MAY NEWSLETTER
We made WI Life again in April with a picture on page 27 of the group who took our clean rivers campaign banner to London Colney in the autumn. Well done ladies.
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We have had a fantastic response from existing committee members who wish to re stand for committee and from members who wish to join committee. It’s really healthy to have a turnover so that newer committee members can be part of the succession planning and take on leadership roles in the near future.
At our May meeting we also launch our box for non food items for the Potters Bar food bank. Please bring along items such as cleaning products, shower gel, personal hygiene products, washing up cloths and scourers.
Potters Bar Carnival
The Events volunteers team are in full swing, planning for our first PBGems stall at the Potters Bar Carnival on 9 June.
Please remember to bring along good quality unwanted gifts and bottles for the tombola to our May meeting.
Upcoming Events
Outings and events coming up - see Calendar for full list:
Fri 3rd May​
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Art & Exhibitions group first trip to Biba and then the White Cube gallery
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Mon 13 May
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The gardening group will visit Myddleton House
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Fri 17 May​
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Lunch & Supper club at Judges, Northaw 1pm
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Will participants please bring exact monies £22.45 for their meal in a named envelope, to the meeting on 8 May
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Sun 19 May
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The gardening group will visit West Lodge hotel gardens for their open day
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Mon 20 May​
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Art & Exhibitions group visit to The new Twist (The Way I See Things) museum
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Thurs 4 July
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Biba Exhibition and The White Cube Gallery
The Fashion & Textile Museum Bermondsey
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​(Additional visit - please contact Jayne)
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OUR NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 8th May​
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This is our third Annual meeting.
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We will elect our new committee and President. Maggie Eccleston a Herts Federation WI advisor has been invited along to join us.
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Our speaker is Robert Brewer on the fascinating life of being a film and tv extra.
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There will be homemade cakes this month provided by Pauline & Sue B.
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As it’s our Annual meeting tea/coffee and cake will be free of charge.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Annual meeting on 8 May.
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Group Activity Updates - May
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Thur 2 May - Walking group
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Fri 3 May - Art & Exhibition group visit to Biba & the White Cube.
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Sun 5 May - Cycling, Free at the weekend
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Tues 7 May - Welcome Space, Knitting & Craft, Evening mah jong at Tessa’s
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Wed 8 May - PBGems Annual meeting 7pm, doors open at 6.40pm
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Thur 9 May - Walking
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Sun 12 May - Cycling and Free at the weekend
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Mon 13 May - Gardening group visit Myddleton House, Quiz group CoTN 7.30pm
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Tues 14 May - Welcome Space, Knitting & Craft
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Thurs 16 May - Walking, first meeting of the new committee.
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Fri 17 May - Lunch & Supper club, lunch at Judges in Cuffley 1pm
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Sun 19 - Cycling, Free at the weekend, gardening club visit to West Lodge Park open garden afternoon
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Mon 20 May - Art & Exhibitions group visit to the Twist museum
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Tues 21 May - Welcome Space, Knitting & Craft, Beading, - Cycling & Free at the weekend
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Wed 22 May - Rummyclub
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Thurs 23 May - Walking
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Sun 26 May - Cycling, Free at the weekend
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Tues 28 May - Welcome Space, Knitting & Craft, evening Mah jong
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Thurs 30 May - Walking, Beading.
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Sun 28 Apr - Cycling & Free at the weekend
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The Art, Knitting & Crochet & morning Mah Jong groups are full so these meeting dates have not been listed.
County News - May
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Page 1 - Details of up & coming county events
Page 5 - County vice treasurer Rahat has an article and tips regarding being an institute treasurer.
Page 7 - Details of an exclusive 10% discount for Herts WI members at the Battle Proms at Hatfield House on 20 July.
