Abbotskerswell Womens Iinstitute - New 2008 Programme of Events

Sunday, 13 January 2008 13:22

ABBOTSKERSWELL WOMENS INSTITUTE

PRESIDENT: MRS ANN WILD Tel.01626 366354

SECRETARY: MRS MARGARET ROGERS, Tel. 01626 352128

The W.I. is for the woman of today. It offers you the chance to make new friends, have a good time, learn new skills in a supportive environment and to get involved in local and national issues.

W.I.s meet for talks and demonstrations on anything from gardening to computing, they also organise outings and get involved in the community.

This institute meets on the second Tuesday of the month in Church House at 7.0pm, new members are welcome.

SPEAKERS AND COMPETITIONS 2008

January 8th.
Speaker: Mrs Margaret Duffy
Subject: Tiaras and Feathers.
Competition: A Pretty Handkerchief.

February 12th
Speaker: Mrs Ginny Addison-Smith
Subject: Tea is Terrific - The Origins of tea.
Competition: A Pretty Teacup.

March 11th
Speaker: Mr Colin Jewell
Subject: Cacti and other Succulents in Flower.
Competition: A China Flower Ornament.

April 8th
Speaker: Mrs Anne Pagliero
Subject: History of Faberge Eggs.
Competition: A Pretty Egg Cup.


May 13th
RESOLUTIONS MEETING
Speaker: Mr Bob Clarke
Subject: Mechanical Music Boxes and Toys.
Competitions: A Musical Box.
The Elizabeth Payton Cup

June 10th
MEMBERS NIGHT

July 8th
Speaker: June Gascoyne
Subject: Jinshin Jyyutsu, Ancient Japanese Massage.
Competition: An Oriental Object.

August
No meeting

September 9th
Speaker: Felicity Harper
Subject: Courtenay Family of Powderham Castle.
Competition: A Pretty Bookmark.

October 14th
ANNUAL MEETING
Competition: Your Favourite Fridge Magnet.

November 11th
Speaker: Mr David Snelling
Subject: Operation Henry - Expedition with a Mule.
Competition: A China Donkey of a Horse.

December 19th
Christmas Party

SPECIAL EVENTS 2008
January 22nd, Afternoon Tea, Church House.

February 19th, Haldon Group Quiz Night, Ogwell.

April 14th , Haldon Group Spring Meeting, Abbotskerswell Village Hall.

April 17th, DFWI Spring Council Meeting, Exeter

May 20th, Quiche, Ham and Sweet Supper, Abbotskerswell Village Hall.

June 4th, NFWI AGM , Liverpool.

August 12th, Afternoon Tea, Abbotskerswell Village Hall.

October 14th, DFWI Autumn Special Council Meeting, Barnstaple.

October 21st, Haldon Group Autumn Meeting, Denbury.

October 25th, Autumn Fair, Abbotskerswell Village Hall.

December 4th, DFWI Carol Service, Exeter Cathederal

For Further Information, click here to link to WI national web site or contact:

PRESIDENT: MRS ANN WILD Tel.01626 366354

SECRETARY: MRS MARGARET ROGERS, Tel. 01626 352128