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 19th 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 31st 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 14th 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 24th 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 31st 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 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. 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 22nd 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 19th April to discuss the resolution. There is a cost, but lifts are available.
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.
We are meeting at the Red Lion for lunch on 25th February. Names on the list please.
Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11th 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 6th 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 23rd ( just for your diaries)
The Christmas meal will be on 2nd 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 14th 3pm £6
Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10
East Kent Coffee morning 24th February 10, 11 or 12
Lunch at the Red Lion, Milstead 25th February 1pm
Million Women March Saturday 4th March
International womens day Canterbury 8th March 10-12 £9
ACM 22nd March 9.30
Elvis and Kresse tour 24th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap
Quiz night 31st March 7pm £8 names and money asap
Spring spectacular 1st April
Spring Day 12th April 9.30 £12
Resolution meeting 19th April
Chocolate workshop 31st May £5 name and money asap
Garden Party 6th July 7pm Frinsted
Birthday party Thursday 23rd November 7pm
Christmas meal 2nd December
Words by Angela Coleman President