland College has emerged from a facility for injured servicemen after the war to the huge and complex College it is today
Fundraising manager Robert Pearce then took over and showed us some of the new projects they are working on
This is the the theatre which is also used as a gym. Court markings appear like magic on the glass floor to go with whatever game is being played. – badminton, basketball etc
The Woodland trail and Adventure Zone is fully accessible to all and members of the public are welcome to use it.
The weather was very kind to us and the rain stopped long enough to enjoy a walk through the woods past the therapy donkeys and the peaceful garden of remembrance
A wonderful time was enjoyed by 8 members from the Mansfield Club attending the IIW Convention at Manchester. The organisation was truly superb starting with the Meet & Greet of our fellow members from around the world enjoying an afternoon tea together. We were all presented with a generous bag of goodies.
The Opening Ceremony was a delight with speeches ,candle lighting, flags, dancers and choirs. The IIW President Trish welcomed everyone with her usual genuine warmth and enthusiasm
Her chosen theme was Shine a Light for which we were all presented with a little candle.
The Friendship Evening Dinner took place in several historic venues throughout Manchester the organisation of which, must have been immense.
Yvonne with two lovely Inner Wheel ladies from Uganda on her table at the Centenary Roaring Twenties Gala Dinner.
The final Roaring 20’s Gala Dinner was spectacular in every way with wine provided on every table. Music with glamorous dancing girls, feathers and pearls and sequined dresses were the order of the evening. All this and the ladies from around the world in traditional dress was a wonderful sight to behold.
A lunch was provided each day during business sessions. All very efficient.
Then came the Closing Ceremony conducted by our IIW President the very glamorous Trish Douglas wearing a colourful long silk dress sweeping across the stage introducing the Brass Band with Scottish & Irish Dancers and closing speeches.
The President for 2024/5 was introduced with her committee and the next Convention in 3 years’ time will be held in Manila in the Philippines.
