Minutes of the meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 16 February 2012 at 7.30pm in Winteringham Village Hall

Welcome from the President In the absence of Christine Hammond, Marjorie Smith, the vice-president welcomed twenty five members to the meeting.

Apologies were recorded from twelve members unable to be present.

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday19 January 2012 were read and signed as a true record by the vice-president.

Matters Arising/ Presidents reminders
1 January's talk by Anne Barnes - Three Plant Heroes - had been much appreciated by all.  We were pleased to hear that, although retiring from flower demonstrations, Anne will be returning in January for 'Fun with Anne's Antiques'. A letter of appreciation has been sent to Anne.
2 Jackie Bateman is now at home and making progress.
3 The suggestion that we should visit 51 Fleetgate, Barton for the outing in June was approved by the sixteen members who stated a preference.
4 85th birthday project - a questionnaire was handed to members present. It is hoped that the responses will contain each person's own 'history' with the W.I. and their thoughts on the future for our branch and the W.I. nationally.
5 Two teams of four will take part in the quiz heats on Tuesday 21 February at Appleby Village Hall. Transport was arranged.
6 The March meeting will be the AGM. Nominations for the 2012-2013 committee were requested and received by the secretary.
7 A reminder was given that any moneys owed should be paid as soon as possible.

Correspondence
London 2012 Ceremonies Volunteer Roles
OCN Accredited Judges Training Scheme
Humberside Federation Annual Report 2011
The Government-taking your Powers
Federation Newsletter
Normanby Hall Walk with Soup Lunch Wednesday 29 February 2012
*Fair Trade Tea at  WI House Thursday 1 March 2012 2-4pm
Humber Bridge Walk for International Women's Day Thursday 8 March 2012
Easter Workshop WI House Saturday 10 March 2012
Beauty and the Beast Lyceum Sheffield Thursday 22 March 2012-now full
Annual Federation Day  The House Saturday 31 March 2012
Hearing Dogs Centre Beilby, York Thursday 12 April 2012
Getting to know your Sewing Machine WI House Saturday 14 April 2012
Cleethorpes Walk with Ernie Brown Wednesday 18 April 2012
Water Colours with Lesley Treacher WI House Saturday 21 April 2012
*AGM Royal Albert Hall London 29/30 May 2012
*Costume history: Gillian Stapleton, Broughton Village Hall Friday 12 July 2012

Finances: C/A £1532.95    Bursary A/C £143.87 Cash and Cheques to be banked £211
Thirty one members have paid subs to date: our share to HFWI and NFWI still owing.

News Slot Family Service at the Methodist Chapel on Sunday at 10.30 am.
A village resident is hoping to start a singing for pleasure group in the area-interest invited.

Marjorie welcomed our speakers, Julia and Serena who invited us to Take a Scrap of Fabric. Their tables were laden with vintage embroidery and small handmade articles. In a light hearted talk laced with interesting reminiscences, Julia began by saying that their aim was to give us lots of ideas for making good use of the many small scraps of fabric which are accumulated by all needlewomen. Serena, who particularly enjoys working with felt, showed us numerous ingenious designs ranging from small individual animals-cats, birds, butterflies and chickens to larger scale garlands, cards and gift tags to suit all occasions. Julia demonstrated Suffolk puffs fashioned into a brooch and tiny specimens on cards and gift tags. Buttons covered with fabric salvaged from damaged embroidered table and tray cloths were particularly admired. Advice was given about sharpening scissors and pinking shears by cutting fine sand paper or tin-foil (Annie said it worked best if the scissors were held upside down). With the popularity of cup-cakes and 'tea-time' things, vintage embroidered fabrics are currently in vogue and everyone was pleased when the ladies agreed to come back next year to 'Go through Grandma's drawers'.
Pam Wells gave the vote of thanks, saying how useful the advice given had been, especially that relating to fabric which you hate, which Julia said never improves with keeping! She expressed appreciation for an entertaining and interesting talk which had left members buzzing with ideas.

The Competition for a small item made of fabric was won by Jenny Cressey with a whitework cushion cover, joint second Sue Bolton and Annie Armstrong and third Jean McAvoy.

Mystery Parcel winners were Chris Wood, Sally Smith and Mary Christoffersen

Next Meeting:
Thursday 15 March   at 7.30pm   Bygones Quiz
Competition: A Treasured Item
Hostesses and Mystery Parcels: Margaret Johnson, Chris Wood and Ann Carnaby