Record of our October meeting

Leigh on Mendip WI Meeting:  Monday 13 October 2014 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall

Welcome and Apologies:  Welcome to everyone.  Apologies from Margaret, Shelagh, Jan Horn and Sandra.  

The minutes having been read by all members were agreed and signed by Sparks as a true record.  

Matters Arising:  

None

Feedback

The October Lunch was enjoyed by a number of members.  Good food and lovely weather.  Next lunch will be on Friday 7 November.  The December lunch on Friday 5 December will probably be held in Nunney, following the Group Carol Service which starts at 11.30am.

The Group Meeting was very interesting including the talk on the Role of Women in WWI.

Alice in WI Land auditions held on 20 September were successful.  Good support with all speaking parts filled and the dancing is looking good.  Decision has been made not to use the large centres in Taunton and Yeovil for performances but will now look at Village Halls across the County.

County News:  

All members were handed their copy to read.  Of particular interest:

Peace Tea Photo

A Taste of Denman – 2 March 2015 (page 3).  Sparks mentioned that she, Sue Vaughan and Ann Orpwood are going to Denman this month.

Forthcoming Events

Community Coffee Morning – Monday 20 November.

SCfWI Annual Meeting – 25 October.  Quiz Sheets (£1) will be on sale and £1 entry in Denman Dip.  Our YMCA shoebox/s will be handed in.  Thank you to members who donated items.

Hall Quiz – 25 October.  Names to Sparks please. [Post Meeting Note: - hopefully we will be entering 2 teams].

Christmas Meal – Monday 1 December.  Members in agreement with The Bell.  £18.95 for 3 courses.  Choices and money please by next month.  Some asked if they could have just 2 courses.  Mary to check possibility and price for this.  Suggested that instead of a ‘Secret Santa’ present members donate a Child’s/Family Christmas item to the Food Bank.  Members in agreement.  Please bring to November meeting.

WI Life Centenary Gifts – Mary willing to co-ordinate an order on behalf of members.

Wells Outing – Saturday 6 December.  Sue Rodford gave information on this Winter Festival Visit at The Bishops Palace (3-7 December).  She is organising a trip on Saturday 6 December, booking a slot of 2.30pm which will give time to look round the craft exhibits, etc and see the Narnia theme illuminated before leaving.  £9 or £7 if more than 10.  Open to family and friends.  Please bring money to November meeting.

Correspondence:  

West Country Quilt Show, 13-15 November.

Speaker Auditions at West Bagborough 12 November.

Treasurer’s Report:  £1068.57 in the Bank, £22.14 Petty Cash.

Birthdays:

Gill.

November Meeting:

Talk by Kevin Knowles on ‘Bees’.  VOT – SV.  Refreshments – Val/Shelagh.

AOB:  

Programme 2015.  Speakers booked – interesting and varied.  Please would members sign up for VOT.

Thank you from Margaret for all who supported Harvest Supper.  £530 raised for the Church.

June Brewster thanked members for supporting the newly opened Food Bank in Frome.  They are particularly in need of Smash (instant potato).  They are linked to Fair Frome and give help with tokens for the laundrettes, bowls, tea towels, soap powder, etc as well as food.  Also a community Sunday lunch for people on their own.  They are also in need of irons, clocks and other practical items.  Please could members see if they have any items to donate.

Sparks then introduced Paul Parsons and his partner Jane who gave a short talk on the background to Ballroom dancing, demonstrating their skills and then gave members a chance to dance the Cha Cha Cha