Poringland WI
November was our annual meeting, when we checked our finances with the Treasurer, and the Committee Report reviewed the events of the year. As this year was the WI Centenary year, there was a lot to report as well as our meetings and outings. The highlights must include the evening receptions at Gressenhall, the Royal Garden party and the National Annual meeting which was attended by the Queen, who is a member of Sandringham WI. This was screened live in the Community Centre thanks to John Henson, and we invited over 100 members from other WIs to join us and enjoy a picnic. Fortunately the weather was fine on the day.
This year we sadly lost one dear friend, Margaret Hems, but have been joined by 4new members, however we are always happy to see more. 2 members retired from the Committee, but we were pleased that Sue France agreed to be co-opted on, and Pam Cooper was re-elected for another term of office as President.
After refreshments, Nina gave a report on her recent stay at Denman, the WI College in Oxfordshire, where she studied costume of the 40s and 50s. The meeting finished with a fun quiz which was won by Maureen Scott and Veronica Brett.
Our next meeting will be on 13 January, when Rosie Wilkin will be telling us about Headdresses and Hairstyles through history.
Visitors are always welcome at our meetings which are held in the Community Centre on the second Wednesday each month (except August), but if you would like to talk to someone first, or need help to get to the Community Centre, please contact Pam Cooper, President on 01508 491674, or Lesley Sanders, Secretary on 01508 492155.
L Sanders
