Metheringham WI Update Autumn 2011

A report by a journalist in a well known newspaper said that joining the WI was a sign 0f old age - along with wearing beige! Is this true of Metheringham WI? I don't think so because of the varied programme the ever-increasing membership and the hard work by Audrey and the Committee.

Meetings
June - A Fashion Show. The clothes were from Edinburgh Wool Mill / Pitlochry Fashions. Six WI members modeled, very professionally, a variety of tops, trousers, skirts and dresses. Simple styles, attractive colours, easy care fabrics.

July - The annual outing was a coach trip to the Yotrkshire town of Skipton. It included a narrow boat cruise down the Leeds/Liverpool canal, a salad lunch and time to explore the market. An enjoyable day, even the forecast downpour waited until we were back on the coach.

Other activities
A coffee morning held at 30 Drury Street in June. There were stalls for plants, cakes, bric-a-brac, plus a raffle.
Gentle Olympics in July at 36 Drury Street - skittle, bowls, croquet, short tennis, darts. Plenty of food, washing up and a raffle. A thank you to David for his quiz plus the bits of help thrown in!
Lincolnshire Show - Cynthia Dobbs won the Lincolnshire South Federation Trophy for her entry in the Invitation Card section. Jayne Palmer came third in the Child Party Bag section. A thank you to other people who submitted entries and to those who worked hard behind the scenes.

Sports
2 darts teams and 1 table tennis have entered into the leagues. Ten-pin bowling is also popular.

Audrey Webb was our delegate to the National SGM held in Liverpool. Two resolutions were discussed:-
1) closure of libraries
2) Mega farms
To quote Audrey " an interesting experience".

Future events
Wed 21 Sept - The Roly Polys. If they are the ones I remember, their bouncing athleticism has to be admired - not for the fuddy-duddy newspaper columnists!
Wed 19 Oct - Stage Coach Buses with Dave Kepper. The antithesis of the Roly-Polys - sitting and travelling to interesting places.
Nov / Dec - Christmas activities plus a trip to York. Another year over.
Metheringham WI meets every third Wednesday of every month in the Village Hall at 7.15 pm. New members are always welcome

Jill Spooner