Record of Meeting 9 October 2023

 

Record of the LOM WI Institute Meeting on Monday 9 October 2023

Caroline welcomed members and Rachel, Lucy & Jess. Caroline thanked those who came early to set up at 6.45pm.

Apologies:  Jo C, Karen, Kate, Mary W, Angela, Tierna, Sue D, Mary C, Trish, Rosita, Pauline, Jo R, Noelle & Sarah

Minutes of our September meeting:  Sent out by e-mail and paper copies made available to read tonight.  Agreed as a true record by those present.

Matters arising/feedback:   

• Sales table last month made £22 for Dorothy House.  Agreed to repeat in December for a different charity.
• Saturday Crafting Group – successful with 10 people.  Next to be held November 4^th 1.30-4.30pm
• Thanks for Shoebox items donated and also to Mary M & her daughter for collating and assembling.  They will be taken to the AGM at the weekend.

Forthcoming events:

• Lunch at The Bell this month – Wednesday 18 October 12.30pm – see Mary M if interested
• Christmas Meal Monday 4 December at The Bell Inn £26 for 2 courses, £29.50 for 3 courses – £10 deposit in cash then choose your dishes/pay remainder in November
• Instead of giving each other gifts/secret Santa we will again make a collection of Christmas themed foods for the Frome foodbank – please bring these to the November meeting
• Christmas Tree Festival – 9/10 December – Birds of a Feather – loan of bird decorations please.  Make sure you know what you have donated so they can be returned – perhaps take photos.  Will also be making decorations in November.  Any other ideas/suggestions will be very welcome.

Correspondence/County News:

• Unfortunately wrong photo to go with the caption on page 4.  Page 7 quiz success mentioned.
•  Workshops/Carol Festival in Wells to book.  Please see one of the committee members
•  Quiz sheets £1 available at AGM – names to Caroline please.

 Birthdays: October Sue D, Julie D, Angela, Rosita, November Karen & Shelagh  

AOB:

• Village Arts & Crafts - 14/15 Oct – WI craft group creating a table display.  Do come and support.
•  Rec Field quiz Friday 3 November – teams of 4.  Anymore names please tonight.

Caroline then presented a selection of photos from members from their travels far and near.  We travelled round the World stopping at Alderney, Majorca, Italy, Crete, Egypt, N India, Bhutan, Vietnam, Canada and home to Devon, Clovelly, Norfolk and finally Bexhill on Sea.  Members gave a brief talk to their photos.  A big thank you to Caroline for her time and effort in making such a wonderful show.