December's WI talk on Safe Driving by Eunan Mc Guinees proved an apt choice, though several members and the speaker were unable to put it in to practice after the evening as snow had fallen making egress from the village well nigh impossible but, as always happens in the villages, friendly angels in the form of four track owners arrived and ferried most people to their homes, whilst the angels of Wallington provided beds for others.
President Diane Tucker was presented with an orchid and a bouquet of flowers in recognition of her ten years in office and Joyce Hart made a wonderful cake to help celebrate the Institute's 60th year.
In January Tom Doig will talk on Women's Fashions of the 18th Century on Thursday 21st at Rushden Village Hall at 8pm.
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Elizabeth Poston and Forster Country - 19 November 2009
November's WI on November 19th. saw Margaret Ashby giving a riveting talk on Elizabeth Poston and the Forster Country. As a founder of the Forster Country group, she was well qualified to speak on the subject.
Jenny Barlow won the Spender Cup with her advert for the WI.
Next month on 17th December Eunan MacGuiness will speak on Safety in the Festive Season at Wallington when it is also the Christmas party so please remember to bring a plate of food. There will be a Secret Santa so also bring a wrapped present costing £5 max.
On 21st January Tom Doig will speak on Women in the 1800s at Rushden.
Our New Year meal is at the Moon and Stars on Friday 8th January noon for 12.30pm. If you want to join us please get in touch with Jenny Barlow.
Jenny Barlow won the Spender Cup with her advert for the WI.
Next month on 17th December Eunan MacGuiness will speak on Safety in the Festive Season at Wallington when it is also the Christmas party so please remember to bring a plate of food. There will be a Secret Santa so also bring a wrapped present costing £5 max.
On 21st January Tom Doig will speak on Women in the 1800s at Rushden.
Our New Year meal is at the Moon and Stars on Friday 8th January noon for 12.30pm. If you want to join us please get in touch with Jenny Barlow.
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Flower Arranging under Constance Spry - 17 September 2009
Anna Warner- Smith produced some astoundingly beautiful and deceptively simple arrangements for September's WI meeting. Originally trained at Constance Spry's, she continued to work for her for several years, work that included flower arranging for top department stores, hotels and also cathedrals.
Next month is the AGM on Thursday 15th October at Wallington when there will also be a cheese and wine and a quiz.
The Autumn Council Meeting is being held at Broxbourne on 21st October when the talk will be on Whores, Rakes and Crashing China with Lars Thorp.
Next month is the AGM on Thursday 15th October at Wallington when there will also be a cheese and wine and a quiz.
The Autumn Council Meeting is being held at Broxbourne on 21st October when the talk will be on Whores, Rakes and Crashing China with Lars Thorp.
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Thursday, 16 April 2009
An Irish Childhood - 16 April 2009
Our own WI meeting will be at Rushden on Thursday 16th April, 8pm, when Anne Cottam will talk us through “An Irish Childhood”. Lady visitors are, as always, very welcome and we will welcome gentlemen back later in the year! We meet on the third Thursday of every month, except August, at alternating village halls of Wallington and Rushden .
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The Buntingford Railway - 19 March 2009
Members and visitors have had a trip down memory lane on the now non existent Buntingford Branch railway line this month, visiting several stations and villages on the way. The speaker Stephen Ruff belongs to the Buntingford Railway and Historical Society and has lived much of this trip himself, being born and bred in Much Hadham.
Members and visitors (including menfolk) are invited to our Spring Group Meeting on Wednesday 22nd April at Hinxworth Village hall, when the speaker will be the Rev Richard Winslade “From Chef to Clergy”. Tickets will be available at next months meeting or directly from Diane Tucker 01763 288209.
Our own meeting will be at Rushden on Thursday 16th April, 8pm, when Anne Cottam will talk us through “An Irish Childhood”. Lady visitors are, as always, very welcome and we will welcome gentlemen back later in the year! We meet on the third Thursday of every month, except August, at alternating village halls of Wallington and Rushden .
Members and visitors (including menfolk) are invited to our Spring Group Meeting on Wednesday 22nd April at Hinxworth Village hall, when the speaker will be the Rev Richard Winslade “From Chef to Clergy”. Tickets will be available at next months meeting or directly from Diane Tucker 01763 288209.
Our own meeting will be at Rushden on Thursday 16th April, 8pm, when Anne Cottam will talk us through “An Irish Childhood”. Lady visitors are, as always, very welcome and we will welcome gentlemen back later in the year! We meet on the third Thursday of every month, except August, at alternating village halls of Wallington and Rushden .
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Time for You - 19 February 2009
A lucky member was able to undergo the delights of a neck and back massage when they were chosen for a demonstration by Helen Bardell at February's WI meeting and another was able to win one on the raffle. Time for Me was a wonderful way to learn to make time for ourselves in this increasingly frenetic world.
The next meeting is an open meeting when Steve Ruff will speak on The Buntingford Railway at Wallington Village Hall on Thursday 19th March. Everyone is welcome to join us.
The next meeting is an open meeting when Steve Ruff will speak on The Buntingford Railway at Wallington Village Hall on Thursday 19th March. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Monday, 12 January 2009
Ringing the Changes
The January WI talk will be at Wallington on Thursday 15th January at 8pm when Geoff Horritt will talk on ringing the changes.
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