Poringland WI Newsletter November 2023
Saxlingham Nethergate Christmas Fair in their Village Hall 2 – 5pm on Saturday 18 November. Cake stalls, raffle, refreshments available etc.
Hempnall Craft Fair, Village Hall, 10 to 1pm Saturday 25 November as above. Both are a chance to get some extra Crimbo presents and have coffee and a chat. Would anyone be prepared to help on our stall for an hour or so?
Our Forthcoming Events
Darts – meet at the Oak on 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2pm. Next date 14 Nov.
10 Pin Bowling sessions at Namco – 10am on 2nd and 4th Friday. This month’s sessions Friday 10 & 24 Nov.
Another visit to Hotter is planned for Tues evening 14 November to see the latest winter fashions. Sign up on the board tonight or Speak to Zelia.
Pottery painting – who would like another go? Or did you miss out last time? Next one planned for 10.30am on Wednesday 15 November. Please let Lesley know if you would like to take part.
Singalong session on Thursday 16 Nov 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s. Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available. No vocal ability necessary!
Next Walk: Tuesday 21 November. In view of all the rain recently, I thought another city walk might be best, so meet at 11am top of St Stephen Street Lunch 1pm at Middletons on Timber Hill. See back page for info and menu.
The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 29th Nov 2pm at the Octagon Barn on the Norwich Road. Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.
Scrabble session Thursday 30 November at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm. Christmas meal available. Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.
Happy Birthday for November to
Gillian and Hilary
Invitations
DItchingham WI. Invite you to a Fun Xmas Bingo evening on Wednesday 6 December at 2pm in Ditchingham village hall. £3 includes first bingo card, more can be purchased. Mince pies and mulled wine etc on offer.
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Poringland Community Cinema in the Community Centre
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY (12A)
FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER
DRAMA Stars Jim Broadbent & Penelope Wilton
BARBIE (12A)
FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER
Comedy/Fantasy Stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling
This is a very funny spoof!
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
Film nights on the first Friday
For more information phone John on 01508 494358 Or Carol on 01508492630
Federation Events
LADIES THAT LUNCH on first Friday, enjoy a 2 course lunch for £12. Single applicants only as spaces are limited. See board for menus.
Auditions Day – Evelyn Suffield House – Thursday 16 Nov 10.30 – 3.30pm £16 this event is fully booked.
Four Corners Craft Day in our house on All Saints Green. Thursday 9th or 30th November 10 – 3.15. £20, bring packed lunch, Make 4 items in one day.
ZOOM PANTO. ‘Happily Ever After’ this is a free event on Thursday 14 December 7.30pm. Contact Helen, Admin@norfolkwi.org.uk for details of how to access zoom. Lesley’s making a fool of herself again – oh! Yes she is!
Supper and Jigsaw Race @ Evelyn Suffield House Thursday 18 January 5.30pm – 9pm £13.50. Simple hot meal and dessert followed by team game completing 500 piece jigsaw in the fastest time. Single or team applications.
A Trip to the V&A to see Exhibition ‘Re: Imaging Musicals’ or do your own thing! Thursday 1 February £28. Coach pick up at Thickthorn P&R.
National AGM 5 June 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall. Attendance can be free by zoom or in person as an observer at a cost of
£426 which includes transport and 2 nights B&B with 1 evening meal at the Millenium Gloucester Hotel in Harrington gardens which is in walking distance of the Albert Hall. See board for more details. Resolutions will be in December Newsletter for discussion at January meeting.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF PORINGLAND W I
WEDNESDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2023 AT 7.30PM.
IN THE CHAIR: Mrs Joan Fountain, President.
The Meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem.
APOLOGIES: Lesley read out the list of members unable to attend this evening.
NEWS OF MEMBERS: Judith was improving after her operation. Joan Porter has been unwell and members hoped she would soon be better. Maureen Scott had been in hospital and members were pleased to see her at the Meeting. Nina was unable to attend due to a family bereavement.
BIRTHDAY POSIES: were presented to Pat; Jeanette; Pam and Carol.
MINUTES: approved and signed.
Matters Arising:
A] Change of Meeting Day Vote: It was reported that, according to the recent survey, the majority wished to meet on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. After a discussion, members voted to hold future meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-4pm, starting January 2024. This would be subject to the availability of the Community Centre.
NORFOLK MAGAZINE: distributed to member.
CORRESPONDENCE.: Federation ‘What’s Ons’ are in the newsletter or on the notice board, together with the forthcoming events.
NOVEMBER MEETING: The Speaker is Simon White from Peter Beales who will talk on ‘Who Dares Prunes’. VOT Susie Hinsley and tea hostesses Marietta and Veronica. The competition is ‘A Homegrown Cutting’.
The President explained that our speaker this evening was unable to get to the Meeting so members enjoyed social time, playing various games e.g. dominoes; scrabble, quiz; cards.
Competition was won by Sue France, second Sue Cranmer. Raffle was drawn and the meeting closed at 9.30pm.
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Priscilla Bacon Norfolk Hospice Care
The PB Trustees invite members of the WI to a special carol service to Reflect and Remember those known to us who have received Hospice care and to celebrate the new Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
This will be held on Thursday 7 December at 7.30pm in Norwich Cathedral. RSVP to events@priscillabaconhospice.org.uk.
Congregational carols and festive music led by the Norwich Lower School Chamber Choir. Alongside a selection of seasonal biblical readings and poems read by staff, volunteers and Trustees from the Priscilla Bacon ‘Family’.
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The casting team of the Great British Bake Off are looking for applications for the 15th series. If you think you have what it takes to bake in the tent and are a talented home baker. Then I have the application details!!
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Centenary Salver individual competition for crafty members: Make a cushion using any suitable medium. Anyone can enter, see schedule for details, £2 per entry forms to be in by 19 February. Cushion to be taken to the House by Thursday 28 March. Cushions will be displayed at the Centenary Salver weekend 13/14 April at Honingham Village Hall. Small cup will be presented for ‘Best in Show’.
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November Walk planning to walk more of the city walls, beginning along Chapelfield and Grapes Hill section. If it turns out to be another rainy day, we can keep dry and search out bargains in the Mall or Chapelfield.
Lunch at Middletons – Fixed price menu is 2 courses for £12.95
or 3 courses for £14.95 (if you are really hungry after the walk).
Includes:
starters of soup; garlic mushrooms; Caprese salad or Calamari.
Mains of minute steak; mac cheese; chicken escallops; cheese burger; battered haddock.
Sides include wedges; new pots; salad; greens; fries.
Choice of desserts.
If you have not let me know at the meeting, please confirm attendance by phone 492155 or email Lesley.sanders1944@gmail.com
