NEWS/SPEAKERS

 

 

 

Great to see so many of you last night. I thought Dave Chisolm was a great speaker, always nice when we all take part.

 

Thanks to Eileen for the report from the Annual meeting in Cardiff. We had a really good time with all the other delegates from East Kent WI’s. I have attached my lengthy report if you are interested in reading it. The speakers were all so inspiring, it felt good to be a part of something so uplifting.

 

This month we will join Wormshill for their coffee morning on Tuesday 13^th June between 10-12. Can you still let me know if you are going, although the numbers aren’t so important this time. For those of you that aren’t sure where it is we can arrange car sharing.

 

Hopefully next month the coffee morning will be in Marcelle’s Garden.

 

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.

Please let me know if you don’t receive your WI life magazine each month or the digital East Kent Newsletter.

 

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.

 

If any of you are keen photographers there is an East Kent competition going on until September. The theme is WATER. Check out the Ek news for the details and send your photo to assistant.secretary@eastkent.org.uk

The National Federation of WIs are collaborating with Together, a diverse collaboration chaired by Justin Welby. The idea is that we sing ‘thank you for being a friend’ in a choir/group on 2^nd July. Tony Christie is involved. If you are interested in finding out more let me know. www.thankyouday.org.uk

 

If you fancy going to the audition evening at Bobbing on 19^th June at 7pm, just £4, please let me know. This is where prospective speakers audition to go onto the official speaker list. Bit like X factor without Simon Cowell!

 

The East Kent Federation visit to Belmont House on 27^th July still has tickets available. They are priced at £25 which includes tours of house and gardens. If you want to go, please either book directly via ticket source or let Dilys know, and she will book it for you. So far we have three ladies going, Valerie, Teresa and Linda. Please let me know if you want to join them.

 

Tracey is organizing a walk on Saturday 10^th June leaving Milstead VH at 11-00. It won’t be too hard, approx. an hour long. Please let Tracey or me know if you are going to join us.

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place on 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be available from Milstead Village Hall, or you can organize your own car sharing as parking is limited at Frinsted. The list for names and food went around last night and will be emailed to you all to add your name to if you weren’t at the meeting last night. Don’t forget to bring a hat!

 

Swale Friends of the Earth are holding a weekend event at the Alexander Centre Saturday 24^th – Sunday 25^th June. It promises to be a great event. I will be going to see if we can join forces with them to tie in with our resolution ‘Clean Rivers’.

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd (just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

A few of you already know about NK travel coach trips. They are a Sittingbourne-based coach trip company. We are thinking of using them as an option for coach trips, if you have any thoughts or fancy any of their trips can you let me know.

nkholidays.co.uk -if you want to have a look.

 

Next month has no hostesses.

Borden WI have organized a coach trip to Eltham Palace on Tuesday 19^th September. It is £24.50 or £22.50 for concessions. The coach will pick up opposite the Maypole Inn , Borden or The Consiton Hotel, Sittingbourne.  For more details please contact Eileen Harrison or Angela .

 

Rebecca Homfray will be opening her studio as part of the Open Studios between 11am and 5pm on

Fridays 2^nd,9^th,16^th June

Saturdays 3^rd,10^th,17^th June

Sundays 4^th, 11^th 18^th June

 

See you all next month for the sunny garden party, remember its an earlier start 7pm.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2023

 

Saturday 11^th June 11.00 walk from Village Hall

Coffee morning at Wormshill Village Hall Tuesday 13^th June 10-12

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Earth Day Alexander Centre, Faversham 24-25^th June

Belmont Hose 27^th July

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Eltham Palace 19^th September

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

 

 

I Hope that you all a great Coronation weekend .

 

 

This month’s coffee morning will be at 11.00 Thursday 18^th May at Rodmersham. Please let me know if you are coming for numbers.

The June coffee morning will be on June in Marcelles garden. We are going to join in with the Jo Cox day and ask you to donate to a very worthwhile cause.

 

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.

Please let me know if you don’t receive your WI life magazine each month or the digital East Kent Newsletter.

 

 

 

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 National Federation of WIs are collaborating with Together, a diverse collaboration chaired by Justin Welby. The idea is that we sing ‘thank you for being a friend’ in a choir/group on 2^nd July . Tony Christie is involved. If you are interested in finding out more let me know. www.thankyouday.org.uk

 

If you fancy going to the audition evening at Bobbing on 19^th June , just £4, please let me know. This is where prospective speakers audition to go onto the official speaker list. Bit like X factor without Simon Cowell!

The Folkstone Race for Life are desperate for volunteers , all roles from teas to back markers, if you are free on Sunday 11^th June and are interested ask me for more info.

 

Jay Blades is making another TV show meeting creative hobbyists and crafters. If you have a secret talent and are interested in applying I have the details.

 

There is a trip to Hatfield House on Tuesday 20^th June, croquet at Chartham Hatch on Friday 14^th July and a trip to Belmont House on 27^th July. We were going to organize a visit to Belmont this year so will join the Federation on this date instead.

 

 

In June I will be attending the Annual Meeting in Cardiff. If you would like to join this meeting online, please ask me for details. Lots of members are choosing to attend online and enjoy this. It’s a way of participating without the hassle.

 

 

The next Saturday lunch club will take place on Saturday 27^th May 1pm at Red lion . We would like a £10 deposit please, just put your name on the list on Thursday.

 

We are going to have a walk on Saturday 10^th June leaving the VH at 11-00. It won’t be too hard , approx. an hour long. Please let us know if you want to join us.

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be available from Milstead Village hall , or you can organize your own car sharing as parking is limited at Frinsted. The list for names and food will be on the table at the meeting this week. Don’t forget to bring a hat !

 

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd (just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

A few of you already know about NK travel coach trips. They are a Sittingbourne based coach trip company. We are thinking of using them as an option for coach trips, if you have any thoughts or fancy any of their trips can you let me know.

nkholidays.co.uk -if you want to have a look.

 

 

 

This weeks’ hostesses are Claire, Elaine Sydenham and Joyce, this month the committee are providing the food, so hostesses only need to set up the table, makes teas and tidy up.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

 

 

Coffee morning 18^th May 11.00 Rodmersham coffee shop

Saturday lunch club Saturday 27^th May 1pm

Saturday 11^th June 11.00 walk from Village hall

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Belmont Hose 27^th July

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

 

Words by Angela Coleman – President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWSLETTER

April 2023.

 

We welcome Claire, Tracey and Karen onto the committee. Thank you for caring and wanting to support us.

 

Last month was our annual meeting , if you would like to see our reports they will be on the table at Thursday’s meeting.

This month’s coffee morning will be at Bredgar light railway at 11.00 20^th April. Please let me know if you are coming for numbers.

 

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.

Please let me know if you don’t receive your WI life magazine each month or the digital East Kent Newsletter.

 

Please note the change to the date for the visit to the Physic Garden to Friday 28^th at 11.00. This suits them better and the café will be open for us. If you want to join us please let me know or put your name on the list next month.

The food is freshly prepared to order, something like soup or curry type dish.

 

Spring Day at Canterbury will be on 12^th April 9.30 £12. This is a fabulous day in Canterbury with several top notch speakers, such as gardeners, florists etc.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. Please let me know if you are attending . I am driving there with Bev and Teresa so have another space if you want a lift.

 

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.

 

There is a meeting in Canterbury on 19^th April to discuss the Clean Rivers resolution. This is a good chance to learn more about the chosen resolution before our vote in May. We will of course prepare a report from both meetings.

 

There is a trip to Hatfield House on Tuesday 20^th June, a bluebell walk at Challock on Wednesday 3^rd May, croquet at Chartham Hatch on Friday 14^th July and a trip to Belmont House on 27^th July. We were going to organize a visit to Belmont this year so will join the Federation on this date instead.

 

In June I will be attending the Annual Meeting in Cardiff. If you would like to join this meeting online, please ask me for details. Lots of members are choosing to attend online and enjoy this. It’s a way of participating without the hassle.

Our May meeting this year Thursday 11^th will be a 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’ coronation.

 

The next Saturday lunch club will take place on Saturday 27^th May 1pm at Red lion

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be provided. We will be asking you much nearer the time to bring a plate of food. We will provide a list of items. There may be a game or so.

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd (just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

This month we have Kent reptile and amphibian conservation group. They do brilliant work throughout Kent trying to conserve our dwindling wildlife.

 

Next month’s hostesses are Sue Porter , Elaine Sydenham plus one volunteer

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2023

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

Coffee morning 20^th April 11.00 Bredgar lr

Faversham Physic Garden Friday 28^th April 11.00

Saturday lunch club Saturday 27^th May 1pm

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Belmont Hose 27^th July

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

 

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 Newsletter

March 2023.

 

Last month you gave nominations for potential new committee members. Three of the nominees agreed to join the committee, which is brilliant news for Milstead w Frinsted. As we have a good-sized group a healthy committee will keep the group fresh.

 

I spoke to EKFWI and they advised that we were able to vote for the whole committee to be elected en masse. This was voted for with a show of hands.

Your new committee are Marcelle, Dilys, Donna, Di, Jenny Harper, Tracey, Karen, Claire and myself. Barbara remains as our Membership Communication Officer and Mandy maintains our website. I am very grateful to them all for continuing to support our WI.

 

Dilys presented the Financial statement and report and Marcelle gave the Committee report.

If you weren’t able to join us last night and would like to read any of the reports please ask. We can also put them out next month for you to read.

I was re-elected as your president which I am thrilled about. Thank you – I will continue to do my best.

 

Our subs are due now. If you haven’t managed to get your £46 to Dilys can you please do as soon as possible. You can send her a cheque, take around cash or pay in online. The account details are 10429303 sort code 09-01-51, the account name is Milstead with Frinsted

Institute and it is a business account. Please use your name as the reference. If there are any problems with this please let me know asap. 07729828959

 

As I explained last night the Local Group of WI’s the Bredgar Group has been dissolved due to a complete lack of interest from the remaining Groups. Initially it comprised of thirteen groups, Bapchild and Tonge, Bredgar, Borden, Cherry Hill, Murston, Sittingbourne Centre, Tunstall, Tunstall evening, Wyatt, Wormshill, Rodmersham, Rodmersham Green, Milton Regis and us. Over the years most of the groups have gone. It is a shame but beyond my control. We, of course, will keep in touch with local WI’s and continue to invite them to birthday parties. The funds held will be divided amongst the remaining groups.

 

This month’s coffee morning will be at Yvonne’s house 34 Gore Court Road at 10.30 on Tuesday 21^st March. Please let me know if you are coming for numbers.

 

We are having a quiz on Friday 31^st 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.

Please let me know if you don’t receive your WI life magazine each month or the digital East Kent Newsletter.

Please note the change to the date for the visit to the Physic Garden to Friday 28^th at 11.00. This suits them better and the café will be open for us. If you want to join us please let me know or put your name on the list next month.

 

Tour of Elvis and Kresse at P

ainters Forstall  24^th March 2-4pm £10

Visit to Faversham Physic Garden April 27^th 11.00.

Marston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Belmont House 27^th July cost to be announced.

 

I will be cancelling the chocolate workshop with Jane Napper as the date etc. didn’t work for us.

 

Spring Day at Canterbury will be on 12^th April 9.30 £12. This is a fabulous day in Canterbury with several top notch speakers, such as gardeners, florists etc.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. Please let me know if you are attending . I am driving there with Bev and Teresa so have another space if you want a lift.

 

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.

 

Marcelle and I are going to Folkstone to the East Kent Federation representing MwF on the 22^nd March taking a fabulous hamper prepared by Di.

 

There is a meeting in Canterbury on 19^th April to discuss the resolution. This is a good chance to learn more about the chosen resolution before our vote in May. We will of course prepare a report from both meetings.

 

There is a trip to Hatfield House on Tuesday 20^th June, a bluebell walk at Challock on Wednesday 3^rd May, croquet at Chartham Hatch on Friday 14^th July and a trip to Belmont House on 27^th July. We were going to organize a visit to Belmont this year so will join the Federation on this date instead.

 

For any of the above just let me know if you want us to book it for you. Or try www.ticketsource for yourself.

 

In June I will be attending the Annual Meeting in Cardiff. If you would like to join this meeting online, please ask me for details. Lots of members are choosing to attend online and enjoy this. It’s a way of participating without the hassle#

 

 

Following a great lunch last Saturday we are going to have a regular Saturday lunch club, which should enable working ladies to participate . Next one will be in May.

 

Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11^th 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’ coronation.

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be provided. We will be asking you much nearer the time to bring a plate of food. We will provide a list of items. There may be a game or so.

 

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd (just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd December.

 

Next month we have Kent reptile and amphibian conservation group. They do brilliant work throughout Kent trying to conserve our dwindling wildlife. The hostesses are Mandy, Pauline and Bev. See you then.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2023

Elvis and Kresse tour 10^th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Quiz night 31^st March 7pm £8 names and money asap

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Monthly meeting Thursday 6^th April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

Faversham Physic Garden Friday 28^th April 11.00

Chocolate workshop 31^st May cancelled.

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Belmont Hose 27^th July

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

 

February 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.

 

Tonight we have Amy Claw from Young Lives Foundation talking about what they do.

 

We are asking you to nominate potential committee members at tonights 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 at Rodmersham coffee shop on Friday 10^th February at 11.00 . Can you let me, Angela, know if you are coming for numbers etc. If you would like to host next month please let me know.

 

We are having a quiz on Friday 31^st 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.

 

 

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  24^th March 2-4pm £10

Visit to Faversham Physic Garden April 27^th 11.00

Murston Heart  22^nd June 11.00

Belmont House

 

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 31^st 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 12^th 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 7^th, 9^th at 10.30 £10.

 

East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24^th 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!!!) If you have any very good condition handbags can you please get them to me by March meeting.

 

International women’s day is being marked in Canterbury 10-12 on 8^th 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 22^nd 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 19^th April to discuss the resolution. There is a cost, but lifts are available.

 

On Saturday 4^th 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.

 

There is also a trip to Hatfield House on Tuesday 20^th June, a bluebell walk at Challock on Wednesday 3^rd May and croquet at Chartham Hatch on Friday 14^th July.

 

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 25^th February. Names on the list please.

 

Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11^th 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’ coronation.

 

Our annual Garden Party will take place 6^th July at Frinsted Village Hall. Lifts will be provided. We will be asking you much nearer the time to bring a plate of food.We will provide a list of items. There may be a game or so.

 

Our birthday party will be on November 23^rd ( just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd 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 are 10429303  sort code 09-01-51

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2023

Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10

East Kent Coffee morning 24^th February 10, 11 or 12

Lunch at the Red Lion, Milstead 25^th February 1pm

Million Women March Saturday 4^th March

International womens day Canterbury 8^th March 10-12 £9

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Elvis and Kresse tour 24th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap

Quiz night 31^st March 7pm £8 names and money asap

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

Faversham Physic Garden 27^th April 11.00

Chocolate workshop 31^st May £5 name and money asap

Murston Heart 22^nd June 11.00

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

Words by Angela Coleman

President

 

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 19^th 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 31^st 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 14^th 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  24^th 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 31^st 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 12^th 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 7^th, 9^th at 10.30 £10.

 

East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24^th 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 8^th 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 22^nd 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 19^th April to discuss the resolution. There is a cost, but lifts are available.

 

On Saturday 4^th 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 25^th February. Names on the list please.

 

Our May meeting this year, Thursday 11^th 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 6^th 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 23^rd ( just for your diaries)

The Christmas meal will be on 2^nd 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 14^th 3pm £6

Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10

East Kent Coffee morning 24^th February 10, 11 or 12

Lunch at the Red Lion, Milstead 25^th February 1pm

Million Women March Saturday 4^th March

International womens day Canterbury 8^th March 10-12 £9

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Elvis and Kresse tour 24th March 2-4pm £10 names and money asap

Quiz night 31^st March 7pm £8 names and money asap

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

 Resolution meeting 19^th April

Chocolate workshop 31^st May £5 name and money asap

Garden Party 6^th July 7pm Frinsted

Birthday party Thursday 23^rd November 7pm

Christmas meal 2^nd December

Words by Angela Coleman  President

 

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 13^th 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 9^th 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 14^th 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 12^th 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 7^th, 9^th at 10.30 £10.

 

East Kent are having an open day coffee morning on 24^th 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 8^th 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 22^nd March . We are very happy to car share. This is a very entertaining event, the Federation always book very interesting speakers.

 

On Saturday 4^th 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 5^th 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 14^th 3pm £6

Witch Hazel Walk 7,9,11 February 10.30 £10

East Kent Coffee morning 24^th February 10, 11 or 12

Million Women March Saturday 4^th March

International womens day Canterbury 8^th March 10-12

ACM 22^nd March 9.30

Spring spectacular 1^st April

Spring Day 12^th April 9.30 £12

Resolution meeting 19^th April

 

Words by Angela Coleman 

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

So nice to see you all on Thursday and welcome to our new visitor Jane.

 

Laure was a very interesting lady, with a fabulous career as a soprano, performing all over the world.  She was actually talking about how to get give the best performance whether it is a show, wedding speech, work presentation or a kind of public speaking.  The warm up exercises she showed us to be done beforehand will make our next meeting different. You will have to bear with me as I warm up my voice and body beforehand! Can you imagine?

I also found it very interesting to hear how the menopause affect the vocal cords. Something I had never considered!

 

Our 100^th birthday is just under three weeks away. We have been working hard to ensure that we all have a lovely evening. All we ask is that you arrive at 6.30 as the meal will start at 7.

We can’t wait to see you all.

If you know you may be late just let me know please.

Please take as many photos as you can on the night so we can save them for prosperity.

We will provide a welcome drink but feel free to bring your own drink.

 

Barbara will let us know as soon as she can arrange the next film. Again, if you have any thoughts, please let her know.

 

We will meet for coffee on Monday 21^st 10.30 at Rodmersham Coffee Shop. Please let me know if you are coming.

 

The Bredgar Group of WI’s are having a carol service on Wednesday 30^th November at 1.30 at Rodmersham Church. Please let me know asap if you are planning to go.

 

Milstead Church Christmas Bazaar is Saturday 26^th November 10-12. All donations are very welcome. Please bring cakes to Sue or the hall on the day.

 

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 St Michaels Church Christmas Tree festival takes place this year 25-26th November and the Tunstall festival is 1-4^th December.

 

Milstead Village Hall are arranging a Music Quiz on Friday 9^th 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 which ever way you pay.

 

Next month we will have a demonstration of chocolate making. She will have items to sell, so please bring along money and we will be having a raffle too.

The hostesses are Lynne, Sue and Joyce. I believe they are doing Christmas nibbles!

 

Don’t forget the two events that the Horticultural society have organized. Jenny still has tickets.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2022

 

November 21^st Monday coffee at Rodmersham 10.30

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm till late (well not that late!)

November 26^th Christmas Bazaar 10-12

November 30^th 1.30 Carol Service Rodmersham Church

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

 

January 14^th Bowling Sittingbourne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2022

Newsletter

 

 

There was a moment of panic last night when I thought the speaker might not be arriving – but lucky for us she arrived; albeit a little harassed! Aren’t we glad she did, as always Helen delivered a very well researched and interesting talk.

 

A huge thank you again to Denise and Mike who provided their wines and time free of charge to us. It is very appreciated. We managed to make a profit of just under £390. If you have any fund-raising ideas, please let me know.

 

For those ladies who were unable to attend last night I spoke briefly about the ‘hostess’ duties. When we prepare our annual programme, we do not know who may not renew the following year, so sometimes there are names on it who are no longer members. When it is your turn, we ask that you contact the other names, if you are not sure just call me. Between the three of you, you decide what each of you will bring. Something savory, a cake, flowers for top table – it’s up to you. We do not expect you to go to too much trouble, unless you want to! It can be shop bought or homemade, it really doesn’t matter. Our lives are very busy these days and baking can be low on the agenda. When you arrive earlier than usual, I will be there. The hostesses lay the table, get the urn on, cups out, etc. You do not need to bring milk. Ten minutes before the speaker finishes you make the tea and then tidy up afterwards. Please don’t worry about it, it is not supposed to be stressful, but a way of each of us doing our bit. Any queries please ask me.

 

Next month would usually be our annual meeting but the dates have changed according to amendments made during Covid. This year our annual meeting will take place in March.

 

Our 100^th birthday is fast approaching. The committee are planning a lovely evening for you all. I have the list and will be calling any names not on it just to make sure before I send the menus to the caterers. We have booked Joy Dey to entertain us. She has been to us before and is a lovely lady.

The hall will be ready for 6.30 and the evening will start at 7pm. If you know you may be late just let me know please.

Please take as many photos as you can on the night so we can save them for prosperity.

We will provide a welcome drink but feel free to bring your own drink.

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek, and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom, and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know.

 

Barbara will let us know as soon as she can the next film. Again, if you have any thoughts, please let her know.

 

We will meet for coffee on Tuesday 1^st November 1.30pm at Macnades.if you want to come, please let me know and I am happy to drive from my house if you want a lift.

 

If you want to join us for a stained-glass workshop on Monday 17^th October at 7pm we still have a place left.  It is just £10. We will be making a stained-glass angel, please do not worry if you are not at all artistic, I am not either. It is just nice to try something different and it is always really good when we meet in smaller groups. Its hard on the meeting night to chat to each other, the smaller meetings are where we can get to know each other better.

 

If you fancy Bowling, we are organizing a trip to Sittingbourne on Saturday 14^th January. We will let you know price and times when we have ideas of numbers. Please let me know if you are interested so I can book it.

 

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.

 

Next month we have Laure Meloy with Delivering like a Diva, the hostesses on the card are Linda. Yvonne and Jenny. Any problems girls just let me know.

 

If anyone fancies a trip to the wartime tunnels at Maidstone Grammar School let me know and if enough of us want to go, we can arrange a date to suit.

 

The St Michaels Church Christmas Tree festival takes place this year 25-26 November. If anyone fancies giving it a go this year, please let me know.

 

Milstead Village Hall are arranging a Music Quiz on Friday 9^th December, just £7 a head. Please see Janice if you are interested.

 

Sending all our love to both Elaine and Jean who are both unable to attend at the moment – we miss you both.

 

Next month the annual subs scheme starts, this is not at all compulsory just a way of making life a bit easier. See Dilys if you haven’t put your name down.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2022

 

October 17^th 7pm Stained glass workshop

November 1^st Coffee at Macandes 1.30

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm till late ( well not that late!)

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

January 14^th Bowling Sittingbourne

 

words b Angela Coleman

President

 

 

September 2022

 Newsletter

 

 

We started last nights’ meeting with a minutes silence. I was unsure of the protocol. Donna had spoken to the speaker, Dean Caston who was determined to attend, so we went ahead. It was actually a very fitting tribute to an amazing woman. As you will all know the Queen was a member of her WI in Sandringham. Apparently she only missed a few January meetings. This will be a difficult time for all of us, her influence on our lives cannot be underestimated.

We , of course, will be thinking of her family.  

 

 

Our actual 100^th year will be celebrated with a meal on Thursday 24^th November in our village hall. We have got a caterer arranged so we do not have to do the hard work on our special night. We really hope that you will all join us on this once in a lifetime event! Since you will be paying for the meal, we are not going to have our Christmas meal for this year only.

The cost is £30 per head, bring your own drink. There may be a little fizz too.

 

The menu is

 

Potted Ham Hock, pineapple chutney and sourdough

Or Brie, caramelized onion tartlet

Breast of chicken, pressed leek, and serrano Boulanger potatoes

Or Butternut squash, mushroom, and spinach wellington

Lemon Posset and shortbread.

 

If you have any dietary requirements, allergies etc. please let me know. We really hope that as many of you as possible can make it. It will be a lovely evening. We would be very grateful if you could get your choices and money to us as soon as possible. This will be a very special evening, we really hope that everybody will be able to attend.

 

On Friday 23^rd September Denise and her husband will be doing another wine tasting for our fundraising. The evening will start at 7pm. The cost is just £10 each. You do not need to know anything about wine (or even drink wine!) as it is just a bit of fun and a chance for a nice evening together. If your name isn’t on the list please let me know asap.

 

If you would like a WI diary for 2023, please let Dilys know. They cost £7.

 

Barbara has organized a Film Night for Monday 19^th 8.30pm at the Light Cinema Sittingbourne. The film is Ticket to Paradise. Tickets are £8. Please let her know if you are going.

 

We will meet for coffee on Monday 12^th 2pm at the Coffee Shop in Rodmersham. Please let me know if you would like to join me so I can book a table.

 

If you want to join us for a stained glass workshop on Monday 17^th October at 7pm we still have a few places left. It is just £10. We will be making a stained glass angel, hopefully!

 

If you fancy Bowling we are organizing a trip to Sittingbourne on Saturday 14^th January. We will let you know price and times when we have ideas of numbers. Please let me know if you are interested so I can book it.

 

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.

 

Next month Helen Kendal- Tobias will be talking about colour and fashion. A nice lighthearted meeting.

 

If anyone fancies a trip to the wartime tunnels at Maidstone Grammar School let me know and if enough of us want to go, we can arrange a date to suit.

 

Sending all our love to both Elaine and Jean who are both unable to attend at the moment – we miss you both.

 

Please call me on 07729828959 if there is anything you want to know about WI Angela xx

 

2022

Monday 12^th 2pm Coffee at Rodmersham

September 23^rd Wine Tasting 7pm £10

October 6^th Monthly meeting Helen Kendal- Tobias Colour and Fashion

October 17^th 7pm Stained glass workshop

November 3^rd Monthly meeting Delivering like a Diva

November 24^th 100^th Birthday Party at the VH 6.30pm

December 1^st Monthly meeting Chocolate demonstration

January 14^th Bowling Sittingbourne

Words by Angela Coleman

President