The Mothers' Union holiday to Bournemouth went really well, with members staying in Bournemouth and visiting Winchester and Basingstoke as well as enjoying the beach at Bournemouth. There was also trips to see Jane Austen's house, Bournemouth Oceanarium and Exbury Gardens, steam railway and tea rooms.
We visited Old Alresford, where Mary Sumner lived and founded Mothers' Union.
Old Alresford Church
Old Alresford MU banner
This is the new window that many Mothers' Union branches contributed to, in memory of Mary Sumner.
Mary Sumner window in Old Alresford church
Memorial to Mary Sumner in Old Alresford church
We had a tour of Winchester Cathedral.
Our group after the tour of Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral had to run two services to fit everyone in !
Our members inside Winchester Cathedral with Bishop Nigel
MU members outside Winchester Cathedral
Mary and George Sumner's grave is in the Cathedral churchyard.
Mary and George Sumners' grave
The General Meeting was held in Basingstoke, and the Zambian choir sang during the worship.
The Zambian choir preparing to sing during the General Meeting
This beautiful cake was made by Sandra Griffiths to celebrate 140 years of Mothers' Union.
140th celebration cake