November has been a busy month for our members. First on our Calendar was a trip to the Odeon in Andover for a National Theatre Live production of the Alan Bennett play Allelujah! Some of us met up at various times of the day, depending on whether we attend the Breakfast Club, Lunch …
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W.I. Newsletter October 2018
W.I. Newsletter September 2018
W.I. Newsletter August 2018
Despite no monthly meeting in our diaries, some members have still taken the opportunity to meet up at the various social events that occurred this month. Several of us attended Hampshire Federation’s Centenary Event at Hillier’s Arboretum near Romsey on Saturday 4th August for an evening of celebrations. With arm bands checked on …
W.I. Newsletter July 2018
W.I. Newsletter June 2018
This month is traditionally a Garden Meeting – and this year we met at Conholt Park in the northern corner of Hampshire. A last-minute change of plan involved a great deal of work for Colleen Jackson and she came up trumps with this venue. With temperatures hovering around 30°C, members moved around the …
W.I. Newsletter May 2018
W.I. Newsletter April 2018
Our members have spent another month catching up with each other at the various opportunities available, but there is still lots to organise when we gather for our meetings. The Village Hall resounds to us planning our walks, arranging pick-ups for the lunch, talking about whether we are going to the supper club …
W.I. Newsletter March 2018
March is always a busy month for members of Abbotts Ann WI and this year was no exception. All the usual activities took place this month despite the wintry conditions, including snow on two occasions. Mind you we were all dizzy with dates when we were advised of all the opportunities also available …
W.I. Newsletter February 2018
Our speaker this month, Heather Wylde, shared her family’s story of Love, Honour, Tragedy and Bravery. Heather had been intrigued that little mention was made of her uncle who went missing in World War II, but neither of her parents talked much about their experiences during that time. However, when she and her …