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 13th 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 9th 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 14th 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 12th 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 7th, 9th at 10.30 £10.
East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24th 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 8th 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 22nd March . We are very happy to car share. This is a very entertaining event, the Federation always book very interesting speakers.
On Saturday 4th 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 5th 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 14th 3pm £6
Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10
East Kent Coffee morning 24th February 10, 11 or 12
Million Women March Saturday 4th March
International womens day Canterbury 8th March 10-12
ACM 22nd March 9.30
Spring spectacular 1st April
Spring Day 12th April 9.30 £12
Resolution meeting 19th April
Words by Angela Coleman
President