FEDERATION NEWS
I cannot believe we are into May already. Where has the time gone? May is the month in which WIs discuss the resolutions. Please take time to discuss these at your May meeting. Delegates will need to know your views when voting at the AGM in Liverpool in June. It is an important part of being a WI member.
I hope you all had a Happy Easter and are looking forward to the Bank Holidays at the beginning and end of May. Let’s hope the weather warms up a little. I might even consider removing my thermals before too long!
As I am writing this I have looked out of the window and it is raining! Spring has definitely arrived.
Celia Rogers
Federation Chairman
The June newsletter can be collectedfrom the Federation Office onThursday 18 May 2017 . Any not collected will be posted 2nd class post.
‘500’ Club April Winners:
1st Veronica Mills, Gronant WI
2nd Glenys Simkins, Cilcain WI
3rd Lynn Brayford, Deeside Steel Magnolias WI
Annual Meeting, Echo Arena Liverpool: could all members attending this meeting consider bringing a packed lunch due to the difficulty in finding eateries around the Echo Arena and the time restriction at lunch time.
LOST & FOUND: at the recent Spring Council Meeting at the Civic Hall, Connah’s Quay a black leather pair of gloves was left behind. If you would like to be reunited, please contact the Federation Office.
We are taking bookings for the following events:
Bowls for Beginners - on Tuesday afternoons commencing on 25 April 2017 at Sychdyn Bowling Club between 2pm and 3.30pm, there will be an opportunity to take part in Taster Sessions. There will be a greenage charge of £1 per person and sets of bowls will be available in various sizes for you to try out. Anyone interested, please contact
Rachel on 07903 951676. Thanks
Hat Museum, Stockport Trip : Wednesday 10 May 2017 – after lunch travel to Salford Quays where you will find shopping outlets and the Lowry Museum. Cost £12.00. Pick up points:
Bagillt (Stag Inn) 8.30am; Flint Leisure Centre 8.40am; Mold (on the bridge below Mold Bus Station) at 8.55am. Names and cheques to the Federation Office. Pick up points strictly adhered to.
Dance Day : Wednesday 17 May 2017 - cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.
WI Bowls (Doubles) : Saturday 20 May 2017 – at Nercwys Bowling Club 9.30am meet for a 10am start, entry fee £2.50 per person. Refreshments will be available on the day. Any beginners who would like to come along and participate would be more than welcome and be given help and guidance. Hope to see as many as possible.
Northwich and Anderton Canal Boat Lift Centre Trip: Monday 17 July 2017 – this trip is nearly full, only two places left. The coach will be picking up at Theatre Clwyd, Mold and the Leisure Centre Flint between 10-10.30am. Actual times to be advised later. Please let the Federation Office know which venue you will be getting on at. Lunch can be obtained in Northwich. For those of you who do not want to spend time in Northwich there is the opportunity for a leisurely walk (weather permitting) along the canalside, with a leader, to the Boat Centre, stopping to watch the birds and wildlife along the way. A packed lunch would be essential for this option. Please let us know if you wish to do this.
Afternoon Tea & Baking Competition : Wednesday 2 August 2017 at St Ethelwold’s Church Hall, Shotton from 2pm-4pm – we are having a baking competition this year. Please see your WI Secretary for further information. Cost £5.00 – entrance by ticket only. Names to the Federation Office by 24 July for catering purposes.
Ladies Car Care Evening : Tuesday 19 September 2017 from 6.30pm-8.30pm at Kwik Fit, Wrexham – members will be given protective overalls, refreshments and the evening is FREE. Please contact the FederationOffice if you are interested in attending. Own transport required.
NEWS FROM THE WIs
Northop Hall WI : Coffee Morning on Wednesday 10 May 2017 in the Daniel Owen Community Centre, Mold. We will be open from 9am for tea/coffee and delicious cakes. We look forward to seeing you.
Broughton & Bretton : invite you to a concert by Drovers Male Voice Choir on Friday 19 May 2017 at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Broughton. Cost £5.00 including raffle. For tickets call Barbara on 01244 532277 or Beryl on 01244 536426
Ewloe WI : Ramble on Wednesday 8 June 2017 from 10am-2pm. If lunch required contact Bronwen Roberts on 01244 543517 for catering purposes. Cost £3.00 at Woodside Community Centre, Ewloe
Mynydd Isa WI : Abbey Cwm Hir Hall, Nant Clywedog Valley, Powys on Saturday 19 August 2017. There is so much to see at this historic house which is famed for its architecture, interiors, collections and gardens. Coach, admission to the house & gardens, lunch and raffle - £40.00 – bargain!
Deposit £20 by June – balance of £20 by August.
Comfort stops there and back, menu caters for gluten free diet. Any queries please contact Julie on 07970 961703 or email
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NEWS FROM THE WIs
Ewloe WI : Race Afternoon on Wednesday 13 September 2017 from 2pm-4.30pm at Woodside Community Centre, Ewloe. Cost £3.00
NFWI
2017 NFWI ANNUAL MEETING
Wednesday 7 June 2017 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool
Voel Coaches pick ups:
9.00am – Northop (car park entrance)
9.10am – Mold (layby opposite Victoria pub)
Please note this a commercial coach run by Voel and not solely a Federation coach
FLINT & DENBIGH SHOW
Wanted - Tombola Prizes – please support us by donating any unwanted gifts/goods. All donations gratefully received at the Federation Office in Mold or if you live local to Prestatyn, you can leave your donation with Anne Sanderson of Dyserth WI
Contact: 01745 859526
FEDERATION NEWS
WI Adviser request at Resolutions’ Meeting:
Flint Mountain WI – 8 May 2017
WI Adviser: Celia Rogers
Oakenholt-Flint WI – 11 May 2017
WI Adviser: Rosina Daniels and Janet Henshaw
FEDERATION NEWS
Public Affairs & International Committee : this committee is looking for one or two more members. There are usually three or four committee meetings a year, plus helping with events that the committee put on. Please contact the Federation Office if you are interested.
ACWW & Pennies for Friendship: please keep on collecting for our current project which supports rural women in India. Rabbits and bees are provided, together with training, to help them earn money through honey and rabbit meat. A flyer is included with this newsletter (please ask your WI Secretary).
A cheque for £198.10 was recently sent to ACWW for foreign coins and notes you had donated – you are a well travelled lot! Many thanks.
SPEAKER
Live the Dream – how the Lloyds Bank advert was made in 1989 (includes a 5 minute film);
Cornish Myths & Legends (slides accompany talk);
ECLIPSE the greatest racehorse ever born
Contact Kay Millward on 01352 752603 or 07582 528852
Federation Contact: Shirley Morris
Office Open: Mon-Thurs 9.30am-1pm
Address: Venture Office 1, Bromfield Commercial Park, Stephen Gray Road, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1HE
Tel: 01352 756884
Email:
Charity No: 217004
ROYAL WELSH SHOW
Tuesday 25 July 2017
Pickups via George Edwards Coaches, Berwyn, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham LL11 5UE
Bwlchgwyn Depot- 7.30am
Theatre Clwyd – 7.30am
(entrance tickets to be handed out on the coach)
Ensemble Cymru Concert at
Capel Gad, Cilcain on
Tuesday 9 May 2017 at 7pm
With performances from some of the UK’s leading classical musicians including the current Royal Harpist, Anne Denholm, this concert is a must-see for music lovers!
Tickets: £10 available on door or buy online:
CELYN FARMERS’ MARKET
MOLD – St Mary’s Church Hall, King Street
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
Market 9am to 1pm
For further details tel: 01745 540207
Glan Llyn, Bala – 22-24 September for WI friends and others – all welcome. Norah & Frida from Nercwys WI are again organising an Activity/Crafts weekend. For details please contact Norah on:
07714 451856 or Frida on 01352
756445 Email: