A bus stop in Lambley has had its latest makeover in a series of transformations that take place throughout the year.
The ladies at Lambley Women’s Institute (WI) are responsible for decorating the village bus shelter for major events throughout the seasons and this has generated quite a following.
Previous examples of their transformations include Remembrance Day, VE celebrations, Valentines Day, an Easter theme and Autumn Harvest.
It was only last month that the bus stop was transformed to celebrate Remembrance Sunday and the WI members have been busy again transforming the stop for Christmas.
Alison Moss, Secretary, Lambley WI told Gedling Eye that this year’s theme is a gingerbread house complete with a fireplace backdrop which the WI were able to purchase following a generous donation from a local resident.
For the first time the Parish Council have arranged for fairy lights on the shelter which will be switched on at the Lambley Christmas Light Switch On on Friday December 1 from 5.30pm – 6.30pm where the ladies of Lambley WI will be providing the catering and there will also be a carol service.
Alison added that they enjoy decorating the village bus shelter and seeing and hearing the reactions of the villagers, bus passengers and drivers.
You don’t have to live in Lambley village to be a member of Lambley WI and most of the members actually don’t. Everyone is really welcome.
Pictured: Some of the transformations (Courtesy of Lambley WI)
Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7.30 at Lambley village hall, unless it’s a bank holiday when meetings are moved back a week.
The WI has a speaker at many of their meetings, covering a wide variety of topics from gin making to guide dog puppy walking and everything in between, this is as well as craft or games nights, outings, and theatre visits.
New members and visitors are always welcome to come along and make new friends.
Further information can be found on the Lambley WI facebook page (including many more bus stop transformations pictures) or by emailing Michelle on nightingale633@gmail.com
