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Fair Oak WI has a membership of 55 fun-loving ladies both young and the more mature! We always welcome visitors – both those planning to join us – as well as those finding out a little more about WI – it is not all ‘Jam and Jerusalem’! You are most welcome to contact me ahead of time so that I can arrange a ‘buddy’ for the evening – or just arrive – we would love to meet you either way. Contact Hilary White on 02380 692773.
We meet in Fair Oak Village Hall, Shorts Road, Fair Oak, SO50 7EJ on the last Wednesday of the month – 7.15pm for 7.30pm, except in December when we wine and dine out locally for our Christmas Dinner. We belong to the Bishops Waltham Group of WI’s which gives us the opportunity to meet and get to know other WI’s in our area. Our members take part in lots of group events eg. quiz, skittles and the group carol service as well as attending ad hoc meetings arranged with interesting speakers. Our WI also participates in many Hampshire Federation events including Spring and Autumn Council meetings, WIFEST, (our celebration of the Women’s Institute), and the opportunity to try new arts, crafts and sports.
In 2018 we celebrated our Centenary with a Birthday Party in February for 80 past and present members who dressed to impress in 1918 outfits. We donated a WI Centenary bench to the village and had an Afternoon Tea and handing-over ceremony in the summer. In June we run a Cake and Preserves Stall at Fair Oak Carnival, the proceeds of which go towards ensuring our meetings are interesting and fun.
We also enjoy other regular ‘get-togethers’ for those who want more than a monthly meeting:
- Ladies Who Lunch
- Craft Group
- Book Club
- Theatre Group
- Social Strollers
- Monthly Games evening
- Monthly Coffee morning
So please come and ‘give us a go’ – we look forward to seeing you!
Programme
30 January 2019
- Topic – ‘Why Do We Say This – The Origins behind our Expressions’
- Speaker – Mrs M Salvetti
- Competition – Most Unusual Dog Name You Have Ever Heard
27 February 2019
Annual Birthday Party – The Soberton Strummers Ukelele Band
27 March 2019
- Topic – Storytelling – ‘Folk Tales & Legends From Around the World’
- Speaker – Ms Fiona Birchall
- Competition – Your Best Limerick
24 April 2019
- Topic – Waitrose Cheese and Wine Tasting
- Speaker – Alice Donald
29 May 2019
- Annual Meeting
- Quiz with nibbles
26 June 2019
- Topic – The Body Shop
- Speakers – Kay and Amy
- Competition – Grace Mears Rose Bowl
31 July 2019
- Topic – ‘Merrie England – A Nostalgic Look into The Past’
- Rev Mrs Jill Bentall
28 August 2019
- Topic – Candle Making Demonstration
- Speaker – Mr Brian Graham
25 September 2019
- Topic – ‘Meet our Ancestors in Pre-Roman Britain’
- Speaker – Ms Kay Ainsworth
30 October 2019
- Topic – Autumn Fun Evening
27 November 2019
- Topic – ‘Xmas & Other Problems – The Joys or Otherwise of Xmas’
- Ms Judy Theobald
- Competition – Your Worst Christmas Memory
December 2019
- Christmas Dinner – date to be arranged
- Group Carol Service – date to be arranged
29 January 2020
- Topic – ‘Active in Later Life’
- Speaker – Ms Kate Channing
- Competition – Your Best Keep Fit Tip