The Art of the Perfect Pakora
This month we welcomed Pindy to demonstrate how to make the perfect Pakora, and we’re sure that everyone who was there would agree that they were indeed perfect! Pindy answered all our culinary questions and has already inspired members to have a go at making their own. It was a beautiful summer’s evening, with good…
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Nasio Trust – Changing Lives for Good
Wow! June’s meeting was a hot one! We welcomed Sue from the Nasio Trust who cam and talked to us about their work to help a community in Kenya break the cycle of poverty, help educate children and women, changing their lives for good, all inspired by the discovery of an abandoned baby! Knitters amongst…
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a2dominion – supporting women escaping domestic abuse in Oxfordshire
a2dominion came to the Comrades Club in May to talk to us about their work supporting women escaping domestic abuse in Oxfordshire. They provide advice, support and shelter to women and children who need it, helping them to build their lives and giving them hope. Burnt Cakes are continuing to support this group through a…
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This is London calling…..
‘This is London calling…’ the famous catchphrase will be familiar to anyone who listens to the BBC World Service. Alastair Lack joined us in April and gave a fascinating insight into his career with the World Service which took him all over the world to interview politicians and people of power in Africa, India and…
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Ovarian Cancer Awarness
Ovarian Cancer Awareness month takes place in March and our meeting this month aimed to raise awareness of this silent killer. Hopefully, we will all be better able to recognise the B.E.A.T signs following the talk where we were joined by Cand, who spoke openly about her personal journey battling this disease. Truly inspirational! https://www.ovacome.org.uk
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Nutrition for Women
Nutritionist Jo Issa joined us in February for an enlightening talk about women’s nutrition for menopause and beyond. It was fascinating to find out how small changes in our diet can make big changes to our health peri and post menopause. The samples that Jo brought along for us to try were delicious and she…
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A Night at the Races
At our meeting in January, we were treated to ‘A Night at the Races’. Using a variety of household items such as newspaper, oven gloves, playing cards, balloons, toilet rolls and even a horse, elephant, tiger and dinosaur (toys), members were challenged to play a series of short games to win tokens. Spectators tried to…
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