1. President’s welcome Caroline welcomed 29 members and 2 visitors and then introduced Stella Oakes, our WI adviser. Seven apologies were recorded in the register.
2. The minutes of the meeting held on February 5 2015 were agreed and signed by the President.
3, Matters arising: Unfortunately the social evening planned for later in the month has had to be postponed because of a clash of dates in the current President’s diary. Members will be informed as soon as a new date has been arranged. The votes for this year’s Resolutions were announced: 13 for Failing to care, 11 for Ending FGM and 3 for Cutting back on food waste. Diane asked members to contribute seasonal photos of Adderbury for the WI 2016 calendar. As yet not many pictures for Autumn have been received.
4. OFWI trustees: Our nominations have been forwarded. These are for the two candidates known to us – Stella Oakes and Pauline Goddard.
5. Future activities: 7.30 Wednesday 11 March Book group evening at Carda Traunero’s; Friday 20 March Adderbury circular walk starting from Holly House, Manor Road at 9.30 with a break for coffee at Cotefield; 7.30 on Wednesday 25 March Needlecraft group meeting at Janet Morgan’s.
Members wishing to go to Sulgrave Manor on Thursday evening 28 May from 7pm were asked to add their names to a list. A minimum of 15 people are needed at a cost of £9 per person to be paid in advance.
The farm visit and supper at June Stilgoe’s on 25 June is open to members’ husbands and partners. The farm walk is optional.
6. Community items: the next Community Market is on Thursday 12 March at the Institute. Also at the Institute there will be a Spring Fling Ceilidh to raise funds for Party in the Park on 28 March.
7. Any Other Business: The tea rota for 2015-16 will be circulated shortly. Meanwhile Val, Carrol and Wendy will provide refreshments at the April meeting.
8. Date of next meeting: Thursday 2 April when our speaker will be Chris Windass, leader of Adderbury Ensemble.
This meeting was followed by the Annual General Meeting for which there are separate minutes.