July meeting change of speaker

Due to illness Deborah is unfortunately unable to attend our July meeting, so sadly we won’t get to meet Dillion.

Jackie Iddon we very little notice has generously offered to come and give us a talk …. Title of which will be a surprise!

 

 

 

Potteries Trip

Heather has asked that anyone with outstanding payment for the forth coming Pottery trip please bring their payments to our July meeting on Thursday 4th.  Thank you.

June 2019 newsletter

Faye of Leagram’s cheese will be enlightening us on the art of cheese making. Faye will also be bringing a selection of cheeses to purchase on the night. Competiton is a decorated cheese board (no cheese).

Gin & bear It with a twist this month, our friend and fellow gin lover, Jo Cleminson has recently moved home and has invited us to join her in celebrating her move as well as toasting a glass to her son’s successful graduation. All welcome please speak to Sarah Jones (07795098885)  re travel arrangements .. Just a gin glass required.

Walking Group .. Please meet at Out Lane Car Park, by the Doctors surgery at 9.45am on Tuesday the 11th of June.

Cakes required for WI fund raising cake stall on Saturday the 15th of June, 1pm to 4pm .. Please contact Debbie Reynolds 07857342785 if u wish to drop off your cakes before the event, if not see you at Richard and Sandy Guiness ‘s house on the Hillocks.

Luncheon Club will be sampling the fayre at The Plough, Runshaw Kane in Euxton on Tuesday the 18th please speak to Ann Dagg 01772 601043 for further details. All welcome.

More food and friendship the following evening at High Moor Restuarant. Names to Ann Nicholson please, 07732471029.

Barbara Blundell will be holdingt He Book Club on Tuesday the 25th. 01772600677.

We are hoping for fine weather on the evening of Thursday the 27th of June from 7pm as we will be holding our annual Summer Walk followed by a picnic on the newly launched Recreation Grounds on Station Road. Everyone is welcome so bringing your family along for the walk and or picnic. Please call Debbie Reynolds 07857342785 or Jane a Wood 07989871643 for more information.

June will come to close with the small, friendly and informally UFO (unfinished Objects) group. This month Ann Dagg is our host, call Ann Nicholson to confirm attendance. 7.30 start.

Please remember to find a picture of your very own ‘Crufts Best in Show’  for next month’s meeting. Our speaker on the 3rd of July will be Deborah accompanied by her assistance dog Dillon.

 

 

 

 

 

May Newsletter

We are delighted to be welcoming  Melanie back and to here her updated talk entitled Cheer and Chutney on the 2nd of May at 7.30pm.

Gin & Bear It will be meeting on Saturday the 11th at 7.30pm at Marie Wild home. We are hoping for a fine evening so we can enjoy her stunning garden. If you should like to join us call Sarah Jones on 07795098885.

Walking Group will be meeting at Out Lane at 9.45am on Tuesday the 14th. Walk to be decided on the day dependant on weather conditions.

Craft group will continue working on their County Shiw enteries on the same at 7.30pm at The Community Centre. Please let Karen Robinson know if you are able to attend.

Wednesday the 15th will see Dishy Diners meeting. Please phone Ann Nicholson for venue details, 07732471029.

Luncheon Club will meet at noon at a venue to be confirmed by Ann Dagg, 01772601043.

This month’s book club will meet on the 28th at 2pm. Book and venue not advised, please contact Barbara Blundell on 01772600677 for more information.

Last Friday of the month our UFO group will meet at venue to be confirmed by Ann Nicholson 07732471029.

NFWI Annual meeting will be held on Wednesday the 5th of June in Bournemouth.

Don’t forget to start working on your cheese board enteries for next month’s meeting competiton entry, no cheese just the board please. Looking forward to seeing your handiwork on the 6th of June.

 

 

 

 

County Show Ambassador

Karen Robinson has very kindly volunteered to motivate us all to reach our target of 70 enteries into the LFWI County Show, as this is our 70th anniversary year.

Karen will co-ordinate the submissions, encourage us and keep us all up to date. Karen has a full list of categories, please chat to Karen on 07751335914.

 

April Newsletter

Melanie Doyle will be enlightens us with a talk entitled “Stage make-up”, Melanie has worked on many TV shows including Downton Abbey.

Liz Aughton has kindly offered to host our monthly Gin & Bear It get together at her home in Mawdesley. Lifts to and from  will be organised via the Gin & Bear whats App. Theme this month is Easter and will include a visit to see Liz’s hen collection. Contact Sarah Jones on 07795098885 if you should like to join us.

Walking group are hoping for kind weather, on Tuesday the 9th of April. Meet at Outlane Car Park at 9.45am.

Craft group will continue making items to enter in the annual LFWI county Show on Tuesday the 9th. Venue to be confirmed please contact Karen Robinson for further details 07751335914.

Tuesday the 16th, will see the Luncheon Club try the fayre at Sooty’s Garden Centre, main road to Southport from Tarleton. Please phone Ann Dagg 01772 601043 if you fancy lunch out.

This month Dishy Diners try out their new Wednesday evening slot at Ego at the Fox Cub in Longton. Wednesday the 17th 7.30pm. Ann Nicholson can tell you more on 07732471029.

Book Club will meet on the 23rd. Sadly no book or venue details at present but Barbara Blundell 01772600677 will know more.

The last Friday of the month, 26th,  will see our UFO group meet, no venue confirmed as yet but 7.30pm start, call Ann Nicholson on 07732471029 for venue.

Don’t forget to sort out some of your gently worn bras to bring along to our May meeting. So if you have a bra or two which no longer fits and or new bras or knickers (black only please). Smalls for All is a charity which supports women in Africa, were wearing a bra and knickers reflects wealth and lessens the women risk to rape.  We will also be collecting for the Red Box UK scheme which is part of period poverty. A red box containing sanitary products, is available in schools which students can ask to access thus enabling them not to miss vital education whilst on their periods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March newsletter

Gin & Bear It meet this month on Saturday the 2nd of March at Cath Dobson’s in Castle Walks.  The meeting was themed on big events in March. New members welcome just £7.50 for a night of gin tasting, friendship and laughter. Call Sarah on 07795098885 for more info.

 

March meeting is all about chocolate! Paul from Choc Amour will be enlightening us on the art of making chocolate. Paul will be bringing along delicious chocolate to sell. 10% of all sales will be donated by Paul to our WI which will fund events and trips, now if ever we needed an excuse to buy chocolate! Stock up now for Easter. Thursday the 7th of March, 7.30pm. This month’s competition is an item made from chocolate or sweet wrappers, just a bit of fun and as it envolves requiring empty wrappers we hope many of our members will participate.

The first walk of Spring will take place on Tuesday the 12th … Meet at Out Lane Car Park, by the doctors surgery 9.45am.  Not too taxing walk and usually we manage to find a coffee shop on route and refuel with cake!

Luncheon Club will be sampling the new menu at The Grapes in Croston on Tuesday the 19th of March at Noon. Ann Dagg on 01772 601043 is the lady in the know!

Craft group will meet again on Tuesday the 26th at 7.30pm. Please let Karen Robinson if you should like to be added to their WhatsApp group to be kept up to date then please text or phone Karen on 07751335914. The group plan to help Crsoton WI submit at least 70 entries into this years County Show to mark our 70th anniversary. £2.50 to cover hire of hall and materials.

The annual LFWI conference will take place on Thursday the 14th between 10.45am to 3.30pm at Southport Conference Centre. £15 a ticket. This years speakers are Edwina Currie and Sir Ranulph Fiennes, should be a very informative day out. Club will be sampling the new menu at The Grapes in Croston on Tuesday the 19th at Noon. Please call Ann Dagg on 01772 601043 to discuss.

Dishy Diners next outing will be Wednesday the 20th.  Sign up sheet with eatery being visited will be out onto the sign up table at our meeting on Thursday the 7th or call Ann Nicholson on 07732471029 do further info.

Tuesday, the 26th, will see the Book Club meet at 2pm. Barbara Blundell, 01772 600677 has information on the book being reviewed and location of meeting.

Our final satellite meeting for the month will be the UFO group, at Rose Makin’s home at Rectory Close at 7.30pm . The group meet for to exchange ideas and knowledge to Complete ongoing craft projects while enjoying a chat and refreshments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop press …. Dishy Diners

From March,2019, Dishy Diners will meet on the 3rd of Wednesday of each month.

Fabulous group of ladies who try various local eateries. Please contact Ann Nicholson for next month’s venue or sign up on the sheet which will be out on the events table at our next meeting,

February 2019 Newsletter

Gin & Bear It, Saturday the 2nd February, 7.30 pm at Pauline’s home on Rectory Close.  Come along and taste various gins, the theme of the night is ‘Love’. Laughter, quiz and friendship guarenteed.

Our Monthly  meeting will be held at 7.30pm at The Old School, Church Lane. We will be celebrating our 70th birthday party with a High Tea and a talk on The Life of a Servant In Edwardian Britain. Please remember to bring along your favourite tipple, a glass and your subs, unless of course you signed up last month. Cash or cheque please, as this month is our deadline to submit to LFWI. Thank you.

Craft group will meet on Tuesday the 12th at 7.30pm at Karen Robinsons’ home, dependant on numbers. Karen can be contacted on 07751335914.

Dishy Diners, for this month only, will meet on a Wednesday.  Hesketh Arms, Rufford, is the venue on Wednesday the 20th at 7.30pm. Ann Nicholson is the contact point if you wish to come along. Tel 07732471029.

UFO meet at Ann Nicholson’s home on Friday the 22nd at 7.30pm bring along any unfinished object that you have been meaning to tackle. Chat and advice on hand from other members.

Art group plan to meet on Monday the 25th at 7.30pm. Please contact Ann Sandwell, on 07512727784, for venue.

To round off the month, Book Club will be hosted by Megan Lees-Whitehead. Barbara Blundell can shed light on book being read and Megan’s address, tel 01772600677.

 

 

 

 

 

January 2019 Newsletter

Happy New Year everyone!

A big thank you to everyone for joining us for our first meeting of 2019 including our 13 visitors/ new members.

Next month we are celebrating our 70th birthday with a party including high tea so please remember to bring your favourite tipple and a glass. We kindly as you to take your empties home for recycling.   A draw for Seven, £70 bursaries will take place on the night, please sign up by 8.30pm on the night if you are a fully paid up member. So, please bring along your cheque or cash if you have not yet paid your subs, the deadline is February.