Sunday 24th June 2018

Over a thousand members, family and friends picnicked at Althorp House on a gloriously sunny day. Gates opened at 1.00pm and members set up their various gazebos, chairs, blankets and picnics. At 2.00pm, Sue Kendall, County Chairman gave a short welcome then the Towcester Studio Band began to play their
first set of the day.

WIs were asked to make or bring along existing WI banners for a parade during the picnic and they did not disappoint! Members met in front of the house at 2.15pm where over sixty completely unique banners were proudly displayed in the parade.

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After the parade members and their guests were free to enjoy the Punch and Judy Show, the folk band, a tour of the house and later on the impressive Falconry fly past on the front lawn. The day finished with the Towcester Studio Band playing their second set.

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