Keith Saunders

Members of Abbotts Ann WI may be a little more discerning about jewellery containing diamonds, since this month’s meeting. Winchester Jeweller, Jeremy France, came along to give us the benefit of his many years of experience. Indeed his expertise is often called upon by Winchester Crown Court. We learnt that whilst two rings may be …

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At the beginning of this month there was the chance to relax in the lovely Somerset countryside as members along with family and friends explored Tyntesfield, now owned by the National Trust and located on a ridge overlooking the Vale of Nailsea, just seven miles from Bristol. The sun shone as we toured the house, …

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When this year’s programme was revealed, there were a few comments, when it was noted that there was to be a Beetle Drive this month – let’s just say it was more popular with some than others. However, all that was forgotten once play was under way. Should you be under the impression that our …

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Is there a better place to be than a beautiful country garden on a balmy English summer’s evening? Our members certainly didn’t think so as they enjoyed the hospitality of Patricia Elkington, who had spoken at our February meeting of Humour in the Garden. Patricia has a large garden in Crawley near Winchester, which opens …

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Mega Farms and local libraries were the two diverse subjects discussed at this month’s meeting, as indeed it would be at every other Institute. These are the resolutions that will be debated at the National Federation’s AGM in Liverpool next month. Our members supported both these resolutions, although there had been a few reservations about …

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