Safari Market

Many people visited Hollingbourne for the Annual Safari Market organised by the Women’s Institute and the Hollingbourne Meadows Trust.

 Janice Butler looking after the knit and natter stall. All the items were made by W.I. members.

Other stalls in the Cardwell Recreation Field.

Mary Henderson and friend on their second shift in the Cardwell Pavilion kitchen. Many bacon and sausage rolls were made and sold.

Janice Butler (Right centre) standing with the Meadows Trust Car Park Team. From left to right, Sam Shaw, Ben Williams and Simon.

Royal Hospital Chelsea Visit

On the 15th of September the Hollingbourne W.I. along with the Royal British Legion visited the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

It was an interesting visit with so much history, and a lovely environment for the retired gentlemen. Surprisingly there were three ladies in residence as well!

 Aerial view

Our Guide Dave

 Three views of Courtyards

 The Great Hall - the dining hall 

The Chapel completed by Christopher Wren in 1687

Towers of remembrance - The Chelsea Pensioners have unveiled their very own ceramic poppy display to commemorate the centenary of the Great War.

"Pensioner on a Bench" purely for tourists! 

As demonstrated by Christine!!