theWI Adderbury & District Jam Jar Tombola Stall at School Fete – Saturday 13th June 2015
Christopher Rawlins Primary School and St. Mary’s Church Fete morning opened to a rain-soaked and rather cold day and so it continued albeit that it became warmer later on midday. In spite of this cold dismal weather, school children with siblings, their parents, families and villagers and guests poured into the school premises determined to enjoy all the facilities laid on by the School. We were there with our filled and wrapped jam jars where we were able to put on a stunning display of brightly coloured and beribboned jars, chock-a-block full of all manner of delightful items, with our audience coming back and then again, determined to win one of the lucky tombola jars. Some were lucky enough to win two or three jars, some none despite their best efforts, yet all were kindly disposed to try their luck at our stall. A lucky player won the last two jars at 2.30 when we were able to close down the stall and hand over our takings to the School, which all of us were delighted to do. We had enjoyed a good day at Christopher Rawlins School who very kindly organised our table and signage and all their kind help was very much welcomed by Diane, Gill and Margaret. Margaret Halstead ...
Read MoretheWI Adderbury & District WI – Evening Tour of Sulgrave Manor – 28 May 2015
Members enjoyed a fascinating Evening tour of Sulgrave Manor guided by a most knowledgeable tour leader who told us a great deal about its owners, the history of the Manor and the furniture within its walls. The kitchen was particularly interesting with its horrendous mouse trap, its indoor working water pump and amazing array of tools and copper pans. The master bedroom with its vaulted ceiling, the hangings and bed coverings were also very well-worth viewing. The bundles of large teasels about the main reception rooms, the dole cupboard, the tea dishes and chocolate cups and saucers were all-compelling and delightful to view. Our visit ended with a walk through their wonderful herb garden containing both our regular assortment of well-known herbs and American herbs and the National Garden of the Herb Society is situate within Sulgrave Manor’s garden walls. The Garden was bathed in the golden light of a beautiful early summer’s evening. Here are a few photos of our visit… Sulgrave Manor is an entirely fascinating, beautiful and wonderful venue for a visit and repeat visits whenever possible. Margaret Halstead PS I’m so sorry this posting has been delayed by computer problems which are being sorted out now. , ...
Read MoretheWI Adderbury & District WI – Our President at OFWI Annual Meeting London – 4th June 215
ithOur President Diane, at OFWI Annual Meeting at the Albert Hall, London, on Thursday, 4th June and these are the photographs of her day in London… We are all looking forward very much indeed to Diane’s report of her day at the OFWI Annual Meeting, heldin the presence of Her Majesty The Queen with Anne, the Princess Royal and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. We will hear from Diane at our WI meeting on Thursday 2nd July at The Institute. Margaret...
Read MoretheWI Adderbury & District WI – Minutes of WI Meeting on 4th June 2015 at The Institute
Minutes of the meeting held at The Institute, Adderbury, 4 June 2015 7.30 pm In the absence of Diane at the NFWI meeting in the Albert Hall, Margaret, our vice-president, welcomed 30 members and 4 guests. The minutes of the meeting held on 7 May 2015 were approved and signed. Matters arising: WI calendar: The initial choice of photos is almost complete. Copies will be ready in time for Party in the Park for the first chance for the public to vote for their favourites. The next meeting of the Calendar committee is on 10 June. Wild flowers at Katherine House: Margaret reported that the seeds were up and the ones in the greenhouse particularly well advanced. They should flower in August. She has made a poster and a slate sign and will have these, a folder of photos and various props ready for the KHH Open Garden on 7 June. She has sent an article to the Banbury Guardian and The Cake, and hopes a piece will be included in News and Views and perhaps WI Life. There is also information on the website and Facebook page and it has been sent to the Grow Wild organisation. Margaret thanked Gill and Diane for all their help. Christopher Rawlins School and St Mary’s church fete Saturday 13 June: Margaret thanked everyone who had already given filled and wrapped jars for the stall and appealed for more and for help on the day. Jars can be taken to Caroline or Bernice or brought directly to the playing field. Party in the Park Saturday 20 June: Several members have already volunteered to make cakes and/or to help on our refreshment stall, but more would be much appreciated. A sign-up list was on the table. Committee report: Parish Council Grant: As there is a very positive balance in the WI account and more funds should be raised through calendar sales, no application has been made this year, but one will be considered again next year. Proposed social evening for the WI Centenary: Members responded enthusiastically to the suggestion of a Fish and Chip supper in September to celebrate the WI centenary. There could be quizzes relating to 1915 and wearing hats of the period was also suggested. Christmas tree decorations: Caroline asked members to contact her if they had suggestions for decorations that would represent the WI’s different activities, and to consider organising a group to make them. The next committee meeting is at 7.30 on Wednesday 17 June. Correspondence/communications: OFWI have sent information about a vacancy for Federation Secretary. The post is for 30 hours a week with some additional days for special events. Contact OFWI at 5 Court Barn Farms Tackley OX53AL for application forms which need to be returned by 24 July. News and Views copies should be available for all members at the July meeting. Details of various outings and events organised by OFWI were on the table and on the web site. Programme and activities: Walks: On 12 May members enjoyed a beautiful walk in the bluebell woods at Ditchley Park, kindly led by Carrol and Chris Eaton. On Monday 6 July Maureen Banks and her friend Hazel are leading a Lark Rise walk from Hethe to Fringford with the option of a pub meal afterwards. Meet at the Institute at 6 o’clock for car-sharing. Members were asked to sign up for this and indicate whether they wanted a meal. The book group met on 20 May and discussed Some Luck by Jane Smiley. The next meeting is to talk about The Miniaturist by Jessie...
Read MorethWI Adderbury & District WI – Resolutions Meeting – Thursday, 7th May 2015
Minutes of the meeting held at Church House, Adderbury 7 May 2015 7.30 pm The President welcomed 30 members and 1 guest to the meeting Apologies are recorded in the register. Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd April 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by Diane. North Cherwell Group Meeting: 10 members attending this meeting on 22nd April at Bodicote were the new area Advisor, Stella Oakes, was introduced. The retiring Advisor was thanked for all her hard work and support over the years and presented with a gift. The speaker for the evening was unable to attend however, members were entertained with readings of love stories from books, interspersed with appropriate songs. Wild Flowers: 60 packets of seeds have been received. Bodicote and Barford WIs were each given 2 packets. The rest have been planted at Katharine House Hospice to create a wild flower garden. It is hoped that they will be in flower for their open garden on 7th June. Matters arising: Position of Treasurer: Chris Shafe has kindly agreed to take on this role and was thanked by the President. News & Views: copies have been ordered for all members Denman College: Chris Shafe reported on her recent photography course at Denman College. She encouraged members to look at what Denman has to offer and stressed that courses are open to anybody, not just WI members. Nothing to repor Fundraising: Adderbury WI will be having a stall at Party in the Park on 20th June. Volunteers to man the stall and to bake cakes are asked to sign the list. Cakes should be taken to the field on the day or to Touchwood, Berry Hill Road, the day before. Correspondence /Communications: Programme: the President thanked Caroline for her hard work in getting the programme printed. Members were asked to take a copy. School fete: 13th June. Adderbury WI will be having a ‘jar tombola’ stall. Jars to be filled and wrapped and taken to the June meeting. Volunteers needed to man the stall. Future activities: Bluebell walk at Ditchley Park 12th May. Meet at the Institute at 9.30am, dogs welcome but must be kept on a lead. The book group will meet at 7.30 on 13 May at Tricia’s house to discuss ‘Some Luck’ The needlecraft group will meet at Maureen’s at 7.30 on 13 May. Visit to Sulgrave Manor 28 May, £9 to be paid today. Leave the Institute at 6.30pm. Farm Supper 25th June, courtesy of June Stilgoe. Supper to be proceeded by a walk at 6.00pm. Families welcome. 9. Community Items: Mikron Theatre: 13th August at The Pig Place. This production will be about the WI. Highgrove: Debby reported on the Gardening club’s recent visit to Highgrove. A further outing to Highgrove is being arranged for some time in August or September, cost about £45 to include coach and tour of the garden. The gardening club have visits to Wychwood Pottery (9th June) and Avondale & Ryton gardens (13th July) organised. Bloxham Flower Club: open meeting 21st May at BGN 7.30pm with a demonstration by Julia Mitchell. FOSMA: poetry evening 7.30pm 8th May, £6. Bring along a poem. Visit to Waddesdon Manor 5th June, £15 National Trust members, £28 non NT members Adderbury Market: next market 14th May in the Institute. Village Coffee: every Friday 10.00 – 12.00 Church House AOB: NFWI raffle tickets available £1 each. Adderbury & District Facebook page: Margaret puts WI items onto this page Following refreshments, members discussed the resolution that is to be debated at the national congress. It was generally agreed...
Read MoretheWI Adderbury & District WI at NFWI Albert Hall – Thursday 4th June 2015
Our President Diane was in London this week attending the NFWI meeting at the Albert Hall and in her absence Margaret our Vice-President chaired our WI meeting at The Institute. We enjoyed a lively business meeting with good discussions about future happenings and events with even a tiny mention of Christmas activity for 2015. After our evening’s break for delicious refreshments our Guest Speaker, Claire Jarvis of Fibreworks, introduced members to the history and traditions of rag rugs and their production before encouraging everyone to take up the tools of the trade, and with canvas in hand, proceed to create a square of rag rug design for ourselves. Claire made it all seem so amazingly simple as members hooked and threaded their way to square-heaven with a wide variety of differently textured plain and patterned fabrics. A highly enjoyable social interlude followed and much merriment ensued for all present. See here Diane’s London photos and of our hand-on combined handiwork…. ...
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