Category: Womens Institute

The Life of William Price

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

The Life of William Price

On September 1st Wenvoe WI met for the first time in this year’s programme.

Our speaker for our October meeting was Mr Dean Powell from Llantrisant. Dean gave us a most entertaining account of the life of William Price – the founder of cremation. By all accounts Mr Price led a spectacularly colourful life to the end of his days.

In complete contrast, our November meeting comprised a demonstration of ‘How to Wrap your Christmas Presents’ by Mrs Yvonne Randall. Our members were mesmerised by Yvonne’s simple, yet amazing demonstration of how to transform ordinary wrapping paper into a parcel that looked quite magical and different.

We have a busy time ahead, commencing with a visit to what used to be ‘Blooms’ in the middle of November for some Christmas shopping. Then we have our Christmas Party on 1st December, a Festive Lunch on the 7th December at the Wenvoe Arms, and our Christmas coffee morning on the 12th December in the Church Hall.

We hope to ‘kick start’ the New Year at our January meeting, when we will hold our usual ‘Bring and Buy’ meeting – a chance to declutter and get rid of all the unwanted Christmas presents and ‘junk’.

May I take the opportunity to wish everyone a truly Happy Christmas, and to say that new members are always most welcome. Wenvoe WI meets on the first Thursday of each month in the Church Hall.

Jan Young (President)

Back After the Summer

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Back After the Summer

On September 1st Wenvoe WI met for the first time in this year’s programme.

Our president welcomed everyone back after the Summer and then we had a Fish and Chip supper – courtesy of The Fryer’s Club fish and chip shop in Ely. The food was not only delivered to the Church Hall but was hot and scrumptious. This was followed by 2 quizzes – a general knowledge one and a cryptic clue quiz about retail therapy.

Over twenty members were present, and we extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join our WI. We meet on the first Thursday of each month in Wenvoe Church Hall.

Janet Young (President)

 

 

Last Formal Meeting

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Last Formal Meeting.

Wenvoe WI met again this month for what was their last formal meeting before the summer break.

On this occasion Mrs Viv Turan was our speaker. Viv is very much a ‘friend’ of Wenvoe WI and has a regular ‘spot’ each year in our July meetings. This time she regaled us with ‘Growing Up’ – a veritable ‘trip’ down memory lane as we all relived our respective delights, escapades and pastimes of hopscotch, skipping, marbles, first attempts at make-up, the hula hoop, cherished ambitions and the reality of a job. Viv’s talk was thoroughly entertaining and was enjoyed wholeheartedly by everyone. This was followed by the usual tea and on this occasion – cakes of different varieties.

During August, we intend to hold two informal ‘get-togethers’ in the Wenvoe Arms outside Barn or garden (depending on the weather). These will occur on the 8th and 22nd August at 2.00pm.

The next full meeting of Wenvoe WI is on 1st Sept. in the Church Hall at 7.00pm. This will be a ‘Fish and Chip and Quiz night. New members are always very welcome.

Janet Young (President)

 

Annual General Meeting

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Annual General Meeting.

Wenvoe WI met this month as usual, and our meeting on this occasion was our Annual General meeting, held with a Glamorgan Federation advisor – Ms Viv Hayes – present.

Both our Secretary and Treasurer gave their annual reports which were accepted by the members present. This was followed by the President’s address, during which thanks were expressed to the following for their kindness and services rendered: Jennie and Digby at The Wenvoe Arms for their support and allowing us to use their outdoor premise during the Covid restrictions; to the Church of Wales and Mrs Carol Wyllie for the use of the Church Hall.

A new Committee for 2022-2023 was adopted:

President – Mrs Janet Young.

Deputy President – Mrs Madeleine Rees.

Treasurer – Mrs Debbie David

Secretaries – Mrs Pam Ewington and Mrs Diane Pate

Other Committee members – Mrs Pat Weavers, Mrs Jean Woodman, Mrs Alex Griffiths and Mrs Paula Johnston.

Our next meeting on June 2nd will be our Jubilee Party when members will wear their ‘Jubilee hats’. This will take place at the earlier time of 6.00pm in order to facilitate members who wish to join in with the village walk to the Lighting of the Beacon.

New members are always most welcome.

Janet Young (President

 

 

The Enigma Of The Eleventh Child

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Wenvoe WI met as usual on 5th April at 7pm in the Church Hall.

Once again, the Wenvoe WI gathered in the Church Hall for their monthly meeting on 5th April at 7pm. The Speaker for that occasion was their president who spoke about the enigma of the eleventh child born to Richard Duke of York and was destined to become King Richard III of England in 1483. Portrayed as a Machiavellian tyrant by William Shakespeare in his play ‘Richard III’, and having ruled for just two years, Richard was defeated at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 by Henry Tudor, heralding the commencement of the Tudor era. As Lord Protector of the Realm, Richard did much good for the poor of the land, upholding their rights against the greedy and wealthy Barons, by establishing a Court of Requests. Also, Richard founded the Kings and Queens colleges at Cambridge.

We were pleased to welcome several new potential members to our gathering, and the next WI meeting is scheduled for Thursday 5th May in the Church Hall at 7pm, which will be an Annual General Meeting, to be presided over by Caroline Davies, from the Glamorgan Federation Board of the WI.

Janet Young ( President)

 

 

Life As An Edwardian Maid

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Wenvoe WI met as usual on 3rd March at 7pm in the Church Hall.

On that occasion we were entertained by Debra John from Swansea who, having donned the apron and cap, regaled us with an amusing account of ‘life as an Edwardian Maid’. Her talk spanned from her duties throughout a normal day which began at five in the morning, to her evident disgust at the indolence of Footmen and the disruption caused by having the new-fangled ‘electricity’ installed in the Manor House.

Next month the WI will meet on 7th April, when the subject for the evening is King Richard III.

A warm welcome is ensured to all visitors.

Jan Young (President).

 

 

Women’s Institute Back In Action

 

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

We’re back!

At last, Wenvoe WI members were able to meet as normal in the Church Hall on Thursday Feb 3rd. Many thanks to Carol Wylie for her prompt action and advice.
It was a well-attended occasion, and we held our ‘rummage’ / unwanted Christmas presents sale. One member even brought a ‘simulated’ fur coat along and it was duly auctioned!
On Valentine,s Day afternoon, an informal meeting was held for members in the Wenvoe Arms, and we would like to express our thanks to Jenny and the staff for their welcome and willingness to provide us with a venue during the pandemic.
Our next meeting is on March 3rd, at 7pm in the Church hall, when Debra John from Swansea will address us as ‘an Edwardian maid’, describing the duties and difficulties of such a task.
All new members are ensured of a warm welcome.
Janet Young ( President)

 

 

December Update

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Our members met on November 4th for a Fish and Chip Evening, courtesy of the Fish Shop at the Murch, Dinas Powys. There were 24 members present and we all enjoyed our meal, as well as a Word Quiz. Our President entertained us with the customs and foibles of eating in the 1950s.

We have a busy December ahead with a Christmas Party on the 3rd, followed by our annual Christmas Lunch at the Wenvoe Arms on the 8th and finally a Christmas Coffee Morning on the 15th.

We intend to commence the New Year on January 6th with a sale/auction of unwanted Christmas presents and other items.

Our WI meets on the first Thursday of the month in the Wenvoe Church Hall at 7.00pm and new members are very welcome.

On behalf of all our members, I send all readers and residents best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Janet Young ( President)

 

 

7th October Meeting

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7th October Meeting

Our meeting on 7th Oct was in the Church Hall, our usual venue. This was a ‘Poetry Please’ evening. Two further meetings are planned for this year :

4th November – Fish and Chips evening

2nd December – Christmas Party and a Christmas Lunch on 8th Dec in the Wenvoe Arms.

There is a full programme of year’s activities planned, to include a variety of speakers, a quiz night, and a ‘Bring and Buy’ night in January.

We will be delighted to welcome any new members as our meetings are relaxed and quite informal. As discernible from snippets of the proposed programme, we meet on the first Thursday of each month in the Church Hall.

 

 

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