Upper Clatford Women’s Institute meets on Third Wednesday of the month in the King Edward VII Memorial Hall,Village Street,Upper Clatford,Sp11 7QL at 7.30pm.There is usually a guest speaker followed by refreshments and time for a good chat and the evening ends with a short business meeting which deals with past and forthcoming events. We are a friendly group of about 36 members and are always pleased to welcome visitors and potential new members to our meetings. We have a Drama Group, a Book Group, a Walking Group and a Lunch Group, all of whom meet once a month. From time to time we have visits and various trips out and about.
New Members are always welcome.
President: Cynthia Williams
Vice President: Carol O’Leary
Secretary: Penny Greaves
Committee: Val Coombs;Rene Pinchbeck;Carolyn Bacon;Pam Finley;Jan Golding:Jane Cooke;Sarah Marshall;Jenny Welsh
Committee Meetings are held on the first Monday in the month at 2.3opm
Our Programme for 2014/2015 includes talks and acitivities, some of which are listed below
2014
August 20th Travels on a Narrowboat
September 17th Body Shop Presentation
October 15th Dressing the Table for Special Occasions
November 19th Hart Wildlife Rescue
December 17th Wines to accompany Christmas Lunch
2015
January 21st Fire Service Rescue Dogs
February 19th Birthday Meeting (The Art of Being Perfect)
March 18th Cantering Through A Funny Life Betjeman To Bardot
April 15th From Goats to Garments
May 20th AGM Resolutions and Plant Sale
June 17 th Your Treasures & Their Value plus Valuations
We are very involved in village activities. We have a bee-hive which provides honey for us to sell on our produce stalls throughout the year and we look after a “bee friendly” garden at the Village Hall.
Anyone interested in joining us please contact Cynthia Williams (01264 366398) or Penny Greaves (01264 354693) or just come along to a meeting.