Winton is a very lively and happy WI, whose members come from all over the Winchester area and is a City WI. Winton is part of the Winchester Group of WIs. There are two book groups as well as a variety of outings and visits to accommodate all tastes. Over the past few months, we have been delighted to welcome new members and visitors. President Felicity and the committee look forward to welcoming new faces. Winton members are involved in the local community. We help with the refreshments for the visitors at Winchester Prison and cook a meal once a month for Winchester Night Shelter. Recent topics at our meetings have included The New Forest Centre, Shopping in the High Street in the 1940’s and 1950’s, William Walker and a Candle Making Demonstration. Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, except August, at St Lawrence Parish Rooms, Colebrook Street, Winchester (behind the Guildhall) SO23 9LH at 7.30pm.
Programme
2 September 2019
- Talk – The Work of the Mercy Ships
- Speaker – Ruth Guy
7 October 2019
- Talk – Illustrate Take on Spring Bulbs
- Speaker – Tim Woodland
4 November 2019
- Talk – Romance of the Letter Box
- Speaker – Terry Cross
2 December 2019
- Talk – Members Meeting – Christmas Table Decoration
6 January 2020
- Talk – Louis XIV & Gardens of Versailles
- Speaker – Richard Costard
3 February 2020
- Talk – The Work of the Honey Pot Children’s Charity
- Speaker – Viv Carter
2 March 2020
- Talk – The History of Handbags
6 April 2020
- Talk – History, Mystery & Therapy of Hypnosis
- Speaker – Alan Jones