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At their October meeting Stanhoe and Barwick WI members had their eyes opened to the realities of farming life when Bob Baldwin spoke about the work of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). The reality of the effects of low incomes, poor weather conditions, serious accidents, and epidemics of animal disease on small farmers and farm workers was graphically illustrated in a DVD presentation. And we were told how RABI has helped families in a wide variety of ways by support with food, grants towards personal equipment, heating oil, funeral expenses, and care home accommodation.

Although funding is through donation it is also by the sale of cards and calendars, and through sponsored events such as Welly Week, National Cream Tea Week, Farmhouse Breakfast Week, walks, and marathon running.

An enlightening talk.