Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will always be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
Our last meeting was Friday 9 November when Kelly Broadfield from the Dodford Children's Holiday Farm gave an interesting talk about the work that is carried out helping children from inner city schools, special schools and nurseries. Delicious refreshments were provided by Diana Pardoe and Raili Caldicott.
Our next get together, on Friday 13 December, will be a little different this year when we will be enjoying a Christmas Lunch at The Dodford Inn. Please arrive for 12.30pm. This year we can all relax and the only thing to bring will be our usual Secret Santa Sock.....
The New Year kicks off on Friday 10 January when Yvonne Cocks will join us and give a talk on 'Parachuting and Me'. Refreshments will be provided by Jackie Parker and Carolyn Evans.
Saturday 9 November 2019
Tuesday 23 July 2019
September meeting
As you can tell, there is no August meeting of the WI.
The next event will be the Dodford Show. on 7th September.
Details and classes are available at the Dodford Gardening Club website:
http://www.dodfordgardeningclub.co.uk/dodford-show-schedule-2016/index.html
So practise your baking!
Meanwhile:
Our meeting on Friday September 13th will be a talk entitled: Bromsgrove on the Eve of War - Pat Tansell
The next event will be the Dodford Show. on 7th September.
Details and classes are available at the Dodford Gardening Club website:
http://www.dodfordgardeningclub.co.uk/dodford-show-schedule-2016/index.html
So practise your baking!
Meanwhile:
Our meeting on Friday September 13th will be a talk entitled: Bromsgrove on the Eve of War - Pat Tansell
Saturday 8 June 2019
July meeting
Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month
(except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will
be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
Our 'outing' on Friday 14th June took place in Dodford Village Hall with the usual Fish and Chip supper. Just as well as the weather was attrocious. Carol Hine, President of Fairfield WI, and our Delegate at the NFWI Annual Meeting held in Bournmouth, gave us a insight of her time at the AM and the results of the Resolutions. Christine Thomas brought along her Kurling Game, and some of enjoyed a small competition.
Our next meeting will be held on 12 July when Molly Murray will give us a talk on 'The Little Black Dress' !! I understand that this talk has been well received by other WIs. Refreshments will be provided by Sheila Bretherton, Norma Willis with a little help from Jackie Parker.
Our 'outing' on Friday 14th June took place in Dodford Village Hall with the usual Fish and Chip supper. Just as well as the weather was attrocious. Carol Hine, President of Fairfield WI, and our Delegate at the NFWI Annual Meeting held in Bournmouth, gave us a insight of her time at the AM and the results of the Resolutions. Christine Thomas brought along her Kurling Game, and some of enjoyed a small competition.
Our next meeting will be held on 12 July when Molly Murray will give us a talk on 'The Little Black Dress' !! I understand that this talk has been well received by other WIs. Refreshments will be provided by Sheila Bretherton, Norma Willis with a little help from Jackie Parker.
Sunday 12 May 2019
June Meeting
Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
Pat Jewkes, WI Adviser, assisted us at the May meeting when we held our AGM and Pat Squires agreed to remain as President. The committee remains the same with Christine Thomas - Secretary, Sue Swift - Treasurer, Sue Wheeler - Programme Secretary and Jackie Parker - Tea Rota.
There were two Resolutions: 1. 'A Call against the Decline in Local Bus Services' where voting was unanimously 14 votes for the resolution and 2. 'Don't Fear the Smear' where again the voting was unanimously 14 votes for the resolution; and discretion for our Delegate from Catshill WI. Both these resolutions will go to the NFWI Annual Meeting in Bournmouth on 5th June.
Delicious refreshments were provided by Sue Wheeler, Penny Lydon, and Alice who brought along delicious sponge cakes.
Our outing on Friday 14th June will take place in Dodford Village Hall with the usual Fish and Chip supper, when Christine will also bring along her Kurling Game. In order to have an idea of numbers, please let Jackie Parker know if you will be joining us (or not) either on 01527 880640 or email.
Pat Jewkes, WI Adviser, assisted us at the May meeting when we held our AGM and Pat Squires agreed to remain as President. The committee remains the same with Christine Thomas - Secretary, Sue Swift - Treasurer, Sue Wheeler - Programme Secretary and Jackie Parker - Tea Rota.
There were two Resolutions: 1. 'A Call against the Decline in Local Bus Services' where voting was unanimously 14 votes for the resolution and 2. 'Don't Fear the Smear' where again the voting was unanimously 14 votes for the resolution; and discretion for our Delegate from Catshill WI. Both these resolutions will go to the NFWI Annual Meeting in Bournmouth on 5th June.
Delicious refreshments were provided by Sue Wheeler, Penny Lydon, and Alice who brought along delicious sponge cakes.
Our outing on Friday 14th June will take place in Dodford Village Hall with the usual Fish and Chip supper, when Christine will also bring along her Kurling Game. In order to have an idea of numbers, please let Jackie Parker know if you will be joining us (or not) either on 01527 880640 or email.
Tuesday 16 April 2019
May Meeting AGM
Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
Our April meeting was different, with a visit to Holt House Retro Cafe. We enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by Jan; and her partner, Gary, gave us a demonstration on distressing a painted wood shelf. After a wander around when a few purchases were made, we bade goodbye.
Our next meeting is Friday 10 May when we will be holding our AGM and vote on this year's two Resolutions.
They are
1) A call against the decline in local bus services.
Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly those in rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and wellbeing, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services.
2) Don’t fear the smear Screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening, to take action to raise awareness of the importance of this screening. Information is offered in April issue of WI Life. Please read and bring your views along to our meeting.
Refreshments will be provided by Sue Swift and Flossie.
Please come along and support your WI.
Our April meeting was different, with a visit to Holt House Retro Cafe. We enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by Jan; and her partner, Gary, gave us a demonstration on distressing a painted wood shelf. After a wander around when a few purchases were made, we bade goodbye.
Our next meeting is Friday 10 May when we will be holding our AGM and vote on this year's two Resolutions.
They are
1) A call against the decline in local bus services.
Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly those in rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and wellbeing, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services.
2) Don’t fear the smear Screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening, to take action to raise awareness of the importance of this screening. Information is offered in April issue of WI Life. Please read and bring your views along to our meeting.
Refreshments will be provided by Sue Swift and Flossie.
Please come along and support your WI.
Sunday 17 March 2019
April Meeting
Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
At our March meeting we were entertained by David Wornham, who asked for 24ft of table to display his huge collection of wind instruments. We had tremendous fun listening to his description of these instruments, some quite bizarre. An evening with a difference. Refreshments provided by Jackie Parker and Di Pardoe.
On Friday 12th April we will be visiting
Holt House Vintage Interiors and Cafe
49 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove B61 0DR.
Please note earlier arrival time of 6.30pm
I believe we can use the Lidl car park opposite
Light refreshments will be provided.
At our March meeting we were entertained by David Wornham, who asked for 24ft of table to display his huge collection of wind instruments. We had tremendous fun listening to his description of these instruments, some quite bizarre. An evening with a difference. Refreshments provided by Jackie Parker and Di Pardoe.
On Friday 12th April we will be visiting
Holt House Vintage Interiors and Cafe
49 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove B61 0DR.
Please note earlier arrival time of 6.30pm
I believe we can use the Lidl car park opposite
Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday 13 February 2019
March meeting
Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will always be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
First of all, very sadly we have to tell you of the passing of one of our long-term members, Madge Albutt. She will be greatly missed by friends at WI. She was always a ready and willing helper at Jumble Sales, etc. Her funeral will take place on Thursday 21 February at Dodford Church.
At our meeting on Friday 8 February we enjoyed a very interesting and informative talk on Worcester Porcelain - A Collector's Tale by Colin Millett, ably assisted by his wife, Frances. Delicious refreshments were provided by June Parker and Carolyn Evans. Jackie Meech was due to help, but had an unfortunate incident with a supermarket trolley and now has a broken leg. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Sadly only nine ladies enjoyed this talk, and we would appreciate more support at our future meetings. We could also do with more members, so please feel free to badger possible candidates.
At our March meeting David Wornham will entertain us with 'Tuneful Tunes'. David has visited our WI before. Refreshments with be provided by Jackie Parker and Di Pardoe.
First of all, very sadly we have to tell you of the passing of one of our long-term members, Madge Albutt. She will be greatly missed by friends at WI. She was always a ready and willing helper at Jumble Sales, etc. Her funeral will take place on Thursday 21 February at Dodford Church.
At our meeting on Friday 8 February we enjoyed a very interesting and informative talk on Worcester Porcelain - A Collector's Tale by Colin Millett, ably assisted by his wife, Frances. Delicious refreshments were provided by June Parker and Carolyn Evans. Jackie Meech was due to help, but had an unfortunate incident with a supermarket trolley and now has a broken leg. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Sadly only nine ladies enjoyed this talk, and we would appreciate more support at our future meetings. We could also do with more members, so please feel free to badger possible candidates.
At our March meeting David Wornham will entertain us with 'Tuneful Tunes'. David has visited our WI before. Refreshments with be provided by Jackie Parker and Di Pardoe.
Monday 14 January 2019
February Meeting
Meetings of the Dodford WI are held on the second Friday of each month (except August) at 7.30pm in the Dodford Village Hall, and visitors will always be made welcome, and for potential members the first visit is free.
The New Year kicked off on Friday 11 January when Vincent Williams and Jon Goodson gave us a very interesting talk on 'The WI at War'. Very topical at the moment. Delicious refreshments were provided by Rosemary Tilt and Judy Richardson.
Our meeting on Friday 8 February will be a talk on Worcester Porcelain - A Collector's Tale by Colin Millett. Refreshments will be provided by June Parker, Carolyn Evans and Jackie Meech (welcome aboard the tea rota!!)
The New Year kicked off on Friday 11 January when Vincent Williams and Jon Goodson gave us a very interesting talk on 'The WI at War'. Very topical at the moment. Delicious refreshments were provided by Rosemary Tilt and Judy Richardson.
Our meeting on Friday 8 February will be a talk on Worcester Porcelain - A Collector's Tale by Colin Millett. Refreshments will be provided by June Parker, Carolyn Evans and Jackie Meech (welcome aboard the tea rota!!)
Tuesday 8 January 2019
January meeting
Our first meeting of the new year will be on Friday 11th January.
This meeting will feature speakers Vince Williams and John Goodson talking about WI AT WAR
See you there!
This meeting will feature speakers Vince Williams and John Goodson talking about WI AT WAR
See you there!
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