The month started for us, as for so many in the village, with a busy day at Abbotts Ann Fete. We didn’t stop; from the moment we arrived at 9.30 a.m. to start our set-up until the end of the afternoon, possibly a little earlier than usual due to the inclement weather, when …
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W.I. Newsletter August 2016
It never does any harm to have a break from routine, and as much as we enjoy all things WI some of our regular activities have taken a backseat this month, although we have still managed a lunch and a walk. For a change the lunch group met at the beginning of the month, this …
W.I. Newsletter June 2016
For our meeting this month, we enjoyed a leisurely “cruise” up and down the Basingstoke Canal. Whilst June 2016 has been unseasonably cool and wet, for us the weather came up trumps as it remained dry with occasional glimpses of sun throughout the afternoon. We left from Odiham and travelled towards Basingstoke, stopping …
W.I. Newsletter July 2016
W.I. Newsletter May 2016
W.I. Newsletter March 2016
W.I. Newsletter February 2016
Kate Bennett, our President, reported that the feedback on our annual dinner at our January meeting had been very positive and we have already booked the caterers for 2017! The proceeds of our monthly coffee mornings, and donations in lieu of sending Christmas cards, had totalled £128.00 and this has now …
W.I. Newsletter January 2016
W.I. Newsletter December 2015
W.I. Newsletter November 2015
Unfortunately, the rather wet weather put paid to the walking group’s plans this month, but the reading group gathered to discuss their latest selection, Carol Taylor hosted the coffee morning and the supper club met at The White Horse Inn in Thruxton. It was a lively group and everyone was delighted with their …