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WI Newsletter – December 2005

By the time December arrives we are ready for a breather, November is such a hectic month we need to catch our breath a little, but first we have a party. Our caterer once again provided a delicious six-course meal, yes, we wonder where we put it ourselves, but most of us manage it somehow …

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WI Newsletter – November 2005

In November each Institute holds its Annual Meeting, this is a chance to reflect on the previous 12 months as well as look forward to the coming year. Any changes to the committee take place this month and an election for President takes place. For us there are very few changes this year. Two members …

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WI Newsletter – October 2005

This month has seen us visit Clarence House, the London home of the Prince of Wales and new his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, walk along part of the Test Way, attend the Danebury Group Meeting at Grateley, meet for lunch at the Bell in Weyhill, play skittles, attend the HCFWI Autumn Council Meeting in …

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WI Newsletter – September 2005

Having enjoyed a summer break, members came back refreshed and ready for action again. The evening started with thanks being given to all those involved in the success of our themed evening, Desert Island Discs back in July and everyone who had helped in anyway with the fete. We had been kept very busy organising …

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WI Newsletter – August 2005

I know I always say how busy we have been; even in August when we don’t have a meeting, but unusually for us this has been a fairly quiet month this year. Although we are obviously busy organising the teas and cake stall for the Village Fete on 03 September, of which more next month, …

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WI Newsletter – July 2005

Before their summer break, the members of Abbotts Ann were cast adrift on a desert island – where they could take time to ponder on their favourite books, music and food amongst other things. Does this sound a welcome relief from the rush tear of modern life – well it did to them as well. …

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WI Newsletter – June 2005

I really wish I could think of a different introduction each month, but it really has been another busy month, this time around, Abbotts Ann WI was represented at Hatch Warren’s In the Pink evening, the National AGM at the Royal Albert Hall and the Danebury Group round of the Federation Quiz. All this and …

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WI Newsletter – May 2005

This month, over a glass of wine, we took the opportunity to review the format of our meetings. However, it would appear that our members are happy with the way we are doing things here in Abbotts Ann – which is a great relief. Earlier in the evening, we had discussed the two Resolutions which …

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WI Newsletter – April 2005

April 15 2005 had long been noted on our Calendar, as we were hosting an evening with Angela Baker which included catering for 170 guests. Having met Angela last year, we knew we were in for a fun evening, as she is very willing to share with an audience all the things that have happened …

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WI Newsletter – March 2005

On the first day of the month our skittles team were in action, unfortunately being beaten in the last round by one skittle, thereby missing the Final. The following day I was off to Denman College in Oxfordshire for a three-day conference about Community Challenges. For those who don’t already know, this is the National …

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