LADIES WHO LUNCH!!

Photos from our April monthly lunch at The Bell at Leigh on Mendip.  We meet on the first Friday of each month at 12.15pm.  Do come and join us for a 'light bite', proper lunch or just a drink.  

New people are very welcome.  Perhaps a nice informal way to find out a bit more about the WI in Leigh on Mendip.  Hope to see you there.

Meeting 14 March 2016

There had been a good turnout for the annual litter pick (or Clean for the Queen as it was called this year) and Barbara thanked all the volunteers, the organisers and cake makers as well as those who actually picked up the litter. The recent coffee morning and first Friday lunch had also been well supported.

Forthcoming events included the next lunch, once again at the Bell, on Friday 1^st April, and the ACWW walk round the quarry on April 24^th. This would be followed by refreshments at Shelagh Haywood’s house.  Even further ahead was the Group social to be held at Beckington on Tuesday 28^th June from 5.30pm. This was to have a “Royal Garden Party” theme, so a chance to dress up a bit and it would be free to attend.

Finally we learnt that our next meeting, featuring Bollywood dancing, would be an open one and Mary encouraged us to all bring a friend along.

Our speaker, author Michael Malaghan, gave us an amusing account of how he started writing, first as a journalist on a local newspaper and later creating scripts for children’s TV programmes as well as writing books for both children and adults.

The April meeting will be on Monday 11^th at 7.30pm, do come along and join in the fun!

WHAT A LOT OF RUBBISH!!!

Clean for the Queen

What a pity so many people drive through our lovely village throwing their rubbish out of the car window.  Thank you to the 21 'litter pickers' and the 5 other helpers for clearing up this mess.  Cider cans and vodka bottles in large quantities - plus a toasted sandwich maker and a clothes horse!!

Some of the Team!

And 'Thank You' to the ladies who baked such delicious cakes & served Refreshments.  A very welcome sit down at the end of the hard work.

We must also thank Caroline for organising this annual Village event.  I look forward to the year when we return to the Hall with empty bags!!

February Monthly Meeting

It was good to learn in February that we have 2 new members and with Oakhill WI closing the prospect of even more. There were details of recent events and of some due to take place. The birthday skittles evening had been much enjoyed by those who attended and the latest first Friday lunch in the Bell had been well supported. If you haven’t tried it before why not come along to the Bell from 12.15 on the first Friday of the month for a fun get together.

Future events included the village quiz on March 19^th (1 WI team so far, more welcome) the litter pick on Sat March 5^th from 2-4pm and the group meeting at Nunney on Wed 23^rd of March with a talk from the BBC’s Sarah-Jane Bungay. Looking a little further ahead our walk for ACWW would go round the quarry on Sun 24^th April with refreshments back at Shelagh’s afterwards.

Our speaker, Mr Moon from the NGS (Yellow Book Scheme), showed us scenes from several, mainly well known, gardens accompanied by music he had matched to them. A pleasant and relaxing way to spend an evening.

At our March meeting, on Monday 15th at 7.30pm, we will be entertained by author Michael Malaghan.

MARCH - A BUSY MONTH!

Some dates for you all:
Friday 4 March - Monthly Lunch at The Bell. 12.15pm onwards.
Saturday 5 March.  2-4pm.  Village Litter Pick.  Encourage family & friends to come. Refreshments at the end.
Monday 14 March.  Monthly meeting.  7.30pm.  Speaker - Michael Malaghan - a local author.
Saturday 19 March.  Village Quiz.  Wish our team 'good luck'!
Wednesday 23 March.  Group Meeting at Nunney.  Interesting speaker.  Sarah Jane Bungay from Points West.

Meeting Monday 11 January

Back to normal after Christmas with subscription payments due and our raffle prizes for the year to hand in. We were pleased to hear Shelagh had joined the committee and to receive our programmes with details of forthcoming meetings. Notice was given of the annual litter pick on Sat March 5th and the group meeting at Nunney on Wed March 23^rd. With the latter for an entry fee of £3.50 you will be able to listen to a talk from the BBC’s Sara Jane Bungay and enjoy some light refreshments.

Caroline had delivered the sheets etc. for the women’s refuge and they would like even more, anything for single size beds including duvets and pillowslips as well as sheets would be appreciated. Finally Jan asked that we let her know of any ideas for the 2017 programme planning meeting in September well in advance and also any ideas for summer evening outings this year.

Our speaker, Lynn, from Happy Landings showed us a lot of pictures of the animals they look after and also brought along one of the dogs to the meeting. The charity is based at Hillcroft Farm in Pylle and serves as both a rescue centre and a kennels and cattery. That said they also take in a great variety of other animals from chickens to pigs and ferrets. They are currently fundraising to have new kennels built so any donations would be very welcome.

Our meeting in February is on Monday 8^th at 7.30pm when we will be able to enjoy “Garden views set to music”.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

WISHING YOU ALL

A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR