June’s speaker was Helga Cukure – originally from Latvia, Helga is a florist who practises her craft in Kent. She exhibited her skills by creating half a dozen floral showpieces which were then raffled to members. She accompanied this by sharing with members info on her home country from country music to pastimes and famous people.
Happy birthday to Viv L, Elaine S, Jackie P, Sue P, Rebecca H, Pauline C and Lynne H.
The National Federation of WIs held their AGM . – it was live streamed to the Alexander Centre, Faversham on 4 June. There were two excellent speakers, Angel Strawbridge and Emma Bridgewater and the resolution which had been proposed by Margate ‘ ‘Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers’ was voted for with a huge majority of 97.7%. In addition the proposed changes to the constitution ( discussed at previous meetings) were all adopted. If any member would like to read the full report, they should ask the secretary for a copy
Future planned events (more details below) were brought to the attention of members to include:
- Coffee morning
- Luncheon
- Open Gardens Visit
- Garden Party
- Marlowe Trip
- Beetle Drive
- Personal Training
- Film Trips
- Archery Taster Day
- Speakers Auditions
- Town Walk
- WI day Celebrations
- WI Quiz
AoB-
- Sophia’s ‘Swap-table’ is up and running. Its purpose is to share items useful to others but no longer needed ( books / magazines / jigsaws/ recipes/ plants etc). All are free Also on the table is a photo album exhibiting what the WI has been doing.
- The WI bulb scheme leaflet is available to order from Dilys ( Treasurer)
- WI diaries can be ordered from the Treasurer, Dilys
- NFWI draw tickets will be sold at the next meeting
- Rebecca Homfray’s art studios are open from 10am – 4pm on 7 & 8 of June and the 14 & 15. All profit’s to Medical Aid for Palestine
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And finally in August, the hostesses are Pauline, Diane and Tina.
The speaker for August is Sam Secombe talking on Women’s Finances.
| Monday 9 June – 2:30pm | Coffee / tea meeting. Was planned to be held at Santado near Lights Cinema but now will be at Dunelm’s Cafe on the light industrial estate near Morrisons or Marks. |
| Friday 13 June – 1:00 | Lunch at Skills Centre – 3 courses. 1:00pm. List now closed. Please meet outside at 12:45 |
| Tuesday 17 June
10:00am |
A town walk around Faversham. Please meet at the Guildhall in the Market Place. £5 – tickets from ticketsource or from the secretary |
| Sunday 22 June – 2:00pm | Newnham Open Gardens. Meet Tudor Cottage, 25 The Street. Car parking is available in the village at Sharsted Sportsfield and tea and cakes are available at various venues. Members are welcome to bring friends. £5 |
| Thursday 3 July
6:00pm |
Garden Party at Wormshill VH with Blitz and Pieces – Please remember to bring whatever food / drink you have agreed to donate along with a plate, cutlery and glass and you can bring your own drink if so wished. Car sharing available rom MVH – but must be booked in advance – please let President or Secretary know |
| Friday 4 July at 7:30pm | Avenue Theatre a film about Richard Burton called Mr Burton. Please let Denise know if you are interested in attending |
| Saturday 30 August at 8:00pm | Andre Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert:Waltz the Night Away at The Light Cinema. Please let Denise know if you would like to go |
| Friday 5 September at 11:30am | A tour of The Marlowe Theatre. Cost of tour to include tea and cake is
£18 for non Marlowe members and £13.50 for members |
| Tuesday 16 Sept
2-4pm |
A Pimms and Cream tea to celebrate WI Day and 110 years of the WI at Godmersham and Crundale Hall. £15 booking on Ticketsource. |
| Mon 22 Sept
1:30 for 1:45 start |
A team is needed for The Top Team Quiz at Ashford Road Community Centre, CT1 3XR). Please give names to Angela |
| Fri 10 Oct
7:00pm |
Beetle Drive – fundraiser
Please save the date |
| Fri Oct 31st
10:00am – 1:00pm |
Personal Protection Training – £20 |
Words by Claire Wood