Poringland WI Newsletter February 2025
We were very unlucky with the weather for our January walk, especially unlucky as every other day that week was beautiful. Not only did it rain, there was quite a wind blowing. However undeterred 7 brave souls managed an hour of walking around Brooke and the Mere, stopping to admire the snowdrops in the garden of the local Galanthophile who has hundreds of varieties. We met up ini St Stephens with the church warden and organist who were able to tell us something of the history of the church, which has one of the complete round towers famously to be foundmostly around our County. They were preparing to photograph tombstones and make a folder of the inscriptions for future family researchers, before they are eroded away by time. Finally we marched back to the Rural Kitchen for a filling lunch, joined by 6 more members. Now what are we up to this month? |
10 Pin Bowling sessions Namco Bowthorpe. 10am on Fridays 14 & 28 February.
Scrabble day Thursday 27 February at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm. Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.
The next Tea/coffee pm at the Nook Tuesday 18 February and 4 March
Next Walk: I’m fed up fighting the mud, so giving February a miss! See you in March.
Craft Afternoon Monday 10 March @ 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 on 493036.
Gym Sessions. At the ‘Gym Group’ (next to Asda on Hall road). Currently we have an hour longsession each Wednesday morning from about 9am.
If you’re new and fancy any of these, talk to Lesley or the named member.
Other local events you may like to attend:
Poringland Community Cinema at Poringland Community Centre
The Critic FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY
Cert 15/Drama/Crime/Mystery
Stars Ian McKellen, Mark Strong Gemma Arterton, Lesley Manville
Paddington in Peru FRIDAY 14th March
Cert PG Family Comedy
Stars Hugh Bonneville Ben Whishaw
Tickets £5 on the door (includes tea or coffee)
Doors open at 6.45pm, Film starts 7.30pm
Art Exhibition & Sale at the Catholic Church Upgate Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 March 10.30 – 5pm &4pm.Entrance £1 and refreshments are available.
Poringland Wanderers are holding a Bingo Night in the old Village Hall on Saturday 5 April 7 – 11pm. £10 for main book plus extra options. Bring own refreshments.
Thurton Ashby WI open evening Thursday 3 April 7.30pm £3 entry. Demo by Nanna Lay on Danish Pastry.
The Virtual WI Quiz night on line 3rd March 7 – 9 pm. I can send email to anyone interested.
Brass Band Concert, St Peter’s Church Brooke Saturday 7 June – more details to follow.
Loddon Society are holding their Annual Show on 6 September. I have Schedule available.
Federation Events
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.
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
QuIz with tea, scones and cake 1.30pm Friday 11 April NCC Manor Park Horsford NR10 3AQ. Teams of up to 6 - members only £10pp.
Gliding Days. Tibenham Airfield Friday 16 May and 29 August with fall back dates of 23 May or 12 September as flight is weather dependent. Winch launch £70 or Aero tow £144.
Cley Marshes Guided Walk Tuesday 10 June 10.30 – 1pm. £6 NWT members £8 Non members.
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.
Screening of the National AGM will be held in the Theatre Royal on Wed 4 June. Observer tickets to attend are £8. Or alternatively watch in the comfort of your own home £5 (price set by National). More details to follow.
OAK TREES – has anyone still got any little trees, if so, please let Lesley have them ASAP as we are getting towards the end of the planting season.
Life’s Loveliness
Full many a lovely flower has bloomed
Far from the haunts of men
And spent its perfume on the air
In some secluded glen.
How oft a kindly thought unsaid,
Or good deed left undone –
Lost in the fray of a busy day –
Might have cheered someone.
Waste not the loveliness of life
But share it while you may
Let not the things of less import
Steal Happiness away.
P McGavack
