Leigh-on-Mendip WI

 

Autumn is beginning to show itself with the leaves turning colour at the end of September.  At our meeting on the 12^th we enjoyed an interesting presentation from Stephen Powles, a Wildlife Photographer.  We also discussed items coming up in the next few months.

We agreed to take part in the SCFWI Shoebox Appeal again.  Members were invited to donate for women, men and children from a list of approved items.  It would be appreciated if a few members could also provide a box wrapped in Christmas paper.  Mary agreed to store the items and make up the boxes.  Please bring the gifts to the October meeting or take to Mary's house.  They will be taken to the Annual Meeting on 22 October by Sue.

Instead of having a Christmas "Secret Santa" amongst members it was agreed to again collect Christmas food "goodies" for the Food Bank in Frome.  These can be brought to both the October and November meetings.

Monday 5 December we will be holding our Christmas Meal at The Bell in Leigh on Mendip.  Details will be sent out shortly to members.  We hope as many as possible will be able to take part.

FOLC are organised a Christmas Tree Festival in the Church 10/11 December and we have decided to enter – the theme of our tree still to be decided.

Before all these Festive events we will be holding our Programme Planning Meeting on Monday 17 October in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm.  Yes it's time to plan ahead again - from January 2023 to March 2024 (to bring us in line with the financial year).  We would love to see more members who can offer their ideas as to what makes coming to our monthly meetings interesting, informative and entertaining.

So a busy time ahead!

Feedback from a previous Speaker – Bex Band organised an End2End Relay Hike from Lands End to John O'Groats.  One of our members took part for just one day of the walk but is pleased to report that the baton that was carried throughout did reach the final destination.  699 women walked over 2,000 km, taking 74 days and raising £14,000 for the Woodland Trust.  An incredible adventure and a huge team effort.  This shows that it is not just the WI who are inspiring women to tackle and meet new challenges.

Our various sub groups are going well with Tai Chi, Arts & Crafts, Walking, Book Club, Line Dancing as well as a regular monthly Lunch date at The Bell.

If there are any ladies who want to join in, get to know others and meet us you are very welcome to come along on Monday 10 October at 7.30pm.  Val Vincent will be giving us ideas and a demonstration on Christmas Cookery.

Our meeting on 14 November will be a speaker on the History and Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Contact Caroline on 01373 812889 for anymore information.