Our WI was formed in March 1919 and we currently have over 35 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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We finally managed a distance picnic at Old Basing and Lychpit Recreation Ground at the beginning of September. The weather held for us and the sun shone. We numbered 21 in total and We had a talk for the Community Officer from Tesco Julie who told us what they had done for our local community over this dreadful pandemic. The figures for the extra deliveries, shopping slots, cleaning and extra staff they took on were mind boggling. It was so lovely to see most of our WI friends again. Chris Hall and President Sue Stewart pulled a green ribbon to unveil our tree.
The committee had managed to have meetings in our gardens including tea and cake ! We are now planning our AGM to be held by Email so we can at least get this done in this extraordinary time.
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 event
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 October 2020
- Members Meeting
- No Speaker this month but we will hold our AGM
- No Raffle due to Covid19 Restrictions
COFFEE MORNINGS, WALKING GROUP, CRAFT GROUP AND EVENTS
September 2020 – Coffee Morning At Conkers
- Postponed until further notice
Walking Group –
- Postponed until further notice
Lunch Club –
- Suspended
CRAFT GROUP –
- Suspended
NEW MEMBERS TO THE CRAFT GROUP ARE WELCOME