April 2014 - Belly Dancing

Tia gave us a demonstration of Belly Dance followed by a talk on the origins
and different styles, showed us some of the different costumes that are worn
and then some of the ladies had a go at doing a routine. Was a really good
night enjoyed by all.

March meeting

Hello Ladies,

Just a quick reminder that we have our meeting tonight and that guests are FREE.                                     

To avoid bombarding you with a mountain of emails here is a list of current invitations from fellow WIs;

Hurley WI	St Nicholas Park WI	Curdworth WI
April 7th  Silk painting	May 10th Ludlow for Spring Festival £12-£15 coach trip	April 25th Fashion Show
May 19th History of Hurley	May 15th Pamper evening

Austrey WI	Ansty and Shilton  WI	Arden Group Events (our local group)
April 10th Life of a maid June 12th Work of the British Legion	May 1st Games evening	May 8th Old Time Evening, Kingsbury Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Competition - A Dance Card-any medium.  £4 inc food.
July 10th Poetry for fun September 11th The silk route	Lillies WI June 12th Pud Off competition	October 9th Costume Museum, Kingsbury Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Competition – Knitted socks/mittens for adults-plain wool. £4 inc food.

 It would be nice if we could support some of these events, especially our local group. If you would like further details please email me and I will send them to you. Please email me direct if you are able to attend and I will reply on your behalf. The coach trip requires a quick response. We can arrange for shared transport where appropriate.

Kind Regards,

Diane.

February Meeting - Wednesday 19th

Hello Ladies,

We have our meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 19^th February at 7.30pm at Fillongley Village Hall. We have a talk and tasting session from Fowlers of Earslwood, who are the oldest cheese making family business in England, continuing the traditions of handcrafted cheeses at their dairy.

May we remind you that Subscriptions were due in January but we will be collecting subscriptions again at tomorrow’s meeting.  A 12 month membership is £34.70 and a dual membership is £15.80. Please be advised that anyone who does not pay, will be removed from the MCS register and magazines and privileges will cease. If you have difficulty in attending tomorrow but wish to continue your membership, please reply by return.

It may be that we would like to apply to feature a meeting in the Corunna News at some time. This being the case, we may submit a photograph taken at the meeting. If you do not wish to have your picture published, please let us know, so that we can act accordingly.

The Book Club next meets on March 13^th at 8pm at the Manor Pub to review the latest novel, Quarantine by Jim Crace.

http://www.jim-crace.com/Quarantine.htm

Kind Regards,

Fillongley Lite WI Committee.

January 2014 meeting

Hello Ladies,

Welcome to a new year at the WI. The Committee have booked a full programme of events for you, including; aromatherapy, belly dancing, military life in Afghanistan and confessions of a

Pantomime Dame. These speakers, together with trips and added extras, we hope will provide an interesting and exciting year for everyone at WI.

We have our January meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 15^th, at Fillongley Village Hall at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker is Paul Taberner, who is going to tell us about Real Crime Investigations.

Please bring along your mugs for tea/coffee and any unwanted Christmas gifts for a WI table top sale. Subscriptions are due this month. A 12 month membership is £34.70 and a dual

membership is £15.80.

Congratulations to our Treasurer Jenni, who gave birth to baby Martha on 29^th December. All being well, Martha will be at the meeting, helping Jenni with the busy task of collecting subscriptions!

The Book Club is now reading The Devil and Miss Prym by Paul Coelho, to be reviewed on 13^th February, 8pm at the Manor Pub.

We look forward to seeing you,

Fillongley Lite WI Committee.

Theatre Trip and more

Hello ladies,

Please be reminded that our Belgrade Theatre trip is this Wednesday at 7.45pm. If you require a lift please ring 07828678016 asap.

  

Apologies for repetition but some emails failed to send previously so just to remind you:

 

The Christmas Meal arrangements are well under way, with some ‘not to be missed’ live entertainment booked for your enjoyment. Anyone wishing to join in – do let us know asap.

The cost of £13 can be paid at the meeting on 20^th November please, to our Treasurer Jenni.

 

The Book Club meet next on 11^th November, 8pm at the Manor Pub, to review two books; To Kill a Mocking Bird and The 100 yr old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared.

The Walking Group had a lovely walk last week, on yet another glorious day. Any suggestions for our next walk Ladies?

 

Any new members wishing to join the WI may do so  for £34.70, this is a membership until January ’15.

 

May we please encourage you to enter our competition entitled, ‘All things Chocolate’, at our November meeting. Our Chocolatier, Simon, will judge the entries and the winner will receive a trophy.

 

Kind Regards,

Fillongley Lite WI Committee.

September Meeting

Hello Ladies,

Our meeting is this Wednesday 18^th September, 7.30pm at Fillongley Village Hall. Our scheduled demonstrator, the Francesco Group, is unable to attend and sends apologies along with

an offer of 20% discount at either the Knowle or Birmingham Salons (terms and conditions apply).

However, we are pleased to tell you that The Venue, a beauty and consulting salon are joining us for an evening of demonstrations which range from hair styling, nail care and spray tanning.

This, together with the opportunity to consult with trained personnel will provide something for everyone. Where else do you get the opportunity to get a free spray tan?!

If you would like to contribute towards our WI Produce Sale Table at the meeting, please bring along your items to help boost funds.

Kindly remember to bring mugs for tea/coffee and any cake donations would be most gratefully received.

The Christmas Meal at the Cottage Inn, 11^th December, 7.30pm - cost £13 - we are now collecting payment.

The Book Club is reading Lady Chatterley’s Lover and meets on Thursday 26^th September, at 8pm, at the Manor Pub to review.

The Walking Group has its next walk on Tuesday 8th October at 11am, meeting at the Social Club, Ousterne Lane, Fillongley.

Kind Regards,

Fillongley Lite WI Committee.

Hatton Park Shopping night

Dear WI

 

I hate to use the ‘Christmas’ word when it’s still only August but could you advise your members that Hatton Country World will once again be offering Warwickshire WI members an exclusive shopping evening on Thursday 21^st November between 5pm and 9pm.  Look out for more information in next month’s mailing.

 

Regards

 

Carol

 Carol Overton

Federation Administrator