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August & September Events of Wenvoe W.I.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

August & September Events

In August we had an enjoyable evening meal at the Walston Castle with most of the members attending.

Our charity for 2025 is Ty Hafan and in September we welcomed Gina, one of their fundraising team, to our meeting. Gina gave us an informative talk about the history and aims of the Hospice, recent improvements to the facilities and how they are hoping to move forward to reach more of the children in Wales who would benefit from their services. We were also shown a short video of one family who had benefitted recently.

Our October 2nd meeting is our annual Fish and Chip supper followed by a quiz and on November 6th we are having a Christmas Craft workshop.

Visitors and prospective members are very welcome to our meetings, which are held in the Church Hall at 7pm on the first Thursday of the month.

Please ring 07881853032 for further details.

Carol Charlson (President)

 

June & July Events of Wenvoe W.I.

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June & July Events of Wenvoe W.I.

uneIn June we welcomed Ann Lush MBE from Penarth who gave us a very interesting talk about how cakes are used to celebrate occasions throughout the year, along with how they are made. She also told us about the filming of her garden for a future Gardeners’ World programme which had taken place that day.

On July 3rd Viv Truran entertained us again with tales of her travels, gave us some information on antiques that members had brought in and described how she has become an Instagram influencer. This was followed by a strawberries and cream supper.

The following day we visited Ty Hafan, our chosen charity for the year, for a very informative tour around the gardens and hospice, showing us the facilities available for the children and their families. We were also treated to cakes and drinks provided by the volunteer gardening team.

We are not meeting in August but are going out for a meal together.

A member of staff from Ty Hafan will be the speaker for our September 4th meeting and we will be having a raffle as our final fundraising event.

Visitors and prospective members are always welcome to our meetings, which are held in the Church Hall at 7pm on the first Thursday of the month. Please ring 07881853032 for further details

Carol Charlson (President)

May Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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May Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

On Thursday 1st May Wenvoe WI met for their AGM at 7.00pm in the Church Hall. The out-going president Mrs Jan Young welcomed members and our Glamorgan Federation Advisor, Mrs. Claire Atherton. The meeting commenced with the usual business as well as the annual financial statement, the secretary’s report and a closing statement and vote of thanks to the out-going Committee by the President. Finally, Mrs Atherton presided over the election of new officers for the forthcoming year.

These will be as follows:

Mrs Carol Charlson – President

Mrs Pamela Ewington – Secretary

Mrs Dedrie Smee – Treasurer

Committee members – Mrs Lyn Hull, Miss Ros Lock, Mrs Madeleine Rees and Mrs Brenda Webster.

Our open coffee morning was held on 1st May where £200 was raised for our charity for the year – Ty Hafan. On 4th July it is intended to visit Ty Hafan and tour the gardens.

Our next WI meeting is on 3rd June at 7.00pm in the Church Hall, when Mrs Anne Lush will speak about the ‘History of Cake and Cake Making’.

All tasters, visitors and potential new members are most welcome.

Jan Young

February Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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February Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

Wenvoe WI met on the first Thursday of the month, and our speaker on that occasion was Mr Stephen Jones, a local Historian who specialises in the ‘History and work of Brunell.’ Mr Jones provided us with an excellent review of Brunell’s early life. It was quite staggering to hear about Brunell’s ability to create so many outstanding features and icons of civil engineering of his day, given that this was achieved through hard graft and genius via a drawing board – minus all the benefits of our computer age. We look forward next year to another visit from Mr Jones when he will complete the ‘Brunell Story’ (Part 2).

Our meeting concluded with the usual business and a cuppa. Again, we welcomed yet another new member, Jackie.

A week later the Wenvoe WI met to celebrate a ‘late’ Christmas lunch in the Wenvoe Arms, with excellent fayre and good company.

Our next meeting is on Thursday 6th March, at 7.00pm in the Church Hall, when we shall be welcoming Joyce Hoy, one of our members. Joyce will regale us with her recent trip to Alaska.

New members and tasters are assured of a warm welcome.

Jan Young (President)

April Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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April Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

 

Wenvoe WI met for their monthly meeting on Thursday 3rd April. The speaker on that occasion was Mrs Brenda Webster – a professional piano accordionist. Brenda gave us a history of the accordion, which originated in France and Italy in the mid nineteenth century. The instrument underwent many modifications in both shape and function before the final production of today’s modern instrument. Brenda gave us a delightful demonstration and soon had us all singing along to her skilful playing.

The next meeting of Wenvoe WI will take place on Thursday 1st May, at 7.00pm in the Church Hall. This will be the annual AGM when we will welcome Mrs Claire Atherton our WI Advisor. Mrs Atherton will preside over the inauguration of the new Committee for 25/26, as well as conduct a ballot for the next President.

Mrs Janet Young has decided to step down from the role of President and Committee member, as also has Mrs Jean Woodman from the Committee. Both have served Wenvoe WI since the revival of our meetings after Covid.

There is a special date for the diary: on 1st May from 10.00am until 12 noon, Wenvoe WI is holding an open Coffee Morning. Entry charge is £3 to include a hot drink and a cake. There will be a tombola stall and a raffle. Much of the proceeds will be donated to Ty Hafan – our charity for this year. All are ensured of a warm welcome.

We wish all readers and villagers a Happy Easter.

Jan Young (President)

March Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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March Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

Wenvoe WI met on Thursday 6th March at 7pm in the Church Hall. On this occasion the Speaker was Joyce Hoy, a resident of the village and a member of our WI.

Joyce had recently returned from Alaska and regaled us with details of her precarious journey, as well as sharing some beautiful slides of the wildlife she saw – most of which were quite different from the birds and animals resident in our shores and countryside. Also during her trip she experienced close up encounters with moose, wolves and bears.

Our meeting concluded with the usual business and a cuppa. Our next meeting will be on 3rd April at 7pm in the Church hall, when Mrs Brenda Webster will demonstrate and explain the intricacies of playing the piano accordion. Any visitors and potential new members are assured of a good welcome.

On Thursday 1st May Wenvoe WI intend to hold an open coffee morning. Entry will be £3, to include a cuppa and a slice of cake. A proportion of the proceeds will be donated to our Charity for this coming year – Ty Hafan.

Jan Young ( President)

March Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

  WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

March Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

Wenvoe WI met on Thursday 6th March at 7pm in the Church Hall. On this occasion the Speaker was Joyce Hoy, a resident of the village and a member of our WI.

Joyce had recently returned from Alaska and regaled us with details of her precarious journey, as well as sharing some beautiful slides of the wildlife she saw – most of which were quite different from the birds and animals resident in our shores and countryside. Also during her trip she experienced close up encounters with moose, wolves and bears.

Our meeting concluded with the usual business and a cuppa. Our next meeting will be on 3rd April at 7pm in the Church hall, when Mrs Brenda Webster will demonstrate and explain the intricacies of playing the piano accordion. Any visitors and potential new members are assured of a good welcome.

On Thursday 1st May Wenvoe WI intend to hold an open coffee morning. Entry will be £3, to include a cuppa and a slice of cake. A proportion of the proceeds will be donated to our Charity for this coming year – Ty Hafan.

Jan Young ( President)

March Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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March Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

 

Wenvoe WI met on Thursday 6th March at 7pm in the Church Hall. On this occasion the Speaker was Joyce Hoy, a resident of the village and a member of our WI.

Joyce had recently returned from Alaska and regaled us with details of her precarious journey, as well as sharing some beautiful slides of the wildlife she saw – most of which were quite different from the birds and animals resident in our shores and countryside. Also during her trip she experienced close up encounters with moose, wolves and bears.

Our meeting concluded with the usual business and a cuppa. Our next meeting will be on 3rd April at 7pm in the Church hall, when Mrs Brenda Webster will demonstrate and explain the intricacies of playing the piano accordion. Any visitors and potential new members are assured of a good welcome.

On Thursday 1st May Wenvoe WI intend to hold an open coffee morning. Entry will be £3, to include a cuppa and a slice of cake. A proportion of the proceeds will be donated to our Charity for this coming year – Ty Hafan.

Jan Young ( President)

January Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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January Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

Wenvoe WI met on Thursday 2nd January – their first meeting of 2025. The meeting was well attended with just a few absentees, considering the adverse weather and the season of flu and colds.

This meeting was what has become our traditional annual ‘Bring and Buy’. Items for sale consisted of household gadgets, Books, calendars, toiletries and ornaments, as well as other unwanted gifts and unworn new clothes. Business was brisk, and we donated a substantial amount of the proceeds to Ty Hafan – our Charity for this year. This was followed by a quiz.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 6th Feb at 7pm in the Church Hall. On that occasion Mr Stephen Jones, a local historian will speak about the history and growth of Wenvoe village.

Our membership has increased considerably over the last year, and any potential new members and ‘tasters’ are always assured of a warm welcome.

The members wish all readers a very happy and successful New Year.

 

Jan Young (President)

December Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

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December Meeting of Wenvoe W.I.

Tonight was Christmas Party night at Wenvoe WI!

Not only did we have a virtually full complement of members present who were all in excellent spirits, but the tables were laden with a real variety of festive fayre.

Members participated in a short Christmas Quiz, a secret Santa and an extensive raffle. The evening concluded with the traditional game of ‘pass the parcel’, followed by a rowdy rendition of the Hokey Cokey, in true ‘elder – fit ‘ style.

Our next meeting will be a Christmas coffee morning on 13th December in the Church Hall at 10.30am, with entrance fee of £3.00 which will include a cuppa and cakes.

There will be several competitions and an extensive raffle as well. This is in support of Ty Hafan – our Charity for this year.

The next full meeting of Wenvoe WI is on Thursday 2nd January at 7.00pm in the Church Hall. On this occasion we will hold our annual ‘Bring and Buy’, as well as a Quiz night. Potential new members and ‘tasters’ are always assured of a good welcome.

Wenvoe WI wishes to express their best wishes to all readers, for a very happy and healthy New Year.

Jan Young (President)

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