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President Pat Trede receives a bouquet of flowers as she takes on another year in office.

 
 

TOWCESTER EVENING W I

NEWSLETTER

 

NOVEMBER 2009

 

Please welcome this evening’s speaker, Paul Howard.

 

Last month we held our own elections and all went well, so I have been told.  Kirsten Croft was elected to the committee and we would like to give her a BIG welcome. The Harvest Supper was a great success:  thanks to Joan Hemmings for organising this and a letter of thanks has been sent to Riverside staff for the wonderful spread.

 

Helma Boot and Maureen Thorne have kindly offered to decorate the WI tree for the Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival.  Thanks to you both.

NB. If any member incurs costs when taking part in an event for TEWI, such as the above, they should make a claim to our treasurer for reimbursement. This includes refreshments each month e.g. cakes/biscuits.

 

ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING

 

Four members went along to the ACM (myself included as the delegate) and it was a very enjoyable evening; not all business as some might think. There were some very interesting speakers and I would encourage you all to take the opportunity to go along next year. The guest speaker was Sheila Dibnah, a very amusing lady telling us tales about her husband, Fred.  We also had a presentation from Mrs Jenny Haynes (Wootton WI) on “Archives of the WI”, which I found really interesting.

 

A new Federation Challenge will be starting soon; full details will be in the next County newsletter but just to give you some idea that we shall be on the lookout for a few budding actors out there to take part!  This year’s Challenge made £10,520.66 and the winner of under 25 members was Chipping Warden & Edgecote WI and the over 25 members, Hunsbury Hill WI.  Carolyn Libby stepped down as Chairman of the Federation. We are pleased to be able to inform you that this post has now been taken up by Linda Beck.

 

BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER                          

Thelma Boden  

Muriel Payne

 

BONUS BALL

 

Mary Kelly won the rollover!

 

BINGO

 

Don’t forget you bingo fans that we are going to Beacon Bingo on Tuesday 24th November!  Joan will give you all the details at our November meeting.

 

Christmas Cake Competition

 

Can you remember Sue Hamilton and Kirsten Croft judging a Pork Pie competition at The George, Tiffield?  This year the pub is organising a Christmas Cake Competition and it’s on Wednesday 16th December.  This should be a fun evening for all so if you wish go along and join in or even enter that would be great. I’m sure many of you are really good at making Christmas Cakes. Sue will probably have more details if you wish to speak to her.

 

Anyone for Croquet?

 

Stony Stratford has a Croquet Club and run something which is called Golf Croquet, a sort of mini game. This suits all regardless of age or fitness. You are shown how to play and they supply the equipment.  It’s very sociable, lots of fun, and could be something different to do on a morning or afternoon at only £4 for 2/3 hours. They play through the autumn and winter, weather permitting, and also provide refreshments.  Could be worth a look………

Petra Giffen or Pat Trede may be able to give you more information.

 

NAMES FOR DECEMBER MEETING

 

Christmas Party Hostesses:  Joyce Pretty, Margaret Knowlton, Julie Vine & Jane Cafe

 

Flowers:  Barbara Logan

 

 

Editor:  Val Allan