June is always a busy month and this year it seems to have been busier than ever. The walking group even had to change their date and taking a break from the Clarendon Way enjoyed a very pleasant stroll around Longparish, criss-crossing the River Test. It was the sort of summer morning, which has been …
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WI Newsletter – May 2008
Questions are being asked! Why was there a fire engine outside the Village Hall on the last Thursday in May? Seriously, two representatives of this emergency service were present to promote fire safety in the home. Arrangements will now be made for home visits to ascertain whether smoke alarms are correctly positioned and in working …
WI Newsletter – April 2008
Their April meeting proved once again that many members of this Institute are very talented when three of them, Judy Clarke, Sue Farr & Jan Munnion were prepared to stand up and talk about their artistic skills. For Sue it has been a hobby, preferring to work in watercolour, she has attempted many different subjects, …
WI Newsletter – March 2008
At their March meeting, members were able to sit back and watch an expert at work as Mavis Cotton ably demonstrated the art of flower arranging. An early spring meant there was some deviation, but no hesitation or repetition, from her original “Welcome to Spring” theme, but with some unusually coloured carnations and stunning roses …
WI Newsletter – February 2008
Keeping fit with the walking group, well read with the book club, a visit to Blenheim Palace, being involved in the Federation’s skittles and quiz competitions – these are all opportunities available to members of Abbotts Ann WI in the coming months, as they learnt at their February meeting. Also present was Martin Childs, a …
WI Newsletter – January 2008
The first meeting of 2008 was a trip down memory lane for members of Abbotts Ann’s WI, as guest speaker Jill Bentall produced items which were evocative of many a childhood, supposedly pertinent for those born before 1944 – but it has to be said even those born later could remember more than they wished …
WI Newsletter – December 2007
Just time for an informal committee meeting at which our Vice Presidents were selected – Val Downing & Sue Hancock – and then we were back in the Village Hall for our Christmas celebrations. As has become a tradition in our Institute, we had a delicious five-course meal served to us by Mr Davies and …
WI Newsletter – November 2007
For Institutes across the country, November is traditionally the month in which we all hold our annual meetings, which is a chance to reflect on the previous 12 months and look forward to the coming year. We here in Abbotts Ann were able to look back on our successful 90th Anniversary year with great joy. …
WI Newsletter – October 2007
It was laughter all the way, when several of our members attended the Danebury Group Autumn Meeting, where we were entertained by Ann Chance who had us laughing throughout the evening as she described how she came to jump out of an aeroplane dressed as Wonder Woman – fortunately with a parachute – and all …
WI Newsletter – September 2007
With the fete on the first day of September this year, it was a busy start to the month for our members as we continued with the tradition of providing welcome refreshments for the many visitors to this popular event – the cakes and scones being homemade of course. We sold out and which was …
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