Just the other day we were transported back in time to the 14^th century BC to the world of Egypt and the Pharaohs when we visited O (The Dome) to see the Tutankhamen Exhibition.  We marvel a the Roman way of life and their artefacts but we went even further back in time and were astounded at the finds in this tomb.  Tutankhamen died when he was only 19 years of age and they are still trying to find out why.  When the chamber was opened it revealed the most unimaginable accumulation of extraordinary and unexpected objects.  The world of the dead offered a most comprehensive record of life in pharaonic Egypt.  We were able to see some of these items – the gold, the statues, the pottery, the jewellery, furniture etc.  Then in the late afternoon we came back to the 21^st century AD with our tour of the Christmas lights.  We travelled by Canary Wharf and the commercial area, along the Embankment tot Hyde Park.  This year the park is host to a Winter Wonder Land with its “red” trees and German Market.  The West End is ablaze with colour and well worth a more in depth look, and the window displays really area something to see.  We were told the prices of some of the hampers on sale in places like M&S, Selfridges, Fortnum and Masons, Harrods etc. which made the mind bottle i.e. £40,000 and going upwards.  I must not forget to mention the various ice rinks which have been installed in places like the Tower of London, British Museum etc.  We returned home via

Kempshott W.I. has had a very good year.  Our membership is now 54 and we have enrolled 5 new members during the course of the year.  We have had a variety of speakers and done a variety of things and in general we have made a lot of new friends.  Our new years starts in January when the subscription will be £27 but includes monthly W.I. Life magazines from the National.  Having paid this subscription our meets are free which means it is good value for money.

Monday 28^th January, 7.30pm, Kempshott Village Hall when Tony and Wendy Heath will be bringing to us “Life in Wintney Priory”.

All the members of Kempshott W.I. would like to send to the readers of Kempshott Kourier their good wishes for a healthy and happy 2008.

Norah Sullivan             

(Article supplied by Kempshott Kourier)

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