Women's Institute
On this web site you will find our monthly news letter with details of organised trips in UK and abroad, craft and other educational courses available locally and at Denman College (some residential). As well as local activities, the newsletter also contains updates and links on Lancashire Federation and National Federation news and activities.
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31st January 2011
Federation Fun Quiz Monday 31st January at Samlesbury Memorial Hall.
16th March 2011
Wednesday 16th March LFWI Annual Council Meeting in Southport Theatre.
May 2011
Saturday May ?? Clitheroe Show coffee morning in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour, Clitheroe.
8th June 2011
National Federation AGM Wenesday 8th June in Liverpool.
23rd July 2011
WI Clitheroe Show Show Day Saturday 23rd July 10am to 4pm (Friday 22nd July for entries 9.30 to 11.30) in Edisford Primary School Edisford Road, Clitheroe.
September 2011
LFWI County Show Show days 21st and 22nd Country Hotel & Golf Club, Garstang (Handicrafts to Leyland Office Sept 16th, Other entries to Garstang on 20th).
8th October 2011
Saturday 8th October LFWI Autumn Council Meeting in Fleetwood.
January 11th 2011
Artistry in Glass A talk by Mrs Cath Rae a history of glass Caithness & Stuart crystal Competition—A glass paperweight Hostesses- Gladys Hopper Gwyneth Ashworth. (VOT- Joan W) Hostesses – Carolyn Hymas and Gladys Hooper.
February 8th 2011
A talk and Hands-on Origami Experience By Mr Stephen Watson Trade stall Competition—Made on the night Hostesses Betty Hughes, Barbara Cutting (VoT Pat Heading)
March 8th 2011
Our Birthday Party. A trip to the Theatre
April 12th 2011
The Vikings Warriors and Weavers Speaker – Ian Uzzell Bring & Buy Competition – a Woven shawl or large scarf
May 10th 2011
Resolutions. The Children from Chernobyl a talk by Liz Skupski Competition – a Spring flower posy in water Trade Stall Hostesses –Maureen Smith & Joan Halstead (VoT Jean Simm)
June 14th 2011
Brockholes wildlife trust Either a talk or a visit to Brockoles visitor centre To be decided later
July 12th 2011
My life in Saudi Arabia (as nanny to the Royal Family) a talk by Heather Slater. Trade Stall Competition – A Royal Family souvenir (VoT Elizabeth Newsham) Hosresses – Jennifer McNamee and Elizabeth Newsham
August 9th 2011
Member’s Night Competiton – a pretty spoon Tea & Wash-up Judy and Jean Ryan
September 13th 2001
Via Ferrata Climbing into the unknown! Video presentation and talk by Mr Norman Harris Please invite friends and husbands. Bring & Buy Competition – an old map Hostesses – Alison Mitchell & Barbara Parker (VoT Barbara Cuting)
October 11th 2011
Local crime Community Sentence Scheme by Probation staff and a Magistrate Competition – a whistle Hostesses – Mary Taylor, Muriel Lawson (VoT Joan Woolmington)
November 8th 2011
AGM In the wake of the Vikings A talk and slides about the Arctic Circle by Gwyneth Ashworth Competition – a hand-knitted garment TRADE STALL Hostesses – Ann Royle and June Harrison (VoT Pat Heading)
December 13th 2011
Christmas Party (details later) Competition – A home-made Christmas tree decoration
- Federation Fun Quiz Monday 25th January at Samlesbury Memorial Hall.
- Tuesday 16th March LFWI Spring Council Meeting in
- Saturday May ?? Clitheroe Show coffee morning in the Lord Mayor’s parlour, Clitheroe.
- National Federation AGM Wednesday 2nd June in
- Saturday 24th July WI Clitheroe Show Day.
- Thursday 25th September WI
- Wednesday 6 th October LFWI Autumn Council Meeting in the Charter Theatre,
Programme of speakers for 2010, 2nd Tuesday in each month at
Mellor Brook Community Centre,
January 12th “Fired for You” (pottery painting)
Speaker: Jane Fox.
February 9th Rosewood Gifts: Crystal Power, Fact or Fiction
Speaker: Robert Wood.
March 9th Birthday Party Musical entertainment by Jeanne and Malcolm
April 13th Culture and Customs of
Speakers: Chandra and Richard Law
May 11th “Into the
Speaker: Gwyneth Ashworth
June 8th Visit to Stanley Grange
Hanging Basket Demonstration -- by Jane Coultard
July 13th Honey-bees, a different Women’s Institute
Speaker: Carolyn Caughlin
August 10th Member’s Night
Jacob’s Join with Mystery Social Time.
September 14th Sailing with the Jubilee Sailing Trust
Speaker Norman Harris
October 12th An evening with “Spellbound”
by Mr and Mrs Gorden Sharp
November 9th AGM Handmade Cards by Beryl
December 14th Christmas Party
CHARGE ADVICE : (BT LANDLINE PHONES)
This is very useful and can save you money.
Dial *411# to turn on CHARGE ADVICE
Dial #411# to turn off CHARGE ADVICE
You can also dial *#411# to find out what state the Charge Advice is in (ON/OFF)
Plus, you can also get one-off charge advice for the next call only. How to do this: There are two methods, so try them both and see which works in your area.
1. Dial *40* then the phone number then # or;
2. Dial *40# then the phone number then #
It's FREE! (well done British Telecom!)
What happens is, when this is turned on, every time you finish making a call, the phone rings and the friendly voice tells you "Your call lasted for minutes, and cost pence, exclusive of V A T and any call discounts you may be entitled to". Because of this it is possible soon to get an idea of how much calls cost in general and what type of calls cost the most. You soon become aware of phone call charges, so you can make better choices about what kind of phone call making behaviour to have. It's like having a miles-per-gallon meter in the car, you soon start to drive more economically and save money!
Also:
* If someone says "Mind if I use your phone?" and leaves you 10p, you can inform them of how much the phone company is going to charge you and then a more reasonable amicable arrangement can be made. (UK VAT is currently 15.0%, so you multiply the figure by 1.15).
* If you want to use someone else's phone, and they say NO because they think it's going to cost them more than you might pay, you can point out that you can turn on the CHARGE ADVICE and then pay the correct price for the call.
This is the last newsletter for 2009.
I’m sorry to have to tell you that Teresa is poorly and will soon have to undergo surgery. She will rejoin us when she can and I know you will join me in wishing her a speedy recovery.
If you would like one of the shopping bags commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Lancashire Federation, (£2 each), Ann Royle has a few, or we could send an order in to Susan Orchard.
Celebration with a Swing . Friday 15th January, 7 for 7.30 to 10.30. Venue ‘Best Western Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club’. £18pp, dinner; chicken, seasonal vegetables, a desert, tea and coffee starts the evening followed by cealidh music. Put on your party frock and join the fun.
When we get our November WI Life the new WI Logo will be shown. Also included will be a full report of the 2010 resolutions along with a voting form for your choices. Jean Simm needs these in by January. Jean will tell you more about it.
More 90th Birthday celebrations – an archive display. Our nearest is in Chipping Village Hall on Friday March 26th,
Another is in St Luke’s Church Hall Staining, Thursday 27th May. Afternoon tea £5 2pm to 4pm.
We need to know who wishes to attend by our January meeting.
African Fabrics and Chocolates Monday March 22nd . Coffee from
The morning speaker is Magie Relph a well known patchwork and quilting tutor. African arts and crafts influence a lot of her work.
Afternoon – Simon Parker from
Holiday to Eastern Canada aprox. late September.
Collette Worldwide Holidays are holding a promotional meeting on Tuesday January 19th at
Is there any interest in the Community Sentencing Court visit Thurs 11th Feb?
Or in “Bridge for Beginners” 10 week course to start Thursday Jan 14th. (also see last month’s newsletter).
Details for our Christmas Party on December 8th
The meal will be served at
The competition is a Christmas Candle (either bought or homemade) and the present this year to cost around £2.50
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy:
"So I hear you're getting married?"
"Yep!"
"Do I know her?"
"Nope!"
"This woman, is she good looking?"
"Not really."
"Is she a good cook?"
"Naw, she can't cook too well."
"Does she have lots of money?"
"Nope! Poor as a church mouse."
"Well, then, is she good in bed?"
"I don't know."
"Why in the world do you want to marry her then?"
"Because she can still drive!"
First one says, "Windy, isn't it?"
Second one say s, "No, it's Thursday!"
Third one says, "So am I. Let's go get a beer."
A man was telling his neighbour, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand pounds , but it's state of the art. It's perfect."
"Really," answered the neighbor . "What kind is it?"
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Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical.
A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm.
A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you?"
Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'"
The doctor said, "I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful."
The menu for our Christmas Party dinner at the Fielden’s Arms.
The price is £ 15.95 and there are 3 courses + tea or coffee and mince pies included.
Starters
Soup of the day with local baked bread
Duck pate with drunken prune chutney
Smoked Haddock and Mrs Kirkham’s Cheddar rarebit with a tomato comfit
Oven baked mushrooms stuffed with feta garlic pesto and cream sauce
Main Course
Roast turkey with all the trimmings
Wild mushroom tart with balsamic and sage sauce and wilted greens
Pot roast rib of beef with braised shallots pearl barley and madeira juro
Pork fillet topped with caramelised apples, roasted garlic and thyme sauce
Desserts
Lemmon tart, vanilla cream and strawberries
Chocolate pudding, brandy and cherry sauce
Chocolate mousse and lemon shortbread
Cheese and biscuits
+ Tea or Coffee and mince pies.
Thankyou to Mary, Teresa and Maureen for supplying our members and visitors with very good refreshments.
Downham W.I. have written saying how much they enjoyed their evening with us. Unfortunately only 18 of our members were able to attend.
The Bring & Buy on the evening raised £58. I made a further £5 on the sale of shoes and Joan Simm gave £2 to make up to £65 which was donated to Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue team to purchase maps for our area.
Subscription. As you will know from W.I. Life, the subscription for 2010 has risen by 50p to £29.50.
The Annual Council Meeting is on Tuesday 16th March and is again in
The Autumn Council Meeting is on Wednesday 6th October at the Charter Theatre in
The NFWI AGM is on Wednesday June 2nd in
Anyone interested in the Forensic Science Evening on Tuesday Nov 24th 7.30 in Worden Hall Arts & Crafts Centre
You be the judge Community sentencing court, Thursday February 11th 5.30 to 8pm at Preston Combined Courts, The Law Courts, Ringway, Preston PR1 2LL, cost is £3.
Computer Training for Beginners Thursday 28th January, 9.30 to 4.30 at Recycling Lives, Preston College, 52-54 Kent St Preston. £27.50 includes lunch. Limited parking available on site.
Bridge for Beginners Tutor Alan Kenyon. Starts Thurs January 14th until Thurs March 18th
We have a New WI Advisor, Mrs Pam Simpson from
Hostesses for November AGM: Jean Ryan and Betty Hughes.
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:
1) Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for
yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you. (Interestingly, this number 112 can be dialled even if the keypad is locked. Try it out. )
2) Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your mobile battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your mobile will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your mobile next time.
3) How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone.
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless.
You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
