Overview
- Wisbech Women's Institute called off its January gathering due to snow, heavy rain and a forecast for Storm Goretti, citing member safety.
- The secretary notified members so they could avoid treacherous travel as conditions worsened during the scheduled meeting time.
- The WI now intends to start its year with a Burns lunch fundraiser in February, a long-running community event with vegetarian options.
- Blue Monday is popularly set for the third Monday in January, which in 2026 is 19 January, but the label began as a 2005 Sky Travel promotion involving Dr. Cliff Arnall.
- Somatic therapist Chloë Bean says the 'saddest day' claim lacks scientific basis and recommends small supports like slower mornings, light and movement, and planning pleasant Monday-evening activities; some also find value in practices such as Dutch-style niksen.