Hot Topics
July 2010
79 members and 7 guests were present at the July meeting to enjoy seeing and trying their hand at card making, knitting jewellery making and quilting. Thank you to Julia Whiting, Eileen Smith, Claire Murray and Anne Powell for sharing their talents with us.
Following on from this, It was suggested that some members may be interested in meeting to “Stitch & Bitch or Knit ‘N Natter” or whatever you want to call it, once a month in the winter just for fun. Sue Dunbar said she would be happy to get this group going and if you are interested, please email our Secretary, Lesley with your name wi.secretary@googlemail.com
For those of you who enjoyed the card making, Julia Whiting also runs separate card making sessions. If anyone is interested in attending one of these, please contact Julia.
Merton Crossroads
It was announced that Wimbledon WI would be making a donation to our chosen charity from the money raised at the Wimbledon Village Fair. Members were also reminded that the charity is still looking for volunteers to help. Anyone interested should email Sally Aitken Davies for further information.
Roehampton University Research Project.
Bio mechanics of Recovery from a Disruption to Walking in Older People. Are you aged 55 to 75? Volunteers are needed to be part of important research which will help in understanding the recovery from a disruption to walking. Participants will be required to walk on a treadmill at gradually increasing speeds. If you are interested please contact Dr Siobhan Strike Tel: 020 8372 3546
Wimbledon Bookfest
2010 Wimbledon WI will once again be hosting an evening at this weeklong local event. The best selling author of contemporary humorous romances, Katie Fforde will be our guest at the Ursuline School on Monday October 4. Our WI Bookgroup will be running a stall selling home made jams and chutney and good quality books at the Bookfest Launch on Saturday 2 October in Wimbledon. Members are requested to support this by donating jams and chutney and also collecting good quality second hand books. Please bring your books and produce to the September meeting or if you are desperate to clear out your books before that meeting or want further details about the Bookfest, please email Rosie Hickson.
WI Tri
Dates for this event are as follows:
Walking and or Cycling
Saturday July 24: Meet for picnic at 12.30 or walk/cycle only at 2 p.m.
Tuesday August 24: Meet at 11 a.m. followed by pub lunch
Sunday September 5: Meet at 11 a.m. All walking and cycling events meet at the Windmill Car Park on Wimbledon Common.
Swimming
Saturday August 7 : Meet at 2pm Esporta Wimbledon.
August 21 Summer Social
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ursuline School If you have not put your name down for this and would like to attend, please email Agnes Fox. The cost of attendance is £10 per person to include food, but bring your own drinks. If you would like to bring a friend or a partner, please do. It’s a great way of putting members’ names to faces and getting to know people.
Other Events
Racy Affair - Friday 13 August 2010 – Sunday 15 August 2010 This event a must for anyone who loves the mix of fashion, al fresco dining and the thrill of the races. Your racing experience includes a history of racing and the all important beginners’ guide to betting. Then it’s off to Newbury Races, home of the Hennessey Gold Cup for Ladies Day. To top off your experience, enjoy the amazing evening concert with top billing Boy Band Westlife. If you would like to join the ladies at Denman College for the Racy Affair experience, please telephone 01865 391991 to book your place.
September Meeting
I am thrilled to tell you that we have Liz Earle herself speaking to us in September. This is a real coup and I hope as many members as possible will attend to hear Liz speak. Rumour has it she will be bringing a little goody bag for each member!
In the meantime, if we are not seeing you at any WI event over the next month or so, have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you on September 20th.
Note: members email addresses will only be in your Hot Topics email, if you have not had yours or wish to receive it again please contact joanna contact@wimbledonwi.org.uk