Poringland WI Newsletter December 2024
Happy Christmas Everyone |
Local Events you are welcome to join in:
10 Pin Bowling sessions Namco.
Last session of the year Friday 13th December 10am. Then 10th January.
Next Walk: will be in January or February depending on weather
The next Tea/coffee pm to be agreed: at the Octagon Barn or do we join in with the Nook afternoons next year instead?
Scrabble day Thursday 16th January at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm. Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.
Craft Afternoon Monday 13 January @ 2.30pm (every Second Monday) at Joan’s, 74 Poringland road Stoke HX. If you would like to come along to craft and chat, please contact Joan 493036.
Gym Sessions. At the ‘Gym Group’ (next to Asda on Hall road). Currently wehave an hour long session each Wednesday morning from about 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 December to
Ann Webster, Gail Mays and Marietta Menzies
Poringland Community Cinema at Poringland Community Centre
THE FALL GUY (12A) FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER
Comedy/Action/Romance Stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling
THELMA (12A) FRIDAY 10th JANUARY
COMEDY/DRAMA
Stars, June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree
Tickets £5 on the door (includes tea or coffee)
Doors open at 6.45pm, Film starts 7.30pm
Federation Events
LADIES THAT LUNCH in Our House, 45 All Saints Green. on first Friday, enjoy a 2course lunch for £13.50. Single applicants only as spaces are limited. Jan 3rd menu is Cottage Pie followed by Key Lime Pie & Cream.
Back by popular demand our very own
ZOOM PANTO –
Oh yes it is! Boo… hissss…..
Sleeping Beauty
Wednesday 15 January 7.30pm
Beginners patchwork course;
Evelyn Suffield (ES) House Saturday 8 & 22 February and Saturday 8 & 22 March 10 – 3.00pm with coffee and welcome at 9.30.
£100 for the whole course. Tutor Betty Stacey.
Tapas and Fizz Evening Friday 21 February
Our (ES) house on All Saints Green. 6 – 9pm.
A variety of tapas including vegetarian option, and a glass of Cava or soft drink. £16.
Guided tour of Kew Gardens and Orchid Festival
By coach
Wednesday 25th Feb £60.
International Women’s day coffee, chat and craft on 6 March.
You are also asked to make an orange flower for a display at FAM.
Federation Annual Meeting Thursday 13 March,
Theatre Royal 10.45am – 3.45pm. Delegate ticket free, visitors £13.
Speaker will be Arit Anderson garden designer, writer and presenter on BBCs Gardeners’ World.
Lunch or lunch boxes and refreshments available. Stalls and exhibitions to explore.
Bridge Day Wednesday 19 March
10am for a 10.30 start – 3.30pm.
£22 includes lunch of Jacket potato with choice of fillings followed by Ginger sponge or fruit salad
Summer Garden Party at Wiveton Hall NR25 7TE.
Tuesday 17 June 2-6pm £40.
Includes afternoon tea and tour of the gardens with Desmond, famed for the programme ‘Normal for Norfolk’ that featured the hall. Glass of wine £3 extra.
SEE BOARD FOR DETAILS of all Events. Application forms available from Lesley or in your magazine.
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Resolution Shortlist for 2025: to be debated/voted for in January.
It is estimated to be a problem for 20 million people, and more is needed in the care of these sufferers.
over 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests each year in UK. Women have a lower chance of survival than men. Early action doubles the chances of survival. We are asked to work to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR and improve access to defibrillators.
Promoting clothing reuse and repair. What we used to call make do and mend!
Not routinely recyclable through local authority collections. Raise awareness and encourage additional collection points where empty packaging can be easily returned or recycling to reduce environmental impact, and by exploring simpler packaging alternatives that are easier to recycle.
Details in the January Newsletter ready for voting.
