NFWI Day

Eileen to London Meeting on 'End Violence against Woman' day. Harriet Harman spoke - interesting talk - she has asked WI members to look for adverts in papers and report back to WI HQ who can forward it to her. Have paperwork for the office. Looking for this heading I found one from her ex-husband (not very complimentary!!)

It was good to meet ACWW 'friends' both in the meeting and upstairs in the office when I collected ACWW leaflets. Delighted to meet Priscilla from our 'twin' WI, Dilton Marsh, in Wiltshire. All very rushed and unfortunately missed 2 final speakers as had to catch the train. Understand from two reports last speaker good, another couldn't hear her - so that has cheered me up no end - it must have been very frustrating!!! Excellent lunch. Thanks to Sue Heyes, Weston Zoyland WI, who arranged all travel, theatre, accommodation etc which added to the 'good' feel factor of the trip. Learnt a lot - but could have learnt more if the day had been on time!!! Large cheque required on way home to pay my share - that was a bit daunting!!! Apart from that I only bought a bag of jelly babies for theatre - we saw 'Spamalot' and Monty Python show - very funny - definitely worth a visit.

Binegar Christmas Fayre

Sue and Iris ran the table for the WI. Sue had lots of her paintings for sale. They had proved very popular. Ann Jones was running a stall for the Bristol Childrens Hospice. Other members were running the stall for the Welcome Club and others raffle tables and Ruth was selling lovely cards (got one for a birthday next year). Members were also doing the refreshments (profits to Welcome Club). What it is to belong to several groups in the village - as many members do! It was much busier than usual due to the variety of stalls and I believe Father Christmas had to close - he ran out of gifts!! Don't know of any profits yet!!! Later - £50 profit and PR effort

Calendar Girls at the Theatre Royal, Bath

Thoroughly enjoyed by all and heartily recommended. Jo unhappy about the height in the Gods but managed to get about (not happily!!) Somehow it followed the original storyline - the scenery changed rarely (subtle I suppose) but the acting was superb with many a laugh and the contraversial nudity very tastefully done (gosh doesn't that sound like an 'old lady' comment). A great outing arranged by Chris of Ashwick and Oakhill. There were spare seats (last minute illness) - so the coach driver came too. When we got back to our village he said, "It is not often he goes out with 30 women!"

Picture 1. The Theatre 'girls' from the theatre booking site -

hence the ad for BOOK TICKETS.

2. The film 'girls' - many of us remember seeing that in the Cinema in Wells. We got there late and sat in the front row right by the considerably larger buns!!!

November Meeting

Well somehow or other we managed the election, speaker, report from Taunton AGM, 2 poems and a few risky jokes. Sue is President again for another year - our 75th birthday - so all pleased. The suggestion of supporting a charity (money to be collected by one member as an individual) instead of Christmas cards - well received. 28 members present 21 voted 19 for, 1 for both and 1 against supporting the charity. Have learnt that we have already got sufficient money to support 4 childrens meals for the My Weekly Helping Hand Appeal. Our speaker was very interesting telling us about Dolls Houses and furnishings - a fascinating hobby. Ruth, our resident poet had written 2 poems. One about Ston Easton Park and one which was a Tribute to the WI. They were both excellent.

Ston Easton Park Visit

The Lunch Club behaved themselves and enjoyed the visit (so I hear). They thought they'd better be good - or - Ruth will put them in one of her poems!!! We love the poems Ruth - we're only joking - can't wait for the next one. I understand some members were still there at 4.00pm - obviously a very enjoyable visit!!

Initial shortlist for resolutions now out

Ran the new shortlist off today. Sending info. re: downloading to lots of WIs!!!

Invite to Sue (President to add comments)

Hi Sue - have you any news for us?

Lunch Outing 4th November

A group of members plan to take advantage of the Somerset Food Offer and go for lunch at Ston Easton Park - 2 courses £15.00 which includes a free glass of wine. Always very enjoyable - such a lovely atmosphere.