WI Annual Federation Bournemouth 2019

Here are some pictures of our President Viv and Rowena and Denise at the Annual Federation in June. A full report from Viv to follow. Watch this space!

An evening at Wincanton Races

Our evening at Wincanton Races proved to be a huge success. It was lovely to see that some members brought their husbands along. We were in a different restaurant this time which was much nicer. We had a magnificent view of the race track and could walk out on to the course to cheer our horses along. The food was lovely and also the service. Well done Beryl for arranging yet another lovely outing.

Jenny enjoying the evening with her Mum who had lots of wins!

Some of our ladies waiting for the coach in Winscombe looking lovely.

Here's Margaret having a bet.

Kath and Mary still wearing their fascinators!

Second Book Club

Our original Book Club has been meeting regularly for many years but has in excess of 12 members. It was felt that the group had reached capacity if members wanted to meet in each others homes. So we have now formed a Second book Club which met for the first time and had a lovely evening in May. So far we have only got 7 members so would welcome a few more.

The first book we have chosen is The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. "If you knew the date of your death how would you live?" This is the story of four siblings who are given this information  by a clairvoyant. Our next meeting is on 26th June at 7.30pm at Trish's house.

News from the Clubs June

Lunch Club

As there is no meeting in June our lunch club will be going to Bistro Pierre on Monday 10th June at 12.30. Our members plan to catch the Number 126 bus at 11.30. Contact Jenny if you would like to go.

Walking Club

The next walk will be on 5th June when we plan to walk up by the ski slope to Sandford Hill. Meet at Pat's house at 10.20. You can park as she has plenty of room on her drive. It should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.  Please contact Pat if you would like more information.


June Outing

This year's WI outing will be to The Silk Mill and Gin Distiller on Thursday 13th June. The coach will pick up as follows:

Sandford School                    9.15am
Sandford Church                   9.20am
Winscombe Bus Stop            9.25am

Book Club
Thank you Jenny for hosting the last meeting. The group  had a relaxed evening discussing the book which was entitled The Witchfinders Sister and other topics! The general feeling was that it was well written  with some  gruesome parts. We were all pleased that we did not live in those times.
Our next book chosen by Chris is All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
 Pat has kindly offered to host our discussion night on Wednesday July 10th at 7.30pm.

Lunch Club

The next venue for our Lunch Club will be on 23rd April when we will be going to La Rocco which is a fairly new restaurant in Cheddar. It is likely that we will be travelling there by bus.  Jenny to give more details at our next meeting on Monday 8th April

News from the Clubs April

Lunch Club
The next venue for lunch will be on 23rd April when we will be trying out La Roca which is a relatively new Italian restaurant opened in Cheddar. We will possibly be travelling there by bus. Contact Jenny for more details.

Theatre Club

Our members had a most enjoyable evening at The Tobacco Factory for a performance of A Midsummers Nights Dream. The cast entertained with a great performance of both acting and singing.

Walking Group

It was a lovely day on Wednesday 3rd April for the walk from Winscombe along Shipham Lane to the Cider Barn for a coffee and back. Pat has now set up a WhatsApp group entitled "WI Intrepid Walkers" to help pass information to members about  dates and times for future walks.

More April Dates and News

Our next meeting will be on Monday 8th April

Here are just a few reminders. We will be having a best decorated egg competition so please bring yours along. Any size and any decoration will be fine so just get creative.

Also for our Card Making please bring  a ruler and pencil.

We would be most grateful if members could bring along their prizes for the Tombola Stall we will be running at the May Fayre on the Green on May on 11th May. Let's cross our fingers for the same glorious weather we had last year.