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Goodworth Clatford's W.I. Group |
We welcomed Helen Matthews, a writer of short stories and two novels, to our February meeting. Her first novel was called “After Leaving the Village” – about modern day slavery. Odeta, the main character, left her village in Albania having been promised a new career in London. Helen told us how, with her son, she had travelled to Albania to research her book. Interestingly, she felt that the Albanians were in denial that such trafficking still occurs. Helen is involved with the charity “Unseen, UK” – about slavery in the UK.
At our meeting on the 17th March Deborah Wheeler will tell us all about Whitchurch Silk Mill
At our meeting on the 17th March Deborah Wheeler will tell us all about Whitchurch Silk Mill
Coffee Mornings @ 10.30AM
The COFFEE MORNING on Thursday March 5th at 10:30 will be at the home of Jennifer Thomas at 13, Burdock Close GC.
Walking Group
THE WALKING GROUP on Friday, March 20th will meet as usual at the Village Club at 10 am for a walk locally led by Patsy Mason. This will be followed by lunch at the Royal Oak.
Reading 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.
craft Group
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
Lunch Group: Held on the last Monday of the month at noon in the Royal Oak.
SUPPER CLUB
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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.
Following our talk, this month, we are looking forward to a visit to the Whitchurch Silk on 2nd April, to see for ourselves how the beautiful silk fabrics are produced.
In January, we joined with Upper Clatford for a splendid Tutor Day when we were shown how to paint onto silk. Beautiful scarves and cards were made which would look great in any “up-market” store. Thank you to UC WI for organising this and providing a delicious lunch. We hope such a day can be repeated with our neighbouring WI.
The summer outing to Bowood House and Gardens on the 18th June is proving very popular. This will include a guided tour of the walled garden and lunch, so an earlier booking is advisable.
A number of us are looking forward to the spring council meeting at Portsmouth on the 25th. March when the speaker will be Ben Fogle. I’m sure it’ll be a great day.
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.
