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WI Meetings 2010

WI – JULY 2010

Tonight saw us having a visit to the Alpaca Barns in nearby Cranworth. It was a lovely evening perfect for the tour.

Not the easiest place to find – but we got there eventually!

I don’t think that any of us knew much about the Alpaca but that was soon put right by our tour guides. The Alpaca is a lovely gentle animal and it was even more interesting as several of them had recently had babies – who were beautiful. The gestation period of the Alpaca being 11 months.

A very interesting fact is that they always know when it is going to rain because 10 minutes before it comes they run inside as they hate getting damp as they have no lanolin in their coats and they get drenched and cold.

A particularly sad story was that one was born with meningitis and went blind so has to be led round the field by the staff. But happily she has now produced a beautiful baby and the baby steers her around.

The Alpaca barn has a shop which unfortunately was being refurbished on our visit – but is now open.

We also learnt how they grade the wool which they shear from the animals every year and a lot of the goods are handmade by the owner into beautiful garments.

After the tour we had tea and coffee and our first meeting surrounded by the Alpacas!!!

Birthdays this month were Margaret and Annie – posies made by Lynn.

Next Month is our summer social – hosted by Elsa.

WI – June Meeting

A good turn out tonight and Denise gave us a report on the meeting in Cardiff including how the WI is growing in numbers – a good sign.

Tonight our speaker was Eileen Gomme on the subject of sugar craft Flowers. She made some stunning flowers including daffodils and carnations and told us where we could purchase the paste and other
tools. A truly fascinating and beautiful craft which had us all spellbound and wondering whether we could achieve such perfection. I think a lot of patience is needed.

Birthdays this month were Gill, Sue, June and Patsy – posies made by Pam Frogbrook.

Trips were discussed and our next outing is on 8th July to the Alpaca Barns – should be interesting. Swishing party announced on 5th August at Caston Village Hall – should be fun – this is a fundraising event – like a swapping party – bring something wearable and newish and take home something in return.

Competition – Garden Posy

1st - Wendy Edwards

Bloom of the Month

1st - Lois with a stunning red lily

No meeting next month – as a trip is arranged

WI – May 2010

Our darts and ten pin bowling teams have unfortunately lost in the finals – well there is always next year. We all had a lovely night out at our birthday dinner in April .

This meeting we were given a presentation by Sue Ovenden on the resolution to be put to the AGM in Cardiff in June.
This being that “the WI urges HM Government to introduce clear and mandatory country of origin labelling on all meat, poultry and fish products sold in this country”. We all voted unanimously to take this resolution forward.

Birthday posies this month for Ann and Pam Corne made by Sue.

Competition – 3 scones

Winner - Louise

Bloom of the Month

Winner - June with a rhododendron

We finished the evening off with games of darts, table tennis and bagatelle and refreshments.

Next Meeting June 10th – Eileen Gomme – Sugar Craft Flowers and competition Garden Flower Posy.

WI – March Meeting

Darts Team ‘A’ are through to the final being held in April and one of our ten pin bowling teams are through to the Plate. Members were reminded about the Easter Bingo on 30th March. Teams were arranged for the Henderson Quiz on 21st April.

Our speaker this month was Christine Rook who talked all about the history of Tea. A fascinating subject. She had bought along all sorts of tea memorabilia and she has a lovely collection of unusual items. A very interesting talk. After her talk we then tasted some lesser known teas – including Russian Caravan Tea which was lovely.

Competition - A tea cosy

Good to see lots of entries this month

Winner - Patsy Fox

Bloom of the |Month

Winner - Elsa with a miniature Iris

Raffle

Winner - Kay Dearling

Birthdays - Elsa and Nina – delightful narcissus presented by Stephanie.

No meeting next Month as we are having our birthday dinner in Dereham.

WI – February Meeting

Due to illness our speaker didn’t turn up tonight – it was a very cold night but most members turned up. On with the meeting in a cold hall!!! Our new treasurer was announced as Judy and fundraising was discussed. Easter Bingo on 30th March – everyone welcome. Summer outing announced – Saturday 31st July to Lavenham and Steeple Bumpstead - £17 members, £18 non members- promising to be an entertaining day.

Looks like a good year for trips and outings and other group meetings were discussed.

April is our birthday dinner and we are going to the George Hotel in Dereham.

Birthdays this month Judy and Pam Frogbrook – posies presented by Wendy Chapman. Lots of raffle prizes tonight and six winners.

Competition – A hand made Valentine Card

1st Lois
2nd Pat Fox
3rd Sue

Bloom of the Month

1st Sue with a Hellebore
2nd Lois with Hamamelis (witch hazel)
3rd Dawn with a snowdrop

A fun evening was had by all as we played games for the rest of the evening.
 

WI – January 2010

Competition – a handmade Robin