STAINBANK Women’s Institute president, Arlene Greenfield opened the morning with the singing of Unity and then advised that unfortunately a few members had not been at all well.
Unfortunately very capable judge Hazel Demo fell and hurt her hip and Shirley Kruger is not too well.
Very good news is that Elma Doig is recovering slowly and members hope to see her at the next meeting. All the infirm sent thanks for the thoughts and wishes that the WI had sent. It was Secretaries Day this week so more than able secretary Barbara Illsey received a surprise from the institute and from the Southern Hills Group.
Minutes and finance were read out. Stainbank WI is solvent but could do with some assistance by way of the sales table. Come on members, you must have something somebody else wants, edible food always goes down very well. As it was Spring Day, all the committee and choir were dressed with flowers in the hair, which sounds a bit like Woodstock. Donna Chelin was of course on form with her usual gossip and jokes.
Stainbank anticipates an outing to Queensburgh Gardens and names were taken by Linda Hewer. After tea it was on with the game and it really was quite good fun with many members just waiting for the last number to come up. Thank you to Linda and her helpers. Best wishes to all the birthday members.
Competition results:
Adult ed:
First Aileen Wiggill,
second Sheila von der Zon,
third Barbara Illsey and Sue Dennison.
Home produce:
First Sheila von der Zon,
second Flo Harper.
Cookery:
First Aileen Wiggill,
second Sheila von der Zon.
Craft:
First Aileen Wiggill,
second Sheila von der Zon,
third Barbara Illsey.
Handicraft:
First Aileen Wiggill.
Merit:
First Joy McDonald,
second Flo Harper,
third Koulla Tourlis.
Agri and horti:
First Sheila von der Zon,
second Flo Harper,
third Koulla Tourlis.
Floral:
Beattie Johnson Weber.
Best bloom:
First Aileen Wiggill,
second Monica Wilson,
third Jeanette Turley.
Best rose:
First Phyllis Parsonage,
third Aileen Wiggill.
Total:
First Sheila von der Zon,
second Aileen Wiggill,
third Flo Harper.
So this month Aileen Wiggill handed over the trophy to Sheila von der Zon. Congratulations.
How about other members giving the competitions a try? Many thanks to judge May Scott who did all the judging.
Stainbank WI meets on the morning of the first Tuesday of each month and all are very welcome to join in at YWP civic centre.
