Poringland WI.
We continue to be an active WI, as well as our normal monthly meetings, we have regular scrabble days and coffee mornings in the Royal Oak; we also have teams taking part in the County Darts and 10 Pin Bowling leagues. The bowling team did well to get through to the semi final, we are not so good at the darts but all our activities involve plenty of fun, friendship and laughter. We have a group who attend the gym each week and another who enjoy singalong sessions in a member’s home. We also have various outings planned, including a visit the Harnser wood at Elsing, which was planted by WI members in 2000. This will be a walk around the wood, followed by lunch in the local pub.
We also entered the Federation annual craft competition, this year entitled Gilbert and Sullivan. We chose to depict the Mikado, and 5 members produced some lovely items of craft/cookery/floral arrangement/painting to set the scene. We were pleased to come seventh out of the 14 entries.
At our April meeting, we heard from Simon White of Beales roses, he showed slides of climbing and rambling roses, and had a selection of roses etc at discount prices. As May is our Birthday month we are joined by partners and friends for dinner at the Feathers. At the end of April we hosted the group meeting, with 8 other WIs joining us to hear Martin Shults sing songs from the Musicals. Martin has appeared on the London stage in named parts from musicals like the Phantom and Les Mis, he also sings locally with the Upper Octave. The evening was very enjoyable, with members humming along and tapping feet.
Our June meeting will be a demonstration of 3D Fabric flowers by Georgette Vale. Before then, 2 members will once again attend the National AGM, this year to be held in Cardiff. The resolution for debate this year is on Mental Health matters, and the speakers will be Dame Stella Rimington, former head of MI5 and Huw Edwards, news reporter and journalist.
As usual, a busy year ahead, if you would like to join us, please come along to the Community Centre on the second Wednesday at 7.30pm. Details of our meetings are posted in the entrance hall, to be found on our blog, or phone the President on 491674, or Secretary on 492155.
Lesley Sanders
