Our WI was formed in March 1919 and we currently have over 30 members. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm in the Parish Room, St Mary’s Church, Old Basing, RG24 7DJ. There is parking on the main street with disabled access on an incline leading to the building. A typical meeting normally runs for 2 hours.
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July brought about our garden party meeting. This one is always enjoyed by our members and 36 of our members went round to Iris’s and had a really lovely evening in her garden, with lots of really delicious buffet food (put on by our committee) with the odd glass of wine or Prosecco. The competition was a delicious dessert, there was lots to choose from and sample. Just my kind of evening spent with friends. We were very lucky with the weather. A big thank you to Iris for letting us use her beautiful garden.
If you join in July, membership for the year 2019 is £21.00, and this cost is reduced if you join later in the year as a new member of the WI. The yearly subscription entitles you to 12 monthly meetings where we have a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations and social events. We also have a monthly newsletter from Hampshire Federation and 8 editions of WI Life produced by our National Federation. Both publications provide information on WIs activities happening locally and nationally, as well as advertising updates on WI campaigns, upcoming events and competitions for members’ interest.
Old Basing WI is part of Loddon group which consists of 16 WIs. Belonging to a group enables us to network with other members of nearby WIs with the added opportunity to attend group meetings in the spring and autumn. There is an extra small charge to attend these. Loddon group also takes part in the Federation-led group quiz nights and skittles and darts competitions as well as arranging educational outings and events.
As members of Hampshire Federation we have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend spring and autumn Federation meetings held at the Portsmouth Guildhall and the Anvil in Basingstoke respectively. Speakers at these events usually include well known public figures.
The National Federation host their annual meeting at various venues around the country and in Wales. Members from every WI can apply to be a delegate or an observer at these meetings.
As well as our monthly meetings, Old Basing WI also arrange theatre outings, garden visits and day trips to places of interest. We have a craft group which meets once a month and a regular walking group (see details below). As a member you can take part in these extra activities, as well as having access to events and competitions arranged through Hampshire Federation and our National Federation.
Why not come along to one of our meetings? We are very friendly and would love to see you!
PROGRAMME
6th August
- Talk – Lady in Brown Caravan (Hampshire Folklore)
- Speaker – Terri Read
- Competition – A Small Glass Ornament
3rd September 2019
- Talk – Introduction to the work of the Hants & IoW Wildlife Trust
- Speaker – Hazel Fotheringham
- Competition Wildlife photo taken in Hampshire
1st October 2019
- Members Meeting
- No Speaker – Our Own Entertainment
- Competition – Homemade Sweets
COFFEE MORNINGS, WALKING GROUP, CRAFT GROUP AND EVENTS
6th August 2019
- Coffee Morning at Conkers 11.00am start
13th August 2019
- Coffee Morning at Conkers 11.00am start
20th August 2019
- Coffee Morning at Conkers 11.00am start
- Lunch at Capital Garden Centre (Used to be called Wyevale) at 12 noon
27th August 2019
- Coffee Morning at Conkers 11.00am start
3rd September 2019
- Coffee Morning at Conkers 11.00am start
CRAFT GROUP
27th August at the Cow Byre Old Basing 2019
Yarn dyeing
NEW MEMBERS TO THE CRAFT GROUP ARE WELCOME