Metheringham WI - Autumn 2009

The WI meeting all had genuine touches of summer - to help forget the rain!

The June meeting was a talk and most importantly - sampling Dennett's Ice Cream - all delicious. My favourite - good old vanilla.

July was a varied and interesting visit to Harewood House. We could have done with two days to have experienced all it had to offer. Rain threatened but gave way to sunshine.

August was the talk on Hats by Dorothy Woods. She patiently made them for family weddings out of material called Sinamay (from the bark of a plant similar to banana - initially used for packing). The results were attractive. They would shade you from the sun but flop in the rain!

Successes during 2009 included a win for the Darts Team. Two teams will be entered in next year's competition. Also a third quiz team - due to the great interest. Moira Sturdy was awarded a 1st in the Lincolnshire Show for an embroidered sampler.

The 75th Birthday Celebration was enjoyed by all and well attended. Our thanks to "The Simpsons" for the use of their garden, David for his quiz and members for providing refreshments.
Other Activities included crafts days taken by various members. A visit to the Drill Hall to see a "Walk through the West End " - songs from the shows.

Our thanks to Audrey Webb for her leadership and we look forward to the Autumn Meeting to lighten up the dark evenings to come.

Autumn Meetings
Wed 16 Sept - A wood turning talk and demonstration by Alan Haslam. This is an open meeting. Visitors welcome.
Wed 21 Sept - A craft evening to be taken by some of our talented members.
Wed 18 Nov - A talk by Family history Researcher - Wesley Walker.

The Christmas Social will conclude 2009.

New members are always welcome

Jill Spooner