Poringland WI Newsletter August 2024

Summer is I cumin’ in, loudly sing cuckoo. Summer is here at last, so don’t let’s moan about the heat, remember all that rain?  Enjoy it while it lasts, cos sure as anything we are now heading for Autumn!  In the meantime what have we to offer?

10 Pin Bowling sessions Namco.  Friday 9 & 23 August @10am.  

Next Walk: Tuesday 17 September TBA

Singalong session on Thursday TBA at 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s.  Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available – ask Lesley.

Darts – Big darts event at Hethersett Sports and Social Club on Tuesday 24 September.

The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 28 August 2-3.30pm at the Octagon Barn on the Norwich Road.  Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.

Scrabble session Thursday 15 August at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm. 

Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.

Craft Afternoon Monday 13 August  (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.  

First craft sale at Brooke House on Saturday 10 August 2 – 5pm

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 August to

Nina, Judith and Joan Porter.

Hurrah the cinema is coming back

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

You are invited to Ditchingham WI’s 106th Birthday Party on Wednesday 14th August at 2pm in their Village Hall.  Entertainment by the Rogue Shanty Chorus.  Entry £5 includes refreshments.

Brooke WI would like to invite you to our meeting on 12th September 2024, 7.30 at Brooke Village Hall, Norwich Road, Brooke, NR15 1AB

Our speaker will be the Chief Constable of Norfolk, Paul Sandford.

Entry is free .We  will be serving tea and cake and holding a raffle.

And finally for you chocoholics!

Loddon & District WI would like invite you and to our open meeting on Wednesday 18th September at St Johns Lecture Hall, George Lane, Loddon. 

James & Harris of Beccles will be coming along to tell us all about chocolate making. There will be an opportunity to taste chocolate from different regions to compare them and a stall to buy some of their chocolate at a reduced rate. 

Please arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start, there is 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. 

Federation Events

Our House/the office/Evelyn Suffield House 

is closed for the whole of August, although the staff will still be working, and various events are taking place.  

Here is a look ahead to the Autumn activities for you

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.

Bridge Day at our House on Wednesday 18 September 10am for 10.30 start to 3.30pm £15.   Bring a packed lunch, refreshments provided.

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).

Does anyone fancy joining the mad trio of Pat, Jeannette and Lesley for a go at tubing.  Come on you only live once!  

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.

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.

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.

SEE BOARD FOR DETAILS of all Events.  Application forms available from Lesley or in your magazine.

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PORINGLAND W I MEETING HELD ON

THURSDAY 11TH JULY 2024 AT 2PM.

In the Chair:  Mrs Joan Fountain, President.

The President welcomed Naomi as a visitor.

APOLOGIES:    Jean G; Shirley G; Jeanette; Mary; Susie; Marietta.

NEWS OF MEMBERS:  Mary Stancer is at home but still ill.  Jean Gowing has had a heart attack and is in James Padgett.  The members wished her well.

BIRTHDAY POSIES:   A birthday posy was presented to Zelia.  As Shirley was not able to attend, a birthday posy will be given to her at next meeting.

MINUTES:   Approved and signed.

MAGAZINE :  distributed to members

CORRESPONDENCE:  News and notice of forthcoming events in the newsletter.

SEPTEMBER MEETING:  Our speaker will be Peter Lawrence with his talk ‘A Policeman’s Lot’.   VOT is Judith Finn and the competition is a poem  ‘A Policeman’s Lot’.   Tea Ladies – Judith and Gail.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

A] Garden Party:   Members were reminded that there is no meeting in August but we have a Garden Party on Thursday 8th August.  Pam Lack has offered her garden for this event, members will be required to help provide chairs; set out refreshments; etc.  A board was circulated for help required.

B] Outings:    Any suggestions for outings wanted.

C] Denman College: Lesley said, although we do not have the college any more, we now have the Learning Hub on computer funded by the sale of the College with Zoom talks and workshops etc.  which are free to members.  Ask Lesley if you wish to join.

D] Craft:  On 10th August we will have a stall at a craft sale at Brooke House.  If any members have craft items to add to the craft group’s collection we would be pleased to receive them.   We also hope to sell items at a craft event at Hempnall on 16th November and in the WI House on Nov 30th.

The President then welcomed Cheryl Cade, a qualified Cheese Sommelier, who proceeded tobetween  get members to blindfold taste two articles.  She explained the difference seeing, smelling’ tasting, etc and how we ‘think different’.     She also gave recipes using cheese and made the members laugh as all the recipes were ‘alcohol flavoured’!!    She was thanked by Joan Porter.

Refreshments taken and raffle drawn.    closed 3.55pm.

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May every sunrise hold more promise 

and every sunset hold more peace

 

Poringland WI
Newsletter June 2024

On our May walk we visited the Goat Shed farm shop and were tempted by the vast selection of local produce. The cafe menu is mainly snacks and delicious looking cakes, not a proper lunch (unless burgers is your thing), but maybe we can visit one day for afternoon tea Some events to look forward to:

10 Pin Bowling sessions Namco.  Next sessions: Friday 14 & 28 June @10am. 

Next Walk: Tuesday 18 June. Meet at 11am car park by Ditchingham Village Hall.  Lunch at the Fleece Inn – St Mary’s street opposite the church Bungay. Please let Lesley know if you will join us for the walk and/or lunch.

Singalong session on Thursday 27 June & 18 July at 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s.  Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available – ask Lesley

Darts – Playing friendly against Thurton at the George on 1st July and next meet at the Oak on Tuesday at 2pm 25 June.

The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 26th June 2-3.30pm at the Octagon Barn on the Norwich Road.  Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.

Scrabble session Thursday 4 July at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm.

Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.

Craft Afternoon Monday 8 July (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.  Would anyone like to join us at the Gym Group (next to Asda on Hall road).  Speak to Pat or Lesley, who currently have an hour long session each Wednesday morning at 10am.  It’s very friendly, with all ages, shapes and sizes so no need to be shy!

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 June to

Maureen, Myrtle, Jenny, and ex member Diana Davey

 

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.

Watercolour Workshop.  Friday 19 July at Evelyn Suffield House 10am to 3.30pm.  £30 includes materials.  Coffee from 9.30, bring a packed lunch, tea and cake provided.

Back by popular demand:  Gliding Days are here again!  At Tibenham Airfield on Friday 30 August picnic lunch included.  Winch launch £65 or Aero Tow (goes up to 2000ft) £140.  Open to family and friends.

Relief printing Workshop Tuesday 9 or Saturday 20 July am or pm either day.  £15 for session coffee provided.

Puddings, Plonk & Pop with the Squeegees, Wed 31 July Coronation Hall, Mundesley 7 – 9.30pm £20

Craft Day at Norfolk County Cricket Club Friday 13 Sept 10- 3.30  £25 includes materials and ploughman’s lunch plus dessert.

Cambridge Botanic Gardens Wednesday 25 Sept £35.  Includes talk and 90 min tour of gardens.  Pick up at Thickthorn.

Tubing, Coffee and Cake.  Norfolk Snowsports Club Trowse.  Thursday 10 October 10 – 12pm.  £25, observers £5  Includes refreshments in the club’s Alpine Bar.  Experience the thrill of whizzing down the slope, no experience necessary!

SEE BOARD FOR DETAILS.  Application forms for all these available from Lesley or in your magazine.

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Our House (or Office or HQ), Evelyn Suffield House, 45 All Saints Green.

For new members, our house is open Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and you are welcome to visit, to browse the items for sale in the front office, to use the ‘facilities’ or just have a rest from shopping, and make yourself a cuppa.

I can arrange a guided tour for anyone interested in learning about what goes on there.

If you are attending a workshop at the House, you can use the car park, situated to the rear of the building and accessed from Surrey Street (alleyway next to what was the Surrey Tavern).  You can also park when shopping or attending appointments, but you must phone the office (01603 624580) to check that there is no event taking place as the car park is quite small.

 

MINUTES OF PORINGLAND W I MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY

 9^TH MAY 2024 AT 2.00PM.

In the Chair:   Mrs Joan Fountain, President

APOLOGIES:  from  Veronica Horsfall, Carol Hurren, Pam Cooper, Mary Stancer, Ann Webster, Myrtle Bailey, Sue Cranmer, Liz Bussey, Janet Gudgin, Marietta Menzies.

NEWS OF MEMBERS:   The President informed members that Mary Stancer was very ill at present and a ‘Get Well’ card is available for members wishing to sign.  As it was also Mary’s birthday, the card together with her birthday posy will be delivered to her.   Joan Porter had been ill and we were glad to see her back at the meeting.

 

BIRTHDAY POSIES:    presented to Christine Wise; Jean Gowing; Susie Hinsley; Yvonne Payne Bacon and taken for Liz Bussey.     The President then said that as Mary Stancer normally makes the posies we now needed a ‘temporary’ person to take over this task.   Sue France kindly offered to do this.

 

MINUTES:   of April meeting in the news letter and, if approved, will be signed.

Matters Arising:

A]      Birthday Lunch:  This was confirmed to be Wednesday 15^th May at ‘The Old Feathers’ to arrive about 12 noon for sit-down at 12.30pm.

MAGAZINE AND  EVENTS:   The magazine had been distributed.  Forthcoming events, local and Federation were in the newsletter, plus invitations from other WIs..

JUNE MEETING:  The speaker is Charles Lewis who will talk on ‘Emma and Nelson’.   VOT Marietta Menzies. Competition is ‘A Rose from your Garden’.  Tea Ladies – Sue France and Susie Hinsley.

AOB names were requested for next week’s walk/lunch and the scrabble day.

The President then welcomed Sue Sursham who spoke, with pictures, of her cruise to the South Atlantic and Antarctica. This was most enjoyable and ‘opened our eyes’ to the fact that the weather in that part of the world is not all snow; wind; and very cold!   There were very many pictures of penguins and other wild animals on shore and in the sea.    Sue was thanked by Judith Finn.  After which Joan Porter told us of her hair-raising experience when going to the same destination.

 

Our refreshments today included two cakes made by the President and Secretary to celebrate Poringland WIs 104 birthday.   

Competition was won by Joan Porter with her Antarctic picture.  Raffle drawn and Meeting closed 3.55pm.

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Poringland Summer Fair

on Mulberry Green, behind the Community Centre

Saturday 15 June 12 noon – 6pm.

Food and drink, stalls, activities for the kiddies.

Dance Displays and music by the Lee Vasey Band.

The May Walk at Honingham

The weather was kind – cloudy but dry and just the right temperature.  We set off from the Buck Inn at 11.15am.  3 strode out boldly, and 3 ambled.

The Amblers took their time and checked out the gardens and the wildlife on the way.  They did a gentle 2 mile and then had a rest outside the pub.

 

Meanwhile the Striders hastened ahead to get in as many miles as we could!  Walked up through woods behind the ‘Earth School’, picking elderflowers for ‘Fizz’.

We crossed the Mattishall road, taking quiet lanes to the Goat shed and saw the goats in their playground.                           This pair were quiet and cosy.

We then took a wrong turn onto a lane that I had not tried and which turned out to be not the lane I thought it was!  So we walked a mile further than we should have done, all good exercise. We made it back to the pub just in time for lunch with the Amblers and 3 non walking members who joined us for an enjoyable chatty hour or so. NB to self – always check every path before the walk!

National AGM

Joan and I enjoyed the trip this year, on the way we stopped to shop at Braintree, and drove along Embankment to see the sights.  It is always a thrill to sing to the mighty organ and 5,000 enthusiastic WI members in the Albert Hall. 

The Resolution for Dental Health Matters was passed with a majority of 95%.

 

Our first speaker at the meeting was Nazir Afzal, a Solicitor who prosecuted high profile cases relating to domestic violence, sexual abuse and honour based killings, This set the tone as the other speakers were Mel B, who had an abusive husband, and Tim Watson who played Rob Titchener in the Archers, whose storyline was about the coercive control of his partner.  Violence against women is one of our ongoing campaigns but it made for a rather intense session.

 

Apart from that, we enjoyed meeting and chatting to other members from Norfolk and around the country, picnicking in Hyde Park and visiting the lovely gardens at Hyde Hall on the way home.

There are pictures of our visit on the Norfolk WI facebook page.

 

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week.

So why not practice some Random Acts of Connection? 

Chat in the queue/ on the bus/ smile at a neighbour/ reach out to a friend.

Celebrate the friendship we enjoy in the WI.

Poringland WI Newsletter May 2024

Happy 104th Birthday

Don’t forget our Birthday Lunch on Wednesday May 15th

Other events to look forward to:

10 Pin Bowling sessions Namco.  Next sessions: Friday 10th & 24th May @10am.

Next Walk. Tuesday 21 May. Meet at 11am at The Honingham Buck.  Lunch will be at 1pm at the Buck.  If parking is a problem, try behind the Village Hall opposite.  Please let me know if you will join us for the walk and/or lunch.

Singalong session. Thursday 16 May at 10.30am, @ Pam Lack’s.  Hillcrest, Bungay road, lift available. No vocal ability necessary!

Darts. meet at the Oak on Tuesdays at 2pm. Next date 28 May.

The next Tea/coffee pm is on Wednesday 29th May 2-3.30pm at the Octagon Barn on the Norwich Road.  Just turn up for a chat and a cuppa.

Scrabble session. Thursday 30 May at the Feathers 11.30 – 3.30pm.  Please confirm attendance with Liz on 558132.

Craft Afternoon. Monday 13 May (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.  Would anyone like to join us at the Gym Group (next to Asda on Hall road)? Speak to Pat or Lesley, who currently have an hour long session each Wednesday morning at 10am.  It’s very friendly, with all ages, shapes and sizes so no need to be shy!

If you’re new and fancy any of these, talk to Lesley or one of the named members and we will arrange  for someone to accompany your or give you a lift.

Happy Birthdays for May to Christine, Liz, Jean G, Susie & Yvonne

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.

National AGM 5 June 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Auditions Day at Norwich Cricket club, Horstead, Monday 17 June 10.30 – 4pm.  5 Speakers plus lunch of Quiche followed by Fresh fruit salad. £20.

Hampton Court Palace Visit.  Friday 21 June £65 includes a 2 hour private tour of house and free access to the Palace gardens.

Watercolour Workshop.  Friday 19 July at Evelyn Suffield House 10am to 3.30pm.  £30 includes materials.  Coffee from 9.30, bring a packed lunch, tea and cake provided.

Design a Card for any occasion.  See board for entry details.  Winning entry to be reproduced and sold for Federation funds.

Back by popular demand: Gliding Days are here again!  At Tibenham Airfield on Friday 10 May and Friday 30 August picnic lunch included.  Winch launch £65 or Aero Tow (goes up to 2000ft) £140.  Open to family and friends.

RSPB Strumpshaw Fen. Friday 14 June 9.45pm – 1pm.  £5 for Guided walk. Entry to reserve £4.50 or free for RSPB members.

Relief printing Workshop Tuesday 9 or Saturday 20 July am or pm either day.  £15 for session coffee provided.

Puddings, Plonk & Pop with the Squeegees, Wed 31 July Coronation Hall, Mundesley 7 – 9.30pm £20.

There will be an event celebrating World Poetry Day on 3rd October.  In preparation, there is a poetry competition.  Are you a wordsmith?  You are invited to write a poem of not more than 24 lines on the theme ‘I had a Dream’.  I am trying but it is difficult not to think of Martin Luther King’s speech!

SEE BOARD FOR DETAILS.  Application forms for all these available from Lesley or in your magazine.

A Reminder that our House (or Office or HQ), Evelyn Suffield House, 45 All Saints Green will be closed on the 2 Bank Holidays in May. For new members, the house is open Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and you are welcome to visit, to browse the items for sale in the front office, or to use the ‘facilities’ or just have a rest from shopping, and make yourself a cuppa.

Invitations

Rockland St Mary and District WI would like to invite your members to a talk by Wally Webb entitled ‘40 years broadcasting with Radio Norfolk ‘on Tuesday 11th June at 7.30pm.  We meet in the Margaret Mack Village Hall Rockland StMary NR14 7EU.  Entrance £4 .
Hempnall WI Invite you to our 5th June meeting To hear Wally Webb’s talk ‘40 years at BBC Radio Norfolk’.  Venue The Mill, Mill Lane, Hempnall, NR15 2LP.  Starting at 7.30pm.  Entrance £3 including light refreshments.

Thurton Ashby & District WI invite you to their Summer Extravaganza on Thursday 6 June at 7.pm.  Fine City Chorus will be there to sing for us and there will be Strawberries and Pimms and a Raffle.  Entrance £5 at Ashby & Thurton Village Hall Ashby Road Thurton.

MINUTES OF PORINGLAND W I MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY

11TH APRIL 2024 AT 2PM
In the Chair:  Mrs Joan Fountain, President.

The meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem after which the President welcomed visitors: Jenny Baker, Gemma Manson-Bahr, Anita Banks and baby Ruth, and new members Myrtle Baker and Yvonne Payne-Bacon.

NEWS OF MEMBERS:   The President stated that Joan Porter was very ill and a ‘Get Well’ card was signed by those members present to be sent to her.

MINUTES: of the March meeting were read out and, with a small adjustment, were approved and signed.

Matters Arising:
A] Birthday Lunch:   Hilary reminded members to let her have completed menus and the lunch money, at the latest, at the May meeting.

B] Federation Annual Meeting:   Lesley pointed out the Report of this meeting in the Norfolk WI Magazine.

C] Resolution:   Lesley explained to members the result of the voting for National AGM Resolution.  As we had voted in favour of the chosen one – ‘dental Health matters’, we did not need to vote again.

MAY BIRTHDAY MEETING:   The speaker is Sue Sursham and her subject is ‘Antarctica’. Competition is now ‘A Holiday Photo of a Place’.  VOT Judith. Tea hostesses are Jeanette, Pat & Gil.

The President then welcomed Hazel Gillingham who was dressed as, and ‘became’ Millicent Fawcett, the quiet suffragette. She explained that Millicent belonged to the National Union of Suffragettes which was not part of the more militant group led by Emily Pankhurst, but still campaigned for women to have voting rights.   

Minutes continued:

Hazel went on to say that Millicent knew many Liberal MPs who were sympathetic to, and agreed to, women having a good education and to have the suffrage;  in fact, New Zealand was the first to give women the suffrage.  The NUS were more passive and believed to get their aims by negotiation.    Eventually, women did get the vote, but it was after WWI where women’s contribution was realised. Millicent now has a statue in Parliament Square in recognition for her work.  Sue was thanked by Pam Cooper.

AOB  Several members took a bulb catalogue.  Liz reminded members of the Saturday singing groups evening entertainment next weekend.

Competition, words of wisdom to your younger self, was won by Lesley.  Raffle was drawn and Meeting closed at 3.45pm.

Hopefully the weather has now improved and you are getting out into the garden ready for summer.  Have you heard of Companion Planting?  This is to help plants, usually your veg, to grow better, either by deterring bugs and nasties or encouraging the pollinators.  I have often planted French marigolds with my tomatoes, but apparently Calendula are also good with Courgettes.

Other companions are Thyme with Roses, Borage with Strawberries (encourages the bees) and Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthum) with your Beans.  Why not give some of these a go and let us know how you get on.

WI LIFE MAGAZINE. I have heard rumours that some members do not wish to receive the National Magazine, WI Life.  If this is true of you, can you please let me know and I will get your copy redirected to the Office, as they always like to have some spare copies to hand out to enquirers who are interested in joining the WI.

Report on the Poringland WI meeting from May 1924.

On Thursday the members of Poringland Women’s Institute entertained the members of the Framingham Institute in the Parish Hall.  The president gave a hearty welcome to the visitors and read letters apologising for absence from Mrs Birkbeck, Mrs Moxey and Mrs Preedy.  Miss Freer gave an excellent demonstration upon papier maché, which was listened to with much interest.  The successful exhibitors at the recent exhibition were congratulated upon their success, and the summer outing was discussed.  Tea was served by the Tea committee to about 75 members, after which 5 of the Poringland members gave a play, “The Early Primrose Sale” arranged by the secretary, which caused much amusement.  2 new members were enrolled.