 Members - NottinghamNottingham DIOCESAN BRANCH - Founded 1934President: Mrs Odette Millar Vice-President: Mrs Heidi Belbin
Treasurer: Mrs Peggy McCarthy
Secretary/Liaison: Mrs Lorna Gordon
The Branch has eight sections. Beeston, Carlton, East Leake, Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Stamford and Derby now a small section. They cover the five counties of Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. There are 6 Direct members.
The counties within the diocesan boundary vary considerably in character, ranging from the more densely populated Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire towns to the rural areas and huntin’ country of these counties; from the wind-swept and gull-haunted coasts of Lincolnshire to the sheep- haunted and wildly dramatic Peak District. (You want haunting? We’ve got it!) We must make mention also of the many historic market towns, ancient churches, cathedrals and the stately homes.
Each year a pilgrimage to Padley in Derbyshire takes place on the second Sunday in July to Blessed Robert Ludlum and Blessed Nicholas Garlick who were captured at the county home of the Fitzherbert’s,a prominent Catholic family and who themselves suffered persecution. The house is still in use as a shrine.Though included as a parish occasion, members of the Catholic Women’s League participate as part of their annual programme.
In 2009, Nottingham Branch celebrated their 75th anniversary and in grand CWL fashion, a party was hosted attended by representatives of all sections. Bishop Malcolm said mass and joined us for some refreshments as did Father Michael Lynch, our Spiritual Director. Some sections also invited their Parish Priests. Our National President Doreen Pooley was also present.
Members of the Nottingham Branch, support a Refugee Centre in Derby. Coming up to Christmas, we always collect foodstuffs and toiletries which are taken to the centre for the use of the refugees. We also actively support the Clothing Guild and Our Lady's Catechists. Different sections support their local hospices, hospitals, prisons and homeless centres. This year we are all concentrating our efforts to raise funds for our National President's chosen charity Help for Heroes.
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