Minutes of Meeting 13 November 2017

Leigh on Mendip WI Meeting:  Monday 13 November 2017 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall

Sue Rodford welcomed everyone to our September meeting.  We were reminded that it was ‘World Kindness Day’ – which is particularly relevant to the WI Resolution on ‘Loneliness’ and dealing with it in our own community.

Apologies:  Shelagh, Margaret, Gwen, Hazel, Marguerite and Eve.

Minutes of October meeting:

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

Matters Arising:

June Brewster.  Has had her operation and recovering well.  A gift and card has been sent from the WI.  Meanwhile Jan P will continue to deal with the Food Bank donations until June is able to take on this task again.  A reminder to WI members that we suggested giving a ‘Christmas’ donation instead of the Secret Santa at our Christmas meal next month.

Programme Planning Meeting.  This had gone well.  Thanks to Jane and Jeni for coming with their ideas.  Just one month to be filled.  Hope members will be pleased with the programme.

YMCA Shoeboxes.  Thanks for donations and wrapping the boxes.  7 completed which Caroline took to the County meeting.

Autumn County Meeting.  Attended by Caroline, Marguerite and Barbara.  They all agreed it was an excellent day with interesting speakers – the Chief Constable of Somerset & Avon Police and Mandy Hickson, a former RAF Pilot.  Quiz sheets were collected and have been handed out.

Safeguarding Training.  Reminder this is taking place in the afternoon of Sunday 19 November in the Village Hall.

Merlin Theatre.  Tickets for ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ on 23 November have been handed out.  Suggested to leave at 7pm for 7.45pm start.

Group Carol Service.  Friday 1 December at 11am at Buckland Dinham.  Sue R doing a reading.  Mary, Barbra, Caroline, Sue R, Val & Christine attending.  Suggest lunch at The Bell at Buckland Dinham.  Sue R to check if this can be arranged.  Also suggested to have normal monthly lunch at The Bell in Leigh on Mendip as usual for those members not attending the Carol Service.

Christmas Meal.  All arranged for Peppers in Shepton Mallet.  Please complete lists tonight and give money to Mary.  Confirmed they have a licence.  Be ready to eat at 7.30pm.  Suggest parking at the first car park on the left after the viaduct.

Toothbrush collection.  There is a basket for donations.  These will be handed over to the Staff at Coleford surgery – to be taken to Africa.

WI Banner.  The Banner that was made for the Summer Fair was shown to members and agreed we could use this for the Centenary Parade in Wells in April.  It will need some extra poles for carrying and holding in place.

Summer Fair.  Christine and Val attended the recent meeting.  Our suggestion of Ice Creams, Pimms & non-alcoholic punch, and the Tombola was well received.  Date is 16 June 2018.  Members reminded to keep the date free as we will need a Rota of helpers on the day.  Next Fair meeting is on 6 December.

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Feedback:

Monthly Lunch.  5 members went to The Bell on Friday 3 November.

Monthly Coffee Morning.  12 people came on Monday 6 November.

County News:

Centenary Lunch.  10 February at Taunton, Ann Widdecombe (front page).

Photo Competition.  ‘A Year in your WI’ (p10).  Sue R and Jan P have offered to take some photos but would like other members to help.  Runs from Jan – Dec 2018.

Christmas at the Palace, Wells.  9-23 December (back page).

Centenary Year. (p3).  Caroline has a longer list of Events and will scan and send them out.

Forthcoming Events:

WI 69^TH Birthday.  A lunch will be organised at Barbara’s house on Saturday 3 February 2018.  Details to follow.

Group Meetings.  Both will be held in Leigh on Mendip – Business on 25 July and Main meeting on 26 September 2018.

Programme Planning Meeting for 2019!  No specific date set but it will be in October 2018.

Correspondence:

2018 AGM.  This will be held in Cardiff and we will be represented by Shepton Mallet.  The Resolutions will be sent out shortly to the Committee.

Treasurers Report:

Nothing to report.

Arrangements for December:

Sandy Osborne giving a talk on ‘Girl Cop in Trouble’.  VOT: Sandra.  Refreshments: Shelagh & Linda.

Birthdays:

Sue R – 25 Nov and Betty – 30 November.

AOB:

Training on IT Equipment.  Caroline will be demonstrating after the meeting.  Please stay behind if you wish to know how to use it.

Produce Show Cups.  Committee has decided to ask the Parish Council if they are able to archive them.

Dorothy House Hospice.  They are holding a Carol Service on 29 November at St Peter & St Paul in Shepton at 6pm – ‘Light up a Life’.

FOLC Christmas Fair.  To be held in Village Hall on Friday 8 December, 6-8pm.

Visit to Shepton Mallet Jail.  Jane has information on guided tours.  Suggesting to go on 13 January.  £18/£16.  Would be open to partners and friends.  More details at December meeting.

Sue Rodford then welcomed Marie & her son from the Hive in Shepton who gave a brief talk on how the business was set up and expanded.  We then had a fun evening making simple Christmas decorations.

Signed by:               _______________________________________  Date:      _________________