The fabulous calendar girls of Whimple. When it came time for Cathy Bartlett-Horwood to drop her dressing gown to the floor and stand naked in her village hall in front of her friends, she was nervous. The year-old has had a complicated relationship with her weight for many years. She was so nervous, in fact, that she was physically sick beforehand. Nevertheless, she persisted. This calendar is more than a photographic paean to the female form. Whimple is comprised of winding lanes dotted with thatch-roofed whitewashed cottages with the occasional farm thrown in for good measure.
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What would inspire 16 women in their 70s and 80s to get nearly naked for a photographer? Apparently, Helen Mirren. All are discreetly covered, assured Gordon. The money raised will be used to help residents in the Riderwood community stay in their homes. The models and photographer donated their time.
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We loved how her male sidekick often tried looking, but in the end, knew better. Since our inception, we have worked hard to devise edgy and creative ways to raise funds for our charities. The calendar embodies our commitment to empower our members and women in the community to feel comfortable with who they are and find their power within their vulnerability. Each year we pick a new theme for the calendar and each calendar is composed of our existing WOW members.
