Milstead with Frinsted WI
Newsletter
October 2026
Hello Ladies,
While Jen is sunning herself in warmer climes – you have a stand-in editor.
Happy October birthdays to Sophia, Lesley, and Wendy.
Our just for fun Bingo fundraiser is Friday 30th October, we need names and numbers to make the event a success. The evening is open to friends, family and neighbours There will be a raffle, cheese & biscuits and silly prizes. The proceeds will go to fund activities for WI members. Please support the event.
The next Chat and Chill will be on Wednesday 14th October at 11am. The venue will be Rodmersham tea rooms. If you would like to join in, please let Marcelle know.
The next Lunch Club will now be held in the New Year.
Our meeting on 5th November will now be our 104th Birthday Party, this will be an earlier start of 7pm. Food will be prepared by the Committee; you are reminded to bring your own drinks & glasses. Names on the list please.
Anyone wishing to make Heart cushions for Macmillan Hospital, please ask Marcelle or Jen for a pattern.
Christmas Lunch Date Sat 12th December will be at The Red Lion, Milstead at 1pm. Please put your name on the list, when the menus arrive you will be asked to select your options and pay a non-refundable £10 deposit.
Christmas event – Abba-Magic on 25th November at the Great Danes. £35pp includes dinner and entertainment. See list if interested.
- Please bring items for Bring & Buy table, Sophia will be delighted to accept them.
- Raffle prize donations.to Elaine
Non WI matters- Rock Choir 9th October in St Mary’s & the Holy Cross Church15 with wine and nibbles – see notice
Our speaker will be Neil Franklin talking about The Brogdale Collections
Please note Jen’s new email should you need to contact her is presidentmilsteadwfrinsted @btinternet.com Her phone number is 07870 345224
Words by Jen Harper
President