Minutes of Meeting Monday 14 September

Leigh on Mendip WI Meeting:  Monday 14 September 2015 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall

Welcome and introduction of Speakers: Mary welcomed everyone and introduced our speakers, Audrey and Jean, who gave a short demonstration of the art of Decopatch.

Craft session: Members were then given the chance to have a go at covering a range of boxes, bowls or plant pots with tissue paper and glue and produced a wonderful array of items which were taken home at the end of the evening. A vote of thanks was given by Sue Rodford at the end of the session, which was then followed by a short business meeting.

Apologies: Barbara, Jan P, Kathy, Liz, Val, Eve, Jan H, Paula and Hazel

Minutes of Last Meeting: The minutes, having been read by all members, were agreed and signed by Mary as a true record.

Matters Arising:

Defibrillator – letter sent to PC, waiting response.

Radstock Museum – some LOM items loaned for display. Several members volunteering as stewards. Open 15 Sept to 29 Nov and members were encouraged to go along.

YMCA Shoeboxes – county collection.  Please donate small items suitable for young female 18-25 at October meeting or to Caroline by end of Oct.

Feedback:

Frogmary Farm Outing – Mary reported on the visit, which was enjoyed by the small number of members who were able to go.  Members were asked to think about whether they would like pre-arranged outings next year or to plan these at shorter notice if something arises.

President’s Evening – 17 attended and enjoyed a lovely evening. Many thanks to Barbara for hosting the event.

Forthcoming Events:

Group Meeting this Wednesday, Centenary Birthday Party – Members asked to arrive by 7.30 and to pay Caroline the £3.50 cost tonight if possible or pay on the night. All bills for ingredients to Mary.

Community Coffee Morning – Monday 21 September, 9.45am

Monthly WI Lunch at The Bell – Friday 9 October (moved to avoid a clash with ALC lunch on 2 Oct)

Programme Planning Meeting – Tuesday 20 October. Members encouraged to attend or give committee members their ideas.

SCFWI Annual Meeting – Sunday 1 November. Speaker – Mark Stacey from Flog It. Cost £12 – names and money needed at tonight’s meeting.

Group Carol Service – Friday 4 December, 3.30pm at Beckington.

Christmas Meal – Monday 7 December. Venue to be decided – more details next month.

Wells Carol Service – 9 December at 2.30pm.  Cost £3.  Names and money needed at tonight’s meeting.

County News:

·         Various events highlighted, including the picture of some of our members in costume on page 7.

·         Public Affairs Visit – NHS Treatment Centre, Shepton Mallet on 12 November. Cost £4 - Closing date 15 October. Members asked to let Mary know as soon as possible if they are interested

Arrangements for 12 October:

John Craig ‘Going to Blazes’.  VOT:  Val.  Refreshments:  Kathy & Paula.

Birthdays:

Marguerite in August, Yvonne (tomorrow) and Gill 1st Oct.

AOB:

Centenary a good time to remember our Founder Members – Kath Griffin, Vera Cary and recently Rene Moore – all now passed away. Photo of them at our 60^th birthday for members to see.

WI Centenary Supplement in Mid Somerset series papers on 17 Sept – members reminded to get a copy.

Scrapbook – Members were reminded to continue to collect articles for our 2015 scrapbook.

Frome WI Centenary party – 21 September. Members asked to let Mary know if they want to join her.

Village Arts & Crafts Show – 26/27 September

Production of “Women of WW1” at Kilmersdon Village Hall – Friday 9 October, 7 for 7.30pm

Harvest Supper – Sunday 11 October – see Margaret for tickets or to offer contributions.

Hall Quiz – 31 October. 3 Members have agreed to attend so far. Members asked if they would like to make up a 2^nd team.

Glass fusion workshops Tues afternoons being held at the Vobster Inn – see flyer for details (Bren and Vicky going) 

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