LEIGH ON MENDIP WI
MEETING: MONDAY 11th JULY 2016 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall
Barbara welcomed all present including Iris and Susan from Oakhill W.I (15
members plus 3 committee)
Apologies: Jan,
Caroline, Shelagh, Eve and Val.
Health and Safety: Barbara
read the fire exit rules in case of fire and also reminded members about
keeping handbags under seats as they can be a trip hazard.
Minutes of June
meeting: Minutes of the June meeting having been read by
members, were agreed and signed by Barbara as a true record.
Matters Arising:
The Denman Fundraiser -still being discussed in committee. Suggestion of
a cooked breakfast.
W.I diary and calendar money -needs to be paid ASAP by members ordering
these items.
Walk around Frome Wednesday 27th July -money needs to be paid
in before or brought to the walk
Merlin Theatre Trip- Shelagh looking into this at end of October on a
Saturday evening to see a Shakespeare production. More details to follow.
Monthly luncheon – only 3 members were able to attend
Coffee morning – ran as normal
AGM – Brighton. Both resolutions were passed. Report from Mary has been
circulated.
Village Fete- Barbara thanked everyone for their help. The treasurer
reported we received £493 from fete payout.
Buckland Dinham Outing to Gloucester Docks- Shelagh and Marguerite went
and reported a lovely day out.
Glastonbury Festival- Caroline took our cakes but it was a very wet
weekend.
Group Event- Beckington Royal Garden Party was well attended approx. 60
ladies enjoyed cream teas. Thank you to Caroline for organising and also thanks
from Nicky Amos-Trustee.
Forthcoming Events:
WI AGM – Eileen said will be in Liverpool next year and staying for 2
nights.
Open garden- Spindle Cottage Binegar 9th Aug
Flower Festival – this will be held at St. Giles Church with history
display and refreshments in the memorial hall. The theme will be ‘Rhymes and
Reasons’. Sat 27th Aug to Mon 29th Aug 11am – 4pm.
Concert – 7.30pm 27thAug at St. Giles Church tickets £7.50 to
include canapés from Caroline or Margaret Loten
Programme planning meeting – 29th September
Bunting Workshop – At Beckington 22nd Sept 7.30pm cost £5.
Need to take material, sewing machine, scissors, pins and iron. Also making
paper bunting.
Group meeting- 3rd Oct Beckington. Speaker Frome Town Crier.
Photo of ‘bells’ needed (7x5). 12 members can go. Names at Sept meeting. Items
needed for bring and buy stall. Gill and Marguerite expressed an interest.
ACWW – coffee morning in Binegar Weds 19th October £5.
Xmas Craft Day- Run by Hazel Hillman 28th Nov at Long Sutton.
Group Carol Service – Kilmersdon Church 11 am 2nd Dec.
March Group Meeting – Competition is an egg, hand-decorated in any
medium.
Correspondence:
Autumn Meeting – 22nd Oct Taunton Observer tickets £12- order
straight after Sept meeting.
How to write Resolutions- Mary has more details on how to write and
submit a resolution.
County News:
Beatrix Potter – Event at Long Sutton p3
Wells Choir- Ladies needed for choir p3
Denman -Federation visit to Denman College p6 and a one night visit Nov
20/21st with craft workshops. £150 – Bursary available – possibly 2
to share? Let MM know ASAP if interested,
Arrangements for
Presidents Evening: Presidents Evening- 7.30pm at Barbara’s – please
tick sheet tonight if coming.
Arrangements for
September Meeting:
Speaker – Dorothy House Hospice (Sue and Amy Rodford with Caroline will
be taking part in the ladies sponsored Dorothy House Moonlight walk again this
year. Sat 10th Sept. Tom Rodford will be a marshall)
Refreshments- Margaret N and Marguerite Vote of thanks – Gill Baker
Birthdays: Val
today, Christine 14th, Sue 22nd, and Ann O 23rd.
Marguerite on the night of President’s evening
Barbara then introduced our speaker Victoria who gave a wonderful demonstration
on nail and hand care.
AOB: Sparks had said hello to all as she had come back for her daughter’s
wedding recently.
Signed by: ________________________
Date:______________________
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