Report to members
A few members went to The LIght Cinema this month to see Waitress – the Musical. It was great fun and enjoyed by all and I have never seen such a packed cinema. July is so busy with holidays etc and the cinemas so busy with what appears to me to be violence or kiddies films that I am going to hold fire on this month’s film. I will keep my eyes open and inform you of possibilities in August when they are released. On the 12th September Prima Facie is on as part of the Events cinema programme – I will be in Rhodes then so can’t really organise a group visit but I have seen it twice and it is a brilliant one woman play starring Jodie Comer (Killing Eve). Do look at the write up on their website if you are interested. On another and indeed, more positive note the third Paddington film – Paddington in Peru is coming to the screen in November – so watch this space.
Earlier this month there was the coffee morning at The Appleyard which I understand was, after a slight hiccup, a real success. With the Garden Party in July and holidays we have decided not to hold the coffee morning this month. Instead we will concentrate our efforts on the afternoon tea at Milstead Village Hall on 27 th August from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. The committee will be hosting this but invite members to contribute £5 towards the cost. All members and friends are welcome but we have to know numbers or there won’t be enough food ( remember the quiz!) so please do let me or Angela know asap if you would like to come along.
Finally – what a success The Garden Party was – a view expressed by so many at the end of the evening when the cold wind finally chased us out of Janice’s stunning garden. The silly quizzes appeared to be enjoyed by all and gave the opportunity to talk with different members and it was amazing how many folk worked out who the Committed members were in their anagram form and more worryingly, how many knew the difference between Porn and Paint! Lots of chatter and laughter. Thank you to everyone who brought along a contribution to the buffet and the drinks bar – it was quite splendid. But finally, and most importantly, a huge thank you to Janice for her generosity in welcoming us into her garden. Thank you.
And one last thing …. I did send round my new email address and got it wrong!
It is bellamedlar53@gmail.com
Planned Meetings / Speakers
August’s meeting is on August 1st when the speaker will be Clive Nuttall talking under the heading Natural History.
Hostesses will be Wendy Hawley, Teresa Geerearts and Eileen Harrison.
On October 31st and nothing to do with Halloween, we are planning an afternoon of Strictly Fitness. Time is to be confirmed but it will be a 2 hour session (with breaks built in) and the idea is to use dance steps to keep fit and the best bit is that no partners are needed. The session will be run by Julie Patching-Ellis and a number of us already attend one or more of her classes every week. So if you’d like to know a bit more about it, do talk to me, Jen, Janice or Lesley. The fact that we are all still going after a number of years is a good recommendation!
Heads up for January’s meeting – just in case you spot that ideal item – a fish and chip supper is planned with a challenge to wear something bought in a charity shop for less that £10.00. It can be something sensible that you could wear out and about or something silly – just a bit of fun whilst raising some money for the charity shops.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 14th August
In-house craft day at Pean Hill, Whitstable between 10am and 3pm. The task will be to make insulated bowl cosies and you are required to take a sewing machine threaded with cotton thread. The cost is £12.50; tea and coffee will be provided but you will need to take your own lunch.
Saturday 14th September
11:00am Bowling at The Lights in Sittingbourne. Members are invited to put their names down just for the bowling or to join others for a lunch afterwards. The cost depends on the number who want to play but, looking at their website I am guessing it will be about £10.00. We can confirm once we know numbers
Please let Angela or Claire know if you would like to join us
Monday 16th September
WI Day – the theme being Sustainable Fashion running from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Godmersham and Crundale VH ( near Canterbury). Angela has arranged some excellent and inspirational speakers for this afternoon. Hannah Temple will be talking to us about TealCo which introduces regenerated nature inspired practices and Helen Howard will talk about the environmental impact of what we buy. The Faversham Repair Cafe will also be there and there will be a collection point for any good condition clothes which could go to a charity pop up shop in aid of a women’s refuge.
The cost is £10 and will include tea or coffee AND cake
Please do support this really interesting day. If you are able to come please let Claire or Angela know and we can then arrange car shares.
Friday 27th September
Calling all members who love quizzes! TOP TEAM QUIZ IS BACK and one WI will win the coveted TTQ winners shield. It is at Chartham Village Hall Station Road, Chartham, Kent, CT4 7JA and WIs are invited to enter teams of up to six members per table. Friday 27th September 2024 6.45pm for prompt start at 7.15pm. Tea/Coffee and homemade cake or biscuit at half time. £8 PER PERSON
Please let Angela or Claire know if you would like to join the team so car shares can be arranged.
Friday 11th October
7:30 at Milstead Village Hall for a wine tasting session led by Denise and Mike Gee
Saturday 9th November
Pottery painting in Faversham at 11:00am. £5 plus the cost of whatever you choose to paint. Names to Angela or Claire please
Friday 29th November
Celebration of Motown at The Mercure Hotel (Great Danes) Hollingbourne 10:15 – 3:00pm
Bookings now closed
Saturday 14th December
WI Christmas Lunch at The Plough, Lewson Street – time to be confirmed
Names to Angela or Claire please
Dates to be determined
Greek Night at the Murston Heart Hub
First Aid Training
Phone Numbers if needed to book above:-
Angela – 07729 828959
Claire – 07502 370550
And finally, last year Federation chose as its charity SNAPP – a group that organises short breaks for disabled children in Kent. For the coming year, they have chosen to support the Kent MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Therapy Centre . This is based in Canterbury, Kent and is something well with visiting should that be possible. It is an amazing place.
Words by Claire Wood