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Report of Meeting held in September 2013

Members were profusely thanked for their contributions towards our fundraising day.   We had a successful day and raised £594.55. 

Five members signed up to attend the the Group Meeting  on 17^th September to listen to the mystery guest.   The speaker has yet to be confirmed as the original one has had to go into hospital.  

Doris  gave out the transport arrangements to Embleton WI’s  95^th Birthday celebration.
8 people were hoping to attend.

We were given a further opportunity to sign up for six  activities.

a.       A visit Warkworth WI  and  attend an exhibition of Renaissance Costumes brought to life as a catwalk show with music and informative historical descriptions.

b.      A Geordie music hall night will take place on Thursday 21^st November 2013 Seaton Delaval Arts Centre 7pm £15 Closing date 31^st October.  Pies, Peas and posh puds.

c.       A Thanksgiving Day lunch on 28^th November  at Cresswell House.

d.      The WI  Christmas Event  6^th 7^th December Cresswell House

e.       The WI Autumn Event  6^th / 7^th October.  “Anything in a jar. “

f.       Workshop by Jenny Bersin 19^TH October Cresswell House

Privacy laws require that the WI obtain permission from its members in case they wish to use their photographs.  All secretaries are required to get all members  to sign a form.   Those members present duly complied with the request.

We have received an SOS campaign pack as well as a campaign pack to reduce the use of plastic bags.  The secretary will write to Alan Beith asking for his support for the campaign.

Members were asked if they knew of anyone they wished to nominate for an Honour.

Free copies of the Landscape magazine are available.

The walking group’s next outing is on Wednesday 11^th September [bus to Newton then walking back to Craster over the links.]

Sylvia Biott won the competition with her proggy mat.

Members were informed that the subscription for 2014 will be £34.70.  [Dual £15.80]

We all left happily after a good supper with our free copy of the “Landscape” magazine.

Our next meeting promises to be an enjoyable one and we will have to remember to bring extra food as 10 visitors are expected from Brizlee.

Meeting Reports