New booklet charts continuing story of Desertcreat WI

By The Newsroom
Published 20th Feb 2023, 11:34 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2023, 11:34 BST
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A new booklet detailing the continuing story of Desertcreat Women's Institute near Cookstown, has been launched.

At a recent meeting of Desertcreat WI, its president, Mrs Maureen Steele Graham, launched her booklet “1986 to 2022 Desertcreat Women's Institute - The continuing story “.

Maureen’s mother, the late Mrs Freda Steele, was the author of the first booklet entitled “Desertcreat Women's Institute:The First Forty Years “.

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Desertcreat is one of the oldest Christian worshiping sites in Ireland stretching back some 15,000 years.

Mrs Maureen Steele Graham, who launched her booklet “1986 to 2022 Desertcreat Women's Institute - The continuing story “.Mrs Maureen Steele Graham, who launched her booklet “1986 to 2022 Desertcreat Women's Institute - The continuing story “.
Mrs Maureen Steele Graham, who launched her booklet “1986 to 2022 Desertcreat Women's Institute - The continuing story “.

Maureen’s booklet is entertaining and tells of her memories of growing up with the Women’s Institute as a child and also the past 21 years which she has been a member.

To quote from Maureen ”W.I. Is all about friendships and fun”.

Anyone who would like a copy, is asked to contact Maureen directly, or any member of Desertcreat Women’s Institute who will be only too pleased to help.