Hello everyone, I am writing this at midsummer and feeling rather hot, I
hope July’s weather is just right for you, and we have had a little more
rain for the gardens.
Our Forthcoming Events
Bowling sessions at Namco – 10am Friday 14 July and 28 July.
Craft group Next session 2.30pm on Monday 24 July at 74 Poringland Rd
SHX (opposite the penguin/pylons) Parking in Joan’s or her neighbour’s drive
for 4 or 5 cars. Bring along your current project or we can find you something
to make. Please confirm attendance with Joan F on 493036.
Next Walk possibly Tuesday 15 August. TBA at 11am with Lunch 1pm at
nearby venue. details will be in August Newsletter for Members who would like
to join for the walk and/or lunch. Will definitely be more local than the June
walk! See how that went on page 3.
Darts – we usually meet at the Oak on 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday afternoon. Next
home matches 1 August against Thurton A Team and 8 th against Surlingham.
Both in the Oak at 7pm.
Scrabble session next one has been booked for Friday 21 July at the
Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm. Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.
The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 26 July 2pm at the Octagon
Barn on the Norwich Road. Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.
Singalong Next session TBA - usually Thursday 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s.
Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available. No vocal ability necessary!
GYM Sessions every Thursday afternoon in term time, another woman who
would like to stay fit, required to join the usual mob. Exercises tailored to your
needs/health/fitness. Speak to Lesley if you are interested.
Invitation
Ditchingham WI invite you to their Birthday party on Wednesday 9 th August
at 2pm in their village hall, for a talk from Lynton Johnson on Flower arranging
with summer flowers cost £4 including buffet
Happy Birthday for July to
Shirley and Zelia
Federation Events
Lots to choose from whatever your interests:
Bridge Taster day Wed 19 July 10 – 3.30pm £10. bring a packed lunch.
Duxford Autumn Quilt Festival Friday 1 st September. Displays, supplies for
sale, demonstrations. Cost £25 under 60, £24 over 60. Or £19 coach fare
only, if you wish to visit the Duxford Imperial Museum.
CRAFT DAY at New Buckenham on Friday 15 September 10am – 3.30pm
£30 including light lunch of jacket potato followed by fruit crumble or fruit salad.
Crafts include: Plastic canvas treasure box, rag rugging, Parchment craft,
decorated candle and matching box, mini-envelope album/journal.
Strictly Fit Steps with light afternoon tea. At Thompson Village Hall IP24
1PY. Friday 22 September 10.30 – 2pm. Doors open 10am for tea/coffee
cost £15. A ballroom and latin dance fitness class that is strictly for fun no
partner needed.
LADIES THAT LUNCH on first Friday starting from 1 st Sept. 2 course lunch for
£12. Single applicants only as spaces are limited. The first menu is warm
chicken and bacon salad with new potatoes followed by sticky toffee pudding.
Veggie option available. See board for further menus.
And finally a competition for any card makers – Design a Christmas card
for the Norfolk WI. £2 per entry see board for further details. Winning card will
be reproduced and sold on behalf of the Federation. Entries in by 1 st August.
See Notice Board or contact Lesley for more details of all these events.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF PORINGLAND W.I.
HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14TH JUNE 2023 AT 7.30PM.
In the Chair: Mrs Joan Fountain, President
The President welcomed everyone to the meeting and then introduced our speaker,
Mr Mark Johnstone who gave a most interesting talk on 'Hear for Norfolk', an
explanation of how deafness can affect the life not only for deaf persons but for
those around them. ‘Hear for Norfolk’ is a charity that helps by providing hearing
tests; advice as to the appropriate hearing aids; and the aids. He also pointed out
that we live in a 'noisy world' which affects the ears and which could cause deafness
and thus prevent communication and interaction between people.
He was thanked by Catherine Biggs, followed by a break for refreshments.
The President then continued with the Meeting see next page:
NEWS OF MEMBERS: Hilary was now recovering from her operation; Mary,
unfortunately, has Covid; Jean W was still unwell. The members wished them well.
BIRTHDAY POSIES: were given out to those members who had a birthday in May
and June.
MINUTES OF APRIL MEETING: were approved and signed.
Matters Arising:
a] Dinner: Those that attended said they had enjoyed the evening, but thought it
was time to change the venue for 2024.
b] FAM Meeting: Joan gave a report on the Norfolk Federation Meeting. She
said 5 Trustees had retired and new Trustees have been appointed. She informed
the meeting that the morning speaker was Trading Standards Officer Stephen
Maunder who updated us on scams and how to avoid being caught out. The
afternoon speaker was Esme Young of the BBC Sewing Bee Programme, who told
us of her unusual life, and Fashion business called Swanky Modes.
c] National AGM: Lesley reported that the Resolution regarding river water was
passed even though a speaker gave very good reasons against it: It was pointed
out that as WIs had already voted for the Resolution, in most cases their vote could
not be changed. She did say that the 2024 AGM will be held in London.
MAGAZINE AND FEDERATION INFORMATION: magazine had been distributed
and all information was on the noticeboard and in the Newsletter.
JULY MEETING: Frances Mobbs will be giving a Cookery Demonstration and VOT
will be given by Gail Mays. Competition is '6 homemade biscuits (not cakes) and
the tea hostesses Mary Stancer & Linda Daniels.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
a] Walk: will be on 20th June at Winterton names were taken.
b] Theatre Royal: Lesley stated that the comedy 'Pride and Prejudice (Austen
Style!') was on and tickets were being offered at £25.00 for any part of the theatre.
Several members would like to attend, Lesley will purchase tickets for next
Wednesday performance.
Competition was won by Sue Cranmer and the raffle drawn. Meeting closed at
9.25pm.
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Our June Walk at Winterton, proved that we cannot always be lucky with the
weather. We chose the one wet day this week, and did we get WET ! The rain
came on as we were walking north along the beach. A mild wind from the south
ensured that we got soaked down our backs and trousers. When we had enough of
the beach, we turned to walk back through the dunes – a lovely area normally – and
got wet down our fronts. Fortunately some of us had the forethought to take spare
trousers, but someone had to sit on a towel.
Those on the short walk had time for a coffee in the shelter, while we hardy few saw
lots of seals eyeing us from the water, little terns flitting up the beach, and heard
larks serenading us over the dunes. We were certainly ready for our lunch.
A few hints and info on scams from Stephen Maunder of Trading Standards.
Scams could be Online, telephone, postal and they could be about:
Hello Fresh • Parcels • Loft Insulation • Competitions
• Amazon • Bank Security • TV Licensing • Investments
How to spot scam messages or calls
Authority
Is the message claiming to be from someone official? For example, your bank,
doctor, a solicitor, or a government department.
Criminals often pretend to be important people or organisations to trick you into
doing what they want
• Urgency
Are you told you have a limited time to respond (such as 'within 24 hours' or
‘immediately’)?
Criminals often threaten you with fines or other negative consequences
• Emotion
Does the message make you panic, fearful, hopeful or curious?
Criminals often use threatening language, make false claims of support, or tease
you into wanting to find out more
• Scarcity
Is the message offering something in short supply, like concert tickets, money or a
cure for medical conditions?
Fear of missing out on a good deal or opportunity can make you respond quickly
• Current Events
Are you expecting to see a message like this? Criminals often exploit current
news stories, big events or specific times of year (like tax reporting) to make their
scam seem more relevant to you.
Remember: STOP. CHALLENGE. PROTECT
Never deal with doorstep cold callers if they are offering for
example:
• Roofs • Trees & Gardens • Driveways • Cleaning & Household Products • Solar
Panels • Garden Furniture
Check out the Norfolk Trusted Trader Scheme to be sure of getting
what you pay for.
Look on the Norfolk County Council website.
Phone Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133
