AUGUST NEWSLETTER
“August is the border between summer and autumn, it is the most beautiful month I Know” Colette
Welcome to August, and definitely summer is here! This newsletter comes to you from the Cotswolds although by the time you read it I will be back home !
Our July AMM featured a talk about The Wicked Lady who may or may not have existed ! She may or may not have been a Highway Robber either! So I am none the wiser!
A thank you too to Sharon for beginning to organise a lunch at Zin for the 7th August.
There is no AMM meeting in August so you will have to make your own entertainment and having looked on the Internet there are lots of “special” days that you could make a feature of.
A few that caught my eye were:
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August 4 - National Choc Chip Cookie Day and National White Wine Day – strange combination but I am sure it could be made to work!
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August 6 - National Wiggle Your Toes Day – and why not?
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August 8 - International Cat Day – celebrate your friendly feline.
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August 9 - National Booklovers Day – for the Book Club Groups, why don’t both groups have a combined meet up to discuss their latest reads?
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August 12 - World Elephant Day and National Sewing Machine Day – use your sewing skills to make an elephant!
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August 15 - Granny Square Day – Squares to be 15 cm square made in DK or Aran Yarn and can be passed to anyone who goes to Stitch and Knit where they will be made into a blanket to be either auctioned or donated.
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August 26 - National Dog Day – so they don’t feel like the cats are getting all the attention.
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August 30 - Whale Shark Day – As the quizzers will tell you this is the largest shark!
So there you have it. August sorted and no excuse to not be able to find a reason to get out and celebrate with friends and family. Alternatively sit in the garden with the beverage of your choice and enjoy the sunshine while we have it.
See you soon,
Fiona
PS. A gentle reminder that our AGM is in October and we are hoping that some of you will come forward and join us on the Committee. We really need some new faces and new ideas so please let Jayne or myself know if you would be willing to stand.
A thank you to Susan A for hosting an afternoon cream tea in July.
She set out her dining area with individual tables all beautifully set with tablecloths and fine china! A lovely afternoon was had by all. A shout out to the scone makers and, in case you missed it, we raised £195.
OUR NEXT ALL MEMBERS MEETING
Wednesday 9th Sept - 7pm
at Wyllyotts Centre (downstairs)
Refreshments available
Peter Waine - Campaign for Rural England
Celebrate WI Day at Audley End House & Gardens
After last year’s wonderful day at Audley End, we are pleased to invite you and your friends & family to attend again this year.
Join members from Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk West on Wednesday 16th September.
Tickets will be priced at £10.00 per person; this will allow entrance and also give access to special volunteer-led tours of the house, garden and stables plus the various re-enactments.
A link to book onto the tours and shows will be sent to WI ticketholders nearer the time.
Even English Heritage members will need to book through Ticketsource – otherwise they cannot get on the special tours.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best Wishes
Hertfordshire Federation of Women's Institutes
Please note that this link will take you to Essex Federation's TicketSource page as they are organising.
Future dates for your diary
Lunch & Supper Club
If anyone would like to arrange a lunch or supper please contact a member of the Committee to let us know the date and then post the info in a poll directly on the group WhatsApp
Group Activity Updates - August
(Contact group leads for further info and bookings)
Art with Kathy – Various dates through the month organised with attendees
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Beading - Thurs 6th
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Beading - Tues 11th
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RBC Book Club - Thurs 27th Aug. Reading All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
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Walking group - Every Thursday - hot weather permitting - see June
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Cycling group - Sunday 2nd/9th/16th/23rd/30th - weather permitting - see Agnes.
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Time & Place info will be given via WhatsApp group
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IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOTTERY:
From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local WIs in the UK and improving our community
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40p of this comes directly to Gems
Tickets cost £1 per week, with a top prize of £25,000!
Draw takes place every Saturday night. Match all 6 numbers and you win the JACKPOT!
This WI fund raising initiative is entirely voluntary for those that wish to play.
