Dear All,
I hope you have been enjoying the sunny weather, and your gardens are coming into bloom.
The weather forecast for the day of our walk in May was gloomy with the possibility of showers. But fortunately that was totally wrong and the clouds soon blew away to leave a lovely blue sky.
Invitations
Mulbarton WI invite you to a Barn Dance in their village hall, The Common NR14 8AE on Monday 16 May 7.30 – 9.45 £8 inc refreshments.
Long Stratton WI invite 4 members to their meeting on Wed 18 May 7.30pm in their village hall to hear Jane Hoggar, ‘Life as a Bluebell Girl’.
Please let Lesley know if you would like to attend either of these.
Local Events
Next Walk Tuesday 21 June meet at the Village Hall Bramerton. Lunch at Highway nursery at 1pm, non-walking members welcome to join us.
The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 25th May 2pm at the Octagon Barn on the Norwich road opposite the Barracks.
Our darts team are gearing up for this year’s tournament – watch out next month for match dates so that you can come along to support us at the Oak.
You are also welcome to come and have a go - all abilities welcome. Next practise session Tuesday evening 24 May.
Next bowling session at Namco – Friday 10am 20th May.
Happy Birthday for May to
Liz Bussey, Jean Gowing, Susie Hinsley, Christine Wise
The last Community Cinema show of the season will be this Friday – 13 May when the film will be the new West Side Story – can it really improve on the original? Shows start again in September on Friday 9th.
See below for lots of Federation events for you to enjoy.
Federation Events
Jigsaw Race with supper – Monday 23 May 5-8.30pm. £8 pp. Supper choices on form.
A Trip through France with Lunch – Bawdeswell Village Hall Friday 17 June 12 -3.30pm £20 Speaker Sue Beavan on ‘La Route des Grandes Alpes’ from Lake Geneva to the Med. Light lunch provided – choices on the form.
2 x Get Comfortable on line days – Thursday 16 June ipad/tablet/phone. Thursday18 August Facebook and social media.
Autumn Craft Day at New Buckenham Friday 16 September 10-3.30 choose from Crochet phone case, Iris Folding Cards, Decorated candle and gift box, button jewellery or Ribbon Embroidery. £25, light lunch included
Celebrate National Poetry Day on Thursday 6 October with Poems, Prosecco and Afternoon Tea. £8, bring along your favourite poem to share
Or you could write a poem for National Poetry day – title A Celebration
This could be for any sort of celebration – birth of a grandchild/jubilees/a special birthday or just celebrating the season. 24 lines maximum, amusing or serious entries to be in by19 September – Lesley has more details.
Day trip to Ely for the Cathedral Christmas Fayre. Friday 18 November. £25.
Coach pick up in Norwich.
A great selection of events – surely something here to tickle your fancy??
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PORINGLAND WI MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON WEDNEDAY 13TH APRIL 2022 AT 7.30PM.
In the Chair: Mrs Joan Fountain, President
The Meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem and the President then welcomed Isabel as a visitor and Gillian as a new Member.
APOLOGIES: from Liz; Christine; Jeanette; Sue H; Carol; Pam C; Marietta; Judith; Alison.
NEWS OF MEMBERS: The President was pleased to see Jean Gowing and Shirley Gray back.
BIRTHDAY POSIES: presented to Joan and as Alison was not present a member offered to take it to her.
MINUTES: were approved and signed as correct.
Minutes continued:
Matters Arising:
A] FAM Meeting: Those that attended had found it informative and enjoyable.
B] Birthday Certificate: A 100th Birthday Certificate was presented to us and this was displayed for members to see.
CORRESPONDENCE: Norfolk Federation What’s on is displayed on notice board, together with newsletter information. Lesley then stated that the Resolution regarding ‘Attention Deficient’is being forwarded to go to the AGM. Members voted in favour of this resolution.
MAY 11TH: We do not have our usual meeting as this is our Birthday Dinner, which we are this year holding at the City College to arrive 6pm for 6.30pm and to go to Gate 5 where there is ample car parking space. She has been told the menu will be available after Easter.
JUNE MEETING: The speaker is Mrs Andrea Elsdon who will talk on ‘The Work of the Magistracy’. VOT Maureen Scott. Competition Gemini- The Twins.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
A] Village Fete: Members are reminded we are running a ‘Norfolk Scone Baking Competition’ on 4th June. The competition is open to anyone in the village and the judge will be from outside. Entry forms are available if any of our members wish to enter.
The President also asked if members would like to decorate their front gardens in red,
white and blue, to mark the Jubilee. (Lesley has recipe of Norfolk Scone )
B] Silver Salver Competition: Our entry was displayed and Lesley stated we again came 5th out of 18 entries.
C} Car Boot Sale: Our stall made £30.00.
The President then welcomed Liz Fox who gave a most delightful and informative talk on how to make a beautiful garden easily. She illustrated this and gave the ‘English’ names for plants and not ‘Latin’ and also stated when and how to plant seeds or cuttings. She was thanked by Jean Waters.
Competition was judged and was won by Sue Cranmer. Refreshments were then taken and the raffle drawn.
Meeting closed 9.20pm.
May Walking group report
Our May walk took us around High Ash farm, starting from the corner of Chandler road and Wash lane where the coffee van parks. We walked down the hill and took a minute to check out the green man (pictured) and the site where our little oak trees have been planted. We couldn’t spot any, but hopefully they will soon sprout above the grass. We then walked up the hill to visit Fox’s Grove and the bluebells. They were a truly magnificent purple carpet, well worth a visit if you get the chance another year. We then followed the path down to Caistor lane where we were treated to the sight of 2 roe deer silhouetted against the sky line. Here we divided into 2 groups one heading back by a shorter route past High Ash farm, and the second taking a longer route across the fields towards Arminghall.
After our exertions, we treated ourselves to lunch at the White Horse in Trowse. We can highly recommend their roast of the day if you need filling up!
You are welcome to join us – in June when we shall meet on Tuesday 21st at the village hall in Bramerton at 11am. We cater for various abilities usually with a choice of long or shorter walks. But if you feel that is still too much, why not meet us for lunch at Highway Nursery at 1pm.
Answers to last month’s Little quiz
1 I don’t know how to love him Jesus Christ Superstar
2 Brush up your Shakespeare Kiss me Kate
3 As long as he needs me Oliver
4 All that Jazz Cabaret
5 Mr Mistoffelees Cats
6 How long has this been going on? Funny Face
7 At the end of the Day Les Miserables
8 If I only had a heart The Wizard of Oz
9 All I ask of you The Phantom of the Opera
10 Tomorrow Annie
11 Let it go Frozen
12 I know him so well Chess
13 Another suitcase in another hall Evita
14 Somewhere West Side Story
15 As if we never said Goodbye Sunset Boulevard
16 When I Grow Up Matilda
