N O T I C E ...B O A R D

I.W. Helston/Lizard
Charity Auction on Line May/June 2020

bids sent via email before 30 June 2020 :- sarah@wearnes.co.uk
Inner Wheel Charity Auction Catalogue
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International Inner Wheel
is launching a Covid19 Disaster and Vaccination Fund
to raise money to help with the immediate effects of the pandemic and to help with a long term solution.

One of the IIW Board Directors created this video https://youtu.be/IlxspMEf_SA

POEMS AND ODES BY LADIES OF INNER WHEEL
DURING THE LOCKDOWN

Written by Sandy.

Painted this and painted that and painted Peter too

The garden is so tidy the dogs afraid to do a poo!

Hoover and dusted till blue in the face

The four walls close in, I need more space

The washings done the ironing too

Turned out cupboards and cleaned the loo

Will get the scissors out soon as a trim we both need

What will we look like when I've done the deed?

The sun is out the sky is blue

But nowhere to go so send this to you

Till we all meet again I think of you all

Keep in touch everyone, give each other a call

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Written by Linda Mowbray

The weather is glorious, sunny and fine

how lucky we are to have extra time.

the sheds have been sorted, the spiders running free

and all this has happened before having tea.

out come the paint pots and brushes galore

it's truly amazing what you find in your store

mowers and strimmer’s, oh what a noise

so many gadgets and toys for the boys

the windows are gleaming, shiny and bright

washing is blowing - what a wonderful sight.

we're living in Cornwall, oh what heaven

but ..... oh dear.....its only DAY SEVEN!!!!!

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Written by Angie Candy

When Bodmin Banner arrived at my door,

Leafing through, an advert I saw,

Come join the Inner Wheel it said

A friendship group of Ladies I read,

Well this did sound right up my street,

So I phoned the number and arranged a meet.

Lin was so nice, I thought this is good"

So attended 2 meetings and knew that I would

Become a member of this wonderful band

And now if need be I could lend a hand.

But just as things were going great

We all got told to self isolate.

It could be a lonely time for those on our own,

But no, the ladies are there at the end of the phone.

Emails are flying thick and fast to all,

How comforting to know there's someone we can call.

So I say to all my new friends out there,

Please stay safe and take great care,

I look forward to when we are together once more,

And I praise the day Bodmin Banner came to my door.

Lots of love to you all,

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?I have no idea who wrote this, but it is wonderful, from President Clare.

It was March 2020 ...
The streets were empty, the shops closed, people couldn't get out
But spring did not know, and the flowers began to bloom,
the sun shone, the birds sang, the swallows would soon arrive,
the sky was blue, the morning arrived early.

It was March 2020 ...
Young people had to study online, and find occupations at home,
people could no longer go shopping, or go to the hairdresser.
Soon there would be no more room in hospitals, and people continued to get sick.
But spring did not know, the time to go to the garden arrived, the grass greened.

It was March 2020 ...
People have been put in lockdown. to protect grandparents, families and children.
No more meetings or meals, family celebrations.
The fear became real and the days were therefore similar.
But spring did not know, apples, cherry trees and others bloomed, the leaves grew.
People started reading, playing with their families, learning a language,
singing on the balcony inviting neighbors to do the same,
being supportive and focusing on other values.
People realized the importance of health, of suffering,
of this world that had stopped, of the economy that has plummeted.
But spring didn't know. the flowers gave way to the fruit,
the birds made their nest, the swallows had arrived.

Then the day of liberation came, people found out on TV,
the virus had lost, people took to the streets,
sang, cried, kissed their neighbors, without masks or gloves.

And that's when summer came, because spring didn't know.
He continued to be there despite everything, despite the virus, fear and death.
Because spring didn't know, he taught people the power of life.

Everything's gonna be fine, stay home, protect yourself, and enjoy life.