Hello everyone, I hope you are keeping well. Last month I wished for a little
more rain – I shall now stop interfering with the weather and take what comes
quietly. Even if when out walking we get as wet as we did at Winterton, and
even wetter when I was visiting my brother in Yorkshire. Obviously, rain is
more wetting up that way, clothes needed tumble drying and shoes could have
done with same after paddling through the puddles.
Local Forthcoming Events
Craft group Next session 2.30pm on Monday 21 August 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 that we can sell for funds.
Please confirm attendance with Joan F on 493036.
Darts – we usually meet at the Oak on 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday afternoon.
Unfortunately, we lost more matches than we won in this season’s competition
which is now over. I think we need to keep practising so that we can improve
for next year, and of course we enjoy an afternoon in the pub! Ask Lesley,
Zelia, Sue F or Mo for dates if you’re interested in joining us.
Bowling sessions at Namco – 10am on 2 nd and 4 th Friday. Next session
Friday 25 August 10am.
The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 30 th August 2pm at the Octagon
Barn on the Norwich Road. Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.
Scrabble session next one has been booked for Thursday 31 August at the
Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm. Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.
Next Walk: Tuesday 19 September. Meet at the 11am, with Lunch 1pm at
nearby venue. Location details at the September meeting. Or ask Lesley.
Singalong Next session Thursday 21 st September 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s.
Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available. No vocal ability necessary!
GYM Sessions at Chandler Road every Thursday afternoon Autumn term
starts on 7 Sept. Speak to Lesley if you are interested in joining us.
Happy Birthday for August to
Nina, Judith and Joan Porter
Invitations
Brooke WI invite 4 members to a Murder Mystery evening on Thursday 12
October 7.30pm. Raffle.
Long Stratton and Loddon WIs both have meetings on Wed 18 October so
you need to choose between them:
Long Stratton birthday meeting held in their village hall with Jane Hugger ex
Bluebell Girl. £5 includes light buffet. Raffle
Loddon open meeting with Mike Wabe on Witches and witch hunting 7.15pm
St Johns Chapel George Lane Loddon.
Loddon are also holding a Sewing & Craft Day on Saturday 30th September
10.00am - 4.00pm at St John's Lecture Hall, George Lane, Loddon, NR14
6NB. Bring whatever you're working on. See what other people do and
enjoy a relaxed day. Bring your own lunch, tea/coffee will be
provided. £5 for the day. To book a place ring 01508 528912.
Poringland Community Cinema
at Poringland Community Centre
ALLELUJAH (12)
FRIDAY 8 th SEPTEMBER
Drama Stars Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Jennifer Saunders
Tickets £5 (on the door includes tea or coffee)
Doors open at 6.45pm, Film starts 7.30pm
Buena Vista Social Club
At Poringland Community Centre
Meets on the first Friday starting with
Film Night on September 1st
For more information phone John on 01508 494358 Or Carol on 01508492630
Are you a snapper? Do you go around taking pictures of views that you like
the look of and then leave them in your phone or other device? Why not print
some off and send them into the calendar 2025 competition?
Each year, the Federation produces a calendar of Norfolk pictures taken by
members. There is usually a theme, this year’s was Heritage Norfolk, next
year (already printed) is flowers and fungi. For 2025 the theme is colourful
Norfolk and if your photo is printed you get a free calendar!
Details in this month’s Norfolk WI News
Federation Events
Lots to choose from whatever your interests:
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.
Evelyn Suffield House – open day Friday 8 September 11 – 4pm. Includes
Walking treasure hunt £3 per team.
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.
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.
First Aid course for seniors at Evelyn Suffield House Tuesday 10 October
basic training 10 – 1pm, Intermediate/Advanced. 1.30 – 4.30pm. £7.50 per
session. Understanding some of the common first aid medical situations that
older adults face can help you prepare for possible emergencies. Eg Falls,
cuts scrapes, Cardiovascular problems, heat/cold related illness.
Auditions Day – Evelyn Suffield House – Thursday 16 Nov 10.30 – 3.30pm
£16 including lunch £10 if you only want tea/coffee. 5 potential new speakers
to hear and decide if they should make the Speakers list. Lunch Jackets with
choice of fillings followed by trifle or cheesecake.
First notice – Autumn Federation meetings will take place through October.
Our nearest one is at County hall on Monday 16 th 6-9pm. £7.50 inc
refreshments. Speakers ‘Staying safe with your Bank’ and Saffron
Summerfield ‘When the Birds talk illustrated with bird song/photos/music.
See Notice Board or contact Lesley for more details of all these events.
THE NATIONAL AGM 2024
We watched the National AGM on Zoom at New Buckenham this year as the
Federation did not take any coaches to Cardiff. But next year the meeting will be
back in the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Office are thinking of coaches and
hotels again. They would like expressions of interest to see how many members
would like to go in person. There is no commitment, but if you think you might like to
attend, please contact Helen in the office on admin@norfolkwi.org.uk or phone her
on 01603 624580
Would you like to join our walking group? We meet once each month on
the third Tuesday and the walk is followed by lunch in a local hostelry. Our
walks are usually divided into shorter and longer lengths to cover differing
abilities. If you don’t wish to walk, like several members already, you can join
us for lunch. See notification of next date in upcoming local events.
Would you like to help the Federation and have a little flutter? If so why not
join the 500 club? For £5 per share you will be entered into a draw every
month for a year with a chance to win one of 3 cash prizes each month.
Entries must be in by 31 October.
Use the Application form in your Norfolk WI News mag.
It was only a sunny smile
And little it cost in the giving
But like morning light
It scattered the night
And made the day worth living.
Scott Fitzgerald.
Don’t And forget to smile!
It may lighten someone else’s day
it will make you feel better too
