Women's Institute Woldingham

President: Nicki Fraser
Treasurer: Diane May
Secretary: Jane Cohen
Programme Secretaries: Caroline Pedley and Cristina Millard

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The Woldingham Women's Institute is a group of women who live in and around the village, sharing a common interest in our neighbourhood. We get together regularly to listen to and discuss many and varied topics. It is an excellent way to meet new people and make local friends.

We meet informally in each other's houses about twice a month, taking into account school and bank holidays. Our events programme is usually scheduled for a Wednesday morning (10.00-12.00), but we have a few meetings on other days of the week or in the evening. We always start with coffee and of course a good chat and then usually have a speaker on an interesting or topical subject, ranging from homeopathy, or chocolate tasting; to counterfeiting, or our local rape crisis centre. We also organise coffee meetings once a month - just for a chat. Our meetings are always well attended so we hope we are successfully fulfilling a need for our members.

Although we are an all-female group, we do not forget our male partners entirely! Twice a year we have a social event with partners; involving perhaps a wine tasting, barbeque, or a talk on diamonds-very useful!

We are a very friendly and lively group with a diverse range of interests and backgrounds. However, the most important overriding aspect of our group is our fellowship with each other. We are proud of our community spirit. There is always someone to help out in a crisis or join in a dog walk. We like to cover all eventualities.

We are under the national umbrella of the Women's Institute (but are more calendar girls than jam and Jerusalem! don't panic - you don't have to take your clothes off for photos - it's just that we are a forward thinking group). The Women's Institute has a strong voice in society and campaigns for women's issues - see their website. Sometimes we do a little fundraising at local level to support good causes in the surrounding area.

Newcomers are always made to feel welcome - so why not contact us and try us out.

Contact:
Nicki Fraser 01883 652597 nicki_fraser@yahoo.com
or Jane Cohen 01883 650208 njcohen@btinternet.com

WINTER PROGRAMME 2011

Factual talk by Rosie Collingridge

Wednesday 7 September 2011, 10.00am coffee
Factual talk by Rosie Collingridge on the various treaments and procedures (non surgical) currently available for skincare, etc.
Helpers: Diane Hearn, Di Masters

Friday Evening Talk by Sir David Normington

Friday 23 September 2011, 7.30pm
Talk by Sir David Normington followed by Cheese and Wine Sampling
(Refreshments and canapés on arrival).
Partners to be included (£10 per head for non-members)
Venue: Woldingham Village Hall
Helpers: Committee

Talk by Mrs Triffit, Head of Woldingham School

Wednesday 5 October 2011, 10.00am coffee
Talk by Mrs Triffit, Head of Woldingham School entitled "Life and times as a Headmistress"
Helpers: Maryanna Wiles, Penny Ebden

Talk by airline pilot Wendy Clarke

Wednesday 19 October 2011, 10.00am coffee
Wendy Clarke, airline pilot with BA for over 20 years, will enlighten us with a light hearted talk on "Life as a Woman Airline Pilot"
Helpers: Debbie Kypri, Julie Moylan-Stanford

WI Annual Meeting

Wednesday 2 November 2011, 10.00am coffee, meeting and lunch
Talk by Gwendoline Foster, representative of WI ACWW (Associated Country Women of the World) - the only national charity WI supports - followed by Annual round up and voting of new committee.
Soup and sandwiches provided afterwards.
Helpers: Jane Mowat, Cynthia Connolly and committee

Christmas Canapes

Wednesday 16 November 2011, 10.00am start
Cookery Demonstration by a WI qualified demonstrator. Stay on to sample the goods!
Helpers: Caroline Pedley, Ruth Plater

Christmas Market - Guildhall, London

Tuesday 29 November 2011, morning
Christmas Market - Guildhall, London EC2
Stunning gifts, delicious food, designer brands, city trades - all in this spectacular venue in aid of the British Red Cross. Special price of £4 to WI members in pre-booked groups of 10 or more. Complimentary glass of wine included!

Christmas Cheer

Wednesday 7 December 2011, 10.00am coffee/mulled wine
The annual Christmas get together with carols and secret santa!
Helpers: Claire Carr-Locke, Sheila Castle

Guests are welcome, do introduce them to our Chairman or a Committee Member. If you are a hostess please provide milk, and if you are a coffee helper bring a packet of biscuits. If you are unable to be a coffee helper please find someone else to take you place.