Following a busy year, the members of Abbotts Ann WI had a relaxed December meeting. Pat Balam and Wendy Casson had kindly gathered together various snippets of information, amusing anecdotes and poignant memories with Christmas as the obvious theme. With help from a few other members, and with just one evening’s rehearsal, they were ready …
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WI Newsletter – November 2011
The owner of Loosehanger Cheeses gave an interesting talk on how cheese is made and finished this off with a lovely tasting session. This small company is a true artisan cheese maker employing just seven people and all cheeses are handmade as witnessed from the photographs and presentation by its owner. Quite a few of …
WI Newsletter – October 2011
It may well be the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, but for Abbotts Ann WI 2011 is positively sparkling at the moment! In September Jeremy France explained to us the importance of the cut, clarity and colour of that much admired jewel and courtesy of Tim Tayler this month we heard all about Thomas “Diamond” …
WI Newsletter – September 2011
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 …
WI Newsletter – August 2011
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, …
WI Newsletter – July 2011
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 …
WI Newsletter – June 2011
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 …
WI Newsletter – May 2011
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 …
WI Newsletter – April 2011
Our members were asked to imagine what it would be like to lose one’s sight over a period of six months. This is what happened to Vanessa who is a member of Andover VIPs (Visually Impaired People). Vanessa and her husband, who also has a degenerating muscle condition, came along to give us an insight …
WI Newsletter – March 2011
Our members have been laughing a lot this month and this is always welcome. Abbotts Ann W.I. had a large turn-out for the Spring Council Meeting in Portsmouth where the guest speaker was Ann Widdecombe and she had us laughing from the start with amusing anecdotes from her time in Parliament and her activities since …
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