October 2025 Newsletter
Members who were able to attend the Oct meeting heard a very interesting talk by
Roy Peaching who talked through the history of Mary’s Meals up to where it is today. Today
Mary’s Meals now feeds 3 million children IN schools every day. £19.15 feeds a child in
school for a whole year, mainly because so much of the work is carried out by volunteers. As
anyone involved in schools will confirm, once fed, children are much more able to learn.
MwFWI
The next meeting is on the 6th November when the speaker is Stuart Webb – talking on the
intriguing subject of Stage Make Up which should be fun. At this meeting Sophia’s ‘Swap-
table’ will be 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 so please do help
yourselves and if possible bring donations along. At this meeting there are several items
being collected so if you can, please support these. The items are empty blister packs
for recycling along with collections of toiletries, children’s socks and pants and dental
supplies. And don’t forget the Flower of the month Competition. Members wanting to enter
should bring a one stem flower to go in a bud vase – these will be available on the table.
Thanks to Lynne’s hard work and that of her supporters, the poppy altar display for Milsted
Church has been finished and will be used at the Remembrance Service on November 9th.
Please attend this service if you can – the altar piece will look splendid and is something
MwF WI should be very proud of.
And finally, on behalf of MwF WI, Jackie has made a banner to enter into the ‘Not In My
Name’ competition. It is amazing. Many thanks to Jackie,
Dates for your diary
Tues 21 Oct Coffee morning 10:30am at Mon Amie – in High St Please let Sophia know if
you are planning t o come along
15th November 7:00pm Bobbing WI are organising a Murder Mystery evening at Bobbing VH
Pl let Angela or Jen know if you plan to attend
Sat 15 Nov 10 – 12 -Milstead Christmas Fair at Milstead VH – Sue would be grateful for any
donations and pl support if possible
18th November Tunstall WI are hosting a quiz night at Tunstall VH. Pl let Angela or Jen
know if you plan to attend
Thurs 20 November 7:00pm WI Birthday Party – hot food and entertainment will be provided
For catering purposes, it is essential that your name is on the list to say you are
attending – the list will be closed at the end on the WI monthly meeting on 6th so please
sign up by then.
Friday 5 th December Sittingbourne WIs Group Christmas Social 2.30pm till 5pm at Tunstall
Village Hall. A free event with food provided. There will be a raffle and entertainment provided
by WIs. Pl let Angela or Jen know if you plan to attend. And also if you would like to
provide some entertainment, let Angela know.
Mon 8th December (time tba) Sittingbourne Group Carol Service, Rodmersham Church Pl
let Angela or Jen know if you plan to attend
Sat 13 Dec Christmas lunch 1pm at The Alma. £33 (2 courses) or £38 (3 courses) and
game to be to bring a gift costing no more than £5 starting with the letter M. The menu is
attached to this email. If you are coming along, please sign the list, record your menu
choices and pay £10 deposit to Angela
And finally in November, the hostesses are Wendy, Barbara and Viv
East Kent Federation Dates for your Diary
Details are in the East Kent newsletter ( you should receive this by email )
Sun 12 Oct 11am – a publicity stunt – Heart Start Day at Margate Sands. Pl wear dark
clothing and a brightly coloured bra OUTSIDE your clothes
Wednesday 15 th October Auditions Event for Speakers, doors open 9.15am for 9,30am -1pm
at Seasalter & District WI Hall, 8 Faversham Road Seasalter CT5 4AL. Ticket price £5
payable on the door – the idea is to hear speakers and give feedback as to whether they
should go in the WI speakers handbook.
Fri 17 Oct 2pm – Tea with the Trustees at Meadow Grange Garden Centre Honey Hill,
Whitstable CT5 3BP
Thurs 13 Nov Craft Day 10-3:00pm Chartham VH £28 to include 2 craft activities.
Saturday 29 th Nov 10am A ‘Not in My Name’ Silent March against domestic violence
organised by the Canterbury Soroptimists and women’s aid. Pl let Angela or Jen know
if you plan to attend
Thurs 2 April 2026 East Kent Federation of WIs AGM at The Great Hall, Kent College
Tues 14 April 10-12. 2026 Resolution Meeting ARCA Hall
NFWI
East Kent Federation Dates for your Diary
Details are in the East Kent newsletter ( you should receive this by email )
Sun 12 Oct 11am – a publicity stunt – Heart Start Day at Margate Sands. Pl wear dark
clothing and a brightly coloured bra OUTSIDE your clothes
Wednesday 15 th October Auditions Event for Speakers, doors open 9.15am for 9,30am -1pm
at Seasalter & District WI Hall, 8 Faversham Road Seasalter CT5 4AL. Ticket price £5
payable on the door – the idea is to hear speakers and give feedback as to whether they
should go in the WI speakers handbook.
Fri 17 Oct 2pm – Tea with the Trustees at Meadow Grange Garden Centre Honey Hill,
Whitstable CT5 3BP
Thurs 13 Nov Craft Day 10-3:00pm Chartham VH £28 to include 2 craft activities.
Saturday 29 th Nov 10am A ‘Not in My Name’ Silent March against domestic violence
organised by the Canterbury Soroptimists and women’s aid. Pl let Angela or Jen know
if you plan to attend
Thurs 2 April 2026 East Kent Federation of WIs AGM at The Great Hall, Kent College
Tues 14 April 10-12. 2026 Resolution Meeting ARCA Hall
Words by Claire Wood