Our fantastic start to the year continued, with another two new members joining this month. On the first Saturday of the month, 30 of us gathered in the Village Hall for a Pamper Day. We were encouraged by colour specialist Alison Wray to wear the colours that flattered us most and not just to hide …
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WI Newsletter – January 2006
Our first meeting of the year was very well attended and we were delighted to welcome Crispin Ingham, Manager of the local Waitrose in Andover. He began by giving us the background of the Company structure, explaining how forward thinking the first directors had been in creating a Partnership, which means the Company is owned …
WI Newsletter – December 2005
By the time December arrives we are ready for a breather, November is such a hectic month we need to catch our breath a little, but first we have a party. Our caterer once again provided a delicious six-course meal, yes, we wonder where we put it ourselves, but most of us manage it somehow …
WI Newsletter – November 2005
In November each Institute holds its Annual Meeting, this is a chance to reflect on the previous 12 months as well as look forward to the coming year. Any changes to the committee take place this month and an election for President takes place. For us there are very few changes this year. Two members …
WI Newsletter – October 2005
This month has seen us visit Clarence House, the London home of the Prince of Wales and new his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, walk along part of the Test Way, attend the Danebury Group Meeting at Grateley, meet for lunch at the Bell in Weyhill, play skittles, attend the HCFWI Autumn Council Meeting in …
WI Newsletter – September 2005
Having enjoyed a summer break, members came back refreshed and ready for action again. The evening started with thanks being given to all those involved in the success of our themed evening, Desert Island Discs back in July and everyone who had helped in anyway with the fete. We had been kept very busy organising …
WI Newsletter – August 2005
I know I always say how busy we have been; even in August when we don’t have a meeting, but unusually for us this has been a fairly quiet month this year. Although we are obviously busy organising the teas and cake stall for the Village Fete on 03 September, of which more next month, …
WI Newsletter – July 2005
Before their summer break, the members of Abbotts Ann were cast adrift on a desert island – where they could take time to ponder on their favourite books, music and food amongst other things. Does this sound a welcome relief from the rush tear of modern life – well it did to them as well. …
WI Newsletter – June 2005
I really wish I could think of a different introduction each month, but it really has been another busy month, this time around, Abbotts Ann WI was represented at Hatch Warren’s In the Pink evening, the National AGM at the Royal Albert Hall and the Danebury Group round of the Federation Quiz. All this and …
WI Newsletter – May 2005
This month, over a glass of wine, we took the opportunity to review the format of our meetings. However, it would appear that our members are happy with the way we are doing things here in Abbotts Ann – which is a great relief. Earlier in the evening, we had discussed the two Resolutions which …
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