It has been a busy month for many members of the W.I. Some went to the AGM at the Winter Gardens in Weston. Kenn was one of 49 Institutes to parade its banner, made by its members.
The main speaker was author Jane Robinson. She has written several books including one on the W.I. called “a force to be reckoned with”, which Tony Blair found to his cost at the National AGM in 2000.
Nigel Hackett had previously given us a copy in memory of Gill. For those of us who knew Gill, she was a force to be reckoned with. Luckily Ann Holtham managed to get the book signed by Jane. This is available for all W.I. members to read.
Our speaker was Rupert Higgins from the Avon Wildlife Trust. He gave a very interesting talk about several areas which were well known to many of the members. This also sparked a debate between Rupert and some of the members, who are farmers‟ wives, regarding the maintenance of the rhynes.
Many thanks for all of those people that supported us at the March village market. The proceeds of £62 will go to our charity, the League of Friends of Clevedon Hospital. Also my thanks to Edna Baber, Margaret Burdge, Lyn Burnett and Ann Holtham for their help on the morning.
Despite a sterling effort by our skittles team we were beaten by Portishead Harbourside W.I. and we wish them well in the next round.
On the 30th March a group of us will be going to visit the Magistrates Court at Worle. This has been arranged for us by Marilyn Drag J.P. who was our January speaker. Let‟s hope that the same number of us who go in, come out!
Our speaker in April is Gina Merrett – Smith who will be talking on Charles Worth “The Genius of Fashion and Perfume”. It tells the story from his beginnings in a draper‟s shop to his rise to fame. Visitors are most welcome to join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month starting at 19.30
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