Minutes of the meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 16 September 2010 at the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

The President warmly welcomed thirty one members and twenty seven invited guests     from Alkborough, Appleby and Roxby W.I.'s. Greater numbers considerably improved our rendition of Jerusalem!

Apologies were recorded from the eight members unable to be present.

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 19 August 2010 were placed on the table for members to read and signed as a true record at the end of the meeting by Christine Hammond in order to save time.

Matters arising:   The Recipe Book prepared by Christine Hammond from the Bake and Taste evening was distributed to members and offered for sale at £2.00 each to visitors.

President's reminders
1. A number of lists for Federation events were on the table including the Ballet at Sheffield which needed booking immediately and lists for names for the invitation from Roxby W.I. for their Christmas Entertainment and for our Annual Dinner to be held at the Bay horse Inn on Thursday 6 January 2011 at 7.30pm.
Also on the table were a number of information papers from Federation, Federation Newsletter and the latest batch of postcards to look at.
2. The Pharmacist and the Herbalist has been cancelled.

Correspondence
An invitation had been received from Appleby W.I. to their meeting in November when Special Edition Chocolates will be speaking- list out at the next meeting,

Federation Newsletter was on the table for members to see.

Finances
Valerie Lancaster reported that the accounts were in a satisfactory state as at the last committee meeting.

News Slot
Members were reminded about the forthcoming Chapel Anniversary and a Fashion Show at Winterton Rangers on Friday 29 October at 7.15pm, to raise funds for breast cancer.
Christine Wood asked members booked for theatre visits to collect the tickets from her.

Monthly Speaker 
The President welcomed Jackie Cheetham who had joined us for Hats and Chats. Thirty ladies present were wearing 'posh' hats and paraded round the room to allow Jackie to make her choice for the competition, her first choice being a visitor Mrs Kath Brown in a large and dramatic deep lilac creation. The members' competition was won by Mrs Mary Nuttell in a beautiful black feather vintage hat, very much in fashion at present. Third was Mrs Jenny Pike wearing a saucy 'mushroom' in pale lilac which was much admired. 

Jackie is the County Chairman of Lincolnshire North Federation and told us that she had been widowed just four months ago. Her husband, Maurice, played a large role in many of her stories and she was much admired for her bravery in talking about him with such humour and warmth. Jackie worked for twenty years as an upholsterer before setting up a wedding business in Louth with a friend. She designed and made wedding dresses and accessories and following the death of her friend continued to sell ready made items. When Maurice became ill last Christmas she sold her business and retired - but still has eighty wedding dresses should anyone need one!

Jackie has always loved hats and began with an 'Old Mother Riley' model from the mid 19th century. There followed hats of every era from the twenties through to the present day, all accompanied by amusing stories, anecdotes and jokes. Each one was described in detail with comments about how it was made and the development of the various fashions described. At the end of the talk, there was an opportunity to examine the hats more closely and Jackie answered many questions

In thanking her Mrs Christine Wood described the talk as 'lively, interesting and funny' and commented that Maurice had obviously been a wonderful W.I. husband. We all enjoyed a very entertaining evening.

Hostesses and Mystery Parcels Karen, Jenny and Sue were joined by committee members to serve hot drinks and home made scones.

Competition for a Posh Hat                                          
   1st Mary Nuttell             2nd Jenny Pike      No third prize (visitor chosen).


Mystery Parcels won by: Pam Wells, Avis Ablott, Donna Goodhand, Christine Hammond, Sandra Wilkinson, Jackie Bateman, Barbara Ashton, Karen Moody and Annie Armstrong.

Date of next meeting  Thursday 21 October 2010 Birthday night- entertainment by 'Catrine'-flute and guitar.

The competition is for A 'Key' Ring

The hostesses will be the committee who will also provide the Mystery Parcels