Author: Mandy Wilkinson

 

 Newsletter

March 2023.

 

Last month you gave nominations for potential new committee members. Three of the nominees agreed to join the committee, which is brilliant news for Milstead w Frinsted. As we have a good-sized group a healthy committee will keep the group fresh.

 

I spoke to EKFWI and they advised that we were able to vote for the whole committee to be elected en masse. This was voted for with a show of hands.

Your new committee are Marcelle, Dilys, Donna, Di, Jenny Harper, Tracey, Karen, Claire and myself. Barbara remains as our Membership Communication Officer and Mandy maintains our website. I am very grateful to them all for continuing to support our WI.

 

Dilys presented the Financial statement and report and Marcelle gave the Committee report.

If you weren’t able to join us last night and would like to read any of the reports please ask. We can also put them out next month for you to read.

I was re-elected as your president which I am thrilled about. Thank you – I will continue to do my best.

 

Our subs are due now. If you haven’t managed to get your £46 to Dilys can you please do as soon as possible. You can send her a cheque, take around cash or pay in online. The account details are 10429303 sort code 09-01-51, the account name is Milstead with Frinsted

Institute and it is a business account. Please use your name as the reference. If there are any problems with this please let me know asap. 07729828959

 

As I explained last night the Local Group of WI’s the Bredgar Group has been dissolved due to a complete lack of interest from the remaining Groups. Initially it comprised of thirteen groups, Bapchild and Tonge, Bredgar, Borden, Cherry Hill, Murston, Sittingbourne Centre, Tunstall, Tunstall evening, Wyatt, Wormshill, Rodmersham, Rodmersham Green, Milton Regis and us. Over the years most of the groups have gone. It is a shame but beyond my control. We, of course, will keep in touch with local WI’s and continue to invite them to birthday parties. The funds held will be divided amongst the remaining groups.

 

This month’s coffee morning will be at Yvonne’s house 34 Gore Court Road at 10.30 on Tuesday 21^st March. Please let me know if you are coming for numbers.

 

We are having a quiz on Friday 31^st March 7pm organized by Steve . There is a list for you to put your name and numbers on asap. It will be £10 and includes a nice platter of food. Bring your own drinks. You do not need a team and it is really good fun. It is a fundraiser, please come along if you haven’t been before, it is a very relaxed evening!

 

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. 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.

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

Please note the change to the date for the visit to the Physic Garden to Friday 28^th at 11.00. This suits them better and the café will be open for us. If you want to join us please let me know or put your name on the list next month.

 

Tour of Elvis and Kresse at P

ainters Forstall  24^th March 2-4pm £10

Visit to Faversham Physic Garden April 27^th 11.00.

Marston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Belmont House 27^th July cost to be announced.

 

I will be cancelling the chocolate workshop with Jane Napper as the date etc. didn’t work for us.

 

Spring Day at Canterbury will be on 12^th April 9.30 £12. This is a fabulous day in Canterbury with several top notch speakers, such as gardeners, florists etc.This sells out very quickly. If you want to go you can either book online yourself, which guarantees your place, or ask us to book for you. Please let me know if you are attending . I am driving there with Bev and Teresa so have another space if you want a lift.

 

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.

 

Marcelle and I are going to Folkstone to the East Kent Federation representing MwF on the 22^nd March taking a fabulous hamper prepared by Di.

 

There is a meeting in Canterbury on 19^th April to discuss the resolution. This is a good chance to learn more about the chosen resolution before our vote in May. We will of course prepare a report from both meetings.

 

There is a trip to Hatfield House on Tuesday 20^th June, a bluebell walk at Challock on Wednesday 3^rd May, croquet at Chartham Hatch on Friday 14^th July and a trip to Belmont House on 27^th July. We were going to organize a visit to Belmont this year so will join the Federation on this date instead.

 

For any of the above just let me know if you want us to book it for you. Or try www.ticketsource for yourself.

 

In June I will be attending the Annual Meeting in Cardiff. If you would like to join this meeting online, please ask me for details. Lots of members are choosing to attend online and enjoy this. It’s a way of participating without the hassle#

 

 

Following a great lunch last Saturday we are going to have a regular Saturday lunch club, which should enable working ladies to participate . Next one will be in May.

 

Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11^th will be a quick discussion on the resolution then a Royal Coronation Tea to celebrate The King’s Coronation. We will need names on a list for catering numbers. Of course you may wish to wear crowns, red, white and blue or whatever you think is suitable for King Charles’ coronation.

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be provided. We will be asking you much nearer the time to bring a plate of food. We will provide a list of items. There may be a game or so.

 

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd (just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

Next month we have Kent reptile and amphibian conservation group. They do brilliant work throughout Kent trying to conserve our dwindling wildlife. The hostesses are Mandy, Pauline and Bev. See you then.

 

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

 

2023

Elvis and Kresse tour 10^th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Quiz night 31^st March 7pm £8 names and money asap

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Monthly meeting Thursday 6^th April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

Faversham Physic Garden Friday 28^th April 11.00

Chocolate workshop 31^st May cancelled.

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Belmont Hose 27^th July

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

February 2023

 

Newsletter

 

I have decided to send out the newsletter before the monthly meeting to see if that helps you when it comes to booking onto events that are announced at the meeting.  If you see anything below that you would like to attend you can bring the money with you and let us know on the night.

The lists will still go out on the welcome table .

 

Just a reminder ladies that you need to check in at the front table when you arrive and if you haven’t paid your coffee money annually please put the £1 in the tin. If you are a visitor it is £2 for the three free meetings. If you decide to join please see Dilys , our treasurer. This is a legal requirement.

 

Tonight we have Amy Claw from Young Lives Foundation talking about what they do.

 

We are asking you to nominate potential committee members at tonights meeting. This does not mean the nominee has to stand for the committee. I will call all nominees to ask if they would be prepared to join the committee at our March Annual Meeting. If you would like to nominate yourself that would be great!

 

This month’s coffee morning will be at Rodmersham coffee shop on Friday 10^th February at 11.00 . Can you let me, Angela, know if you are coming for numbers etc. If you would like to host next month please let me know.

 

We are having a quiz on Friday 31^st March 7pm organized by Steve . There is a list for you to put your name and numbers on asap. It will be £10 and includes a nice platter of food. Bring your own drinks. You do not need a team and it is really good fun. It is a fundraiser, please come along if you haven’t been before, it is a very relaxed evening!

 

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. 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.

 

 

Next year we will be organizing the follow trips. I have made them all local and very cheap too. Please put your name on the list.

 

Tour of Elvis and Kresse at Painters Forstall  24^th March 2-4pm £10

Visit to Faversham Physic Garden April 27^th 11.00

Murston Heart  22^nd June 11.00

Belmont House

 

We are having Jane Napper back to give 6 members a chance to make their own filled chocolates and maybe some shards. She can only tutor 6 at a time . This will be on Wednesday 31^st May in the daytime. Please put your name down asap. It will be subsidized but we ask that you pay £10 to reserve your place. This is obviously a limited number so is first come first served, but if popular we will organize another workshop.

 

Spring Day at Canterbury will be on 12^th April 9.30 £12. This sells out very quickly. If you want to go you can either book online yourself, which guarantees your place, or ask us to book for you.

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.

 

The Witch Hazel Walks are on 7^th, 9^th at 10.30 £10.

 

East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24^th February at 10, 11 or 12. This is free but needs to be booked. I am going at 12.00 if you want to come with me.

 

They have also organized a day in Canterbury to promote the WI, 1st April ( I say nothing!!!) If you have any very good condition handbags can you please get them to me by March meeting.

 

International women’s day is being marked in Canterbury 10-12 on 8^th March. I am going if you fancy going but don’t fancy driving. It is £9

 

If you would like to join us in Folkstone for the ACM please let us know as we need to book this very quickly. It is on 22^nd March . We are very happy to car share. This is a very entertaining event, the Federation always book very interesting speakers.

There is a meeting in Canterbury on 19^th April to discuss the resolution. There is a cost, but lifts are available.

 

On Saturday 4^th March there will be a march in London for the Million Women March. This is a national event and not just WI. It is to say ‘no to abuse against women’! There will be a meeting for WI members attending at 1-3pm. If you feel like going please let me know.

 

There is also a trip to Hatfield House on Tuesday 20^th June, a bluebell walk at Challock on Wednesday 3^rd May and croquet at Chartham Hatch on Friday 14^th July.

 

For any of the above just let me know if you want us to book it for you. Or try www.ticketsource for yourself.

 

We are meeting at the Red Lion for lunch on 25^th February. Names on the list please.

 

Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11^th will be a quick discussion on the resolution then a Royal Coronation Tea to celebrate The King’s Coronation. We will need names on a list for catering numbers. Of course you may wish to wear crowns, red, white and blue or whatever you think is suitable for King Charles’ coronation.

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be provided. We will be asking you much nearer the time to bring a plate of food.We will provide a list of items. There may be a game or so.

 

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd ( just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

The subs will be rising to £46 this year, we would like the money via cheque or cash by the March meeting. There is also the option of paying online using your name as the reference. The account details are 10429303  sort code 09-01-51

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

 

2023

Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10

East Kent Coffee morning 24^th February 10, 11 or 12

Lunch at the Red Lion, Milstead 25^th February 1pm

Million Women March Saturday 4^th March

International womens day Canterbury 8^th March 10-12 £9

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Elvis and Kresse tour 24th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap

Quiz night 31^st March 7pm £8 names and money asap

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

Faversham Physic Garden 27^th April 11.00

Chocolate workshop 31^st May £5 name and money asap

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

JANUARY 2023

 

 Newsletter

 

I have decided to send out the newsletter before the monthly meeting to see if that helps you when it comes to booking onto events that are announced at the meeting.  If you see anything below that you would like to attend you can bring the money with you and let us know on the night.

The lists will still go out on the welcome table .

 

Just a reminder ladies that you need to check in at the front table when you arrive and if you haven’t paid your coffee money annually please put the £1 in the tin. If you are a visitor it is £2 for the three free meetings. If you decide to join please see Dilys , our treasurer. This is a legal requirement.

 

Tomorrow night we have Tony Harris instead of the speaker on your cards.

 

We are asking you to nominate potential committee members at tomorrows meeting. This does not mean the nominee has to stand for the committee. I will call all nominees to ask if they would be prepared to join the committee at our March Annual Meeting. If you would like to nominate yourself that would be great!

 

This month’s coffee morning will be on Thursday 19^th at 11.00 . It will be at Beverley’s house in Bapchild. Can you let me, Angela, know if you are coming for numbers etc. This is to try and make us more inclusive to our new members. I would like a volunteer to host it next month. This is not supposed to be stressful, a packet of biscuits and a coffee is all we need.

 

We are having a quiz on Friday 31^st March 7pm organized by Steve . There is a list for you to put your name and numbers on asap. It will be £10 and includes a nice platter of food. Bring your own drinks. You do not need a team and it is really good fun. It is a fundraiser, please come along if you haven’t been before, it is a very relaxed evening!

 

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. 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.

 

 

The bowling at Sittingbourne Light on Saturday 14^th at 3pm needs final numbers. The cost is £6 per person, you are welcome to bring others with you as long as we have numbers please.

 

Next year we will be organizing the follow trips. I have made them all local and very cheap too. Please put your name on the list.

 

Tour of Elvis and Kresse at Painters Forstall  24^th March 2-4pm £10

Visit to Faversham Physic Garden in April date to follow

Huckleberry Woods in June

Belmont House in July

 

We are having Jane Napper back to give 6 members a chance to make their own filled chocolates and maybe some shards. She can only tutor 6 at a time . This will be on Wednesday 31^st May in the daytime. Please put your name down asap. It will be subsidized but we ask that you pay £10 to reserve your place. This is obviously a limited number so is first come first served, but if popular we will organize another workshop.

 

Spring Day at Canterbury will be on 12^th April 9.30 £12. This sells out very quickly. If you want to go you can either book online yourself, which guarantees your place, or ask us to book for you.

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.

 

The Witch Hazel Walks are on 7^th, 9^th at 10.30 £10.

 

East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24^th February at 10, 11 or 12. This is free but needs to be booked. I am going at 12.00 if you want to come with me.

 

They have also organized a day in Canterbury to promote the WI, 1st April ( I say nothing!!!)

 

International women’s day is being marked in Canterbury 10-12 on 8^th March. I am going if you fancy going but don’t fancy driving. It is £9

 

If you would like to join us in Folkstone for the ACM please let us know as we need to book this very quickly. It is on 22^nd March . We are very happy to car share. This is a very entertaining event, the Federation always book very interesting speakers.

There is a meeting in Canterbury on 19^th April to discuss the resolution. There is a cost, but lifts are available.

 

On Saturday 4^th March there will be a march in London for the Million Women March. This is a national event and not just WI. It is to say ‘no to abuse against women’! There will be a meeting for WI members attending at 1-3pm. If you feel like going please let me know.

 

For any of the above just let me know if you want us to book it for you. Or try www.ticketsource for yourself.

 

We are meeting at the Red Lion for lunch on 25^th February. Names on the list please.

 

Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11^th will be a quick discussion on the resolution then a Royal Coronation Tea to celebrate The King’s Coronation. We will need names on a list for catering numbers. Of course you may wish to wear crowns, red, white and blue or whatever you think is suitable for King Charles’ .

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be provided. We will be asking you much nearer the time to bring a plate of food. There may be a game or so.

 

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd ( just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

The subs will be rising to £46 this year, we would like the money via cheque or cash by the March meeting. There is also the option of paying online using your name as the reference. The account details will be available.

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

 

2023

Bowling Saturday 14^th 3pm £6

Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10

East Kent Coffee morning 24^th February 10, 11 or 12

Lunch at the Red Lion, Milstead 25^th February 1pm

Million Women March Saturday 4^th March

International womens day Canterbury 8^th March 10-12 £9

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Elvis and Kresse tour 24th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap

Quiz night 31^st March 7pm £8 names and money asap

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

 Resolution meeting 19^th April

Chocolate workshop 31^st May £5 name and money asap

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

Words by Angela Coleman  President

 

December 2022 Newsletter

 

So nice to see you all on Thursday, amazing what the promise of chocolate does!

Wasn’t she clever. I have asked Jane. if she can do us a workshop. If you would be interested please let me know, for numbers and dates etc.

 

Thank you all so much for the food donation. The Food Bank were overwhelmed by your kindness. Thank you .

 

Wasn’t the birthday party lovely. I thought that Damien did very well with our cooker. Joy Dey had a great time and entertained us perfectly. Thank you again to Jenny for the fabulous cake and to the craft club for the felt brooches. Great team effort. You should have seen the photo in East Kent news and hopefully it will appear in the WI life. Now all we have to do is get the minutes etc to the Kent Archives and they will never end up in a dusty attic again.

 

In an aim to make the coffee mornings a bit more personal we will meet for coffee on Tuesday 13^th 2pm at mine. If you want to come but need a life etc etc please let me know. Going forward if you fancy hosting it at your please let me know. No pressure at all – we do not need cake, a hot drink and nice company is enough!

 

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. 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.

 

Milstead Village Hall are arranging a Music Quiz on Friday 9^th December, just £7 a head. Please see Janice if you are interested.

 

Our annual subs scheme has started. This is not at all compulsory just a way of making life a bit easier. Please continue to tick the form when you arrive whichever way you pay. If you haven’t paid the £10 to Dilys and wish to continue paying when you come it is £1 or £2 for visitors.

 

We will be bowling at Sittingbourne Light on Saturday 14^th at 3pm. I need names asap as this needs to be booked and paid for, I need numbers for the lanes. The cost is £6 per person.

 

Next year we will be organizing the follow trips. I will not be prebooking but what I would like is for you to express your interest and I will then book it according to your availability. Hopefully this will mean that more of you may be able to join in. I have made them all local and very cheap too.

Tour of Elvis and Kresse at Painters Forstall

Visit to Favershm Physic Garden

Huckleberry Woods

Belmont House

Ramsgate tunnels.

We will have lists going on in January for you to add your name to and I will call those interested to arrange dates etc.

 

Spring Day at Canterbury will be on 12^th April 9.30 £12. This sells out very quickly. If you want to go you can either book online yourself, which guarantees your place, or ask us to book for you.

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.

 

The Witch Hazel Walks are on 7^th, 9^th at 10.30 £10.

 

East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24^th February at 10, 11 or 12. This is free but needs to be booked. I am going at 12.00 if you want to come with me.

 

They have also organized a day in Canterbury to promote the WI, 1st April ( I say nothing!!!)

 

International women’s day is being marked in Canterbury 10-12 on 8^th March.

 

If you would like to join us in Folkstone for the ACM please let us know as we need to book this very quickly. It is on 22^nd March . We are very happy to car share. This is a very entertaining event, the Federation always book very interesting speakers.

 

On Saturday 4^th March there will be a march in London for the Million Women March. This is a national event and not just WI. It is to say ‘no to abuse against women’! There will be a meeting for WI members attending at 1-3pm. If you feel like going please let me know.

 

For any of the above just let me know if you want us to book it for you. Or try www.ticketsource for yourself.

 

The committee and I wish you all a very happy, healthy Christmas. We will see you on Thursday 5^th for a fun games night.

 

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

 

2023

Bowling Saturday 14^th 3pm £6

Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10

East Kent Coffee morning 24^th February 10, 11 or 12

Million Women March Saturday 4^th March

International womens day Canterbury 8^th March 10-12

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

 

Words by Angela Coleman 

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

So nice to see you all on Thursday and welcome to our new visitor Jane.

 

Laure was a very interesting lady, with a fabulous career as a soprano, performing all over the world.  She was actually talking about how to get give the best performance whether it is a show, wedding speech, work presentation or a kind of public speaking.  The warm up exercises she showed us to be done beforehand will make our next meeting different. You will have to bear with me as I warm up my voice and body beforehand! Can you imagine?

I also found it very interesting to hear how the menopause affect the vocal cords. Something I had never considered!

 

Our 100^th birthday is just under three weeks away. We have been working hard to ensure that we all have a lovely evening. All we ask is that you arrive at 6.30 as the meal will start at 7.

We can’t wait to see you all.

If you know you may be late just let me know please.

Please take as many photos as you can on the night so we can save them for prosperity.

We will provide a welcome drink but feel free to bring your own drink.

 

Barbara will let us know as soon as she can arrange the next film. Again, if you have any thoughts, please let her know.

 

We will meet for coffee on Monday 21^st 10.30 at Rodmersham Coffee Shop. Please let me know if you are coming.

 

The Bredgar Group of WI’s are having a carol service on Wednesday 30^th November at 1.30 at Rodmersham Church. Please let me know asap if you are planning to go.

 

Milstead Church Christmas Bazaar is Saturday 26^th November 10-12. All donations are very welcome. Please bring cakes to Sue or the hall on the day.

 

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. 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.

 

The St Michaels Church Christmas Tree festival takes place this year 25-26th November and the Tunstall festival is 1-4^th December.

 

Milstead Village Hall are arranging a Music Quiz on Friday 9^th December, just £7 a head. Please see Janice if you are interested.

 

Our annual subs scheme has started. This is not at all compulsory just a way of making life a bit easier. Please continue to tick the form when you arrive which ever way you pay.

 

Next month we will have a demonstration of chocolate making. She will have items to sell, so please bring along money and we will be having a raffle too.

The hostesses are Lynne, Sue and Joyce. I believe they are doing Christmas nibbles!

 

Don’t forget the two events that the Horticultural society have organized. Jenny still has tickets.

 

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

 

2022

 

November 21^st Monday coffee at Rodmersham 10.30

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm till late (well not that late!)

November 26^th Christmas Bazaar 10-12

November 30^th 1.30 Carol Service Rodmersham Church

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

 

January 14^th Bowling Sittingbourne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2022

Newsletter

 

 

There was a moment of panic last night when I thought the speaker might not be arriving – but lucky for us she arrived; albeit a little harassed! Aren’t we glad she did, as always Helen delivered a very well researched and interesting talk.

 

A huge thank you again to Denise and Mike who provided their wines and time free of charge to us. It is very appreciated. We managed to make a profit of just under £390. If you have any fund-raising ideas, please let me know.

 

For those ladies who were unable to attend last night I spoke briefly about the ‘hostess’ duties. When we prepare our annual programme, we do not know who may not renew the following year, so sometimes there are names on it who are no longer members. When it is your turn, we ask that you contact the other names, if you are not sure just call me. Between the three of you, you decide what each of you will bring. Something savory, a cake, flowers for top table – it’s up to you. We do not expect you to go to too much trouble, unless you want to! It can be shop bought or homemade, it really doesn’t matter. Our lives are very busy these days and baking can be low on the agenda. When you arrive earlier than usual, I will be there. The hostesses lay the table, get the urn on, cups out, etc. You do not need to bring milk. Ten minutes before the speaker finishes you make the tea and then tidy up afterwards. Please don’t worry about it, it is not supposed to be stressful, but a way of each of us doing our bit. Any queries please ask me.

 

Next month would usually be our annual meeting but the dates have changed according to amendments made during Covid. This year our annual meeting will take place in March.

 

Our 100^th birthday is fast approaching. The committee are planning a lovely evening for you all. I have the list and will be calling any names not on it just to make sure before I send the menus to the caterers. We have booked Joy Dey to entertain us. She has been to us before and is a lovely lady.

The hall will be ready for 6.30 and the evening will start at 7pm. If you know you may be late just let me know please.

Please take as many photos as you can on the night so we can save them for prosperity.

We will provide a welcome drink but feel free to bring your own drink.

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek, and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom, and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know.

 

Barbara will let us know as soon as she can the next film. Again, if you have any thoughts, please let her know.

 

We will meet for coffee on Tuesday 1^st November 1.30pm at Macnades.if you want to come, please let me know and I am happy to drive from my house if you want a lift.

 

If you want to join us for a stained-glass workshop on Monday 17^th October at 7pm we still have a place left.  It is just £10. We will be making a stained-glass angel, please do not worry if you are not at all artistic, I am not either. It is just nice to try something different and it is always really good when we meet in smaller groups. Its hard on the meeting night to chat to each other, the smaller meetings are where we can get to know each other better.

 

If you fancy Bowling, we are organizing a trip to Sittingbourne on Saturday 14^th January. We will let you know price and times when we have ideas of numbers. Please let me know if you are interested so I can book it.

 

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. 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.

 

Next month we have Laure Meloy with Delivering like a Diva, the hostesses on the card are Linda. Yvonne and Jenny. Any problems girls just let me know.

 

If anyone fancies a trip to the wartime tunnels at Maidstone Grammar School let me know and if enough of us want to go, we can arrange a date to suit.

 

The St Michaels Church Christmas Tree festival takes place this year 25-26 November. If anyone fancies giving it a go this year, please let me know.

 

Milstead Village Hall are arranging a Music Quiz on Friday 9^th December, just £7 a head. Please see Janice if you are interested.

 

Sending all our love to both Elaine and Jean who are both unable to attend at the moment – we miss you both.

 

Next month the annual subs scheme starts, this is not at all compulsory just a way of making life a bit easier. See Dilys if you haven’t put your name down.

 

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

 

2022

 

October 17^th 7pm Stained glass workshop

November 1^st Coffee at Macandes 1.30

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm till late ( well not that late!)

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

January 14^th Bowling Sittingbourne

 

words b Angela Coleman

President

 

 

September 2022

 Newsletter

 

 

We started last nights’ meeting with a minutes silence. I was unsure of the protocol. Donna had spoken to the speaker, Dean Caston who was determined to attend, so we went ahead. It was actually a very fitting tribute to an amazing woman. As you will all know the Queen was a member of her WI in Sandringham. Apparently she only missed a few January meetings. This will be a difficult time for all of us, her influence on our lives cannot be underestimated.

We , of course, will be thinking of her family.  

 

 

Our actual 100^th year will be celebrated with a meal on Thursday 24^th November in our village hall. We have got a caterer arranged so we do not have to do the hard work on our special night. We really hope that you will all join us on this once in a lifetime event! Since you will be paying for the meal, we are not going to have our Christmas meal for this year only.

The cost is £30 per head, bring your own drink. There may be a little fizz too.

 

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek, and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom, and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know. We really hope that as many of you as possible can make it. It will be a lovely evening. We would be very grateful if you could get your choices and money to us as soon as possible. This will be a very special evening, we really hope that everybody will be able to attend.

 

On Friday 23^rd September Denise and her husband will be doing another wine tasting for our fundraising. The evening will start at 7pm. The cost is just £10 each. You do not need to know anything about wine (or even drink wine!) as it is just a bit of fun and a chance for a nice evening together. If your name isn’t on the list please let me know asap.

 

If you would like a WI diary for 2023, please let Dilys know. They cost £7.

 

Barbara has organized a Film Night for Monday 19^th 8.30pm at the Light Cinema Sittingbourne. The film is Ticket to Paradise. Tickets are £8. Please let her know if you are going.

 

We will meet for coffee on Monday 12^th 2pm at the Coffee Shop in Rodmersham. Please let me know if you would like to join me so I can book a table.

 

If you want to join us for a stained glass workshop on Monday 17^th October at 7pm we still have a few places left. It is just £10. We will be making a stained glass angel, hopefully!

 

If you fancy Bowling we are organizing a trip to Sittingbourne on Saturday 14^th January. We will let you know price and times when we have ideas of numbers. Please let me know if you are interested so I can book it.

 

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. 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.

 

Next month Helen Kendal- Tobias will be talking about colour and fashion. A nice lighthearted meeting.

 

If anyone fancies a trip to the wartime tunnels at Maidstone Grammar School let me know and if enough of us want to go, we can arrange a date to suit.

 

Sending all our love to both Elaine and Jean who are both unable to attend at the moment – we miss you both.

 

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

 

2022

Monday 12^th 2pm Coffee at Rodmersham

September 23^rd Wine Tasting 7pm £10

October 6^th Monthly meeting Helen Kendal- Tobias Colour and Fashion

October 17^th 7pm Stained glass workshop

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

January 14^th Bowling Sittingbourne

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

 

July 2022   Newsletter

 

 

 

It was lovely to see so many of you last night. The last-minute speaker was really entertaining. Makes me think I have got quite a few ‘talks’ in me!

 

As I said last night, we no longer expect an apology from you if you can’t make the monthly meeting. It is a tradition that seems outdated, and it was never done in the past. Of course, you can if you want to!

 

The recent visits to Chatham Synagogue, Oare gardens and Downderry Lavender Nursery were really good. The Synagogue was so poorly attended but the garden and nursery had a nice turnout. I really would like some thoughts from you all regarding which trips you would like. The committee want to provide outings that you want. The monthly meetings are great fun, but we have so little time to get to know each other. One really important thing that the trips provide is an opportunity to talk with someone you might not necessarily talk to at a meeting. This is what makes the WI so important to me. If you have any ideas, please let me know.

 

 

Our actual 100^th year will be celebrated with a meal on Thursday 24^th November in our village hall. We have got a caterer arranged so we do not have to do the hard work on our special night. We really hope that you will all join us on this once in a lifetime event! Since you will be paying for the meal, we are not going to have our Christmas meal for this year only.

The cost is £30 per head, bring your own drink. There may be a little fizz too.

 

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek, and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom, and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know. We really hope that as many of you as possible can make it. It will be a lovely evening.

The list is going out next month if you could please let us know asap so I can finalize everything with the caterer. We can take cash or a cheque for the cost of the meal.

 

The Centenary Rose is doing very well outside the Village Hall, it magically moved to the left! Donna’s husband is very kindly making us a plaque to go on the wall marking our 100 years. He also made the banner on the railings by the hall. If you have any printing or signage needs etc., please get his number from Donna! Thank you both for all your support.

 

A date for your diaries is Friday 23^rd September. Denise and her husband will be doing another wine tasting for our fundraising. The evening will start at 7pm. The cost is just £10 each. You do not need to know anything about wine (or even drink wine!) as it is just a bit of fun and a chance for a nice evening together. We will have a list out next month.

 

If you would like a WI diary for 2023, please let Dilys know. They cost £7.

 

Barbara has organized a Film Night for Friday 15^th July 7.45pm £4.50 at the Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne. The film is Operation Mincemeat, one film we missed earlier. Please let her know if you are going.

 

We will meet for coffee on Thursday 14^th 1.30pm at Bredgar Farm Shop. Let me know if you would like to join me.

 

If there are any keen quizzers amongst us who fancy forming a quiz team for the East Kent quiz on Wednesday 21^st September 1.15 for 1.45 start in Canterbury can you, please let me know.

 

There are several events and trips organized by the East Kent Federation which are on the EK news digital newsletter. They include a Quiz Walk around Canterbury next Thursday 14^th 1.30pm or paddleboarding at Hythe 27^th July 2-4pm. If you want to book these, please contact Marcelle or Dilys and we can book it for you.

 

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. 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.

 

Next month we have a speaker talking about ‘How to enjoy your driving’ – does he know about Operation Brock!!! I have no doubt it will be a very interesting talk. I hope to be on holiday so will miss it unfortunately.

The following month we have a talk about Queen Elizabeth II.

 

If anyone fancies a trip to the wartime tunnels at Maidstone Grammar School let me know and if enough of us want to go, we can arrange a date to suit.

 

Sending all our love to both Elaine and Jean who are both unable to attend at the moment – we miss you both.

 

I have also attached a copy of the report from the Annual Meeting in Liverpool last month. If you are interested in the resolution there is a lot of information on the National website. If there is anything you would like us to do to support this very important subject just let us know.

 

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

 

2022

July 14^th Coffee afternoon Bredgar Farm Shop 1.30pm

July 15^th Film Night 7.45pm Avenue Theatre Operation Mincemeat

August 4^th Monthly meeting How to enjoy your driving

September 1^st Monthly meeting Queen Elizabeth II

September 23^rd Wine Tasting 7pm £10

October 6^th Monthly meeting Understanding special needs

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

 

Words Angela Coleman

President

 

 

 

MAY 2022

 Newsletter

 

Hello Girls

Well done, Donna, I think we are all a little bit more aware of some of the scams that are around and reassured that our banks are doing all they can to help us and prevent these awful people from taking what is not theirs! I think we must all keep vigilant and discuss it with someone if we are not sure if a call or email is genuine or not.

 

Next month, Thursday 2^nd, will be a little different as it is our Garden Party to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee. This year it in Janice’s Garden, Rose Cottage, opposite the village hall. We start a little earlier at 7.00pm. You park as usual in the village hall car park. If you would like to wear red, white and blue, with or without a crown, that would be great. We are asking you to bring your own food and drink if you want. We know some people find it a little late to eat whilst others haven’t had their dinner by that time, so it is entirely up to you. There is a jubilee quiz and Jeff is providing music. Please try and come as it is lovely when we have a really good turnout.

 

OF course, before that, next Saturday 21^st 2-4.30 we are having an afternoon tea at Torry Hill. All you need to bring is yourself, in a posh frock, or not! We have full access to the beautiful gardens so weather permitting it will be fantastic. All we ask is you bring any drink that you want and a CHAIR. There will be a glass of fizz as you arrive. This event is to celebrate 100 years of Milstead with Frinsted Women’s Institute. An incredible feat for a small village largely due to the hard work of many women over those years. At a time when lots of WI’s have been lost, we have managed to thrive. If you are not on the list, please let me know if you would like to come along.

 

The trip to Chatham Synagogue is 19^th May at 6.30pm. We booked this following the recommendation of several other groups. If you would like to join us but haven’t put your name down, please let me know asap. There is a lift available if you need it. It is near to the little theatre in Rochester.

 

We are visiting a local garden in Oare on Thursday 30^th June.

A few of us visited last year in torrential rain but this year we have been promised sun! We will meet at 10am at Pheasant Barn, Oare on June 30^th. The visit costs £7. IF you need directions just follow one of us. Please can you let me know asap as the garden owner needs numbers. We may well have lunch afterwards if you fancy it.

 

We will be visiting Downderry Lavender Nursery, nr Hadlow on the 6^{th of} July 11.00. the cost is just £7.50, lifts available. If you’ve not been before it is a fabulous place. 

 

There is a Congratulations card available online to send your best wishes to the Queen. It is on our FB page – Milstead with Frinsted Women’s Institute. It is a private group so don’t be shy.

 

Our actual 100^th year will be celebrated with a meal on Thursday 24^th November in our village hall. We have got a caterer arranged so we do not have to do the hard work on our special night. We really hope that you will all join us on this once in a lifetime event! Due to the fact that you will be paying for the meal we are not going to have our Christmas meal for this year only.

The cost is £30 per head, bring your own drink. There may be a little fizz too.

 

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know.  We really hope that as many of you as possible can make it. It will be a lovely evening.

 

The Centenary Rose is doing very well outside the Village Hall, it should soon look lovely. Donna’s husband is very kindly making us a plaque to go on the wall marking our 100 years. He also made the banner on the railings by the hall. If you have any printing or signage needs etc., please get his number from Donna! Thank you both for all your support.

 

Last month’s speaker was very complimentary about you all. Judy said you were a very lively group of ladies! I can’t disagree with that.

 

. A date for your diaries is Friday 23^rd September. Denise and her husband will be doing another wine tasting for our fundraising. The evening will start at 7pm. The cost is just £10 each. You do not need to know anything about wine (or even drink wine!) as it is just a bit of fun and a chance for a nice evening together. We will have a list out soon.

 

If you would like a WI diary for 2023, please let Dilys know. They cost £7.

 

Thank you for your input in our discussion on this year’s resolution ‘Women and girls with ASD / ADHD under-identified, under diagnosed and under supported’.  I shall use the discretion vote you gave me and let you know the outcome in July.  

 

 

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

 

2022

May 19^th 6.30 Chatham Synagogue

May 21st Centenary afternoon tea at Torry Hill 2-4.30pm

June 2^nd Jubilee Garden Party Rose Cottage, 7pm

June 30^th 10.00am Garden Visit Oare

July 6^th 11am Downderry Nursery

July 7^th Monthly meeting Colour and Fashion

August 4^th Monthly meeting How to enjoy your driving

September 1^st Monthly meeting Queen Elizabeth II

September 23^rd Wine Tasting 7pm £10

October 6^th Monthly meeting Understanding special needs

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

 

Words by Angela Colleman

President

 

 

 

APRIL 2022

 Newsletter

 

Hello Ladies

Thank you all for rejoining us this year. We are definitely not back fully yet, but we are getting there. All we need is a bit of sunshine and our summer events will be fabulous. Well done to our hostesses , I know it is a bit scary but you did brilliantly. For those of you that thought I was a bit quiet, I have lost my voice. Thanks to Marcelle for deciphering my random agenda and delivering it. I left early as it was too hard to not talk!!!

If there are any places you would like us to organize a trip to or just a restaurant that you fancy visiting just let one of the committee , as on your 2022 programme card, and we will arrange it. It is nice to know what kind of places you would like to visit etc.

Last month several of us went to the Annual Meeting of the East Kent federation. It really was a good meeting, with all the usual business plus Helen Sharman as guest speaker. Next years meeting will take place on 22^nd March in Folkestone. It is from 10.30-3.30 and worth putting the day in your diary. It is a good day and a chance to get to know how WI really works. We always drive, so there is a lift available.

Our first fundraiser for three years was a great night, despite covid taking a few hostages! We raised £279.30 . Huge thanks to Steve and Sue as always. We don’t have a date yet, but we will have a wine tasting evening in September which shouldn’t be too taxing, but will definitely be a fantastic evening.

The Table Top sale raised a very respectable £152 despite very few people attending. Maybe just one of those days when we all had something else on. If you have any ideas for a fundraiser please let us know.

 

Our monthly (ish) coffee will take place at the Tea Room, Bredgar and Wormshill Railway at 11.30 on Wednesday 25^th April. Please let me know if you are coming as I need to let them know, 07729828959.

 

We have a Felt Brooch Workshop in the VH on Tuesday 10^th May 2.15. Please let Donna know if you want to come along. You will need an apron, towel, safety pin, needle and cotton.

 

The trip to Chatham Synagogue is 19^th May at 6.30pm. We booked this following the recommendation of several other groups. If you would like to join us but haven’t put your name down please let me know asap. There is a lift available if you need it. It is near to the little theatre in Rochester.

 

We are visiting a local garden in Oare, a few of us visited last year in torrential rain but this year we have been promised sun! We will meet at 10am at Pheasant Barn, Oare on June 30^th. The visit costs £7. IF you need directions just follow one of us. Please can you let me know asap as the garden owner needs numbers. We may well have lunch afterwards if you fancy it.

 

We will be visiting Downderry Lavender Nursery, nr Hadlow on the 6^th July 11.00. the cost is just £7.50, lifts available. If you’ve not been before it is a fabulous place. 

 

To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee year, we are having our Garden Party on Thursday 2^nd June at 7pm in Janice’s Garden, Rose Cottage, opposite the village hall. We would love you to come in your finest garden party dresses or in Red White and Blue, crowns and tiaras optional! There will be prosecco, music and Janice’s beautiful garden. We have been promised a visit by the Queen too! Please let us know asap if your name isn’t on the list. For this year we ask that you bring your own food and any extra drink you want. It will be a lovely evening.

 

Milstead w Frinsted are celebrating their Centenary with an afternoon tea at Torry Hill on Saturday 21st May 2-4.30pm. We will be providing an afternoon tea and a glass of prosecco. Lady Kingsdown has kindly allowed us to use her gardens for this really special day. If you have looked at your Centenary book you will see that we started as Milstead with Kingsdown. Please let us know if your name isn’t on the list yet as we need numbers for catering.   

 

There is a Congratulations card available online to send your best wishes to the Queen. IT is on our FB page – Milstead with Frinsted Women’s Institute. It is a private group so don’t be shy.

 

Our actual 100^th year will be celebrated with a meal on Thursday 24^th November in our village hall. We have got a caterer arranged so we do not have to do the hard work on our special night. We really hope that you will all join us on this once in a lifetime event! Due to the fact that you will be paying for the meal we are not going to have our Christmas meal for this year only.

The cost is £30 per head, bring your own drink. There may be a little fizz too.

 

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know.  We really hope that as many of you as possible can make it. It will be a lovely evening.

 

If anyone would like to join in a book club, please let us know.

 

The Centenary Rose was planted outside the Village Hall , it should soon look lovely. Donna’s husband is very kindly making us a plaque to go on the wall marking our 100 years. He also made the banner on the railings by the hall. If you have any printing or signage needs etc. please get his number from Donna! Thank you both for all your support.

 

I am sure you all enjoyed this month’s speaker. Judy really brought the reality of rationing to life. Can you imagine!

 

Next month , on MAY 12^TH our very own superstar bank manager Donna will be taking us through all the frauds and scams that take place. Definitely not to be missed.  We will also be discussing the resolution ‘Women and girls with ASD

and ADHD – under identified, under diagnosed , misdiagnosed and under supported. If you have any personal experience and would like to share your experience please let us know. Maybe you could share at the May meeting.

 

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

 

2022

April 27^th 11.30 coffee at Tea Room, Bredgar Railway

May 10^th 2.15 Felt Brooch Workshop

May meeting 7.30pm on the 12^th May.

May 19^th 6.30 Chatham Synagogue

May 21st Centenary afternoon tea at Torry Hill 2-4.30pm

June 2^nd Jubilee Garden Party Rose Cottage, 7pm

June 30^th 10.00am Garden Visit Oare

July 6^th 11am Downderry Nursery

July 7^th Monthly meeting Colour and Fashion

August 4^th Monthly meeting How to enjoy your driving

September 1^st Monthly meeting Queen Elizabeth II

October 6^th Monthly meeting Understanding special needs

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

Words by Angela Coleman

President