Record of Meeting 12 September 2022

 

Record of Leigh on Mendip WI Meeting in the Memorial Hall on Monday 12 September 2022 at 7.30pm

Caroline welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming along.

Caroline stated that she wanted to mark the very sad news of the death of our Queen.  She asked if members knew that the Queen was a dedicated member of the WI for nearly 80 years.  Her grandmother Queen Mary asked for a Sandringham WI to be set up.  Queen Mary was President, followed by the Queen Mother until 2002 when the Queen became President.  She attended meetings every January in West Newton Village Hall, signed the minutes, looked at the competition entries and took tea with 3 ladies.  A  formal obituary, statement and video from the national Chair and a link to the NFWI condolence book have been uploaded to the NFWI website.  She thanked Eddie for updating our noticeboard then led a minute’s silence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for private reflection.

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Apologies: Barbara, Zilda, Mary, Jan, Karen, Ann S, Betty, Trish, Gwen, Sue S, Sue R

Record of 11 July meeting:  This had not been circulated prior to the meeting but was available for members to view at the meeting and would be signed.

Caroline thanked Eddie who has resigned as Committee member and Minute Taker; she was given a small thank you gift.  Jo has offered to write the piece for the village magazine and was thanked.  Caroline asked if anyone else like to join the Committee.

Matters arising/feedback:

§  Caroline thanked Kaz again for Chairing the July meeting when several committee members were ill or away.

§  The Village Fair in July went well and Caroline thanked everyone for donations and efforts, and to Jo as rep.  She asked for a new rep for 2023.

§  Agreed that everyone had enjoyed the sunny President’s Evening in August.

§  The sub-groups were going well; the walking group in September had just 2 people.  The walking group was on the first Saturday at 11am meeting in the Memorial Hall car park.  There may not always be a member of the committee present but those who turn up should decide where to walk. 

Forthcoming events:

§  Lunch at The Bell next week Weds 21 September

§  Walking Group Sat 1 October 11am

§  Programme planning meeting Monday 17 October 7.30pm in the hall (side entrance for the small room).  Caroline asked for everyone’s ideas or requests and encouraged attendance

§  SCWI Annual Meeting 22 October Taunton 10.30-3.30, Sue D to attend.  Members agreed to collect items again this year for the shoe box appeal.

§  Christmas Meal Monday 5 December at The Bell Inn at 7 for 7.30pm. £23/£27 for 2/3 courses; Kaz to take cash/cheques and orders next month.  Members agreed to collect Christmas goodies for the foodbank instead of secret santa gifts.

County News: 

§  August’s Bonus Edition; Caroline printed one copy to pass round for those without e-mail

§  Edwardian Tea Cheddon Fitzpaine Fri 7 October £15

§  Underwear for Ukraine; there had been an overwhelming response with no more needed. Caroline said that any more brought by members would be passed to another charity by KS

§  Photos from Standerwick, Berkley and Beckington, Buckland Dinham and Shepton Mallet local Institutes.

Correspondence:

§  Diaries (£7) Calendars (£4.50) on sale, last chance to order

§  Somerset WI have organised a Residential Weekend at Dillington 29/30 October (1hr drive).  3 different courses; total cost £250.  More courses/weekends to come with more notice.

§  Christmas Craft & Make Day, 23 November 10-4.30pm in Puriton, Bridgwater. County News back page; £18. 

§  Carol Festival in Wells on 7 December £3.50 for a programme. 

§  Route Advocacy - Volunteers needed as an Advocate or Independent Visitor for vulnerable children and young people – information available.

Birthdays: None before the next WI meeting in October.

AOB:

§  Coffee Morning for Dorothy House at Pauline West's farm, 10.00-12 noon on Friday 23 September.  Raffle and Bring & Buy.

§  Bulbs orders expected next weekend, Mary will be in contact

§  FOLC Christmas Tree Festival 10/11 Dec.  Members agreed to take part again and were asked for suggestions for a theme.

Speaker:

Caroline welcomed the speaker Stephen Powles, a wildlife photographer.  He gave a fascinating talk from his background as a vet to how he had spent months trying to take perfect wildlife shots to submit to the Countryfile calendar.  He showed plans of how he set up the photo opportunities and the end result of his painstaking planning – superb still photographs and interesting films.

 

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