Daily Archives: January 18, 2025

Bobbles and fizz – Our December 2024 Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a lovely evening tasting bubbles while winding wool for a bobble hat shaped Christmas tree decoration and of course enjoying the opportunity for a good old chat.  The room was pretty evenly split between those who enjoyed the ‘proper stuff’ (champagne) or the sparkling wine more.  A big thank you to Janice and Carolyn for leading the evening’s entertainment.

“Thanks for the craft idea … already up … lovely meeting.”

“My two lovely WI decorations looking gorgeous and festive on our tree.”

Also a big thank you to the refreshments team and for all your donations to the foodbank.

Carols for Crisis – December 2024

Wow!  Thank you to all those who joined in the carol singing in Effingham and Taunton Roads.  We had the biggest group of singers we’ve ever had and made a fabulous sound.  Lots of money was stuffed into our collection pots and we were able to send a donation of over £400 to Crisis –… Continue reading

A snifter of port at Carolyn’s! – December 2024

Our very own wine expert Carolyn hosted 18 members for a port tasting in December. We began the evening with a white port,  tasted first on its own then with a bit of tonic to sample Port Tonic which is much loved in Portugal. We were really surprised by this: “nicer than Gin and Tonic”!… Continue reading