Category Archives: noticeboard

Linda, our President, kindly gave her time, energy and home to a coffee morning/afternoon in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Assisted by some of our excellent bakers the display of cakes was impressive. There was Lemon Sponge, Coffee and Walnut, … Continue reading →

Sixteen of the regular craft group accepted the invitation extended by the Chesterton Court ladies to use their recreation lounge for a full day workshop. Encouraged by the federation day earlier in the year we recalled our tutor Freda to … Continue reading →

Our W.I.branch was recently successful in gaining an award from Tanbridge House School Community & Charity Support Fund. In keeping with our fund application we have purchased supplies to support the Neonatal Unit at East Surrey Hospital. A couple of … Continue reading →

With encouragement and enthusiasm from some of our newer members we entered more classes than ever in this summer show. Our skills were tested and expanded in the production of our exhibits, and generally we were pleased with the results, … Continue reading →

A Spring day out was organised to Denbies Vineyard at Dorking. The Ladies joined a tour of the winemaking facility which ended with a wine tasting that was much enjoyed.           After the tour, the group … Continue reading →

The Chichester Canal Walk & Talk was so popular that the event was run over 2 days in a total of four sessions. The talk was a new venture for the Canal Volunteers and they put together a presentation about … Continue reading →

Four of our members went to the recent temari ball workshop. Freda explained the history of these exquisite toys and set us to making a simple design. Technically these balls are easy to make with a few simple stitches but … Continue reading →

Following the many donations that have been given to provide these wash bags, we were able to deliver our first supply last month. The Nursing staff accepted these and have since confirmed that our contents are perfect and all will … Continue reading →

At a recent fundraising event members of our WI were introduced to Maureen from Rape & Crisis Surrey and Sussex Organisation based in Crawley. A request was made for cushions to be supplied for their centre and we were able … Continue reading →

Last week Linda and several of our members delivered 202 knitted items to the Neonatal unit at East Surrey Hospital. As on previous occasions these were gratefully received by the staff. However a visiting member of the public also expressed … Continue reading →