STAINBANK Women’s Institute (WI) meeting usually starts at 9.30am but before then, the hall was buzzing with numerous tables all full of interesting goodies.
President Arlene Greenfield opened the meeting, greeting all members and visitors.
The WI is sorry to hear long-time member Elma Doig is not at all well. After the singing of Unity, correspondence was read by secretary Barbara Illsey, a letter of thanks from Val Cummings for the animal food they donated and from Evelyn House thanking them for the donation. There was also a letter from the Federation president thanking Stainbank WI for the additional items for Congress.
Treasurer Connie Stringer confirmed that the WI is solvent. Donna Chelin gave the most interesting recipe for a Christmas cake. It is a sure thing that members will be asking for a copy of the recipe. There was a short talk by Johan on the Fouriesburg tours next year. After a delicious tea with the many visitors, the flea market opened in earnest. There were so many different items to choose from but it was obviously a great success. The fun group meeting will be held on Monday, l December hosted by Yellowwood Park WI. Stainbank’s Christmas party will be held on 2 December at the usual time. All members are to take a plate of snacks. The birthday members for the month were greeted, together with members celebrating their anniversaries.
Competition results: Adult ed: First Barbara Illsey, second Sheila von der Zon, third Sue Dennison. Home produce: First Sheila von der Zon, second Angela Peters, third Beattie Johnston Webber. Cookery: First Sheila von der Zon, second Beattie Johnston Webber, third Aileen Wiggell. Handicraft: First Aileen Wiggell, second Sheila von der Zon. Agri and Horti: First Aileen Wiggell, second Sheila von der Zon. Best bloom: First Phyllis Parsonage, second Sheila von der Zon, third Aileen Wiggell. Best rose: First Sheila von der Zon, second Shelagh Geddie, third Phyllis Parsonage. Best orchid: First Phyllis Parsonage. Merit: First Beattie Johnston Webber, second Aileen Wiggell, third Sheila von der Zon. Total overall: First Sheila von der Zon, second Aileen Wiggell, third Beattie Johnston Webber.
Congratulations to all who entered the competitions. It would be good to see a few other names in the future.
Stainbank WI looks forward to seeing all members and visitors at the Christmas party on 2 December at the Yellowwood Park Civic Centre.
