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Lady Denman remembered

Six of us attended the centenary event at the Victory Hall, Balcombe. Apart from the quintessential afternoon tea, the purpose of the event was to unveil a blue plaque to Lady Denman.She had been instrumental in the formation of the … Continue reading

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Federation Quiz

  Brains were working hard at the Federation annual quiz in Fittleworth.  We entered two teams of four and battled away against 30 other teams from the county.    We were certainly stretched with some of the questions, but team … Continue reading

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Matinee Musicale

A full hall at Fittleworth on a hot summer afternoon enjoyed a Matinee Musicale put on by the Combined Arts Committee.   The WSFWI  Centenary Choir performed under the direction of Aedan Kearney a variety of songs ranging from The Rhythm … Continue reading

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10 pin bowling

On Wednesday 14th June Anne R. Hazel, Gloria and Pat went to the Rustington Outward Bounds Centre to play 10 pin bowling organised by WSFWI the Sport and Leisure Committee. This was an excellent centre offering a wide range of … Continue reading

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Birthday Lunch

  After an enjoyable meeting ,with delicious cake (Supplied by Linda) with refreshments,  followed by an entertaining speaker, 30+ members strolled in the sunshine to a nearby restaurant for our “Birthday” lunch. Here we enjoyed good food, good service and … Continue reading

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SEAS 2017

Linda and Doreen  were brave enough to represent our WI at the South East of England Show this year. They proudly showed their exhibits at our June meeting. On a sunny day Doreen’s picture set the scene and Linda’s cake … Continue reading

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Sussex by the Sea

Several of us attended the celebration day created by the Combined Arts Committee for a literary and musical tour of Sussex. We travelled across the Sussex landscape with words by Rudyard Kipling & Hilaire Belloc and  musical accompaniment  by Edward … Continue reading

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A Walk & Talk at Highdown Hill

Hazel and Diana H joined about 20 other members of West Sussex WIs for a walk round Highdown Hill, Goring.   We were all togged up for the cold, but although there was a stiff breeze, the sun shone.   … Continue reading

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A visit to Christs’ Hospital

Some of our ladies enjoyed an afternoon at Christs’ Hospital recently. Looking up to magnificent Brangwyn prints in the chapel. It was a superb visit with such articulate and animated pupils leading us  around the huge school. There was a … Continue reading

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Romans And Feasts

Friends, Romans and Horsham Normandy W.I. all enjoyed a trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace followed by a delicious lunch at the Old Greenhouse, Fishbourne. The day started well with good weather and a smooth train journey.  Our thanks to the … Continue reading

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