Sunday 10 September 2023

Newsletter 174 - September 2023

Welcome back! 

Did you have a good summer? Or did it go so fast you didn’t notice?

At September's meeting we are delighted to welcome Sarah, from Hatton Willow. She will be talking about willow basket making and there will be a demonstration. 

Trip to Abergavenny Food Festival. Saturday 16th September 2023. 

The coach will pick you up at 9.15am outside Ararat.
Departure from Abergavenny at 5pm 

Whitchurch W.I. ‘Blog’  

‘Blogs” are not something most of us are familiar with, but they are useful these days for letting people know we exist and what we do. You will hear about this today from Nor’dzin but also have an opportunity to look at it, and find out how to access and use it during our tea break today. 

The Glamorgan Newsletter 

A reminder of some of the activities that you might be interested in. It’s a great opportunity to try something new. Forms are at the front by the noticeboard. but all bookings for Glamorgan events should be made through the treasurer, with payment in advance.
Please note the closing dates for application to participate. 

Closing date : 2nd October (a variety of crafts for you to try)
Activity : Seasonal Dabble Day (£20)
Location : Murton Methodist Hall
Event date : Saturday 4th November 

Closing date : 31st October
Activity : Tai Chi Taster Day (£5)
Location : Pencoed Welfare Hall
Event date : Saturday 11th November

Fundraising for our charities - at the 2024 fete 

The Committee would welcome your ideas for fundraising for next year’s fete. It might seem early, but, depending on our choice, some things need quite a few months preparation. We may even need to get started before Christmas! 

It would be good for the Committee to have several ideas to discuss! 

Groups: Dates for your diaries 

St Mary’s Gardens: Tuesday 12th Sept 2023 10.00 am.
A working party, suitable for all activity levels. 

Book Group: Wednesday 13th Sept 2023 at 11.00am at La Cucina da Mara 

Poetry and Prose: Monday 18th Sept 2023 11.00am at Ararat 

Craft Group: Monday 18th Sept 2023 at 10.30am 18 Heol Stradling 

Family History: Thursday 21st Sept 2023 at 10.30am at 113 Pantbach Road 

Sunday Lunch Group: Sunday 24th Sept 2023 at 1.00pm at Llanishen Golf Club 

Our next meeting: 

Monday 9th October at 2pm.
Speaker: Debra John.
Subject: Amy Dilwen, Edwardian Philanthropist

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