Society
Wickhambrook WI News – “Sparkle and Scones”
As part of Wickhambrook WI’s Centenary Celebrations a party was held at the WI Hall to which members and the wider village community were invited to share in a glass of Prosecco ( alcoholic and non- alcoholic) and delicious home-made scones...
Published: 26 August 2026
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Artist Michelle Parsons with Wickhambrook WI Centenary Mural -
Members of Wickhambrook WI in front of Centenary Mural -
Members and Guests Celebrating at Sparkles and Scones Event -
Wickhambrook WI President Amanda Lavelle with refreshments
As part of the celebrations WI members had created a mural which was unveiled by one of the Trustees of the hall. The mural was the brainchild of committee member and resident artist Michelle Parsons who sketched out the painting in sections which was then filled in by members at a designated meeting. Under Michelle’s expert supervision a Clarice Cliff style picture emerged displaying all the important landmarks in the village of Wickhambrook. It was then fixed to part of the ceiling in the hall where it will be admired for many years to come.
Seven previous Presidents of Wickhambrook WI were present together with Julie Higgins, a Suffolk West Trustee and her husband. The whole event was a great success and several bottles of “sparkle” were drunk together with copious amounts of scones with jam and cream!