Dear All,
Thank goodness the temperature has dropped a little, however not enough rain even today
so we cannot stop watering our precious plants. . I have been very selective about which to water
and I’m afraid to say that some that were not in the watering regime will not
recover. The lawn is looking like a desert, but the weeds have managed to stay green.
See which plants have survived without watering, and maybe plan the garden
to be more drought resistant in anticipation of hot weather in years to come?
How is your garden surviving? Despite copious watering, our runner beans
have been very sparse. They originate in the mountainous regions of South
America and like me need a temperate climate. However the purple French
beans are coping so I think we will grow more of these in future. We have had
several punnets of strawberries & blackberries, the courgettes are doing well,
but the pigeons ate all the black currants and the caterpillars decimated the
gooseberry bush while we were away so no Gooseberry fool this year. I did
get a few cherries from the little bush that I purchased last year and lots of
tomatoes, so far still green, but we live in hopes of a bumper crop.
Local Events
Short Walk Tuesday 23 August meet behind the Community Centre local
walk. Weather permitting. Non walkers can sit and chat!
The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 31st August 2pm at the
Octagon Barn on the Norwich road opposite the Barracks.
Our darts team won our first away match at Blofield Heath WI last week. Our
home matches are on Tuesday August 9th against Tibenham and 23 rd
against Thurton & Ashby, both in the Royal Oak 7.00pm. Supporters
welcome!
New term bowling session at Namco – 10am Friday 9th September.
Happy Birthday for August to
Nina, Kate Daynes, Judith, and Joan Porter.
Poringland Community Cinema
THE DUKE (12) FRIDAY 9 th SEPTEMBER
Comedy/Drama/True Life Stars Jim Broadbent & Helen Mirren
Tickets £5 (includes tea or coffee) on the door
Doors open at 6.45pm, Film starts 7.30pm
Please wear a mask when moving around the centre.
Invitation
Ditchingham WI invite you to their meeting on Wed 14 September 2pm
At Ditchingham Village Hall,
Marco – My life in Cartoons. You may have seen him at a group meeting.
Beware it is same day as our September meeting on that evening when we shall
hear John with his Saxophone telling us about Adolph Sax.
Federation Events
Bridge Day with Lunch Wed 7 September 10.30 – 3.30pm £15
In Fed Office (Evelyn Suffield House)
Our Platinum Jubilee Event –
Evelyn Suffield House on All Saints Green.
Friday 9 September 11am – 4pm.
Poringland WI donated towards the purchase in 1952, so it really is our House. If
you have never been inside before, now is your chance as Celebrations include
tours of the house with an exhibition from the Archives, refreshments, prebookable
afternoon teas, craft and gifts for sale and another Walking Treasure hunt of
Norwich. Display of ‘flowers’ made by members, in the garden.
Autumn Craft Day at New Buckenham Friday 16 September 10am-3.30pm
choose from a 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. In Fed Office.
Or why not 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.
Water colour Workshop Friday 14 October at Fed Office £25 see board
Autumn Federation Meetings
Nearest one for us is Chapelfield Methodist Church Wed 5 Oct 6-9pm £7.50 inc
refreshments. If you want to go further afield, I shall be attending at Thompson,
Dersingham and South Walsham so could offer a lift!!!
Speakers Nfk & Waveney Wellbeing Service – Anxiety – we all live with it.
Cheryl Cade – Cheese Sommelier – learn more about cheese – includes blind
tasting. Subcommittee stands including Sales & Marketing mobile shop.
Day trip to Ely for the Cathedral Christmas Fayre. Friday 18 November. £25.
Coach pick up in Norwich. Looks like there may be 4 coaches for this event!
Winter Fun Day at New Buckenham VH Friday 11 November 10.30 – 3.30. £20
including light lunch with a choice of Soups and Dessert.
AM - Simon White will demonstrate planting a spring time tub by layering bulbs for
maximum flowering time. Cost of tub and bulbs to be advised.
PM - Creating Together – 2 talented ladies demonstrating ideas for your home with
a Christmas theme.
Federation Holiday in Shakespeare Country Sunday 23 to Friday 27 April 2023.
Staying at the Mercure Walton Hotel in Stratford on Avon. Visits included to Royal
Leamington Spa, Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Ann Hathaway cottage
and free time in Stratford. Details on the Board.
A great selection of events – surely something there to tickle your fancy??
MINUTES OF MEETING OF PORINGLAND W I HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 13 TH JULY 2022 AT 7.30PM.
In the Chair: Mrs Hilary Lark, Vice-President.
Hilary stated that Joan Fountain, our President, was not able to attend as she was
due to have a medical procedure at the hospital. The Meeting wished her well.
APOLOGIES: received from Joan F; Nina; Jean G; Mary; Linda D; Marietta;
Gillian; Ann W; Pat L; Jeanette.
BIRTHDAY POSIES: presented to Shirley G and Zelia.
POINTS: Hilary was pleased to present a WI spoon to Shirley Gray as she had
attained 20 points in competitions.
Hilary then welcomed our speaker, Philip Mariner who proceeded to show wonderful
photo slides of places throughout Norfolk, England, Iceland, and Greenland.
Unfortunately, we were only able to see these on his laptop as his projector was not
working. He explained how he came to take the photos and the areas travelled.
He was thanked by Hilary.
After our speaker left, and refreshments, Hilary continued with the Meeting.
MINUTES: These had been circulated in the newsletter, and were approved and
signed.
Matters Arising:
A] Darts: Our team had had 2 games - won 1, lost 1, both times 2-1. Next
match is with Tibbenham on 1st August.
CORRESPONDENCE: Lesley pointed out that Norfolk Federation was also
‘celebrating’ 70 years of owning Evelyn Suffield House, and the events to be held
are in the newsletter. Lesley said there was a ‘Make a Flower’ to ‘plant’ in the
garden for the ‘Open House Event’ to be held on 9 th September for any member to
let their imagination show! Lesley also had WI Raffle tickets to sell.
SEPTEMBER MEETING: The Speaker will be John Dixon with his talk on Adolph
Sax and the Saxophone. VOT Lesley.
Competition is a depiction of Virgo – the Maiden. Tea Hostesses Joan Porter and
Veronica. Lesley said other WIs had been invited.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
a] Garden Party: This is instead of a meeting in August and this will be held at
the home of Joan Porter 7 Long Road, on Wednesday 17 th August at 2.30pm.
Scones; cakes; sandwiches; etc needed and helpers on the day.
b] Federation 500 Club: Hilary was one of the winners.
Refreshments taken and raffle drawn. Competition won by Sue Cranmer.
The Walking group
We met in July at Saxlingham Nethergate playing field car park for a walk around
the village and surrounding area. We visited the ruins of the old St Mary’s church,
which is hidden in woodland to the south of the village. A service is still held there
every July. We divided several times to make longer and shorter walks, meeting up
again at the village war memorial for a little rest before ending our walk in the church
of St Mary the Virgin. There was lots of interest to see in the church including some
of the earliest stained glass in Norfolk. It was good to see all the kneelers on display
propped on the book rests. After cooling off in the church we drove around to the
Foundry Plant centre near Tasburgh for lunch. This was enjoyed by all, until the
wasps put in an appearance!
Here are the answers to last month’s quiz – how well did you do?
1 TVQ (Monarch’s nickname) The Virgin Queen.
2 TKAM (Classic US novel and film) To Kill a Mockingbird
3 TWTIA (Abba hit) The Winner takes it all
4 KHAC (Ealing Comedy) Kind Hearts and Coronets
5 NABNALB (Proverb) Neither a borrower nor a lender be
6 AYNIL (Beatles 12 th no 1 hit) All you need is Love
7 MPFC (TV comedy Show) Monty Python’s Flying Circus
8 HAT (Cake Decoration) Hundreds and Thousands
9 KUA (Sitcom) Keeping up Appearances
10 AYLT (Elvis Song) Are You Lonesome Tonight?
11 BIACS (clumsy person) Bull in a China Shop
12 AFINIAFI (Proverb) A Friend in need is a Friend indeed
13 OFOTCN (Jack Nicholson film) One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
14 BABP(Dessert) Bread and Butter Pudding
15 GOT (TV Drama) Game of Thrones
16 TOCS (Dickens Novel) The Old Curiosity Shop
17 ITHOTN (Oscar winning film) In the Heat of the Night
18 SCD (TV Show) Strictly Come Dancing
19 ASITSN (Proverb) A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
20 HFB (Fawlty Towers catchphrase) He’s from Barcelona
