The Minutes of the last meeting were signed off as an accurate record.
The only Matters Arising concerned the date for the Art Day to be led by Heidi Schnaffer at
Swale Media Arts Centre which has had to be rearranged. Angela is negotiating a new date
with her and will inform members as soon as it is known.
Angela reminded members that subs this year are £51 – and are payable from now. If you wish
to pay by cheque or cash you can pass this on to Dilys and if you want to pay by BACs , please
transfer the money into the account held by Milstead with Frinsted WI; sort code 09-01-51;
account number 10429303 – and please remember to tick the box to identify it as a
business.
March’s meeting will be our AGM – Angela asked that members please consider joining the
committee – more people are needed to be part of this, especially as some committee members
have been standing for a number of years and this might be the time for ‘new blood’. Please
note you don't have to be a full committee member – if preferred, you can be co-opted to
support as and when. Either way, please don’t be shy and let Angela know if you are interested.
Attention was drawn to the Suggestions Board which Sophia has put together and is always on
display near the signing in table. If you are interested in moving something forward please let
Sophia know.
Angela was pleased to report that Alison Black is back in her own home now after a spell of
convalescing. We all wish her well and a speedy recovery.
The hostesses Mandy, Barbara and Claire were thanked and March’s hostesses are Pauline,
Jen and Dilys.
Finally, Lynne updated members on her suggestion for our WI to provide a poppy display to
go on Milstead Church’s lychgate for Remembrance Sunday, a venture positively received
by members. Lynne shared that the poppies can be knitted, crocheted or felt made and can be
of any size. Lynne had various patterns which she shared with us and also informed us where
materials could be bought. Any expenses can be reimbursed although Lynne was willing to
support with accessing anything needed. They will need to be ready for Sept’s meeting.
Dates for your diary
Thursday 20 February
10:30 am
Coffee morning at Matt Matt’s Chaucer Road S/bourne
Please give names to Claire on bellamedlar53@gmail.com
07502 370550
Tuesday 25 February
7:00 ( time to be confirmed)
Film Club – Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Please give names to Claire on bellamedlar53@gmail.com
07502 370550
Thursday 27 May Deadline for submission of photo entries into EKF photo
competition – please email them to
assistant.secretary@eastkentfedwi.org.uk
Sunday 2 March
2 – 4 pm
Let’s Dance – an invitation to join other members at Milstead
Village Hall from 2 – 4 pm to enjoy ‘keeping dancing’! This is
free and members may bring a friend. Please sign the list or let
Angela know if you would like to come along
Saturday 8 March International Women’s Day. Information on this is on page 27
of your WI magazine ‘WI Life’. If you get the chance listen on
catch up on BBC Radio 4 to the lawyer, Nemone Lethbridge’s
Desert Island Discs. It will show how far we have come in 50
years but make us aware of how far we still have to go.
Thursday 20 March
10:00 am – 12:30
An opportunity to get together / a fellowship meeting to make
some poppies whilst enjoying a cuppa and cakes at Claire’s at
8 Medlar Close Bredgar ME9 8EL – an opportunity to knit and
natter! Please give names to Claire on
bellamedlar53@gmail.com
07502 370550
Saturday 22 March Lunch club – 1:00pm at The Red Lion, Milstead. To note, the
Red Lion now does small plates on a Sat lunchtime. Please
sign the list or let Claire know – bellamedlar53@gmail.com
07502 370550
Monday 24 March
2:30 pm
Catch up for tea or coffee at Sentado Lounge – S/bourne –
near The Light Cinema
Please give names to Claire on bellamedlar53@gmail.com
07502 370550
Friday 28th March
7:00 for 7:30pm
Quiz night. If you are planning to come along – you MUST sign
the list or let Angela know.
£10 per head to include a ploughman’s supper – please bring
your own glasses and drink. All profits to the MS Centre
Canterbury
Tuesday 1 April
11:00 am
Trip to the Aviation Museum on the Isle of Sheppey. Please
add your name to the list or let Angela know that you would like
to come
Monday 14 April
11:00am – 4:00pm
East Kent Federation’s AGM
Two inspirational speakers have been booked:-
Graham Jones – now retired but who was Senior Director of
Music at The Household Cavalry and
Annie Gray – a historian, author, broadcaster and consultant on
the history of food from 1600 – the present day.
Thursday 24 April
10:00am – 12:30pm
Resolution Meeting – a reminder of the 4 resolutions being
discussed – info on each in the emailed EK news
● Managing Incontinence
● The Repair Revolution – to repair clothes rather than buy
new ones. To note in support of this resolution BBC’s
The Sewing Bee’ Patrick Grant is giving a talk on this at
The Alexander Centre Faversham on Sunday 15 Dec at
7:00pm.
● Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers
● Recycling blister packs
Tuesday 29 April
10:00am
Circular Walk – if interested, pl meet at the village square in
Chilham near the castle gates for a 5 mile circular walk.
Monday 19 May
6:30pm +
A Ladies Pop Up Shop and Fun Fashion Show, being run by
Seasalter WI at the children’s center (CT5 4AX) and selling
garments at up to 70% off. £8. Tickets are available on 07769
735336 or 07976 273762 or let Angela know if you are
interested.
Friday 23 May
11:00 am
Visit to Margate – to Shell Grotto and the Margate Caves
Please sign up on the list at meetings or let Angela know
Weds 28 May
9:30 for 10:00 am
Summer Garden Day at Canterbury Academy CT2 8QA – am
speakers on Food Additives and on The Enchanted garden and
in the afternoon a floral demonstration ‘Nature’s Pharmacy’.
Tickets available from Federation Office or talk to Angela
Weds 4 June
10:00 am
National Federation AGM. This is a streamed meeting from
The Alexander Centre Faversham. Speakers are Emma
Bridgewater and Angel Strawbridge. Tickets £5. Please let
Angela know if you would like to attend
Saturday 7 June
11:30am
Litter Pick. 7 – 15 June is the WI’s Big Green Week when WIs
are encouraged to do something ‘green’. We will be meeting at
Milstead Village Hall at 11:30 to litter pick in Milstead. Picking-
up equipment will be provided but please bring your own gloves
Saturday 21 June Lunch club – details to follow
Sunday 22 June Newnham Open Gardens day – details to follow
Thursday 3 July
6:00pm
Garden Party – at Wormshill Village Hall. Entertainment will be
provided by a 3 piece swing band, Blitz and Pieces, celebrating
the music of the 40s – this being 80 years since
World War ended. Details to follow re the buffet provision and
car sharing .
Saturday 20 September Lunch club – details to follow
Friday 10 October A Bingo Night – a second fund raiser – further details to follow
Thursday 20 November Birthday Party – to include a session led by Miss Cherry
Bombe (president of Chelmsford WI) – watch this space
Phone Numbers if needed:- Angela – 07729 828959 Claire – 07502 370550
Wordsd by Claire Wood