Poringland WI Newsletter September 2024
They are also applying for extra funding to cover the cost. Maybe we could attend the Parish Council meetings to find out how this is coming on. Meetings are held on the second Wed each month at 6pm.
Our Local Events
10 Pin Bowling sessions Namco. Friday 13 & 27 September @10am.
Next Walk: Tuesday 17 September Meet at Bergh Apton Village Hall followed by lunch at Green Pastures, Hellington Corner.
Singalong session on Thursday 26 September 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s. Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available – ask Lesley.
Darts – Final darts event at Hethersett Sports and Social Club on Tuesday 24 September.
The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 25 Sept 2-3.30pm at the Octagon Barn on the Norwich Road. Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.
Scrabble session Thursday 3 October at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm.
Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.
Our events continued:
Craft Afternoon Monday 14 Oct (Second Monday) at Joan’s, 74 Poringland road Stoke HX. If you would like to join us to help make small items to sell in aid of funds, please contact Joan 493036.
Gym Sessions. Gym Group (next to Asda on Hall road). Currently we have an hour long session each Wednesday morning at 9am.
If you’re new and fancy any of these, talk to Lesley or the named member and we will arrange for someone to accompany you or give you a lift.
Happy Birthdays for September to
Veronica & Me
We are pleased to hear of the return of the
Poringland Community Cinema at Poringland Community Centre
THE GREAT ESCAPER (12A) FRIDAY 11h OCTOBER
Comedy/RomanceStars Michael Caine & Glenda Jackson
Tickets £5 on the door (includes tea or coffee)
Doors open at 6.45pm, Film starts 7.30pm
Invitations
Loddon & District WI would like invite you to their open meeting on Wednesday 18th September at St Johns Lecture Hall, George Lane, Loddon.
James & Harris of Beccles ‘All about chocolate making’. Taste chocolate from different regions to compare them and a stall to buy chocolate at a reduced rate. Please arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start, no charge and refreshments will be provided. There is plenty of free parking at the car park on Church Plain which is a 2 minute walk away.
Denton WI invite you to a Fashion Show on Tuesday 1st October 7.30pm at Denton Village Hall IP20 0PD. £4 includes refreshments. Clothes from 'My Sister 's Wardrobe' of Harleston will be modelled by some of our members and others. She stocks a range of beautiful clothes that cover all sizes & ages.
Federation Events
LADIES THAT LUNCH in Our House, 45 All Saints Green. on first Friday, enjoy a 2 course lunch for £12. Single applicants only as spaces are limited. See board for menus. Next date is 6 September.
Cambridge Botanic Gardens Wednesday 25 Sept £35. Includes talk and 90 min tour of gardens. Pick up at Thickthorn.
Poems, prosecco and Afternoon Tea. Thursday 3 October 1-4pm. At Our House £18. To celebrate National Poetry Day. Hear poems/share poems. Results of Poetry competition (I had a Dream).
Tubing, Coffee and Cake. Norfolk Snowsports Club Trowse. Thursday 10 October 10 – 12pm. £25, observers £5. Includes refreshments in the club’s Alpine Bar. The thrill of whizzing down the slope, no experience necessary!
2 Day Air Dry Clay Workshop. Saturday 19 October (clay work) and Saturday 2 October 9 (for finishing item). Each day choose from 10am – 1pm or 1.30 – 4.30pm. £35.
Autumn Federation Meetings choice of Hethersett Village hall, Back Lane, Fri 18 Oct 2-5pm or Lingwood village Hall Station Rd, Tues 29 Oct 10 – 1pm. Tickets £8. Meet the Alpacas, hear all about them, and learn more about the Federation, visit committee stalls and get heads up about planned events for 2025.
Canasta Day at our house, All Saint’s Green. Thursday 31 October 10 - 3.30pm £15. Bring a packed lunch, drinks provided
NEC Birmingham Craft Show. Friday 1 November. £40. The Creative Craft and Stitch Show & Simply Christmas plus Cake and Bake International Shows.
Icing for Christmas at Our House on Thursday 14 November 9.30 – 3.30pm. Tea/coffee and cake available, but bring a packed lunch. £25. Basic techniques using Royal and Fondant Icing
Preloved Jigsaw and Games Sale Saturday 23 November at Our House 10 – 3pm. Donate your pre-loved jigsaws or games for someone else to love.
Festive Craft Fair at our house Saturday 30 November. We have booked a stall, so donations of home made craft items welcome for us to sell.
Pointillism Watercolour Christmas Card workshop. Saturday 7 December at Our House, 10am – 1pm or 1.30 to 4.30pm. Welcome and coffee at 9.30 or 1pm. £15.
Centenary Salver Competition -
Co-operative entry Theme ‘A Historic Norfolk Person’ (born pre 1900).
Display to include 5 of the following: Crewel Embroidery, Fresh floral display, item of crochet, Multi media collage, beaded item, cooked chutney,5 jam tarts, a greeting card, 6 confectionery items in a box.
Individual Entry competition make a toy in any medium
More details in your September Magazine. or I will print off the information.
SEE BOARD FOR DETAILS of all Events. Application forms available from Lesley or in your magazine.
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Thank you to everyone who sent greetings on my recent Birthday.
We enjoyed a good long break away from Norfolk. The weather was kind and we enjoyed spending time with family members and their assorted doggy companions. I had 3 celebrations – with Phil and family in Wiltshire, with Richard’s brother and his wife and with Ellen in Lincoln. We did lots of walking – along the Kennet and Avon Canal, up on the Ridge Way, and up Steep Hill in Lincoln. So despite all the cake consumed I was pleasantly surprised to find I had not gained any weight!
Lesley
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They slipped up on me gradually, each wrinkle and each fold,
and I hardly noticed till a small child said “You’re Old”
She place her soft arm next to mine, (intending no abuse)
“My skin is very tight” she said “and all your skin is loose!”
I get a lot of compliments and flattery from you,
and in my vanity I’d like to think that they are true.
Bur if one wants sheer honesty, that’s pure and undefiled,
there’s nothing like the candor that is spoken by a child.
Betty Jo Mings.
