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LATEST NEWS
Posted on 17 January
Welcome to 2023
The 2023 programme is now loaded on to site
Follow this link:
Programme 2023
The next meeting will be on Thursday 26 January
"Nottingham Authors"
a talk by John Smith
The 2023 programme is now loaded on to site
Follow this link:
Programme 2023
The next meeting will be on Thursday 26 January
"Nottingham Authors"
a talk by John Smith
Posted on 30 September
Next meeting
Thursday 27 October
Sustainable Chemistry
Talk by Dr N Bennett
Thursday 27 October
Sustainable Chemistry
Talk by Dr N Bennett
Christmas Meal
Oscars at the Beeches Hotel on
Monday December 5, 7 for 7.30
3 course meal £30. Tea/Coffee included.
The sign up board will be at the next meeting.
Oscars at the Beeches Hotel on
Monday December 5, 7 for 7.30
3 course meal £30. Tea/Coffee included.
The sign up board will be at the next meeting.
Christmas trip out
Thornbridge Hall near Bakewell
Wednesday 30th November.
The House will be dressed for Christmas and entry includes a guided tour of the House, visit to the Italianate Gardens, Gift shop and Garden Centre and a welcome tea/coffee and Cake. There is a Cafe on site for lunch (self funded). We will leave West Bridgford about 8.45 and return about 4.45. Total cost including Coach travel will be £37. There is a board for sign up and to take £10 deposits (or the full amount).
Partners and friends welcome and trip will be opened up to other WI’s.
Thornbridge Hall near Bakewell
Wednesday 30th November.
The House will be dressed for Christmas and entry includes a guided tour of the House, visit to the Italianate Gardens, Gift shop and Garden Centre and a welcome tea/coffee and Cake. There is a Cafe on site for lunch (self funded). We will leave West Bridgford about 8.45 and return about 4.45. Total cost including Coach travel will be £37. There is a board for sign up and to take £10 deposits (or the full amount).
Partners and friends welcome and trip will be opened up to other WI’s.
Queen Elizabeth II
We were saddened to hear of the passing of our devoted and gracious Queen Elizabeth II
Here are some wise words she delivered on a visit to Sandringham WI, of which she was a member for many years:
“Reflecting on a century of change it is clear that the qualities of the WI endure. The continued emphasis on patience, friendship, a strong community focus, and considering the needs of others, are as important today as they were when the group was founded all those years ago. Of course, every generation faces fresh challenges and opportunities.
As we look for new answers in the modern age, I for one prefer the tried and tested recipes, like speaking well of each other and respecting different points of view; coming together to seek out the common ground and never losing sight of the bigger picture. To me these approaches are timeless, and I commend them to everyone.”
We were saddened to hear of the passing of our devoted and gracious Queen Elizabeth II
Here are some wise words she delivered on a visit to Sandringham WI, of which she was a member for many years:
“Reflecting on a century of change it is clear that the qualities of the WI endure. The continued emphasis on patience, friendship, a strong community focus, and considering the needs of others, are as important today as they were when the group was founded all those years ago. Of course, every generation faces fresh challenges and opportunities.
As we look for new answers in the modern age, I for one prefer the tried and tested recipes, like speaking well of each other and respecting different points of view; coming together to seek out the common ground and never losing sight of the bigger picture. To me these approaches are timeless, and I commend them to everyone.”
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Posted on 14 June
From September our meetings will change to Thursdays
(Still at St Paul's)
So here are the new dates:
22 September
27 October
24 November
September meeting has changed as speaker arranged is no longer available
Instead, Julia will be giving a talk about the
"Brompton House Library"
see Programme 2022
The Hill & Highway Group is starting up again.
Meeting Thursday 11 August, 7.30pm, Burnside Hall, Plumtree.
Artist Matthew Palmer will paint a picture and his progress is shown on a large screen.
Win the painting in a prize draw!
Tickets will be available at next WBWI meetings
WB Dramatic Society have their next performances
12-16 July
2 one act plays - see link below:
see www.wbds.co.uk/
(Still at St Paul's)
So here are the new dates:
22 September
27 October
24 November
September meeting has changed as speaker arranged is no longer available
Instead, Julia will be giving a talk about the
"Brompton House Library"
see Programme 2022
The Hill & Highway Group is starting up again.
Meeting Thursday 11 August, 7.30pm, Burnside Hall, Plumtree.
Artist Matthew Palmer will paint a picture and his progress is shown on a large screen.
Win the painting in a prize draw!
Tickets will be available at next WBWI meetings
WB Dramatic Society have their next performances
12-16 July
2 one act plays - see link below:
see www.wbds.co.uk/
Posted on 10 May
WInnie has gone! Who found him/her??
Dissapeared by Tuesday
Dissapeared by Tuesday
Next meeting 23 May
Come and hear about the WI's latest Resolution
Followed by:
"Twinkle Fingers"
Sign Language with Mandy Brennan
Learn a new skill!
Come and hear about the WI's latest Resolution
Followed by:
"Twinkle Fingers"
Sign Language with Mandy Brennan
Learn a new skill!
Posted on 1 May 2022
WInnie, the Queen's errant corgi has been hidden!
We hope a member of the WI or the general public, (committee of WBWI excluded), will locate him/her! WInnie was created by our president, Prue. She has composed a clue to help you in your search:
"A prize awaits in a tree
Quercus ilex is its name
In West Bridgford Park it's plain.
A Centenary Plaque held by a pin,
Will you find WInnie within?"
Happy Searching!!
"A prize awaits in a tree
Quercus ilex is its name
In West Bridgford Park it's plain.
A Centenary Plaque held by a pin,
Will you find WInnie within?"
Happy Searching!!
February, March and April meetings went ahead as planned with talks on "The Klondike Gold Rush", "The Grantham Canal" and "Police Aid Convoys". We are fortunate to recruit such interesting and varied speakers.
Posted on 25 January 2022
Welcome to 2022
New Programme now on line Programme 2022
Last night we had a most fascinating introduction to the Orkney Islands by Barbara Deavin.
We heard about her experiences as a teacher on Strathsay. A whole "other world" existence.
Idyllic on a calm day, the elements making life turbulent and unpredictable on a stormy day - quite frequent!
New Programme now on line Programme 2022
Last night we had a most fascinating introduction to the Orkney Islands by Barbara Deavin.
We heard about her experiences as a teacher on Strathsay. A whole "other world" existence.
Idyllic on a calm day, the elements making life turbulent and unpredictable on a stormy day - quite frequent!
Posted on 11 October 2021
We have been fortunate to return to meetings in St Paul's now.
Rather depleted in numbers, but happy to be together again even if initially masked, sanitised, and seated apart!
Also Coffee and biscuit (wrapped), at the last two meetings.
Next meeting 25 October
Farmer Barnes' Dairy
Talk by Jane Barnes on Dairy Farming and Cheese Making
There will be cheese for sale.
We are arraging an outing to Doddington Hall on 30 November for their Christmas decorations with the theme "Secret Gardens".
Well supported so far, but there may be one or two places available
www.doddingtonhall.com
July Maureen Ake talked about Spinning and Dying (change to scheduled speaker)
August Lesley Bensley presented the History of the Oxo Cube
September John Whitfield introduced us to the Mitford Sisters and their family
So, picking up the programme from where we had to cease meeting in February 2019!
Entertainment by Clive Rudd, originally scheduled for June, will now be held on 6 December
An outing to Floral Media at Caunton, was enjoyed by a group of 30 members, friends, and a good contingent from Edwalton WI. Luckily no adverse affects reported following coach travel! It was glorious weather to enjoy the gardens and we were wonderfully hosted by Paula and Steve. Flower arranging demonstration by Paula, and Steve had prepared a fantastic meal for us to enjoy.
Rather depleted in numbers, but happy to be together again even if initially masked, sanitised, and seated apart!
Also Coffee and biscuit (wrapped), at the last two meetings.
Next meeting 25 October
Farmer Barnes' Dairy
Talk by Jane Barnes on Dairy Farming and Cheese Making
There will be cheese for sale.
We are arraging an outing to Doddington Hall on 30 November for their Christmas decorations with the theme "Secret Gardens".
Well supported so far, but there may be one or two places available
www.doddingtonhall.com
July Maureen Ake talked about Spinning and Dying (change to scheduled speaker)
August Lesley Bensley presented the History of the Oxo Cube
September John Whitfield introduced us to the Mitford Sisters and their family
So, picking up the programme from where we had to cease meeting in February 2019!
Entertainment by Clive Rudd, originally scheduled for June, will now be held on 6 December
An outing to Floral Media at Caunton, was enjoyed by a group of 30 members, friends, and a good contingent from Edwalton WI. Luckily no adverse affects reported following coach travel! It was glorious weather to enjoy the gardens and we were wonderfully hosted by Paula and Steve. Flower arranging demonstration by Paula, and Steve had prepared a fantastic meal for us to enjoy.
Posted on 6 December 2020
The Annual Meeting has been held, and Joy has kept you informed of the remote proceedings.
Officers and committee remain the same! However, we do need more committee members please .....
You will be receiving soon, if not already:
We applied for 2 trees from Streetwise, RBC. After hearing nothing for months,
these were delivered last week and have been planted in Miss Machin's field, Edwalton.
A Crab Apple and a Hazel.
Several members entered Prue's knitting competition and the winners were:
Entries were judged by Threads wool shop in Keyworth.
Prizes were provided by Lulu B's on Hilton Crescent and
Keyworth Wool shop "Threads"
www.instagram.com/lulubnotts/?hl=en
https://www.threadsofkeyworth.com/shop
Prue is Walking 5k a Day for 12 Days of Christmas to raise funds for Marie Curie foundation, West Bridgford Branch
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/prue-brindle
You can support her here and see her exploits and progress towards target.
Or you can make a cash donation to be added to her total
The winner of the last raffle was
Janet Raymond
Officers and committee remain the same! However, we do need more committee members please .....
You will be receiving soon, if not already:
- 2021 Calendar - your Christmas present from WBWI!
- Christmas Card from County with list of upcoming events
- Christmas Card from your Committee
- Programme for 2021
- Booklet with offers
We applied for 2 trees from Streetwise, RBC. After hearing nothing for months,
these were delivered last week and have been planted in Miss Machin's field, Edwalton.
A Crab Apple and a Hazel.
Several members entered Prue's knitting competition and the winners were:
- Brenda Stevenson with beautiful Aran Cardigan
- Linda Bray with stripey socks
Entries were judged by Threads wool shop in Keyworth.
Prizes were provided by Lulu B's on Hilton Crescent and
Keyworth Wool shop "Threads"
www.instagram.com/lulubnotts/?hl=en
https://www.threadsofkeyworth.com/shop
Prue is Walking 5k a Day for 12 Days of Christmas to raise funds for Marie Curie foundation, West Bridgford Branch
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/prue-brindle
You can support her here and see her exploits and progress towards target.
Or you can make a cash donation to be added to her total
The winner of the last raffle was
Janet Raymond
Posted on 29 September
Unfortunately we were unable to hold the carefully planned meeting on 28 September. New restrictions meant that this was not possible despite following safety rules and regulations. So we have missed a meeting on Soap Making which would have been pertinent to the present situation??!!
There will be no further meetings this year, and we are planning the Annual Meeting to take place without "meeting"!
We did hold a raffle which was planned for the September meeting and the winner was Chris Bemrose.
We hope to hold further raffles on future meeting dates, and a special one at Christmas!
Our programme for 2021 is now complete and hasbeen put up on this site. You should have received it attached to an email from Joy. So don't lose it! However, who knows whenwe can hold a meeting again. We are at the mercy of the "Virus" ..... and our ability to contain/live with it.
Please follow guidance and keep safe.....
Hands, Face, Space
Hands, Face, Space
There will be no further meetings this year, and we are planning the Annual Meeting to take place without "meeting"!
We did hold a raffle which was planned for the September meeting and the winner was Chris Bemrose.
We hope to hold further raffles on future meeting dates, and a special one at Christmas!
Our programme for 2021 is now complete and hasbeen put up on this site. You should have received it attached to an email from Joy. So don't lose it! However, who knows whenwe can hold a meeting again. We are at the mercy of the "Virus" ..... and our ability to contain/live with it.
Please follow guidance and keep safe.....
Hands, Face, Space
Hands, Face, Space
Posted on 1 July
Another month gone!
Further easing of restrictions from 4 July.
I don't know about you, but I certainly won't be
visiting any restaurants any time soon!
Continuing with shopping on line for now.
Ordering a few home deliveries for meals too.
Enjoy the outdoors when weather permits.....!
Meeting for August has now been cancelled
24 August, Metal Detecting
Further easing of restrictions from 4 July.
I don't know about you, but I certainly won't be
visiting any restaurants any time soon!
Continuing with shopping on line for now.
Ordering a few home deliveries for meals too.
Enjoy the outdoors when weather permits.....!
Meeting for August has now been cancelled
24 August, Metal Detecting
Posted on 30 May
Hope you are all coping with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic!
Gradual easing of lockdown very welcome but "Stay Alert"!
Unfortunately we have had to cancel meetings for June and July
22 June, Birthday meeting with
"Jerusalem Jammers"
27 July, "Mediaeval Cookery"
Gradual easing of lockdown very welcome but "Stay Alert"!
Unfortunately we have had to cancel meetings for June and July
22 June, Birthday meeting with
"Jerusalem Jammers"
27 July, "Mediaeval Cookery"
Posted on 16 March
In view of ongoing situation with the Coronavirus
Your Committee has decided to cancel meetings
for March and April:
23 March "Grantham Canal"
27 April "Police Convoys"
This is regrettable, but we feel the decision is
in the best interest of your well-being!
Normal meetings will be resumed as
soon as possible .........
Your Committee has decided to cancel meetings
for March and April:
23 March "Grantham Canal"
27 April "Police Convoys"
This is regrettable, but we feel the decision is
in the best interest of your well-being!
Normal meetings will be resumed as
soon as possible .........
Posted on 1 March
Tree flourishing!
(Quercus Ilex)
Planted 2015
Plaque rather hidden now
Daffodils gone!!
Daffodils gone!!
Next Meeting
23 March 2020
"Grantham Canal"
Talk by Tony Jackson and
Rosemary Gibson
23 March 2020
"Grantham Canal"
Talk by Tony Jackson and
Rosemary Gibson
Show the Love
Climate Coalition
We have been making Green Hearts
Thank you for your efforts WBWI
Still more branches free ....
Tree planted in the "National Forest"
Climate Coalition
We have been making Green Hearts
Thank you for your efforts WBWI
Still more branches free ....
Tree planted in the "National Forest"
More photos click here Photo Gallery
Posted on 26 February
Good turn out for last Monday's meeting
several guests and visitors from other WI's.
Joy's proposed Resolution
"Choice at the end of life
Assisted Dying - the facts"
has reached the next stage!!
Well informed and approachable presentation
several guests and visitors from other WI's.
Joy's proposed Resolution
"Choice at the end of life
Assisted Dying - the facts"
has reached the next stage!!
Well informed and approachable presentation
Posted on 2 February 2020
We have a new president Prue
On 2 December members enjoyed
a Christmas meal at Oscars, The Beeches
www.thebeecheshotel.co.uk/restaurant-bar.htm
Click here for photos
a Christmas meal at Oscars, The Beeches
www.thebeecheshotel.co.uk/restaurant-bar.htm
Click here for photos
Posted on 5 December
On 26 November
39 Members of WBWI and Gotham, Ruddington,
Keyworth and Plumtree WI's and friends
Enjoyed an outing to "Star of Wonder" Christmas
event at Tissington Hall, followed by lunch and
shopping in Ashbourne.
The sun came out in Ashbourne!!
www.tissingtonhall.co.uk/tissington-hall-at-christmas.html
See lovely message from Sally from Ruddington WI
posted on the above site
Click here for photos
39 Members of WBWI and Gotham, Ruddington,
Keyworth and Plumtree WI's and friends
Enjoyed an outing to "Star of Wonder" Christmas
event at Tissington Hall, followed by lunch and
shopping in Ashbourne.
The sun came out in Ashbourne!!
www.tissingtonhall.co.uk/tissington-hall-at-christmas.html
See lovely message from Sally from Ruddington WI
posted on the above site
Click here for photos
Posted on 1 November
Next meeting is Annual Meeting
25 November
Review the Year!
Elect President and committee
We need your help!
See you there ........
Also talk by:
Marie Curie Foundation
25 November
Review the Year!
Elect President and committee
We need your help!
See you there ........
Also talk by:
Marie Curie Foundation
Posted on 17 September
Dont forget 21 September 2 - 4
Looking forward to Prue's Cream Tea
Raffle, Book stall
Tickets £4 to include donation to
RMH Carers' Group
On 10 September 6 Members enjoyed a
Petanque evening at
The Air Hostess in Tollerton.
Excellent tuition by Andrew
Photo Gallery
Jean's Coffee Morning was a great
success.
Many thanks to Jean and all who attended
Donation made to
Rushcliffe Mental Health Carers' Group
Looking forward to Prue's Cream Tea
Raffle, Book stall
Tickets £4 to include donation to
RMH Carers' Group
On 10 September 6 Members enjoyed a
Petanque evening at
The Air Hostess in Tollerton.
Excellent tuition by Andrew
Photo Gallery
Jean's Coffee Morning was a great
success.
Many thanks to Jean and all who attended
Donation made to
Rushcliffe Mental Health Carers' Group
Posted on 19 June 2019
Date for your Diary
Coffee Morning at Jean N's
3 August 10.00 - 12.30
£3 per ticket
Lovely day out to Doddington Manor
on 22 May - 31 members and friends
The weather was kind to us!!
Click here for more photos Photo Gallery
on 22 May - 31 members and friends
The weather was kind to us!!
Click here for more photos Photo Gallery
Visit to Lace Market Theatre
and Lunch at NCN
February 2019
and Lunch at NCN
February 2019
Posted on 21 May
Next meeting 24 June
Birthday Meeting
Vina Ladwa entertains Asian Style
followed by supper
Please arrive 7.45
(Unless a helper!)
Vina Ladwa entertains Asian Style
followed by supper
Please arrive 7.45
(Unless a helper!)
Thanks to Nottingham Street Pastors
streetpastors.org/locations/nottingham/
For interesting talk and insight into
their work in town on Friday and Saturday
evenings
streetpastors.org/locations/nottingham/
For interesting talk and insight into
their work in town on Friday and Saturday
evenings
Interesting debates last night on Resolutions!
Fear/Smear for, but discretion
Country Transport, against 15/10
Fear/Smear for, but discretion
Country Transport, against 15/10
Posted on 29 April
Outing to Doddington Hall
Lincolnshire
22 May 2019
Still places left
£25 includes
coach, guided tour, gardens,
coffee and shortbread on arrival
https://www.doddingtonhall.com/
£25 includes
coach, guided tour, gardens,
coffee and shortbread on arrival
https://www.doddingtonhall.com/
Next Meeting tonight
29 April
Talk by Cathy or
Cathy'schocolatesandcakes
www.cathyschocolatesandcakes.co.uk/
Chocolates to taste
Chocolate to buy!
29 April
Talk by Cathy or
Cathy'schocolatesandcakes
www.cathyschocolatesandcakes.co.uk/
Chocolates to taste
Chocolate to buy!
Posted on 15 February
Next Meeting 25 February
"Safety in the Home"
Talk by Andrew Oxenard
"Safety in the Home"
Talk by Andrew Oxenard
Posted on 24 January
28 January - "Go Wild" talk by
Paul Dyson - Wildlife Artist
about Botswana and the Himalayas.
Don't miss a fabulous show to brighten a
winter's evening!
Sub for 2019 now due - £42
Paul Dyson - Wildlife Artist
about Botswana and the Himalayas.
Don't miss a fabulous show to brighten a
winter's evening!
Sub for 2019 now due - £42
Posted on 4 December
All members present at Oscars should have
Programme for 2019
(also now on website Programme 2019)
First meeting of New Year 2019
28 January - "Go Wild" talk by
Paul Dyson - Wildlife Artist
Programme for 2019
(also now on website Programme 2019)
First meeting of New Year 2019
28 January - "Go Wild" talk by
Paul Dyson - Wildlife Artist
Posted on 4 December
34 Members enjoyed excellent meal at
"Oscars" at The Beeches
on 3 December
Photo Gallery (Oscars @ Christmas 2018)
www.thebeecheshotel.co.uk/restaurant-bar.htm
Many thanks to chefs and all staff
Good beginning to the Christmas Season!
(Thanks to all who brought donations for "The Friary")
"Oscars" at The Beeches
on 3 December
Photo Gallery (Oscars @ Christmas 2018)
www.thebeecheshotel.co.uk/restaurant-bar.htm
Many thanks to chefs and all staff
Good beginning to the Christmas Season!
(Thanks to all who brought donations for "The Friary")
Posted on 19 November
Lovely Christmas outing to East Bridgford Garden Centre, for coffees, lunches, and shopping!
Photo Gallery click here for photo.
Photo Gallery click here for photo.
Posted on 18 October
Here are some summery photos from the outing to Rockingham Castle, our Birthday Meeting in June and
Strawberry Tea in August 2018. Click Photo Gallery here for further memories of these occasions.
Strawberry Tea in August 2018. Click Photo Gallery here for further memories of these occasions.
Posted on 12 October 2018
Next meeting
October 22
"First Responders"
Talk by Brian Watts
October 22
"First Responders"
Talk by Brian Watts
Posted on 28 August 2018
Next meeting
September 24
Lace Market Theatre
Talk by Philip Hogarth
Competition - Lace
September 24
Lace Market Theatre
Talk by Philip Hogarth
Competition - Lace
Posted on 17 July 2018
Don't forget this!
Date for your Diary
Saturday 18 August 2.00 - 4.30
Tickets £3.50
Strawberry Afternoon Tea at Jean N's
Cake and Preserves Stall, Jewellery
Raffle
Date for your Diary
Saturday 18 August 2.00 - 4.30
Tickets £3.50
Strawberry Afternoon Tea at Jean N's
Cake and Preserves Stall, Jewellery
Raffle
Next Meeting Monday 23 July
We have a speaker from
Rainbows Children's Hospice
7.30 as usual
We have a speaker from
Rainbows Children's Hospice
7.30 as usual
Posted on 19 June 2018
Next meeting is our Birthday Meeting
25 June - 7.50 pm (unless you are
a designated helper)
Turkey and Ham Carvery and
5 cheeses
And of course Birthday cake
(you won't need to eat before this meeting!!)
Ian Rogerson and team
Timeless Entertainment to follow
25 June - 7.50 pm (unless you are
a designated helper)
Turkey and Ham Carvery and
5 cheeses
And of course Birthday cake
(you won't need to eat before this meeting!!)
Ian Rogerson and team
Timeless Entertainment to follow
Visit to Spire Hospital
Spire Nottingham Hospital
Tollerton Lane
Tollerton
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
Monday 9 July 6.30
There will be food provided for us
and Tour round this new Hospital
Make your own way there ...
www.spirehealthcare.com/spire-nottingham-hospital/
Spire Nottingham Hospital
Tollerton Lane
Tollerton
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
Monday 9 July 6.30
There will be food provided for us
and Tour round this new Hospital
Make your own way there ...
www.spirehealthcare.com/spire-nottingham-hospital/
New Date for your Diary
Saturday 18 August 2.00 - 4.30
Tickets £3.50
Afternoon Tea at Jean N's
Cake and Preserves Stall
Raffle
Saturday 18 August 2.00 - 4.30
Tickets £3.50
Afternoon Tea at Jean N's
Cake and Preserves Stall
Raffle
Outing to Attingham - 13 June
39 WI members and friends
enjoyed a sunny day out to the
NT at Attingham Park
Thanks to Edwalton and
Gotham WI's, and friends for supporting this trip
39 WI members and friends
enjoyed a sunny day out to the
NT at Attingham Park
Thanks to Edwalton and
Gotham WI's, and friends for supporting this trip
Successful and enjoyable Coffee morning at Shirley's
on 26 May. The weather was kind too!
Many thanks to Shirley and Mick our hosts
on 26 May. The weather was kind too!
Many thanks to Shirley and Mick our hosts
Posted on 23 May 2018
Bulb Scheme
Contact Diana M for
order form
Tulips and Daffodils and other
unusual bulbs will look glorious
in your garden next spring
unusual bulbs will look glorious
in your garden next spring
Don't Forget
Shirley's Coffee Morning
for WBWI funds
Saturday 26 May
£2.50 - 10.00 -12.30
Raffle, Bring and Buy
Shirley's Coffee Morning
for WBWI funds
Saturday 26 May
£2.50 - 10.00 -12.30
Raffle, Bring and Buy
Posted on 30 April 2018
Outing to Attingham - 13 June
A few seats left on coach
£12 for NT members
£23.50 non members
+£1 if you would like introductory talk
9.00 depart from St Paul's
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
A few seats left on coach
£12 for NT members
£23.50 non members
+£1 if you would like introductory talk
9.00 depart from St Paul's
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
Posted on 20 March 2018
New Date for your Diary
26 May - Coffee Morning
at Shirley's
£2.50 - 10.00 -12.30
Raffle, Bring and Buy
26 May - Coffee Morning
at Shirley's
£2.50 - 10.00 -12.30
Raffle, Bring and Buy
Posted on 12 March 2018
Snowdrops at their best at Holme Pierrepont and lambs cute!
The sun shone .....
Pity only 2 of us - Thank you Sue for joining me
Photo Gallery
The sun shone .....
Pity only 2 of us - Thank you Sue for joining me
Photo Gallery
Posted on 22 February 2018
Join us on Monday 7 March to see Snowdrops, Spring Flowers and Lambs at
Holme Pierrepont Hall Gardens
Meet 2.00 pm at Holme Pierrepont Hall (£3.50)
Nature/Walking Group
Holme Pierrepont Hall Gardens
Meet 2.00 pm at Holme Pierrepont Hall (£3.50)
Nature/Walking Group
We are arranging a Visit to Attingham Hall, NT
Click below for website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
Wednesday 13 June 2018
Watch this space for further details
Click below for website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
Wednesday 13 June 2018
Watch this space for further details
Posted on 19 January 2018
Our new President hosted her first
Committee Meeting last night!
Committee Meeting last night!
New President: Jean N
New Secretary: Joy
New Treasurer: Jean M
Vice President: Sue M
Committee: Prue, Elizabeth, Diana,
Shirley, Sue P,
New Secretary: Joy
New Treasurer: Jean M
Vice President: Sue M
Committee: Prue, Elizabeth, Diana,
Shirley, Sue P,
Posted on 13 December
2018 Programme uploaded
Programme 2018 Click to view
Programme 2018 Click to view
Posted on 5 December
34 members enjoyed an excellent meal at Oscars last night
Click here for photos Photo Gallery
www.thebeecheshotel.co.uk/restaurant-bar.htm
Thank you to staff for attentive and prompt service with no mistakes to menu choices
and to chefs for perfect hot meals all round!
Thanks for all the donations for the Friary Drop In Centre -
more than a bootful!!
Click here for photos Photo Gallery
www.thebeecheshotel.co.uk/restaurant-bar.htm
Thank you to staff for attentive and prompt service with no mistakes to menu choices
and to chefs for perfect hot meals all round!
Thanks for all the donations for the Friary Drop In Centre -
more than a bootful!!
Posted on 22 November
Don't forget
Christmas Dinner
Monday 4 December
"Oscars" at the Beeches
7.00 for 7.30
Please remember donations of non perishable food/toiletries/clothing etc
for Friary Drop In Centre (instead of secret santa)
Christmas Dinner
Monday 4 December
"Oscars" at the Beeches
7.00 for 7.30
Please remember donations of non perishable food/toiletries/clothing etc
for Friary Drop In Centre (instead of secret santa)
Posted on 10 November
Visit to Rockingham Castle
Thursday 30 November
Posted on 22 September
A few places left for this exciting
Day out. £24 includes Coffee and
Mince Pie on arrival!
Experience "A Victorian family Christmas"
Contact any committee member
www.rockinghamcastle.com/
Day out. £24 includes Coffee and
Mince Pie on arrival!
Experience "A Victorian family Christmas"
Contact any committee member
www.rockinghamcastle.com/
Visit to St Anne's Allotments
See photos here Photo Gallery
Wednesday 27 September
further information
Meet outside Victoria Centre - bus stop V2
(outside Boots) - bus No 42 due 1.55
Donation £3 + tea and cake
See photos here Photo Gallery
Wednesday 27 September
further information
Meet outside Victoria Centre - bus stop V2
(outside Boots) - bus No 42 due 1.55
Donation £3 + tea and cake
Posted on 9 August
Out and About Group
Date for your Diary
Wednesday 27 September
Visit to St Anne's Allotments
(and Cream Tea!)
Watch this space for further details
Date for your Diary
Wednesday 27 September
Visit to St Anne's Allotments
(and Cream Tea!)
Watch this space for further details
Posted on 25 July
Out and About Group
18 August - Newark
Marshall's bus 10.40 from Friar Lane
Market Day in Newark, visit Museum, Civil War Exhibition, shops,
Castle and Grounds - picnic if fine? - Or plenty restaurants!
For photos click here Photo Gallery
18 August - Newark
Marshall's bus 10.40 from Friar Lane
Market Day in Newark, visit Museum, Civil War Exhibition, shops,
Castle and Grounds - picnic if fine? - Or plenty restaurants!
For photos click here Photo Gallery
River Cruise on 31 July cancelled due to insufficient numbers
New date - 4 September cancelled again - insufficient numbers! (3/9/17)
New date - 4 September cancelled again - insufficient numbers! (3/9/17)
£179 raised at Shirley's Garden Party
Many thanks to hosts Mick and
Shirley
Many thanks to hosts Mick and
Shirley
Posted on 26 June
Lovely afternoon for Garden Party and
Cream Tea at Shirley's on Saturday!
For further photos click here Photo Gallery
Posted on 10 May
Birthday Meeting 26 June
Entertainment by
Pete Elderton and his Musicians
and, of course, Supper and Birthday Cake
For further photos click here Photo Gallery
Pete Elderton and his Musicians
and, of course, Supper and Birthday Cake
For further photos click here Photo Gallery
Evening Cruise?
At Planning Stages so "Watch This Space"
Princess River Cruise
Carvery, Apple Pie and endless Tea/Coffee
31 July - £16
Princess River Cruise
Carvery, Apple Pie and endless Tea/Coffee
31 July - £16
Hardwick Hall Outing - 24 May
Cancelled due to insufficient numbers
Posted on 19 April
Walk for Women Walking the World (ACWW)
Four members and one husband enjoyed a glorious walk in
Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington
with sunshine, cherry blossom and cowslips galore.
Please sponsor us for ACWW at the next meeting
Posted on 10 May
£27.90 collected - thanks for your support
Four members and one husband enjoyed a glorious walk in
Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington
with sunshine, cherry blossom and cowslips galore.
Please sponsor us for ACWW at the next meeting
Posted on 10 May
£27.90 collected - thanks for your support
Posted on 31 March 2017
Date for your Diary
24 June - Garden Party
at Shirley's in Keyworth
Out and About Group
Future Meeting15 June
Visit by tram to Hurts, Chilwell
10.30
Items for sale - cash only
(Makers of shawls for Royal
babies!)
Met 26 March at Malt Cross for tour and lunch
24 June - Garden Party
at Shirley's in Keyworth
Out and About Group
Future Meeting15 June
Visit by tram to Hurts, Chilwell
10.30
Items for sale - cash only
(Makers of shawls for Royal
babies!)
Met 26 March at Malt Cross for tour and lunch
Posted on 20 March 2017
Update on Tree!
Outing to Hardwick Hall (NT)
24 May 2017
Watch this space for further details
24 May 2017
Watch this space for further details
Posted on 28 February 2017
New Group "Out and About"
Using Local Transport - Trams and buses etc - explore local area
First Meeting: 21 March
Meet 10.15 at Midland Station
Visit Djanogly Centre for latest exhibition
Art of Winifred Nicholson
www.lakesidearts.org.uk/exhibitions/event/3411/winifred-nicholson-liberation-of-colour.html
Using Local Transport - Trams and buses etc - explore local area
First Meeting: 21 March
Meet 10.15 at Midland Station
Visit Djanogly Centre for latest exhibition
Art of Winifred Nicholson
www.lakesidearts.org.uk/exhibitions/event/3411/winifred-nicholson-liberation-of-colour.html
Posted on 27 February 2017
Join us on Monday 13 March to see Snowdrops, Spring Flowers and Lambs at Holme Pierrepont Hall Gardens
Meet 2.00 pm at Holme Pierrepont Hall (£3.00)
http://www.holmepierreponthall.com
Christmas Dinner at
Ruddington Country Cottage
see here for pictures Photo Gallery
Posted on 4 January
2017 Programme now on Website
See - Programme 2017
Posted on 24 October
See Gallery for photos of visit by 12 members to Hempsall's on a glorious afternoon
Posted on 22 July
New Date for Your Diary
Thursday 22 September
Visit to Heritage Apple Farm
East Markham (preceded by lunch at local hostelry?)
Don't Forget
Hot Dogs at Andrea's 30 July - 6.00 pm
(and Apple Pie with Toffee Custard! - or Cream)
Tickets £5.00
(for ACWW Pigs in Malawi! )
Bring own Drink and Garden Chair!
See Gallery for photos Photo Gallery
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Posted on 4 July
Please note change to next meeting on 25 July - now to be entertained by
Joy Rice with Poems (and Ukelele!)
Enjoyable Evening for 25th Birthday Party on 27 June - Food, cake and fun entertainment by the Ukelele Happy Band
Summer Fayre made in excess of £300 - Thanks to all who helped, or supported in any way
Donation made to Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance
Joy Rice with Poems (and Ukelele!)
Enjoyable Evening for 25th Birthday Party on 27 June - Food, cake and fun entertainment by the Ukelele Happy Band
Summer Fayre made in excess of £300 - Thanks to all who helped, or supported in any way
Donation made to Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance
Posted on 31 May
Date for your diary - 18 June 2016 10.00 - 12.00
Posted on 7 May
Dates for your Diary
Garden Party at Sue M's 9 July
Hot Dogs at Andrea's 30 July - 6.00 pm
(for Pigs in Malawi! )
Bring own Drink and Garden Chair!
Garden Party at Sue M's 9 July
Hot Dogs at Andrea's 30 July - 6.00 pm
(for Pigs in Malawi! )
Bring own Drink and Garden Chair!
Posted on 20 April
Beatiful sunny day for walk in Ruddington Country Park for ACWW -
(new project Pigs in Malawi!)
10 members and 2 husbands enjoyed an hour's walk and
our President was adamant we tried some of the exercise machines!!
See photo gallery here for more photos /photo-gallery.html
(new project Pigs in Malawi!)
10 members and 2 husbands enjoyed an hour's walk and
our President was adamant we tried some of the exercise machines!!
See photo gallery here for more photos /photo-gallery.html
Posted on 22 March
Women Walking the World
ACWW
Walk arranged for 20 April
See here for details /naturewalking-group.html
See here for details /naturewalking-group.html
Posted on 17 March
25 years!!!
Great Milestone to achieve!!
Shirley, our first President to collect certificate at ACM on 7 April
Shirley, our first President to collect certificate at ACM on 7 April
Summer Fayre
Saturday 18 June 2016 10.00 - 12.00
Outing to Waddesdon Manor NT
Click here for photos Photo Gallery
Arranged for Wednesday 4 May
£27 non NT members, £13 members NT
£2.50 coffee and biscuits on arrival (optional)
Guided tour included - Beautiful gardens
Spaces still available!!
investigate here .... http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/See
Arranged for Wednesday 4 May
£27 non NT members, £13 members NT
£2.50 coffee and biscuits on arrival (optional)
Guided tour included - Beautiful gardens
Spaces still available!!
investigate here .... http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/See
Posted on 17 March
Quiz Night
6 June at Cotgrave
We've entered 2 teams!!
Posted on 3 March 2016
Nature Walk to see snowdrops and spring lambs
Join us on Monday 7 March
Holme Pierrepont Hall Gardens
Meet Holme Pierrepont at 2.00 pm - £3.00
/naturewalking-group.html
Holme Pierrepont Hall Gardens
Meet Holme Pierrepont at 2.00 pm - £3.00
/naturewalking-group.html
We Planted A Tree!
West Bridgford Park - 17 December 2015
Posted on 22 January 2016
On 17 December West Bridgford WI planted a tree in West Bridgford Park to commemorate 100 years of the WI. It's a Holly or Evergreen Oak (Quercus Ilex).
Already the plaque has been broken off, but a member's husband has screwed it back on to the post. Many thanks to Park Staff who dug a big hole, it gets quite stony lower down! They added compost and surrounded it with stakes to secure the tree. We need to raise a little more money for its upkeep etc, but Sue has offered to have another Garden Party in the summer.
Thanks to those who turned up to mark the occasion - do visit it when the weather is more clement. See more photo in the gallery.
Already the plaque has been broken off, but a member's husband has screwed it back on to the post. Many thanks to Park Staff who dug a big hole, it gets quite stony lower down! They added compost and surrounded it with stakes to secure the tree. We need to raise a little more money for its upkeep etc, but Sue has offered to have another Garden Party in the summer.
Thanks to those who turned up to mark the occasion - do visit it when the weather is more clement. See more photo in the gallery.
Christmas Meal at Oscars
7 December 2015
Posted on 21 January 2016
Our Annual Christmas outing for a meal was to Oscars at the Beeches this year. A most enjoyable evening with excellent food and friendship - a fitting beginning to the festive season. See Gallery for photos /photo-gallery.html
Wreath Making at Attenborough
8 December 2015
7 members made wreathes at Attenborough Nature Reserve. We were joined by 2 other ladies who were desperate to join a course, but all were booked up, so we enjoyed their company too.
First we teased whips of willow into a wreath shape, then these were decorated with greenery, berries, etc. We were pleased/amazed with the results and some are shown here. For more photos see Gallery /photo-gallery.html_
First we teased whips of willow into a wreath shape, then these were decorated with greenery, berries, etc. We were pleased/amazed with the results and some are shown here. For more photos see Gallery /photo-gallery.html_
Christmas Concert at Holy Rood Church, Edwalton - 12 December 2015, 2.00 pm
Posted on 25 November 2015
Arranged by Hill Highway Group
Admission £3.00 - proceeds to the Friary
Followed by Tea and Mince Pies!
Choir of 60 members will entertain us
Admission £3.00 - proceeds to the Friary
Followed by Tea and Mince Pies!
Choir of 60 members will entertain us
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Annual Meeting - 23 November
Posted on 24 November 2015
Officers and Committee for 2016, remain as last year
Welcome to Joy as a new Committee member!
Enlightening talk by Helen from the http://friarydrop-in.org.uk/ - a few facts:
There followed an extensive buffet
Thanks to all members for their kind donations for Centre and Buffet!
Welcome to Joy as a new Committee member!
Enlightening talk by Helen from the http://friarydrop-in.org.uk/ - a few facts:
- 150 Volunteers
- 13 Paid Staff
- Friary Drop In open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 - 1
- Serving hot meals to 80 - 120 People
- Evening Service Sundays 7 - 9
- Watch for bi-monthly sales of Goods for Funds
- New premises opening soon on Ludlow Hill as
- Helen delighted with response of donations for the
There followed an extensive buffet
Thanks to all members for their kind donations for Centre and Buffet!
Tram Trip to Bardill's Toton
Posted on 10 November 2015
15 of our members experienced a ride on the recently opened tram extension. They travelled to Bardills Garden Centre at Toton, had coffee on arrival, then a little Christmas shopping and welcome lunch in the café. An excellent day out!
Annual Meeting - 23 November
Posted on 6 November 2015
Following the main business of the meeting on 23 November there will be a talk by Helen from the Drop-In Centre at the Friary
WBWI Launch New Website
Posted on 4 November 2015
We thank Waywander for hosting our website for the last 5 years. We are changing our host to Weebly, ably assisted by Kay Brown of BVWI. Please bear with us whilst things are updated.
