At the November meeting of the Kenn W.I. we were delighted to welcome Mr. Gingell who came to talk to us about chocolate.
He had spent many years working for Fry‟s and Cadbury at Keynsham and was able to tell us exactly how chocolate is made and then he distributed examples which he had made himself.
He brought with him some very interesting memorabilia which will eventually form part of a museum devoted to chocolate at the Somerdale site.
During the same evening our Annual General Meeting was held. The reports from the Secretary and President showed what an interesting and busy year it had been. Mrs, Valerie Cox has decided to retire from the Committee but we are delighted to welcome Mary Ashton and Diane Wolf. Mrs. Marion Hulance will continue as President.
The „Bag a Bra‟‟ appeal has finished. Altogether three tonnes of bras were collected and the Great Western Air Ambulance are able to put the money raised towards the upkeep of the new ambulance. There has also been an appeal for old shoes so we shall probably do that one next.
The Annual Flower Demonstration was much enjoyed by all who attended and some very happy people went home with beautiful arrangements. The theme was flower decorating since Victorian times and it really was amazing to see how styles have changed over the years.
A small Christmas tree came with each arrangement and they have changed dramatically too. There was even a wartime one made from a lampshade and decorated with baubles.
Yatton W.I. hosted the latest Group Meeting and their theme was Middle Eastern. The competition was entitled „Eastern Promise‟ in any medium, Our lovely member Edna Baber made the superb dancer with her seven veils out of icing (it is pictured on the front cover ) and we were delighted to win first prize. We are all so proud of her.
Kenn is to host the Group Carol Service this year at St. Johns and we look forward to this very much. At the December meeting we will exchange cards and Santa will be there with his sack. Members will enjoy a „bring and share‟ supper as they wish each other well for Christmas and look forward to another busy year in 2015.
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