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Goodworth Clatford's W.I. Group |
How many of us know where our medicines originate or how they work? – probably very few… so our October meeting was especially interesting with Professor Bill Dawson talking about “Where do medicines come from”. This fascinating subject given by a most knowledgeable and informative speaker, took us through the many varied stages from plants – such as Foxgloves (Digitalis), Deadly Nightshade (Solanum) and Willow (Salix, Aspirin) which have been known and used as medicines for centuries to the more commonly synthesized forms, still widely in use, today.
One interesting example is being attempted by an Andover company using Asiatic Snowdrops to arrive at a medicine aimed specifically at Alzheimers.
In the 1900’s, we had a chemical revolution with the introduction of synthesized medicines – and now we are seeing Genomics, which use our genetic make up to target specific problems – e.g. Cystic Fibrosis.
It was interesting and very pleasing to learn that, worldwide, The Pharmaceutical industries, Universities and Governments are working together to try to find new medicines and cures for diseases in the hope of spreading the enormous monies involved in medical research.
Most medicines tend to treat the symptoms but do not cure.
One interesting example is being attempted by an Andover company using Asiatic Snowdrops to arrive at a medicine aimed specifically at Alzheimers.
In the 1900’s, we had a chemical revolution with the introduction of synthesized medicines – and now we are seeing Genomics, which use our genetic make up to target specific problems – e.g. Cystic Fibrosis.
It was interesting and very pleasing to learn that, worldwide, The Pharmaceutical industries, Universities and Governments are working together to try to find new medicines and cures for diseases in the hope of spreading the enormous monies involved in medical research.
Most medicines tend to treat the symptoms but do not cure.
Coffee Mornings @ 10.30AM
Coffee Mornings are at 10.30am on the first Thursday of each month
- The COFFEE MORNING on 7th November the coffee morning will be at the home of Sandra Hopwood, 12 St Peter's Close, Church Lane, GC
Walking Group
THE WALKING GROUP will, as usual, meet on the third Friday,22nd November at 10am at the Village Club when Judith Hanke - 366177 - will lead a walk round Anton Lakes..
Reading Group
Reading Group dates:
Group 1 - 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am
Group 2 - 1st Monday of each month at 7-.30pm at the Royal Oak
Our Reading groups continue to be successful and a BIG THANK YOU to the SLIMMING CLUB who, as well as helping each other to slim, have collected over £350 for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice.
craft Group
The CRAFT GROUP continues to knit for SCBU at Winchester Hospital and bonding squares for premature babies at St Thomas’s Hospital in London.
A member of the group is well on the way to setting up a knitting/crochet project for a new charity
Collections continue for the Crisis Centre and the Two Saints Centre who help the homeless. We are hoping to provide tents for the homeless.
Lunch Group
Lunch Group: Held on the last Monday of the month at noon in the Royal Oak.
SUPPER CLUB
THE SUPPER CLUB will visit The Abbotts Mitre in Chilbolton on Tuesday 12th November at 7.00 for 7.30pm.
THEATRE GROUP
Our next Theatre Club outing will be to Salisbury Playhouse to see the musical "Mame" on 23rd January (Matinee performance).
November Meeting
Tuesday 19th November
Mick and Carol Storey will talk about Line Dancing. Maybe an evening of exercise!
Goodworth Clatford W.I. Chat Book
Goodworth Clatford WI Chat Book is a unique volume. Over the years nearly every member has written a few lines about themselves which have been gathered together into one volume, often with a photograph. As we have been running for over 90 years, this is a very important piece of our history.
Goodworth Clatford W.I.
Goodworth Clatford WI is a friendly and lively group who would love to welcome new, and especially some younger, members to join us and help us to keep our ideas fresh as we go forward towards our centenary and beyond. Why not come with a friend to one of our Coffee Mornings or our monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday each month at The Village Club or phone Liz Hughes (324753) for more information.
