NEWS/SPEAKERS

Angela Coleman      President, Programme Planner, Facebook, VH bookings and Trips

Marcelle Lingham    Secretary –  Minute Taker, Parish News &EK bookings

Dilys Norris   Treasurer

Jen Harper    Vice-President & i/c refreshments

Tracey Gooding  Vice Treasurer & Village Hall Rep

Sophie Smith    Christmas Tree planning

Sam Pink          Birthdays

Karen Tottle    Notice Board, First Aid Box & Photographer

Denise Gee      Raffles

Claire Wood  Newsletter, Risk Assessments, Film Club, Coffee Morning, Lunches & Fundraising

 

Barbara Maguire    MCS Rep

Mandy Wilkinson (not on committee)    Website Editor

Three pleas from the Committee

• please share any ideas you may have in any of the areas above eg somewhere different for a coffee morning, an idea for fundraising, a good film to watch or what we could do for the Christmas Tree this year etc.
• if you have anything which could be a raffle prize at the monthly meeting, please could you let Denise Gee have them

please support the WI raffle – Jen Harper is selling tickets for this

I’m sure everyone who was able to attend the April meeting will agree that the speaker, Flo McEwan was both inspirational and informative. Who knew how interesting derelict buildings could be? But none more so than the Maunsell Seaforts designed by Guy Anson Maunsell. Many can still be seen today off the Kent and Essex coast around the Thames Estuary where their aim was to prevent bombers reaching The Thames and therefore having a guideline into London. The first was installed in 1942 and others followed and they did their job extremely well. After the war some were destroyed, others, in the 60s, hosted pirate radio stations and one was declared an independent principality – with its own passports, stamps and currency etc.

May’s Meeting is for discussion on this year’s WI Resolution – Dental Health Matters. The aim is for the Government to acknowledge the difficulties many people have accessing a dentist in their area and for them to increase investment in this area to address this. To support this resolution, we ask members who can, to bring dental items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste to the meeting which we will then donate to the local foodbank for distribution.  There will also be a fun quiz or such like at this meeting. Hostesses are Lynne Hollis and Julie Chard.

Heads up for January – just in case you spot that ideal item – a fish and chip supper is planned with a challenge to wear something bought in a charity shop for less that £10.00

And in October, we are planning an afternoon of Strictly Fitness – keeping fit by dancing a waltz, a tango or a samba or… and the best bit is – no partners are needed!

Dates for your diary including fundraising and tips

 

11-13th April – Art exhitition at the |Murston Heart Creative comunity Hub

12th Apri  -Quiz Night – bring your own drink and glasses. A ploughmans will be provided and there will be a raffle. 7:00 for a 7:30 start – £10 per person.

17th April – Literary Luncheon – Godmersham VH –10:30 – 14:00. An opportunity to hear 3 inspirational women speaking on writing and getting work published.

23rd April – Coffee Morning at The Red Lion Pub, Milstead – please let Angela or Claire know if you are planning to come

25th April – Resolution Meeting at Godmersham VH – £10 – please advise Angela if you are planning to attend

29th April – Kent police museum – 11am

29th  April, 24th June, 13th November -East Kent Craft Days at the EKFWI office Pean Hall

13th May – Mature  Driving Seminar at Bobbing VH 7:00 for 7:30 start. £8

27th May – Auditions Event – an opportunity to hear potential speakers –  9:30 – 1:00

15th June – Lunch at the Red Lion – Milstead

18th June – Trip to Ramsgate Tunnels – please sign the list on the board

15th July – New Age Kurling – at Chartham. An introduction to Kurling – NOT ON ICE! £14. Please sign the list on the board.

17th July – Trip to The Worthing Chapel – please sign the list on the board

30th July – Beth Chatto Gardens, historically significant gardens in Colchester, Essex= please sign the list on the board

29th November – Celebration of Motown at The Mercure Hotel (Great Danes) Hollingbourne 10:15 – 3:00pm

Dates to be determined -Greek Night at the Murston Heart Hub

First Aid Training

Phone Numbers if needed to book above:-

Angela – 07729 828959

Claire   – 07502 370550

 

 

 

 

 

March 24 Newsletter

 

I decided to leave it to after the meeting this month so I could inform you of the full line up of the committee for this coming year.

We welcome new committee members Sophia, Sam and Denise joining Claire, Karen, Tracey, Jenny, Marcelle, Dilys and me.

We are very lucky to have you all.

There is a good programme planned for you all this year.

If you haven’t paid your subs yet can I please ask you to contact me or Di immediately so we can get the money in and filter it upwards as soon as possible.You can pay by cheque, cash or bank transfer. When you think what you get for just £4 a month it’s amazing. Not just from our group, but all the events organised by the East Kent Federation and by National – I think it’s incredible value for money.

 

Our bank details are –

Milstead with Frinsted women’s institute

09-01-51

10429303

Business account

Santander

Your name as reference.

 

It’s still not too late to put your name down for the EKFWI annual meeting in  on the 19th March. Please consider joining us this year  or next. It is such a good day , with great speakers. If you want any information please ask me.

 

This months coffee morning is on Thursday 13th 11am at the Chaucer Road cafe again.

 

The next Saturday lunch club is on Saturday 23rd March 1pm at the Red lion. Please let me know if you want to come but your name is not on the list yet.

 

The visit to the Kent police museum in Faversham is on Monday 29th April 2024 at 11am. We will have lunch afterwards for those interested. It is free but I will need numbers. Please  you let me know if  want me to add your name to the list.

 

We will be joining NK travel again for a trip to Worthing and to see the Sistene Chapel ceiling at the English Martyrs Church in Goring-by-sea. on Monday 15th July. The trip costs £25 . I would like to book as soon as possible to get the 10% discount.

 

On the 18th June we are having a local WI coach trip to Ramsgate tunnels. This will be  £25 for scone and tea or £28 for sandwich, scone and tea. I need a £10 deposit at time of booking. There are seats available on the coach for friends/ family. We will be leaving at approx 10.30am returning approximately 4pm. Please come along if you’ve not visited the tunnels before. It will be a fabulous trip.

 

We are having a wine tasting fundraiser this year on Friday 11th October – not to be missed and

our quiz night will be on Friday April 12th at 7pm . Please support us in these fun evenings.

 

This years garden party in July will take place at Janice’s house again.

 

East Kent Federation events are open to all of us. These events are very well organised and so worth going to. I attend everything so you’ll always have a lift.

 

The ever popular Spring day takes place on 10th April 10am in Canterbury. There are three speakers with a flower and gardening theme. This year we have ‘the wonky parsnip lady’ and others. There are great stalls too. Well worth the ticket price of £14

 

There is a literary lunch on Wednesday 17th April in Lydden.

 

The discussion meeting for the Resolution takes place on Thursday 25th April . This is organised by EK to give members and delegates more information about the resolution.

 

There is a mature drivers course on 13th May 7pm at Bobbing Village hall. This is proving very popular . Price to follow.

 

All the above events are detailed on your East Kent Newsletter which you receive monthly by email.

 

Murston Heart has an art exhibition featuring our very own Rebecca from 11-13th April.

 

Tunstall village hall is holding an indoor boot fair on the 20th April 2-4pm, see Pauline or Denise for more details.

 

If you are not at the meetings you can text me on 07729828959 if you want to add your name to any event or ask me for more details.

 

Thursday 13th March coffee morning 11am Matt Matt’s cafe, Chaucer Road.

 

Saturday lunch club 23rd March Red Lion, Milstead 1pm

 

Quiz night Friday12th April 7-7.30pm

 

Police museum, Faversham Monday 29th April 11am

 

Ramsgate war tunnels Tuesday 18th June

 

Worthing trip Wednesday 17th July

 

If you weren’t at this months annual meeting but would like to see the accounts or committee reports please let us know.

 

Next months hostesses are Jenny Harper, Lesley and Sam

 

Angela 07729828959

 

Words by Angela coleman

President

 

 

 

 

 

February 24 Newsletter

 

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday where we have Joyce Comber-Sewell giving us a talk on autism. I’m sure this is going to be interesting and enlightening.

 

We are asking for nominations for the committee in advance of our Annual Meeting in March. Please let me know if you would like to join the committee or who you would like to nominate. We are a large group now and the committee would appreciate some new faces. Donna and Di are both standing down this year and I know you will join us in thanking them for all their hard work and commitment to the WI. Please give it thought.

 

This years subs are due by the end of March. They are £48. If you are paying by cheque can you please give to Dilys anytime up to the March meeting. Bank transfers can be done up to the middle of March. It makes life a lot easier for our treasurer and Federation treasurer if we are prompt.

Our bank details are –

Milstead with Frinsted women’s institute

09-01-51

10429303

Business account

Santander

Your name as reference.

 

Marcelle and I will be attending the EKFWI annual meeting in March. Please consider joining us this year  or next. It is such a good day , with great speakers. If you want any information please ask me. I drive there so there’s no worry’s about driving. It’s not too late to book.

 

This months coffee morning is on Thursday 15th 11am at the Chaucer Road cafe. Please let me know if you want to come so I can book.

 

The next Saturday lunch club is on Saturday 23rd March 1pm at the Red lion.

 

This year we are visiting the Kent police museum in Faversham on Monday 29th April 2024 at 11am. We will have lunch afterwards for those interested. It is free but I will need numbers . If you are not at the meeting Thursday can you let me know if  want me to add your name to the list.

 

On the 18th June we are having a local WI coach trip to Ramsgate tunnels. This will be approx £25 for scone and tea or £28 for sandwich, scone and tea.  The list is now on the table. I need a £10 deposit at time of booking. There may be seats available on the coach for friends/ family but it’s WI first. We will be leaving at approx 10.30am returning approximately 4pm. Please come along if you’ve not visited the tunnels before. It will be a fabulous trip.

 

We are having a wine tasting fundraiser this year on Friday 11th October – not to be missed and

our quiz night will be on Friday April 12th at 7pm . Please support us in these fun evenings.

 

This years garden party in July will take place at Janice’s house again.

East Kent Federation events are open to all of us. These events are very well organised and so worth going to. I attend everything so you’ll always have a lift!

There’s a Show the Love Craft day on Monday 5th February at Federation office on Pean Hill. It is £8 a session ( am or pm). We are making green climate related crafts. It won’t be too hard but very rewarding. Let me know if you are interested.

The ever popular Spring day takes place on 10th April in Canterbury. There are three speakers with a flower and gardening theme. This year we have ‘the wonky parsnip lady’ and others. There are great stalls too. Well worth the ticket price of £14

There is a literary lunch on Wednesday 17th April in Lydden.

 

All the above three events are detailed on your East Kent Newsletter.

The long standing association with the ACWW has now ended. East Kent Federation of WIs are now supporting local relevant charities for a year and are asking that we collect our loose change in the collection pots. This will be at the door for the next three months. It will be taken to the Annual meeting in March. This years charity is SNAPP. They are a brilliant charity helping children and families in Kent. Marcelle and I heard the founder talk last year and were very moved by the work that they are doing.

 

“ SNAAP’s priority is to provide the help you need when you need it the most and we focus upon the whole family and not just on the child with disabilities.

SNAAP was started in 2003 by a group of parents who wanted to make a difference and realised that they were not alone in feeling isolated and frustrated. With the help of Contact a Family, who carried out a consultation that highlighted a lack of support and information as well as limited leisure opportunities, SNAAP was born. Carrie Wood, is a manager and one of the founding members and helped make SNAAP the charity that it is today.”

 

Please dig out some money and fill our collection pot. It is much needed.

 

If you are not at the meetings you can text me on 07729828959 if you want to add your name to any event or ask me for more details.

 

Angela 😊

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

 

January 24 Newsletter

 

Hello ladies.

 

Wishing you all a very happy, healthy New Year.

We start the year with good news as Elaine Broad is finally home. I know you join me in sending her and the family all our love and best wishes.

 

Thank you all for your Foodbank donations last year. As you all know it is very needed and very appreciated by both New Leaf Support and Sittingbourne Foodbank.

 

The Christmas tree festival was lovely. Your tree really nice. Can you please put on your thinking caps and give us some suggestions for next years tree. We will hold a craft day/ evening in October to create the tree.

Your tags are on the table on Thursday to collect.

 

We are asking for nominations for the committee in advance of our Annual Meeting in March. Please let me know if you would like to join the committee or who you would like to nominate. We are a large group now and the committee would appreciate some new faces. Donna and Di are both standing down this year and I know you will join us in thanking them for all their hard work and commitment to the WI. Please give it  thought.

 

Next years subs are due by the end of March. They are £48. If you are paying by cheque can you please give to Dilys anytime up to the March meeting. Bank transfers can be done up to the middle of March. It makes life a lot easier for our treasurer and Federation treasurer if we are prompt.

Marcelle and I will be attending the EKFWI annual meeting in March. Please consider joining us this year  or next. It is such a good day , with great speakers. If you want any information please ask me. I drive there so there’s no worry’s about driving. It would be really nice if we had some company too.

 

This year we are visiting the Kent police museum in Faversham on Monday 29th April 2024 at 11am. We will have lunch afterwards for those interested. It is free but I will need numbers . If you are not at the meeting Thursday can you let me know if  want me to add your name to the list.

 

On the 18th June next year we are having a local WI coach trip to Ramsgate tunnels. This will be approx £25 for scone and tea ogle £28 for sandwich, scone and tea.  The list is now on the table. I need a £10 deposit at time of booking. There may be seats available on the coach for friends/ family but it’s WI first. We will be leaving at approx 10.30am returning approximately 4pm. Please come along if you’ve not visited the tunnels before. It will be a fabulous trip.

 

We are having a wine tasting fundraiser this year on Friday 11th October – not to be missed and

our quiz night will be on Friday April 12th at 7pm . Please support us in these fun evenings.

 

This years garden party in July will take place at Janice’s house again.

 

East Kent Federation events are open to all of us. These events are very well organised and so worth going to. I attend everything so you’ll always have a lift!

 

There’s a Show the Love Craft day on Monday 5th February at Federation office on Pean Hill. It is £8 a session ( am or pm). We are making green climate related crafts. It won’t be too hard but very rewarding. Let me know if you are interested.

 

The ever popular Spring day takes place on 10th April in Canterbury. There are three speakers with a flower and gardening theme. This year we have ‘the wonky parsnip lady’ and others. There are great stalls too. Well worth the ticket price.

 

There is a literary lunch on Wednesday 17th April in Lydden.

 

All the above three events are detailed on your East Kent Newsletter which you received last week.

 

The long standing association with the ACWW has now ended. East Kent Federation of WIs are now supporting local relevant charities for a year and are asking that we collect our loose change in the collection pots. This will be at the door for the next three months. It will be taken to the Annual meeting in March. This years charity is SNAPP. They are a brilliant charity helping children and families in Kent. Marcelle and I heard the founder talk last year and were very moved by the work that they are doing.

 

“ SNAAP’s priority is to provide the help you need when you need it the most and we focus upon the whole family and not just on the child with disabilities.

SNAAP was started in 2003 by a group of parents who wanted to make a difference and realised that they were not alone in feeling isolated and frustrated. With the help of Contact a Family, who carried out a consultation that highlighted a lack of support and information as well as limited leisure opportunities, SNAAP was born. Carrie Wood, is a manager and one of the founding members and helped make SNAAP the charity that it is today.”

 

Please dig out some money and fill our pot. It is much needed.

 

If you are not at the meetings you can text me on 07729828959 if you want to add your name to any event or ask me for more details.

 

Angela

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

December  23 Newsletter

 

Hello ladies

 

I hope you all enjoyed this months’ meeting. Very sorry I couldn’t be there. The committee and I wish you all a very happy, healthy and safe Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year for another packed WI year.

 

Thank you all for your Foodbank donations. As you all know it is very needed and very appreciated by both New Leaf Support and Sittingbourne Foodbank.

 

Next years subs are due by the end of March. They are £48. If you are paying by cheque can you please give to Dilys anytime up to three March meeting. Bank transfers can be done up to the middle of March. It makes life a lot easier for our treasurer and Federation treasurer if we are prompt. We will give you the bank details in the New Year.

 

Our January meeting is on the second Thursday 11th to give us time to recover from the festivities!

 

The WI Christmas tree is currently at Tunstall Church. Do pop along and see them all if you have time. They are there till Sunday afternoon. I will bring your photos to the January meeting .

 

The East Kent annual meeting takes place at Folkestone on March 19th 11-4. The tickets are £16 . If you’ve not been before I highly recommend going. There are two speakers, all the usual annual meeting bits and some interesting stalls. I will be driving so you can jump in with us.

Let Marcelle or myself know if you want to join us and we can book it for you.

 

 

Next year we are visiting the Kent police museum in Faversham on Monday 29th April 2024 at 11am. We will have lunch afterwards for those interested. It is free but I will need numbers .

 

On the 18th June next year we are having a local WI coach trip to Ramsgate tunnels. This will be approx £25 inc a cream tea. I need an expression of interest please at this stage.

 

We are having a wine tasting fundraiser next year on Friday 11th October. Not to be missed and

our quiz night will be on Friday April 12th at 7pm .

 

If you are not at the meetings you can text me on 07729828959 if you want to add your name to any event or ask me for more details.

 

I know you will all join me in wishing Elaine Broad all of our love and best wishes.

 

Angela 😊

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

November 23 Newsletter

 

Hello ladies

 

I’m so sorry we have had to cancel our meeting today. It’s a difficult decision to make but we had to follow advice, I know there are lots of trees down and no power in many of the villages. Better safe than sorry.

We will rebook Sandra as she is a fabulous speaker.

Last month a dozen of us did chakra dancing with a gorgeous lady called Nadine. We really loved it , dancing around the hall to rhythmic music. We were just glad no one was watching! Highly recommend her.

Our next event is our Birthday Party on Thursday 23rd November 7pm. If your name isn’t down can you please let me know asap.

Our Christmas meal is on Saturday 2nd December 1pm at The Plough, Lewson St.

I now have the menu. Can you please text / email me your choices asap please.

Two courses are £33 and three courses £39.

I will need a £10 deposit too.

For our party game can you purchase an item beginning with J that costs approximately £5,  wrap it and  we will then have a lucky dip.

MENU

Roast Butternut Squash Soup

Sage croutons & crusty Bread

Smoked Mackerel Rilette

Punch horse raddish, beetroot salad & crusty bread

Chicken Liver Parfait

Christmas chutney & melba toast

Halloumi Carrot & Orange salad

Honey & mustard dressing

***************

Traditional Roast Turkey

Pigs in blankets, stuffing, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy

Pheasant Breast

Mushroom & Maderia sauce, Roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables

Hake Fillet

Port cream sauce, cabbage bean pancetta ragu & new potatoes

Wild Mushroom Sage & Pearl Barley Risotto

*************

Traditional Christmas Pudding

With brandy sauce

Vanilla Cheesecake with mixed winter berry compote

Champagne & Strawberry Pannacotta

Cheese board with selection of cheeses, caramalised onion chutney & biscuits

 

 

This months coffee morning will be Tuesday 7th 11am at Rodmersham. Can I have names for numbers asap please?Our December coffee is at Yvonne’s on the 5th December 11am.

Our December coffee is at Yvonne’s on the 5th December 11am.

This year’s Christmas tree festivals are fast approaching. We are entering a sentimental Christmas tree full of pictures and messages to loved ones we have lost. If you can get a small photo ( no bigger the man 4” x 2”) to either a committee member or someone attending the coffee morning that would be great. If you can’t submit a photo you can let me know the wording you’d like on the tag and we will attach it to the tree for you.

This years WI carol service will take place on Monday 4th December at Rodmersham. It starts at 1.30. Can I have names please?

There is a visit to the Kent police museum in Faversham on Monday 29th April 2024 at 11am. We will have lunch afterwards for those interested. It is free but I will need numbers .

On the 18th June next year we are having a local WI coach trip to Ramsgate tunnels. This will be approx £25 inc a cream tea. I need an expression of interest please at this stage.

We are having a wine tasting fundraiser next year on Friday 11th October. Not to be missed .

The lists will be back out next month but as always you can text me on 07729828959 if you want to add your name or ask me for more details.

Stay in ladies and keep safe

 

Angela 😊

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

 

 

 

October 23 Newsletter
Hello ladies
Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday. Our speaker is a local lady, Hannah Farley Hills.
She has a theatre production company and she is a really interesting and inspiring.
If you are unable to attend don’t forget to let me know if you are coming to our Birthday Party on
Thursday 23rd November 7pm and/or the Christmas meal on Saturday 2nd December 1pm at The
Plough, Lewson St. We need a £10 deposit asap for the Christmas meal. I will have the price and
menu this week. For our party game can you purchase an item beginning with J that costs
approximately £5, wrap it and we will then have a lucky dip.
Both seem a long way off but will soon come around!
This months coffee morning will be on Tuesday 17th October 11am at Bredgar farm shop. Names
to me please.
This year’s Christmas tree festivals are fast approaching. The tree will be a sentimental tree
reflecting lost loved ones. If you’d like to be included can you give me a small photo of a loved
one or a few words about them. I’ll be showing you what I have in mind at our meeting.
On that note if anyone has a small tree they can lend us for the event ?
We are going to have a fun hour doing some chakra dancing on Thursday 26th October 11am in
Milstead Village Hall. This is just a nice bit of lighthearted fun. Please let me know if you want to
come. It is a free event.
Next months speaker is Sandra Whittaker from the British museum – not to be missed.
The hostesses will be Teresa, Tracey and Helen. Please contact each other to arrange what you
are doing. If you need any information please ask me.
This years WI carol service will take place on Monday 4th December at Rodmersham. Time tbc.
Next year we are joining a NK travel trip to the Panto at Brick lane on 14th February . It is £80 all
in. If you want to join us let me know, I’ll need money up front please.
On the 18th June next year we are having a local WI coach trip to Ramsgate tunnels. This will be
approx £25 inc a cream tea. I need an expression of interest please at this stage.
There will be lists for the various events on the table on Thursday but as always you can text me
on 07729828959 if you want to add your name or ask me for more details.
See you Thursday
Angela

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President

Hello ladies,

 

 

Newsletter

August 2023.

 

Flaming July seems a long time ago! That was a lovely garden party, thank you to everyone who came and did their bit. As for that hat game , all I can say is we know how to cheat!

 

This months’ coffee morning will be on Tuesday 15^th August 11am at Creek Creative, unless you would like to host it. Please let me know if you are coming as we have to have numbers to guarantee space for us, just a text will do.

 

The ever popular Tootsie Trot is back. For those who haven’t been before it’s a walk following clues around Faversham this time. It will be on Thursday 31^st August meeting at 6-15 for a 6.30 start. It takes a couple of hours. The walking won’t be too difficult and you are welcome to bring friends, family or husbands. There will be more details tomorrow night and there will be a list circulated tomorrow. This is a really fun evening.

 

The next Saturday lunch club is on 30^th September 1pm at the Red Lion. I will need names and £10 deposit please.

 

Our Bingo night takes place on Friday 15^th September, 7pm. This will be a fundraising event. The cost is just £10 which includes a ploughman supper. You are really welcome to bring lots of friends and family, you are also welcome to come along by yourself as there will be plenty of people to sit with. There will be a list next month but feel free to let me know your numbers by text or email.

 

November 23^rd will be our 101^st birthday party. We have a lovely singer entertaining us and there will be hot food prepared by the committee. This year we will be inviting local presidents as we have before.

 

I am currently trying to organize a workshop at Murston or at MVH where we will be decorating a tote bag for the Not in my Name campaign which asks men to act as ambassadors speaking out against violence towards women. These will be entered into the National competition. The details are in your WI life magazine.

 

The Christmas meal will on 2^nd December at the Plough, Lewson Street , we will have the letter game again. You need bring along a wrapped gift costing less than £5 beginning with the letter J ( for Jam and Jerusalem) which is put into a lucky dip.

 

 

There are several events and trips organized by the East Kent

Federation which are on the EK news digital newsletter.

Don’t forget to check out the East Kent FB page, all their events are on there. I also try to put them on our FB page Milstead with Frinsted Women’s Institute. If you are not a member of our group yet, please join it. It’s an easy way to keep up to date and informed. We also have a website www.milsteadwithfrinstedwi.co.uk which has lots of information on it.

 

Please let me know if you don’t receive your WI life magazine each month or the digital East Kent Newsletter.

 

East Kent Federation have started to use www.ticketsource. Just put in East Kent Federation of WI’s. Obviously please let me know if you have booked independently so we can organize lifts.

 

If any of you are keen photographers there is an East Kent competition going on until September. The theme is WATER. Check out the EK news for the details and send your photo to assistant.secretary@eastkent.org.uk

 

The public affairs committee at EKFWI are organizing some events around the Resolution for Clean Rivers. Possibly a tour around Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, I will have more details soon. They are also organizing something for WI day in September. Watch this space!

 

East Kent diaries for 2024 are now available for Dilys to order at £7 each. We need to order by 8/9/23.

A few of you already know about NK travel coach trips. They are a Sittingbourne-based coach trip company. We are thinking of using them as an option for coach trips, if you have any thoughts or fancy any of their trips can you let me know.

nkholidays.co.uk -if you want to have a look. They have a trip to Worthing to visit the Sistene chapel ceiling,

there is no date yet, but if you are interested please let me know.

 

 

Borden WI have organized a coach trip to Eltham Palace on Tuesday 19^th September. It is £24.50 or £22.50 for concessions. The coach will pick up opposite the Maypole Inn, Borden or The Consiton Hotel, Sittingbourne.  For more details please contact Eileen Harrison or Angela.

 

East Kent Federation are organizing their very popular craft day on Friday 6^th October. This is a great day which comes highly recommended .

 

 

The director of Sotheby’s , Jane Ramsay is giving a talk over zoom on the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor. This will be on Wednesday 15^th November at 19.30. It is just £5 and bookable via ticketsource.

 

Rochester Cathedral is currently exhibiting some wonderful textile art. It is called Threads through Creation . Twelve huge silk panels made of 8m stitches. It is showing until 3^rd September. Admision is free. See www.creation-threads.co.uk for more details.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2023

 

Tootsie Trot Faversham 31^st August 6.15pm

Bingo fundraiser Friday 15^th September 7pm

Eltham Palace 19^th September

Saturday lunch club 30^th September 1pm

Milstead Memorabilia Day Sunday 1^st October MVH

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December Plough, Lewson St

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

Newsletter

JULY 2023.

 

This month is our annual Garden Party – this year at Frinsted Village Hall 7pm start. There is parking off road but car sharing is advisable. If you can pick up a

few others on your way that will help. If you are passing Milstead Village Hall with an empty car please stop and collect a couple of ladies – just make sure they are WI members!

Don’t forget your glass, plate, cutlery, your small plate of food and a HAT! The committee look forward to seeing you all and a sunny evening!

 

There will be no business at the Party, if you have any queries please call me on 07729828959 .

 

The visit to Murston Heart was really popular and we were left inspired by the enormous task the Trustees had and still have. It’s a beautiful place and well worth a visit. Sioux Peto works there two days a week ( or more). She is a local artist and someone passionate about the local area. If you fancy going there with any other groups you are involved in I can give you her contact details. Sioux will be joining us in January to make hearts for ‘Show The Love’.

 

This months’ coffee morning is on Monday 17^th July 11 am at Rodmersham coffee shop ,unless you would like to host it. Please let me know if you are coming as we have to have numbers to guarantee space for us, just a text will do.

 

The ever popular Tootsie Trot is back. For those who haven’t been before it’s a walk following clues around Faversham this time. It will be on Thursday 31^st August at 6pm. It takes a couple of hours. The walking won’t be too difficult and you are welcome to bring friends, family or husbands. There will be more details next month and there will be a list circulated in August. This is a really fun evening.

 

The next Saturday lunch club is on 30^th September 1pm at the Red Lion. I will need names and £10 deposit please.

 

Our Bingo night takes place on Friday 15^th September, 7pm. This will be a fundraising event. The cost is just £10 which includes a ploughman supper. You are really welcome to bring lots of friends and family, you are also welcome to come along by yourself as there will be plenty of people to sit with. There will be a list next month but feel free to let me know your numbers by text or email.

 

November 23^rd will be our 101^st birthday party. We have a lovely singer entertaining us and there will be hot food prepared by the committee. This year we will be inviting local presidents as we have before.

 

I am currently trying to organize a workshop at Murston or at MVH where we will be decorating a tote bag for the Not in my Name campaign which asks men to act as ambassadors speaking out against violence towards women. These will be entered into the National competition. The details are in your WI life magazine.

 

The Christmas meal will on 2^nd December at the Plough, Lewson Street , we will have the letter game again. You need bring along a wrapped gift costing less than £5 beginning with the letter J ( for Jam and Jerusalem) which is put into a lucky dip.

 

 

There are several events and trips organized by the East Kent

Federation which are on the EK news digital newsletter.

Don’t forget to check out the East Kent FB page, all their events are on there. I also try to put them on our FB page Milstead with Frinsted Women’s Institute. If you are not a member of our group yet, please join it. It’s an easy way to keep up to date and informed. We also have a website www.milsteadwithfrinstedwi.co.uk which has lots of information on it.

 

Please let me know if you don’t receive your WI life magazine each month or the digital East Kent Newsletter.

 

East Kent Federation have started to use www.ticketsource. Just put in East Kent Federation of WI’s. Obviously please let me know if you have booked independently so we can organize lifts.

 

If any of you are keen photographers there is an East Kent competition going on until September. The theme is WATER. Check out the EK news for the details and send your photo to assistant.secretary@eastkent.org.uk

 

The East Kent Federation visit to Belmont House on 27^th July still has tickets available. They are priced at £25 which includes tours of house and gardens. If you want to go, please either book directly via ticket source or let Dilys know, and she will book it for you. As far as I know there are two of you going,

Please let me know if you want to join them.

 

The public affairs committee at EKFWI are organizing some events around the Resolution for Clean Rivers. Possibly a tour around Stodmarsh Nature Reserve, I will have more details soon. They are also organizing something for WI day in September. Watch this space!

 

East Kent diaries for 2024 are now available for Dilys to order at £7 each. We need to order by 8/9/23.

 

 

A few of you already know about NK travel coach trips. They are a Sittingbourne-based coach trip company. We are thinking of using them as an option for coach trips, if you have any thoughts or fancy any of their trips can you let me know.

nkholidays.co.uk -if you want to have a look. They have a trip to Worthing to visit the Sistene chapel ceiling , there is no date yet, but if you are interested please let me know.

 

 

Borden WI have organized a coach trip to Eltham Palace on Tuesday 19^th September. It is £24.50 or £22.50 for concessions. The coach will pick up opposite the Maypole Inn , Borden or The Consiton Hotel, Sittingbourne.  For more details please contact Eileen Harrison or Angela .

 

 

I will give you more details at the August meeting regarding the initiative between the Wildlife Trust and King Charles. It is being called the Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature and looks very interesting.

The WI is also part of a collaboration with The Rugby World Cup , I will give you more information next month. At present we are being asked to express an interest. If this is something you are keen to find out more about please let me know.

 

 

See you all Thursday for the sunny garden party, remember its an earlier start 7pm.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2023

 

Belmont Hose 27^th July

Tootsie Trot Faversham 31^st August 6pm

Bingo fundraiser Friday 15^th Sepetmber 7pm

Eltham Palace 19^th September

Saturday lunch club 30^th September 1pm

Milstead Memorabilia Day Sunday 1^st October MVH

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December Plough, Lewson St

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President