MwF August Newsletter 2025
I hope that you all enjoyed last month’s garden party. The food you all brought was lovely and very well presented – thank you. The girls were really happy with the party too. They had a much better journey back home. If you are interested in where they appear and how to book them check them out on Instagram or Facebook Blitz n Pieces Band. Imagine them at your own parties!
This month’s meeting next week on the 7th has a great speaker, Sam Secomb. She will be talking about women’s wealth. Sam is a WI member and the Financial Planner at Pentin’s who manages the federation investments, she is a very good speaker, if you have any questions she will be happy to help.
If you can’t get to a meeting but are interested in finding out what happened don’t forget you can ask to have a copy of the minutes at any time.
We have many events coming up, if you want to find out more before you book or want to get a lift, please call the secretary Jenny or the person organizing the event. If you have any ideas for places you would like to visit, please let me know, we are very happy to get ideas.
COFFEE MORNING – Tuesday 19th August at the Red Lion 10.30 – please let Sophia know.
FILM CLUB – we are seeing Andre Rieu filmed live in Maastricht at the Light Sittingbourne, the time is now 7pm. Note the change. Please let Denise know if you are going.
MARLOWE THEATRE TOUR –Friday 5th September 11.30 £18 for non-members includes tea and cake afterwards. The tour lasts fpr 90 minutes and includes a lot of steps and steep climbing. At present we have two names, the cut of date is 7/8/25 so if you are interested, please let Angela know asap. 07729828959
SATURDAY LUNCH CLUB – 20th September 1pm at the Red Lion, Milstead. Let Sophia know if you are joining us as it must be booked in advance.
BEETLE DRIVE – this is our October fundraiser, Friday 10th October at 6pm. £10 adult £5 for children. There will be a lot of noise and fun and hotdogs in the interval. Please bring your families (or not) and join us for a fun evening. Let Jen know your numbers.
PERSONAL PROTECTION WITH SIMON JAMES – not to be missed. Friday 31st October 10-2 in the village hall, just £20 each. Please give Jen your name asap.
East Kent Federation have several events taking place all of which are in your East Kent News, however there is no newsletter in August as most WIs don’t meet in August! Not in Milstead!! The events are all bookable on ticket source, via Alison in the EKFWI office or via Dilys.
Archery taster Saturday 6th September 13.30-15.30 Archbishops school Canterbury
Speaker Auditions Wednesday 15th October 9.30-13.00 Seasalter Hall £5 on the door. Great morning!
WI Day 110 years – Tuesday 16th September 2-4.30 Godmersham Village Hall £15 for cream tea and Pimm’s.
Top Team Quiz – Monday 22nd September Ashford Road Community Hall, Thaningon Without (by the park and ride) Canterbury. We have 3 spaces available. No charge.
Dry point Printing Art Day – Thursday 9th October 10.00-15.00 £20 Blean VH
Don’t forget Barbara is selling tickets for the Annual WI Draw , we have WI diaries available to order £7 and Bone China WI mugs for £5 and the WI lottery which just paid out £25K to a Cheshire member, not bad for £1 a week with the funds going to support the WI.
Next month we meet on Thursday 4th September at 7.30pm. We have a lovely lady Rosemary De Vos from the Repair Cafe movement, if you haven’t used them, you will find it all very interesting and so in keeping with WI values. The hostesses are Elaine Cross, Tuula and Rose- Marie (unless you know any different!)
Have a lovely weekend ladies
Angela
Words by Angela Coleman
President