AKS WI November Report
WI members were in really good form this month when, following a hurried business meeting, we set to to create some lovely Christmas craft items under the patient guidance of Jenny Quickmire, Jayne Owens and Lorraine Bousfield. Thanks to these resourceful ladies our Christmas tables will have beautifully folded napkins and our trees will dangle with individually made seasonal decorations. Our craft and artistic skills may vary, but everyone had fun and came away with something to put proudly on show this Christmas.
Continuing on the Christmas theme, Jayne Owens is to run a morning workshop teaching WI friends how to make Christmas wreaths. It should be a fun and productive session. Some members will be visiting Langlands to enjoy their Christmas display and fit in a bit of retail therapy. Our WI party will stick with the tried and tested fuddle, which always produces a fabulous supper menu, but this year members will be entertained with a Murder Mystery play put on by a group of a actors that might, on close inspection, bear some resemblance to the committee. As ever, the competition is for the best dressed parcel.
The WI whist competition has started with one round played already and two more to go before Christmas including the round hosted by AKS. The whist nights are always very sociable events, the most competitive element often being the standard of the refreshments supplied by the hosts. Eakring set a high standard, so we shall have to pull the stops out when it is our turn.AKS WI wish you all a very happy Christmas and invite you to join us in the New Year. We kick off on 9th January with a talk on complementary medicine. Come along to the Robin Hood Theatre for 7.15. You will be welcome. For more information Google www.akswi.org.uk
October WI Meeting
On one of the first rather chilly evenings of the year Lesley Bensley’s talk, ‘Taking Stock’, added a welcome warming touch. Lesley is fanatic about all things Oxo and has an amazing collection of Oxo memorabilia that tell the story of the product, and its presentation, from the early days of the 1900s to the present. The inventor of this very British commodity was actually a German who saw a market for the meat and bones of cattle in Argentina that were being discarded once the skins and fat had been removed. The new product quickly caught on and became an essential for the men fighting in the trenches in WWI. Just as today, buyers could collect wrappers to exchange for goodies, such as devices to heat cups of water for making hot oxo drinks or, in peace time, Betty Oxo dolls. The number of wrappers needed for a doll was nearly 500. Even with the promised ‘man appeal’ it must have taken a long time for a family to use that many cubes. Like most of the audience I had not realised that there had been Oxo chocolate and fruity drinks as well as the cubes and cans of corned beef. Meaty chocolate and cold drinks can’t have gone down well, as they did not long remain part of the brand. Oxo continues to mark every major event with a special tin. The cubes inside are no longer hand wrapped, but otherwise they have remained pretty much as they were in 1910. Meanwhile Oxo TV advertising is reportedly about to strike out and show that men can use the little cubes in their cooking just as effectively as women have been doing all these years. Will Oxo now be advertised as having ‘woman appeal’ ?
As ever the members keep busy. Many enjoyed helping Carole Binks with her highly successful McMillan Coffee Morning at the end of September. The new season of whist is underway with last year’s winning couple of Maureen Justice and Ros Galley hopefully still in top form. With Christmas not far off some members will be having a workshop session making festive wreaths and all members will have the chance to do a bit of Christmas crafting at our November meeting. Why not come along? All meetings are at the Robin Hood Theatre on the second Monday of the month at 7.15p.m.
AKS WI Record of Meeting June 8th 2015.
The 624th meeting was held in the main hall of the Robin Hood Theatre with 19 members and 3 guests present.
Apologies were received from Mesdames Miller, Bartlett, Owens, Kirby, Clough, White, and M Miller and Mo Walker.
LB noted that Mo Walker was unable to attend the meeting as she was away on her Honeymoon. L.B. commented that this was probably a 1st for AKS!
The meeting opened with Lorraine Bousfield (LB) welcoming Ms Evi Katie, a dance and exercise teacher who explained the benefits of exercise and dance before showing us a few basic Zumba moves and steps to very lively music. All the members had great fun joining in with the routines especially when spangled scarves were donned for the belly dance section. Much laughter and fun all round. Even the usual refreshments were livened up by Jenny Cawkwell and Hilary Pacey as they had prepared a fruit cocktail and fresh fruit skewers for the refreshments. The bottles of water which had been provided were also welcome after an hour’s workout. Alison Brothwell thanked Ms Katie for her hard work with us and suggested that several of the members were considering joining one of her regular classes.
The vote of thanks was given to Jenny and Hilary for the wonderful refreshments also by Alison.
Business.
1. The record of the May meeting was confirmed correct.
2. Matters Arising
2a. Centenary Events Update.
i. The bookplates are now ready for collection and members were
asked to take books on holiday and leave them in far flung places!.
ii.’Inspiring Women Flower and Craft Festival Newstead Abbey June
26/27/28. Sheila and Jenny reported that another planning meeting
had been arranged for June 11th. The condoms have been purchased
for the display. Generally everything is in hand for the event. LB
hoped members would support the event in large numbers with family
iii. The Centenary Birthday Meal Sept 16th Kelham House 6pm for
6.30. Cost £15.00 The list is now in circulation and needs to be
confirmed at the July meeting. £5.00 deposit required.
iv. Centenary Tree planting. No further updates
2.b The annual Quiz had been enjoyed by 17 members at Winthorpe VH. It
was felt we had come somewhere in the middle in accordance with our
usual performance!
2.c. Centenary Tea Party.The first of the 3 teaparties had been enjoyed by
5 members at Hodsock Priory. It was a perfect setting for the event
where members enjoyed an historical talk on Hodsock by George
Bucchanan followed by a high class afternoon tea provided by the
executive committee. A walk around the grounds of Hodsock was also
enjoyed
2.d. AGM Albert Hall. The meeting was attended by Carole Binks (delegate)
and L.B. Carole reported that it was so special to be part of the
Centenary meeting and seeing HM The Queen HRH The Princess Royal
and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The Queen was delighted with the
overwhelming reception and clearly enjoyed the proceedings. Carole
also reported that the Resolution Failing to Care - assessment of need
in long term care was rejected after much discussion on the matter of
wording which under rated the value of the proposal and not specific
enough.
A full report of the whole meeting is attached to the Record.
3. Financial Report. JQ reported that all signatures had now been ratified
and Hilary Pacey was able to issue cheques etc
Financial Statement not available at the meeting but all was in hand.
4. Correspondence
Noted as per attached list.
5 A.O.B.
5.a. Inter Darts League. Application form passed to Maureen Justice.
5.b. Request for volunteers by Notts Exec for Robin Hood event in
September. L.B. noted that the event clashed with our own village fete
‘Wings ‘n Wheels’ so it was unlikely anyone would be available to help.
5.c. Calendars and diaries order form. Janet Beddoe has kindly taken
charge of organizing the order. Please note the closing date is July 29th
therefore the order will need to be finalized at the July meeting.
Calendars are £3.25 and Diaries are £3.80
5.d.The Canada Cup competition was noted. This years entry was a poem
for the Centenary. Details in the Red Folder C/D for entries is 19/8/15
5.e. The August Outing. Following discussions it was agreed to have an
outing to Belton House on August 25th. It is hoped members will take a
picnic and family members for the day. List in the Red Folder.
5.f. Ros Galley noted that a Quilters Garden Party was to held at her
home on June the 9th 1-30 – 3.30pm.
5.g. The Croquette was finalised . £6-00 per.
5.h. Eurostar Trip. J.Q. reported that Nantes looked a likely option with 4
members and 2 friends of the WI hoping to join the visit.
5.i. Flower Arranging Demo by Janye Owen. Jenn Pell informed members
that the event was scheduled for June 20th 2pm – 4pm in South Muskham
Church. Free entry but donations welcome.
5.j. Rummikub. J.Q. advised that the monthly event was next scheduled for
June 18th. Arrangements as usual.
5.k. Free wild flower seed had been obtained for members by Nicola Walker
and were distributed.
The Raffle was won by Hilary Pacey
The competition for a favourite CD was won by L.B.
The July meeting was confirmed.
The meeting closed at 9.20pm
Signed correct…………………………………………………………….
WI members were in really good form this month when, following a hurried business meeting, we set to to create some lovely Christmas craft items under the patient guidance of Jenny Quickmire, Jayne Owens and Lorraine Bousfield. Thanks to these resourceful ladies our Christmas tables will have beautifully folded napkins and our trees will dangle with individually made seasonal decorations. Our craft and artistic skills may vary, but everyone had fun and came away with something to put proudly on show this Christmas.
Continuing on the Christmas theme, Jayne Owens is to run a morning workshop teaching WI friends how to make Christmas wreaths. It should be a fun and productive session. Some members will be visiting Langlands to enjoy their Christmas display and fit in a bit of retail therapy. Our WI party will stick with the tried and tested fuddle, which always produces a fabulous supper menu, but this year members will be entertained with a Murder Mystery play put on by a group of a actors that might, on close inspection, bear some resemblance to the committee. As ever, the competition is for the best dressed parcel.
The WI whist competition has started with one round played already and two more to go before Christmas including the round hosted by AKS. The whist nights are always very sociable events, the most competitive element often being the standard of the refreshments supplied by the hosts. Eakring set a high standard, so we shall have to pull the stops out when it is our turn.AKS WI wish you all a very happy Christmas and invite you to join us in the New Year. We kick off on 9th January with a talk on complementary medicine. Come along to the Robin Hood Theatre for 7.15. You will be welcome. For more information Google www.akswi.org.uk
October WI Meeting
On one of the first rather chilly evenings of the year Lesley Bensley’s talk, ‘Taking Stock’, added a welcome warming touch. Lesley is fanatic about all things Oxo and has an amazing collection of Oxo memorabilia that tell the story of the product, and its presentation, from the early days of the 1900s to the present. The inventor of this very British commodity was actually a German who saw a market for the meat and bones of cattle in Argentina that were being discarded once the skins and fat had been removed. The new product quickly caught on and became an essential for the men fighting in the trenches in WWI. Just as today, buyers could collect wrappers to exchange for goodies, such as devices to heat cups of water for making hot oxo drinks or, in peace time, Betty Oxo dolls. The number of wrappers needed for a doll was nearly 500. Even with the promised ‘man appeal’ it must have taken a long time for a family to use that many cubes. Like most of the audience I had not realised that there had been Oxo chocolate and fruity drinks as well as the cubes and cans of corned beef. Meaty chocolate and cold drinks can’t have gone down well, as they did not long remain part of the brand. Oxo continues to mark every major event with a special tin. The cubes inside are no longer hand wrapped, but otherwise they have remained pretty much as they were in 1910. Meanwhile Oxo TV advertising is reportedly about to strike out and show that men can use the little cubes in their cooking just as effectively as women have been doing all these years. Will Oxo now be advertised as having ‘woman appeal’ ?
As ever the members keep busy. Many enjoyed helping Carole Binks with her highly successful McMillan Coffee Morning at the end of September. The new season of whist is underway with last year’s winning couple of Maureen Justice and Ros Galley hopefully still in top form. With Christmas not far off some members will be having a workshop session making festive wreaths and all members will have the chance to do a bit of Christmas crafting at our November meeting. Why not come along? All meetings are at the Robin Hood Theatre on the second Monday of the month at 7.15p.m.
AKS WI Record of Meeting June 8th 2015.
The 624th meeting was held in the main hall of the Robin Hood Theatre with 19 members and 3 guests present.
Apologies were received from Mesdames Miller, Bartlett, Owens, Kirby, Clough, White, and M Miller and Mo Walker.
LB noted that Mo Walker was unable to attend the meeting as she was away on her Honeymoon. L.B. commented that this was probably a 1st for AKS!
The meeting opened with Lorraine Bousfield (LB) welcoming Ms Evi Katie, a dance and exercise teacher who explained the benefits of exercise and dance before showing us a few basic Zumba moves and steps to very lively music. All the members had great fun joining in with the routines especially when spangled scarves were donned for the belly dance section. Much laughter and fun all round. Even the usual refreshments were livened up by Jenny Cawkwell and Hilary Pacey as they had prepared a fruit cocktail and fresh fruit skewers for the refreshments. The bottles of water which had been provided were also welcome after an hour’s workout. Alison Brothwell thanked Ms Katie for her hard work with us and suggested that several of the members were considering joining one of her regular classes.
The vote of thanks was given to Jenny and Hilary for the wonderful refreshments also by Alison.
Business.
1. The record of the May meeting was confirmed correct.
2. Matters Arising
2a. Centenary Events Update.
i. The bookplates are now ready for collection and members were
asked to take books on holiday and leave them in far flung places!.
ii.’Inspiring Women Flower and Craft Festival Newstead Abbey June
26/27/28. Sheila and Jenny reported that another planning meeting
had been arranged for June 11th. The condoms have been purchased
for the display. Generally everything is in hand for the event. LB
hoped members would support the event in large numbers with family
iii. The Centenary Birthday Meal Sept 16th Kelham House 6pm for
6.30. Cost £15.00 The list is now in circulation and needs to be
confirmed at the July meeting. £5.00 deposit required.
iv. Centenary Tree planting. No further updates
2.b The annual Quiz had been enjoyed by 17 members at Winthorpe VH. It
was felt we had come somewhere in the middle in accordance with our
usual performance!
2.c. Centenary Tea Party.The first of the 3 teaparties had been enjoyed by
5 members at Hodsock Priory. It was a perfect setting for the event
where members enjoyed an historical talk on Hodsock by George
Bucchanan followed by a high class afternoon tea provided by the
executive committee. A walk around the grounds of Hodsock was also
enjoyed
2.d. AGM Albert Hall. The meeting was attended by Carole Binks (delegate)
and L.B. Carole reported that it was so special to be part of the
Centenary meeting and seeing HM The Queen HRH The Princess Royal
and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. The Queen was delighted with the
overwhelming reception and clearly enjoyed the proceedings. Carole
also reported that the Resolution Failing to Care - assessment of need
in long term care was rejected after much discussion on the matter of
wording which under rated the value of the proposal and not specific
enough.
A full report of the whole meeting is attached to the Record.
3. Financial Report. JQ reported that all signatures had now been ratified
and Hilary Pacey was able to issue cheques etc
Financial Statement not available at the meeting but all was in hand.
4. Correspondence
Noted as per attached list.
5 A.O.B.
5.a. Inter Darts League. Application form passed to Maureen Justice.
5.b. Request for volunteers by Notts Exec for Robin Hood event in
September. L.B. noted that the event clashed with our own village fete
‘Wings ‘n Wheels’ so it was unlikely anyone would be available to help.
5.c. Calendars and diaries order form. Janet Beddoe has kindly taken
charge of organizing the order. Please note the closing date is July 29th
therefore the order will need to be finalized at the July meeting.
Calendars are £3.25 and Diaries are £3.80
5.d.The Canada Cup competition was noted. This years entry was a poem
for the Centenary. Details in the Red Folder C/D for entries is 19/8/15
5.e. The August Outing. Following discussions it was agreed to have an
outing to Belton House on August 25th. It is hoped members will take a
picnic and family members for the day. List in the Red Folder.
5.f. Ros Galley noted that a Quilters Garden Party was to held at her
home on June the 9th 1-30 – 3.30pm.
5.g. The Croquette was finalised . £6-00 per.
5.h. Eurostar Trip. J.Q. reported that Nantes looked a likely option with 4
members and 2 friends of the WI hoping to join the visit.
5.i. Flower Arranging Demo by Janye Owen. Jenn Pell informed members
that the event was scheduled for June 20th 2pm – 4pm in South Muskham
Church. Free entry but donations welcome.
5.j. Rummikub. J.Q. advised that the monthly event was next scheduled for
June 18th. Arrangements as usual.
5.k. Free wild flower seed had been obtained for members by Nicola Walker
and were distributed.
The Raffle was won by Hilary Pacey
The competition for a favourite CD was won by L.B.
The July meeting was confirmed.
The meeting closed at 9.20pm
Signed correct…………………………………………………………….