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Goodworth Clatford's W.I. Group |
The Goodworth Clatford WI was formed in 1923 and forms part of the Hampshire Federation. We are a friendly active group with a membership of 67 and a warm welcome awaits new members and visitors. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Goodworth Clatford club. We meet to enjoy talks and demonstrations from visiting speakers and chat over refreshments. As well as the monthly meeting members also enjoy other activities such as the walking group, two book clubs, supper club, craft group, theatre trips and a slimming group.
It has been a huge disappointment we have not been able to recommence our monthly meeting since the Government announced a restriction on gatherings with more than six people. Further to this our intention for a second socially distanced coffee morning at the Royal Oak had to be cancelled. Not to be beaten our delayed annual general meeting went ahead successfully by Zoom at the end of September. Many members supported the evening meeting while staying safe in their homes or pairing with fellow members. Besides the formal matters, it was wonderful to see friendly faces and have a catch up after not seeing each other for so long. Future speaker dates are currently being arranged to be delivered via Zoom and by the time this article is published we would have heard Simon Morgan‘s talk entitled ‘My Life of music and adventure in the Royal Marines’. On November 17th we look forward to hearing Mrs Ollie Butler present her talk ‘Once a Wren always a Wren’. It is appreciated not every member is able to access Zoom or feels comfortable with social media, therefore members are kept in touch by phone, newsletter and email.
Restricted to six and covered by the exemption list, our activity groups have managed to keep going or have plans to meet this autumn. Collectively plenty of books are being read, paths being walked, pounds being shed and crafty items being made for local hospitals and charities. We are all determined to keep active as best we can while learning new skills and we look forward to the forthcoming autumn events.
Any further information can be obtained from Treasurer Jenny Gorski Tel: 364196 or Secretary Jan Walker Tel: 356286
It has been a huge disappointment we have not been able to recommence our monthly meeting since the Government announced a restriction on gatherings with more than six people. Further to this our intention for a second socially distanced coffee morning at the Royal Oak had to be cancelled. Not to be beaten our delayed annual general meeting went ahead successfully by Zoom at the end of September. Many members supported the evening meeting while staying safe in their homes or pairing with fellow members. Besides the formal matters, it was wonderful to see friendly faces and have a catch up after not seeing each other for so long. Future speaker dates are currently being arranged to be delivered via Zoom and by the time this article is published we would have heard Simon Morgan‘s talk entitled ‘My Life of music and adventure in the Royal Marines’. On November 17th we look forward to hearing Mrs Ollie Butler present her talk ‘Once a Wren always a Wren’. It is appreciated not every member is able to access Zoom or feels comfortable with social media, therefore members are kept in touch by phone, newsletter and email.
Restricted to six and covered by the exemption list, our activity groups have managed to keep going or have plans to meet this autumn. Collectively plenty of books are being read, paths being walked, pounds being shed and crafty items being made for local hospitals and charities. We are all determined to keep active as best we can while learning new skills and we look forward to the forthcoming autumn events.
Any further information can be obtained from Treasurer Jenny Gorski Tel: 364196 or Secretary Jan Walker Tel: 356286
Coffee Mornings @ 10.30AM |
Walking Group |
Cancelled until further notice |
Cancelled until further notice |
Reading Group |
craft Group |
Reading Group dates: Group 1 - 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am Group 2 - 1st Monday of each month at 7-.30pm at the Royal Oak Our Reading groups continue to be successful and a BIG THANK YOU to the SLIMMING CLUB who, as well as helping each other to slim, have collected over £350 for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. |
The Craft group knitted 54 remembrance poppies. A large parcel was sent to “Loving Hounds” and included Teddy Bears, Hats and Cardigans. We continue to knit Mittens and hats for the Neo-natal unit at Winchester. |
Lunch Group |
SUPPER CLUB |
Lunch Group: Held on the last Monday of the month at noon in the Royal Oak. |
Sadly no supper clubs for the time being. . |
THEATRE GROUP
The THEATRE GROUP, in January, had a very successful visit to Salisbury Theatre to watch a production of the musical “Mame”. We will be arranging another theatre visit later.
Goodworth Clatford W.I. Chat Book
Goodworth Clatford WI Chat Book is a unique volume. Over the years nearly every member has written a few lines about themselves which have been gathered together into one volume, often with a photograph. As we have been running for over 90 years, this is a very important piece of our history.
Goodworth Clatford W.I.
Goodworth Clatford WI is a friendly and lively group who would love to welcome new, and especially some younger, members to join us and help us to keep our ideas fresh as we go forward towards our centenary and beyond. Why not come with a friend to one of our Coffee Mornings or our monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday each month at The Village Club or phone Liz Hughes (324753) for more information.
