Wednesday 28th July 2010
Summertime stroll and Supper
Enjoy a leisurely stroll on a warm summer evening with friends and relations. Learn about Chipping Sodbury, whilst taking part in our treasure hunt around the town. Meet at the Old Grammar School Rooms and return for a tasty supper. Wednesday 28th July 2010, 7.00 for 7.30pm, members £6.00 non members £7.00, closing date 14th June 2010.
Monday 9th August 2010
Electric Blanket Testing
I am sure the electric blankets have been used a lot during this year’s cold winter! Electric blankets should be tested every year for safety. Bring them along to the WI Office in Keynsham on Monday 9th August for your blanket to be tested by a Trading Standard Officer free of charge.
Please phone to make an appointment. Bring as many blankets as you want, but each has to have an appointment time.Remember to bring all the appropriate wiring that belongs with the blankets. Enjoy a free cup of coffee/tea whilst you wait.
Thursday 12th August 2010
August Walk, Portishead
Sue Ferguson of Harbourside WI will be leading the August walk on Thursday 12th August 2010. Meet at 9.45 for 10.00 am, starting at “The Ship”, Down Road, Portishead. The pub, with a large car park, is accessed by going along the coast road from Portishead to Clevedon, is on the corner of Down Road and Hillside Road. This is a 5 mile walk, taking in the coastal path and Gordano Valley. (There are 2 steep ‘up hills’!). Lunch is available at the pub, but they only accept cash, NO DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS. All walks count towards your WI Tri Challenge!
Tuesday 17th August 2010
Croquet Taster Day, Nailsea or Knowle
Due to being oversubscribed hast year, we are holding our usual Croquet Taster Day at two venues on Tuesday 17th August, Nailsea Croquet Club, Nailsea, 1.30 pm to 4.30pm and South Bristol Croquet Club, Knowle, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Members only - £10.50, including cream tea or supper and green fees. Closing date 6th July 2010. Application form is with your secretary.
Wednesday 25th August 2010
Visit to Woburn Abbey
You are able to visit three floors (NO LIFT AVAILABLE) where you can see stunning works of art, 18th century French and English furniture, silver and gold collections, a wide range of porcelain and many personal items. Beside this there are the gardens to explore, which include a picnic area. Your secretary has an application form with coach pick up times. Closing date 5th July 2010
September 8th 2010 for 8days (7 nights)
Oberammergau Passion Play and the Austrian Tyrol.
Scheduled flight to Austria (airport to be confirmed at end of 2009) where we are transferred by our executive coach to a 3* hotel in Kirchberg for a 5 night stay on half board basis. On day 6 we travel to Oberammergau where we stay in Category 3 accommodation in various inns/guest houses in and around Oberammergau.
The tour includes: Oberammergau Passion Play tickets & package, Rattenberg & Tratzberg Castle, Kitzbuhel & Salzburg. Optional: Tyrolean evening, Achensee train ride & boat cruise, guided tour of Salzburg
COST: Twin - £999pp approx. Single supplement - £99 – but there are no single rooms in Oberammergau, so you will be required to share. Optional travel insurance - £36
1st DEPOSIT - £150.00 required by April 7th 2008 (This is fully refundable before June 30th 2009) 2nd DEPOSIT due by June 15th 2009, FINAL BALANCE by July 1st 2010.
Your Secretary has an application form & brochure (with booking form). More brochures available from WI House
Wednesday 15th September 2010
September Walk, Long Ashton
Jackie Dunn of Redhill WI will be leading this walk from Gatcombe Farm shop, Long Ashton. It will be on Wednesday 15th September, meeting at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. The walk will be about 3 to 3 ½ miles with an uphill start, then easy walking the rest of the way. Back to Gatcombe Farm shop, for lunch in their lovely restaurant. All walks count towards your WI Tri Challenge!
Monday 20th September, 2010
Butterflies of Avon and Somerset, Pensford.
A summer's garden would not be complete without the colour of butterflies. Come and hear Keith Gould and John Burrell talk about identifying and attracting butterflies into your garden. At Pensford Memorial Hall, Publow Lane, Pensford, BS39 4HW at 7.30pm. Members £6 and non-members £6.50. Closing date is Monday 9th August and your secretary has an application form.
Tuesday 21st September, 2010
Friendhip Boxes and Christmas Tree Decorations, Almondsbury
A chance to have a go at two crafts in one day. To be held on Tuesday 21st September at the Scout Hut, Almondsbury from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm. The cost of the day will be £17.50 for members only. As usual tea, coffee and biscuits available on arrival and at lunchtime and with cake at tea time at a cost of £1.50 payable on the day. Closing 9th August.
St John's Church, South Parade, Bath, BA2 4AF, 10.30am to 3.30pm. Fiona Clarke is in demand as a singer, teacher, workshop leader and choral director. Her passion is to encourage even the most timid singers to find their voice in song in a fun and relaxed way. This workshop is ideal for beginners and accomplished singers alike. We are hoping to fill the church, so don't be shy as you will be amongst many friends. This day will help us find our singing voices in a fun and supportive environment.
This is open to members and £10 and friends (female voices only) £11. Bring a packed lunch or pop out for a quick bite. Closing date is 26th July, your secretary has an application form.
Tuesday September 28th 2010
Avon Federation Annual General Meeting
Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-super-Mare.
Morning speakes are Rebecca Myers from the National Pharmacy Association and the NFWI Chairman Ruth Bond. The guest speaker for the afternoon is Jeremy Spake, those members who heard him at the Federation Lunch will remember what an entertaining speaker he was. The title of his talk is ‘Discovering Russia – Traversing the Trans Siberia Rail Route East’ Visitors Tickets £9.00, your Secretary has an Application Form. Closing Date16th August.
Thursday September 30th 2010
Federation Quiz, Portishead
At the Somerset Hall, Portishead, 7.15 pm for 7.30 pm start – 10.00 pm.
Time once more to sharpen up the memory and put on those thinking caps for the annual Federation Quiz. Teams of four are needed, come along and represent your WI, and enjoy a fun evening. Ticket for a team of four is £13.00. Your secretary has an Application Form, closing date 9th August.
Monday October 4th 2010
Living in the Light, Portishead
Alison Neil will be coming to the Somerset Hall, Portishead on Monday 4th October 2010 at 7.30 pm
Come along to hear her tell us of the remarkable life of Hildegard of Bingen. Living in the dangerous 12th Century, she was a musician, healer, artist, visionary, theologian, biographer, playwright and poet. Her writing on medicine is now valued by alternative practitioners and her music topped the charts on Classic FM – 850 years after it was written.
Tickets – members £11.00 and friends - £12.00. Please see your secretary who has the Application Form Closing date 16th August 2010.
Wednesday October 6th 2010
A Chance to Speak, Keynsham
A day workshop will be held at WI House on 6th October from 10.00 to 3.00. This will be an opportunity to improve your communication skills, use a microphone etc; Look outfor more information.
October 10th 2010 for 10 days
The Best of Eastern Canada and Eastern Creek
Have you completed your application form to join other members on this holiday from October 10th – 20th 2010? Highlights include: Montreal* Quebec City* Ottawa* VIA Rail* Niagara Falls* Stoney Creek* Erland Museum* Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead*
For more information see your WI Secretary who has an application form, Collette Booking form & brochure. Open to Family and Friends. Cost Double £1637 pp Single £2052 pp Non returnable deposit of £100 pp is required by closing date 26th April 2010
Tuesday 12th Ocober
Drawing for the Terrified, Chewton Keynsham.
This is an introduction to drawing for those of us who say we cannot draw a straight line. This venue is very popular with or art groups and you will be working in a supportive atmosphere with an experienced tutor. Materials you will need to bring will be minimal - paper, 2B and 4B pencils and a rubber! 10.15 to 3.30pm at Chewton Mission Church, Chewton Keynsham, Nr Redlynch Park Farm, BS21 2SW. This is open to members only at £15.00 and the closing date is the 6th September. Please apply to WI House and enclose your cheque and sae.
Another chance to experience two different crafts in one day. Produce your own picture using Encaustic Painting and have a go at making silk paper. To be held at Cleeve Village Hall, the cost of the day will be £17.50 + approximately £9 for materials, payable on the day. Members only. As usual tea, coffee and biscuits available on arrival and at lunchtime and with cake at tea time at a cost of £1.50 payable on the day. Closing date 13th September.
Historical Lectures, Cleeve or Saltford
Garry Gowans this year is having a separate topic for each lecture session.
Week 1: Mycenae, City of Gold. The excavation of Mycenae was by Heinrich Schliemann in late 19th century and his finds (including amazing gold masks and jewellery) tell us about an amazing empire in Greece lasting from 1700-1100BC.
Week 2: Pompeii- the eruption of Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and other cities. The talk relates what Pompeii was like before, after and during the eruption. It’s fascinating and full of human stories.
Week 3:Lepcis Magna- the great Roman City of North Africa, a microcosm of Rome with all it’s magnificence.
Week 4: Ancient Olympia and the Olympic Games- the story of how the Games started in 876BC and their development during the next 1200 years or so before they were stopped by Roman Emperor Constantine. He will also talk briefly about the resurrection of the Games in the modern era.
The lectures are held at Cleeve Village Hall on Tuesday26th October, 2nd, 9th and 16th November 1.45-3.15pm and at The Wansdyke Room, Saltford Hall, Saltford on Wednesday 27th October, 3rd, 10th and 17th of November7.30-9pm. Cost to include notes is £17 members, £19 for non-members. Your WI secretary has an application form. Closing date is 13th September
Monday November 1st 2010
What could you do about Climate Change, Portishead
Danny Chivers is an Environmental Biologist from Oxford, he will talk about the problems and involve the audience in walking their own personal carbon footprints and come up with simple actions to reduce them. Danny is a performance poet so will entertain us with some of his work. He is an independent speaker, not associated with any particular charity, campaign group or business. Monday 1st November at the Somerset Hall, Portishead from 7.30 pm to 9.45pm. Ticket to include coffee, Members £6.50 and Non-Members £7.50 Closing date is Monday 20th September
Wednesday November 10th 2010
Speakers Corner, Easton-in-Gordano
We are planning another evening when up to two members of a WI can come to listen to prospective speakers for the Federation Year Book. This will be held in St. Georges Church Hall, Priory Road, Easton in Gordano. The evening will start promptly at 7.30 pm and end at 10.00 pm. Open to members only – cost £4.50 Please see your WI Secretary to apply. Closing date September 20th 2010.
Friday November 12th 2010
A Caribbean Evening, Filton
Come to an ‘island in the sun’ for an evening of traditional Caribbean storytelling and music. Hear again songs made famous by Harry Belafonte and learn from folklore, more about the culture and history of the islands. 7.30 pm to 9.30pm at St. Andrews Methodist Church Elm Park Filton BS34 7PS. This is open to members £8.00 and non members £9.00. Drink and nibbles are included. Your secretary has an application form and the closing date is the 4th October.
Monday 22nd November 2010
Home Economics Rally, Timsbury.
At the Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury, BA" 0JJ, from 10.30am until 3.30 pm. The day will start with a talk from Sarah Hopps on the 'Joys of being a Nursery Woman', giving tips on gardens, right plant, right place etc. A representative from John Lewis Home Design will also give a talk Interior Design.
In the afternoon we have Sally Taylor, Florist, doing Flower Arrangements and giving tips on their preparation and care. Members Only, Tickets £12. Closing date Monday 11th October 2010.
Tuesday 7th December 2010
December Walk, Almondsbury
Date for the diary, Tuesday 7th December for a Christmas themed walk of about 3 miles. It will start and finish at Park Garden Centre, Over Lane, Almondsbury. Further details to follow.
Thursday 21st July, 2011
A day at Bath Races, Lansdown.
Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU. Enjoy a lovely summer's day when Avon WI go to the races again. A chance to wear that special hat or fascinator. A unique package has been arranged for you, everything is provided for a truly memorable experience. All you need to do is ‘Trot Along’ on the day! The package is worth well over £100.00. You pay £70.00 (just £10.00 more than 2 year’s ago!).
It will include: * Exclusive use of the Parade Ring Marquee * Hospitality Enclosure Badge * Choice of three-course menu * Welcome Drink * Official Race Day Programme * Provision of a Private Cash or Account Bar * TOTE Betting Facilities * TOTE talk – how to bet with TOTE * Live TV coverage * Free parking * Dedicated Host and Experienced Hospitality Co-ordinator. So a truly wonderful, memorable day out! Full payment details are with your Secretary
10th April 2011 for 7 days (6 nights)
Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
Highlights of this tour include Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and Muckross House.
After our Stena Line crossing from Fishguard to Rosslare we spend our first and last evenings in the 3* Ramada Viking Hotel in Waterford before moving on to spend the remaining four nights at the 3* Holiday Inn in Killarney.
Cost – Double £579pp Single supplement £129pp. Deposit £75.00pp payable to ‘Tailored Travel’ by November 22nd 2010 Final payment due by February 1st 2011. Application form is with your secretary. If this event is oversubscribed places may have to be allocated. Closing date 22nd November
Monday 19th September 2011 for 3 days
Federation visit to Denman College
There will be three courses to choose from. Silver Jeweller - a chance to learn basic techniques and to make some jewellery, Top 100 musicals - listen and sing along to favourite melodies, and Warships to the Olympics - explore the history of the Lea Valley and visit the area. Further details and an application form will be sent to your WI secretaries in the autumn.
16th October 2011 for 8 days (7 nights)
Croatia and the Istrian Riviera
We will stay seven nights on half board in the beautiful town of Rovinj in the north of Croatia. Information and booking forms will be sent with the AGM mailing. Cost – Double £764pp. Single supplement £119pp. Insurance £36pp. Deposits will be required by the middle of January and the final payment at the beginning of August. More information on these holidays can be obtained from Carole King.
