MyWI

 Are you wondering how to access MyWI? 

Go to this website: www.thewi.org.uk

Look in the top right corner of the screen and you will see MyWI

Click on it and you will see this screen:

If it doesn’t work for you, I can reassure you that Tina (our MCS rep) has already entered and checked your email address on the system, so use the form to contact NFWI to get help. 

If you have changed your email address from the one you gave Tina when you joined us, and haven’t let us know, then you will need to contact her! 

Clean Rivers campaign

 We have all received an email from NFWI about the Clean our Rivers campaign. Do you wish to add your voice or take some action? Look at the email and MyWI to find out how. Here is a passage copied from MyWI:

We're happy to see the government is taking action, however, regulators not only need more powers but also resources. Given the sheer scale of the sewage crisis, we’re concerned that the measures won’t create the transformational change we need to fix our broken water system and want to see a UK-wide statutory public inquiry to deliver reform of the water system

Designated bathing waters are key to cleaning up our polluted waters, as they are the only places where water quality is regularly monitored for its effect on human health and legal obligations are put on polluting industries to clean up their act. We need to see bathing water applications in England urgently reopened after DEFRA decided to put them on hold earlier this year.

The photos are of a couple of the related craft projects: a crochet dragonfly key ring and a knitted banner

Our summer picnic - from Tina

 We all had super weather for our summer picnic. Sorry that a few of us were not able to attend, but we all had a good chatter, put the world to rights and sourced some wisdom or stuff from the group.

What’s On?

 It’s our picnic day! Have a great time, Brixham WI!

Sunday - picnic! Look back at your emails from Lynn for all the details!

Monday - 2 pm Sew Mondays. Please let Jill H know you will be there

Thursday - Mindful Colouring. Contact Jayne S if you wish to have lunch as well.

Book Share report from Jayne

 Interesting debate on this month’s book, Blood and Sugar by Laura Shepherd Robinson. Nobody really liked the storyline but people were drawn into the book, a sign if a good writer. Some of the discussion revolved around the list of characters at the front with supporters and opponents.

Three books were highly recommended,

The Swift and the Harrier by Minette Walters,

Carrying Albert Home by Homer Hickam (all true except the parts which aren’t)

Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

If you fancy and afternoon chat, focussed on books and related topics, there is space on Bookshare. Just let Jayne know

Bookshare travelled down memory lane. On BBC Sounds you can find the Navy Lark and Gambits by Eley Williams You TV is showing Whitstable Pearl and Sister Boniface. Members travels have taken them to old haunts, with differing outcomes.

Other recommendations from Bookshare include the Joe Pickett and Hoyt/ Dewell series by C. J. Box as well as Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Craft Afternoon

 Thank you Ann P for the photos.

Advance warning!

 Sunday 28th July - next Sunday - is our picnic at the green next to the car park at Berry Head! Bring your picnic, chairs (there are a few picnic tables and benches already there), bring your partner/friend and your well behaved pet! 

Sad news of a former WI member

 Hi Brixham WI. 

We at Uffculme WI wanted to let you know about the sad death of Joan Collins. A member of Uffculme WI for many years and previously of Brixham WI. There may not be many there that still remember her but she was a lovely lady with an amazing sense of humour and we thought it best to let you know. Regards, Ros - Secretary

Is anyone interested?

THIS LOOKS INTERESTING! MAYBE FOLLOWING ON FROM OUR VISIT TO THE RECYCLING CENTRE! 
IS ANYONE OF OUR BRIXHAM WI MEMBERS INTERESTED?

RECYCLE DEVON

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Exciting news! A new, free, app based Riverside walk is being launched today . The interactive trail takes you on a journey through the Riverside Valley Park in Exeter and was kindly sponsored by Viridor Discover the fascinating history of waste and recycling in Devon and how it is managed today. https://tinyurl.com/26a5x3td Go Jauntly Exeter City Council Devon County Council Devon Climate Emergency

What’s On?

 What is in the diary for all of our Brixham WI members this week?

Wednesday at 2 pm Craft afternoon - all details in an email from Lynn just last week. (The craft afternoon this month, will be button craft ie making pictures with buttons or even figures with buttons. 

Brixham Rugby Club at 2pm cost  £3 per person, just bring your craft mat and liquid glue, buttons will be provided!

Thursday at 2pm Book Share

Thank you to some of our WhatsApp users for the wonderful flower photos in this and my previous posts.

DFWI calendar, anyone?

 Message to all Brixham WI members: if you would like one of the DFWI calendars (we are in it!) take a look at your emails and Whats App! Contact Lynn to let her know you would like one!

July Institute meeting

 Brixham WI members were treated to a very interesting talk from Julia Fox, the curator of Totnes Fashion and Textiles Museum and who brought a selection of spectacular Edwardian clothing from the museum. We were shown just how many layers the Edwardian lady had to put on, even before she could put on her dress. (And the tribulations of washing/cleaning and drying these items was clarified.)

Mrs Fox advised that the museum would be closing in October and relocating to Falmouth University which has a Textile Department.

So Lynn is going to plan a trip for us to visit before it closes.

For our Brixham WI members…

 Available through DFWI - Brixham WI members check your email to find the details and how to apply.

What’s On?

 This week for our Brixham WI members we have our Institute meeting on Wednesday! The speaker is coming to tell us about Edwardian dress.

If you haven’t collected your programme, please come along on Wednesday when Tina will have it ready for you.

What’s On?

Some of our Brixham WI members had a grand day out together on Friday last week! We hope lots of fun was had!

On Wednesday this week we have our Book Worms meeting at 11 - organised by Rebecca.

 

Just in case you haven’t been able to collect your WI programme yet:

 Take a careful look on our blog! You will see, as shown in the photo below, that the list of monthly meetings is presented on the lower right side of the blog page. 

For the regular activities, you will find them on the upper left side of the page! 

It’s all here for you, if you know where to look. And now you do! 

Monthly coffee at Lupton House - delightful setting!

 Gorgeous coffee time this morning for a very select group of us! Thank you for a lovely morning!