Tuesday 26 March 2019
Great time this afternoon!
There was a great deal of concentration required to make the cards today! Despite the fact that most people had never attempted iris folding before, the results were stunning! Thank you Barbara and Beryl. Some people were knitting, in preparation for our Easter coffee morning sales table, and others were being very sociable, and helping out where required.
Sunday 24 March 2019
Don’t miss out!
When you join the WI, you receive a little booklet full of money off vouchers. Inside the front cover is your membership card. Be sure to press that out, fill it in and keep it in your purse! I’ve just read that Edinburgh Woollen Mill will give 10% discount on sight of your card! If you shop there, that is a nice bonus!
It is worth looking through that booklet carefully - I have seen recommendations for a number of the offers. It all depends whether you were intending to use that service anyway, doesn’t it? If you were, then it’s a double bubble situation!
It is worth looking through that booklet carefully - I have seen recommendations for a number of the offers. It all depends whether you were intending to use that service anyway, doesn’t it? If you were, then it’s a double bubble situation!
Thursday 21 March 2019
Record of March meeting
Brixham W.I. Meeting 21st. March 2019
VENUE
Brixham Rugby Club in the meeting room, once again there was a great turn out with aprox. 41 people in attendance.
APOLOGIES were received from Tina, Val and others
SPEAKER
Liz Westcott Gave an informative talk and power point presentation on Honey Bees and the Environment. She explained the difference and need for Bumble Bees, Hornets ,Wasps,
and the Honey Bee on how each one contributed to the environment.
She had a number of her own Honey based products such as soaps, creams and jars of honey and honey marmalade which were for sale and sold well.
After tea it had been usual to have a short exercise and keep fit session due to Val Charlton being away today this did not take place but look out next month.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
The National challenge Woman Can which is an opportunity to try green bowling, Sparks has contacted St. Mary’s Bowling club Brixham who would be happy to provide an opportunity to try bowling 20 ladies said they would like to try it date to be arranged.
Following a talk by Maria from the Edge community project in Brixham last year, a request has been made by them for the making of Tote shopping style bags which would be used at the Brixfest In order to avoid plastic bags, W.I. members were asked if anyone could make them and for people to donate fabric, thread and anything that would help make these bags.
Mary report that the craft group made some lovely green hearts either in felt or painted on pebbles these were on display and looked really lovely.
The wet felt course had been enlightening as the marino wool used was treated very rough sandwiched between bubble wrap, wetted with hot water and soap and generally battered this caused it to shrink. A number of finished pieces were on display.
Mary said Sparks was able to make bowls from the wet felt and perhaps would run a course for this.
Forthcoming craft sessions:-Stained glass 30th. Sept. 2019 at Brixham Rugby Club the tutor was coming from Bath a board would be sent round in the near future.
Mary shown what stained glass could be by showing Margaret Seawards beautiful stained glass mirror and lamp both of which were fantastic, the group applauded Margaret for her skills.
It was pointed out that with only a day to do this course these type of articles would not be possible.
Silver work shop, to make a ring with a stone in two sessions booked 26th. June and 3rd. July 19 at the cost of £22 p.p. only 8 persons at each session. board went round today.
W.W. 2 celebrations in Brixham 1-9th. June 2019 John Revens will pass to the W.I. the programmers whats on where for this week.
W.I. have been asked to have a stall in Fore St. on first Sat. in June displaying what Brixham W.I is about, what we do and how. Fore St. will be decorated in 1940 style and people can dress for that era if they wish to.
Sec. Report 2
Raffle Tickets are on sale for this event £10 first prize being a ride in a spitfire aeroplane.
Draw in May at the Coach House Fore St. Brixham The flight will be funded by the income from What is happening in Brixham during the WW2 week.
Other events during this week will be Tea Dance, Walks, and a number of others most of which are free.
On 6th June 2019 a parade has been organised by the Royal British Legion from the Man and Boy Statue on the marina side to the Breakwater the W.I has been invited to attend Mary said some sashes had been ordered for the WI one at the front and one at the back, then an invitation had been extended to all the Brixham WI to attend a reception at Brixham Rugy Club following the parade.
A letter had been sent to the Brixham WI from Torbay Sun Club that if any member would like to join in a swim at an indoor pool in October (Ladies only) for a swim in the all together or just topless. ( there did not seem much support for this offer) Ha Ha
Mary thanked Margaret Seaward for arranging the last lunch out on 12th. March. at the Manor Pub in Galmpton she was unable to attend but feed back was positive and had been enjoyed, although the service had been slow due to the Environment Inspected doing the annual inspection that day which delayed things in the kitchens. Mavis was asked to pick the next venue and date.
Red Box project this had attracted such a great response from members and many thanks were sent from the organisers, following this talk one of the Brixham members has spoken to a family member who was involved with Furzham Primary school and now a red box has been placed into this school and one in Eden Park Primary school as girls are reaching puberty much earlier.
That Brixham Soroptimist were going to fund this project in both schools.
Coffee Morning
W.I. coffee morning Sat. 13 th. April 2019 at the Community Centre Fore St. Brixham this is an excellent date so near Easter, board went round requesting members to put their name down if they can help on the day.
It is hopped that people will make cakes, biscuits etc. and to provide a new mug and fill with Easter related goodies. Help will be essential on the day so even an hour would help.
Mary apologised in advanced as she will be returning from her holiday that day, Sparks will be at the helm.
Mary requested that members wear their name badges please.
Craft group on 26th. March at Brixham Rugby Club at 2pm Barbara and Beryl will be making folding Iris a sample was shown to the group and a list of equipment required was issued.
Mary pointed out this is a social group and should anyone wish to come along they do not have to do the craft they could play scrabble, do their own crafts or generally have a cup of tea and natter.
The Devon Federation of W.I. had asked each group to make and send in one triangle of bunting to go towards a project.
Friday 22nd. March 19 Churston and Galmpton WI are holding their Spring meeting with a talk on Chinese festivals with a comp. take along a Chinese artefact. Tea is included in the £3 ticket. which had all been sold?
Mary reminded the new members that if they wished they could save with (Mavis) she is on the door and collects money each month for anyone who wants to save for the WI membership which she pays out in Dec. save what you want to.
FLOWER OF THE MONTH COMP. 1st. Jill Dawe
2nd. Ellie
3rd. Jane Morris
RAFFLE
this was drawn with a number of prize winners.
MEMBER OF THE YEAR.
Sue Martin was voted as the member for the year and thanked for all that she does for Brixham WI She now has her name in the Gold Book along with her photo. Well, deserved Sue.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH.
Was given by Margaret Seaward and handed onto Beryl Bradford.
This months flowers were presented to Margery who said she must be the oldest member and thanked the group.
Anita thanked everyone who had sent cards and thoughts to her in the recent loss of her husband. A.G.M next meeting where the Brixham Belles would be doing a short drama session.
Meeting closed at 4.30 p.m.
VENUE
Brixham Rugby Club in the meeting room, once again there was a great turn out with aprox. 41 people in attendance.
APOLOGIES were received from Tina, Val and others
SPEAKER
Liz Westcott Gave an informative talk and power point presentation on Honey Bees and the Environment. She explained the difference and need for Bumble Bees, Hornets ,Wasps,
and the Honey Bee on how each one contributed to the environment.
She had a number of her own Honey based products such as soaps, creams and jars of honey and honey marmalade which were for sale and sold well.
After tea it had been usual to have a short exercise and keep fit session due to Val Charlton being away today this did not take place but look out next month.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
The National challenge Woman Can which is an opportunity to try green bowling, Sparks has contacted St. Mary’s Bowling club Brixham who would be happy to provide an opportunity to try bowling 20 ladies said they would like to try it date to be arranged.
Following a talk by Maria from the Edge community project in Brixham last year, a request has been made by them for the making of Tote shopping style bags which would be used at the Brixfest In order to avoid plastic bags, W.I. members were asked if anyone could make them and for people to donate fabric, thread and anything that would help make these bags.
Mary report that the craft group made some lovely green hearts either in felt or painted on pebbles these were on display and looked really lovely.
The wet felt course had been enlightening as the marino wool used was treated very rough sandwiched between bubble wrap, wetted with hot water and soap and generally battered this caused it to shrink. A number of finished pieces were on display.
Mary said Sparks was able to make bowls from the wet felt and perhaps would run a course for this.
Forthcoming craft sessions:-Stained glass 30th. Sept. 2019 at Brixham Rugby Club the tutor was coming from Bath a board would be sent round in the near future.
Mary shown what stained glass could be by showing Margaret Seawards beautiful stained glass mirror and lamp both of which were fantastic, the group applauded Margaret for her skills.
It was pointed out that with only a day to do this course these type of articles would not be possible.
Silver work shop, to make a ring with a stone in two sessions booked 26th. June and 3rd. July 19 at the cost of £22 p.p. only 8 persons at each session. board went round today.
W.W. 2 celebrations in Brixham 1-9th. June 2019 John Revens will pass to the W.I. the programmers whats on where for this week.
W.I. have been asked to have a stall in Fore St. on first Sat. in June displaying what Brixham W.I is about, what we do and how. Fore St. will be decorated in 1940 style and people can dress for that era if they wish to.
Sec. Report 2
Raffle Tickets are on sale for this event £10 first prize being a ride in a spitfire aeroplane.
Draw in May at the Coach House Fore St. Brixham The flight will be funded by the income from What is happening in Brixham during the WW2 week.
Other events during this week will be Tea Dance, Walks, and a number of others most of which are free.
On 6th June 2019 a parade has been organised by the Royal British Legion from the Man and Boy Statue on the marina side to the Breakwater the W.I has been invited to attend Mary said some sashes had been ordered for the WI one at the front and one at the back, then an invitation had been extended to all the Brixham WI to attend a reception at Brixham Rugy Club following the parade.
A letter had been sent to the Brixham WI from Torbay Sun Club that if any member would like to join in a swim at an indoor pool in October (Ladies only) for a swim in the all together or just topless. ( there did not seem much support for this offer) Ha Ha
Mary thanked Margaret Seaward for arranging the last lunch out on 12th. March. at the Manor Pub in Galmpton she was unable to attend but feed back was positive and had been enjoyed, although the service had been slow due to the Environment Inspected doing the annual inspection that day which delayed things in the kitchens. Mavis was asked to pick the next venue and date.
Red Box project this had attracted such a great response from members and many thanks were sent from the organisers, following this talk one of the Brixham members has spoken to a family member who was involved with Furzham Primary school and now a red box has been placed into this school and one in Eden Park Primary school as girls are reaching puberty much earlier.
That Brixham Soroptimist were going to fund this project in both schools.
Coffee Morning
W.I. coffee morning Sat. 13 th. April 2019 at the Community Centre Fore St. Brixham this is an excellent date so near Easter, board went round requesting members to put their name down if they can help on the day.
It is hopped that people will make cakes, biscuits etc. and to provide a new mug and fill with Easter related goodies. Help will be essential on the day so even an hour would help.
Mary apologised in advanced as she will be returning from her holiday that day, Sparks will be at the helm.
Mary requested that members wear their name badges please.
Craft group on 26th. March at Brixham Rugby Club at 2pm Barbara and Beryl will be making folding Iris a sample was shown to the group and a list of equipment required was issued.
Mary pointed out this is a social group and should anyone wish to come along they do not have to do the craft they could play scrabble, do their own crafts or generally have a cup of tea and natter.
The Devon Federation of W.I. had asked each group to make and send in one triangle of bunting to go towards a project.
Friday 22nd. March 19 Churston and Galmpton WI are holding their Spring meeting with a talk on Chinese festivals with a comp. take along a Chinese artefact. Tea is included in the £3 ticket. which had all been sold?
Mary reminded the new members that if they wished they could save with (Mavis) she is on the door and collects money each month for anyone who wants to save for the WI membership which she pays out in Dec. save what you want to.
FLOWER OF THE MONTH COMP. 1st. Jill Dawe
2nd. Ellie
3rd. Jane Morris
RAFFLE
this was drawn with a number of prize winners.
MEMBER OF THE YEAR.
Sue Martin was voted as the member for the year and thanked for all that she does for Brixham WI She now has her name in the Gold Book along with her photo. Well, deserved Sue.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH.
Was given by Margaret Seaward and handed onto Beryl Bradford.
This months flowers were presented to Margery who said she must be the oldest member and thanked the group.
Anita thanked everyone who had sent cards and thoughts to her in the recent loss of her husband. A.G.M next meeting where the Brixham Belles would be doing a short drama session.
Meeting closed at 4.30 p.m.
March Institute Meeting
Well! What a fantastic meeting today! It was rather noisy to begin with, when everyone came in! We had four - or was it five? - guests! Welcome!
Our beekeeper, Liz Westcott was so very knowledgeable and interesting! Fortunately she brought plenty of honey and other products she makes, and she had to deal with a long queue after her talk!
She chose a beautiful mimosa as first in the flower competition, with a gorgeous cherry blossom a close second.
What a lovely display from all of the flower competition entries.
Our beekeeper, Liz Westcott was so very knowledgeable and interesting! Fortunately she brought plenty of honey and other products she makes, and she had to deal with a long queue after her talk!
She chose a beautiful mimosa as first in the flower competition, with a gorgeous cherry blossom a close second.
Thursday 14 March 2019
Felting workshop
We had a very enjoyable and productive wet felting workshop with Tracy Johnson.
Once we had laid the strands of wool to create our picture we had to smooth and then knock it about in order for the fibres to mesh together and shrink. This latter process involved a degree of violence in some cases! (Editor’s note: sorry, but this doesn’t appear to have loaded as a video clip! I shall consult some experts to see if I can remedy this)
Tuesday 12 March 2019
Ladies Lunch!
We had a really great time together today at the Manor Inn, Galmpton. The beauty of the lunch club is that you can sit next to someone different each time, and get to know them. Margaret did a sterling job, organising us all and sorting everything out - thank you! We are all looking forward to the next one!
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