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Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 19th 2018
The Work of the Street Pastors Speaker: Ian Homer
Bring your Bulb Scheme order forms to the meeting! Book your place for our Croquet evening - it's always great fun!! Congratulations to Wendy!!
We are delighted to report that our very own Wendy Richardson is now Vice Chairperson of the Nottinghamshire Federation of Women's Institute. Well Done!
Wendy is a very worthy representative and her energy and industry will be a huge asset for all members within this county. It is also a wonderful accolade for Bleasby WI. It is very impressive that, with Monica, Lorraine and Hazel, who also serve alongside Wendy on the Sports & Leisure Sub-Committee, we have such a good representation at County level - and such willing, hard-working members! Thank You All!! Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 15th 2018
Resolution Meeting - we will discuss and vote for the cause we would like to be adopted nationally.
Plant Exchange and sale. Next Meeting: April 17th 2018
Annual Meeting
Election of Officers, Bursary to be drawn, Time for reminiscing and chatting!... and a celebration of 100 years of the WI - please bring along some of your own memories! Don't forget to bring along your Card Design! Next Meeting: March 20th 2018
The Mitford Family - John Whitfield
Competition for our March meeting is An Old Family Photo, so while the weather is a little chilly, get your old albums out to find that winning photo! Our Sales Table for this meeting will be Scarves and Jewellery, so look out those items you no longer wear, it could be just what someone else is looking for! We are still collecting nearly new or new bras. As usual, there well be lots of news about what we are up to, so don't miss out. Our Celebration to mark Nottinghamshire Federation's Centenary - an afternoon tea and entertainment at The Old Deli Theatre in Southwell was enjoyed by all who could attend!
Caroline Froggatt from The Children's Bereavement Centre in Newark attended our February meeting to receive a cheque for £555. A huge thank you to all the members who helped raise this money in support of a very worthy charity.
Next Meeting: February 20th 2018
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Happy New Year!
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Jan. 10th
Soup & a Taste of Poetry Bleasby VIllage Hall 11.30am -1.45pm £2.50. Members and guests are invited to a poetry session (please bring a favourite poem if you'd like to!) |
Next Meeting: December 12th NB a week earlier this month!
Our Christmas Party - 7.30pm
Please bring a plate of food + a drink of your choice.
Lots of quizzes and games ...and remember also to bring a photograph of your Mother!
Competition is a pretty parcel which will go to The Women’s Refuge. Please label your gift with girl/boy/or lady. For a child, the age will also be needed on the label.
Lots of quizzes and games ...and remember also to bring a photograph of your Mother!
Competition is a pretty parcel which will go to The Women’s Refuge. Please label your gift with girl/boy/or lady. For a child, the age will also be needed on the label.
Our visit on November 23rd to Ashmore's Restaurant, Radcliffe on Trent for some Dinner Party Ideas & Tasters as well as a 2 course lunch was a thoroughly enjoyable morning!
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Stop Press!
WI Christmas Coffee Morning Bleasby Village Hall Saturday 2nd December 10 - 12noon In aid of the Newark Children's Bereavement Centre Stop Press!
A Coffee Morning for Everyone Friday November 17th 10.00am. at Bleasby Village Hall Please come along and enjoy a coffee & a chat! |
Thanks to everyone who came along... we are so pleased the Bereavement Centre will benefit! A great success! Next one: Friday 26th January 2018 |
Next Meeting: November 21st.
"The Tyranny of Beauty" with Jill Dyer
Don't forget your competition entry!: An Old-Fashioned Beauty Tip
There will be a Tombola - so, please do try your luck on the night!!
Last chance to bring along items to be given to the Women's Refuge in Newark! - this could be any item to enable someone to suddenly set up home from scratch.
There will be a Tombola - so, please do try your luck on the night!!
Last chance to bring along items to be given to the Women's Refuge in Newark! - this could be any item to enable someone to suddenly set up home from scratch.
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Our entry for the Sheila Norris Rose Bowl competition has been cpmpleted - you will soon be able to see our new embroidered table runners displayed at our meetings!! Well Done, Sally and Team - fabulous! |
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The Birthday Party was enjoyed by all - thank to June for organising it all!
The Doverbeck Meeting - an interesting talk on Owls and related subject matters (with an owl to watch!) was enjoyed by our members.
It was a shame that they found no encouragement to mix with other Group members.
The Doverbeck Meeting - an interesting talk on Owls and related subject matters (with an owl to watch!) was enjoyed by our members.
It was a shame that they found no encouragement to mix with other Group members.
Next Meeting: Oct 17th Our Birthday Party
at Oakmere Golf Club 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Last Call! Christmas Appeal on behalf of the Samaritan’s Purse
Please send in handmade hats, mittens, gloves & scarves to County House by Oct 24th.
Please send in handmade hats, mittens, gloves & scarves to County House by Oct 24th.
Next Meeting: September 19th
‘Writing for Children ‘ Elizabeth Bagguley
Usual time and place: Bleasby Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Please bring along items you can donate for The Women’s Refuge!
Do hand in your choices from the menu for the Birthday Party with your payments, please ...and your answers for the Children's Book Titles quiz!
Usual time and place: Bleasby Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Please bring along items you can donate for The Women’s Refuge!
Do hand in your choices from the menu for the Birthday Party with your payments, please ...and your answers for the Children's Book Titles quiz!
Next Meeting: Aug 15th
‘Curious world of Old Time Punishments' by Ian Morgan
Usual time and place: Bleasby Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Sales Table: Books & Magazines
Menus for the Birthday Party on Oct 17th will be available at this meeting.
Choices & payment to be made by the Sept Meeting!
Reminder! Bring your cheque book to the August meeting!
‘Curious world of Old Time Punishments' by Ian Morgan
Usual time and place: Bleasby Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Sales Table: Books & Magazines
Menus for the Birthday Party on Oct 17th will be available at this meeting.
Choices & payment to be made by the Sept Meeting!
Reminder! Bring your cheque book to the August meeting!
A beautiful evening for our Barbeque by the Lake... Many Thanks to Bob and Monica -
and especially to the Cooks
and all those who contributed to our super meal!
Thanks also to those who contributed to our fundraising Jarbola events at North Muskahm and Hazelford - a great idea and very successful events!
and all those who contributed to our super meal!
Thanks also to those who contributed to our fundraising Jarbola events at North Muskahm and Hazelford - a great idea and very successful events!
Next Meeting: July 18th for our annual BBQ
"Lakeside" at Gibsmere
6.00pm for 6.30pm
Please bring your own chair & a knife, fork,
spoon, plate, bowl, glass & drink!
Congratulations!
...to the Bowls team - including our very own Monica, Wendy and Jane who helped Nottinghamshire win the 3 counties "centenary" competition!
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If you haven't already signed your name to be embroidered on our new table-runner, do please contact Sally or Ann!
Don't forget!: June 11th is the date for Bleasby Open Gardens
Thanks to all who helped, partiipated or visited - another great success this year!
The church will also be open where one of the windows will be decorated by our WI.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 16th May
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Resolutions
Spaces!! Are you able to join us on May 10th or June 13th? There is still space for one in our Mosaic Workshop at Bleasby VH on Wednesday. You'd also be welcome on our trip to the National Memorial Arboretum - contact Lorraine or June if you'd like to go to this special place!
Congratulations & Many Thanks!!
At the Annual Meeting, Christine Sharpe was elected as our new President and we all joined in giving our outgoing President, Monica, a huge thank you for her years of service as our President.
The Bursary was won by Margaret Berry.
The Bursary was won by Margaret Berry.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 18 April
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Annual Meeting
Do remember to bring along a "Spring Flowering cup" to be judged for this month's competition! This month the annual bursary will be drawn - so come along feeling lucky!!
Following the Wanda Adams' fascinating insight on the Police Convoy please bring to the next meeting any unwanted pillow cases and sewing materials - dressmaking scissors, cottons, needles, ribbons, elastic etc. and pencils and sharpeners!!
Following the Wanda Adams' fascinating insight on the Police Convoy please bring to the next meeting any unwanted pillow cases and sewing materials - dressmaking scissors, cottons, needles, ribbons, elastic etc. and pencils and sharpeners!!
Next Meeting: Tuesday 21 March
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Wanda Adams - The Police Convoy
Our Competition - bring along any African (or African styled) artifact!
Also, please bring items for our Bring & Buy table to this meeting!
Good Luck to members Jean McMeeking and Dorothy Winn who are through to the County Whist Final!
Also, please bring items for our Bring & Buy table to this meeting!
Good Luck to members Jean McMeeking and Dorothy Winn who are through to the County Whist Final!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 21st February
- Reverend Phillip White - The Orphanage
Please note there is now a change to the competition title from in your membership card - It is now: "Any object from abroad."
Do remember that there will be a Book Exchange/Sale table at this month's meeting!
Do remember that there will be a Book Exchange/Sale table at this month's meeting!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 17th January
- John Bishop changed my Life - Wayne Brewin
Do remember to bring along your own images of a bicycle!
Also, your annual subscription is now due. Please bring cheques for £39 made out to Bleasby WI.
Also, your annual subscription is now due. Please bring cheques for £39 made out to Bleasby WI.
Happy New Year to you all
- & All the Best for 2017 !
Apologies for no December messages... we did enjoy a super evening of entertainment and delicious food at our Christmas meeting. We also collected a huge number of "pretty parcels" which were accepted with great joy and gratitude by those running the Newark Women's Refuge. Our Carol Singers did a wonderful job also, raising £160 for our local hospice. Thank you everyone!
- & All the Best for 2017 !
Apologies for no December messages... we did enjoy a super evening of entertainment and delicious food at our Christmas meeting. We also collected a huge number of "pretty parcels" which were accepted with great joy and gratitude by those running the Newark Women's Refuge. Our Carol Singers did a wonderful job also, raising £160 for our local hospice. Thank you everyone!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 15th November
- The Trial of the Witches of Pendle
All Witches welcome! Make sure you're the Best Dressed!
We have received many compliments for our Welcome Walk - huge thanks to all those who contributed! Our donation to the Denman Appeal will be £200
- Well Done everyone!
Many thanks to June Fillmore & the Committee for organizing such a great ‘night out’ for us all with an excellent meal to celebrate our birthday!
- Well Done everyone!
Many thanks to June Fillmore & the Committee for organizing such a great ‘night out’ for us all with an excellent meal to celebrate our birthday!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 18th October
- Our Birthday Meeting - so please note we are not at the Village Hall !
Our inaugural meeting was on 19th October 1922 - and we've been celebrating ever since!! This year we are feasting at the Biondi Bistro in Gunthorpe - 7 for 7.30pm..
Sorry - visitors or new members, please come and see us in November!
Sorry - visitors or new members, please come and see us in November!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 20th September
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Neal’s Yard Remedies - Julia Payne
Bring your own blended aroma (sealed in a tin) for our competition!
Plus.... One last chance to "bowl at a bottle" for the Federation Appeal,
Sow ‘N’ Grow – We have raised £86 so far!
Bring your own blended aroma (sealed in a tin) for our competition!
Plus.... One last chance to "bowl at a bottle" for the Federation Appeal,
Sow ‘N’ Grow – We have raised £86 so far!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 16th August
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
See programme page... Your chance to be creative!
A warm, dry evening ...at last!!
...and much enjoyed by everyone! See our gallery for images of our President being served her Fish and Chips, our rolling for the bottle (to grow our contribution to the Federation Appeal) and the annual traditional stroll round the lake (after the strawberries and cream!). We are so lucky with our venue - Many Thanks!!
Fingers crossed!
Once again, we can only hope for fine weather for our annual "Outdoor Meeting" ! This year's BBQ will be a Fish & Chip supper on Monica's field in Gibsmere. Remember - this is on a Monday - the 18th July and starting at 6.30pm.
Bring along your own drink - and £1 coins for the raffle or for rolling for the bottle again to "grow" our contribution to the Federation Appeal!
Bring along your own drink - and £1 coins for the raffle or for rolling for the bottle again to "grow" our contribution to the Federation Appeal!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 21st June
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
For details of meeting, please see Programme section!
Members approved a cost increase for Raffle Tickets - they will now be at 50p per ticket!
If you're coming to our Fish & Chips (BBQ) on Monday 18th July, please remember to bring your £9 - or get it to Chris asap!
Also bring along your £1 coins to roll for a bottle - to "make grow" our £10 for the Federation Appeal!
Orders can now be placed for the Federation 2017 Calendar (which will be the last!).
Our Routes to Roots team are still giving talks to neighbouring WIs about their experience - an additional R2Rs donation will be made to www.cbtrc.org Thanks Team!!
If you're coming to our Fish & Chips (BBQ) on Monday 18th July, please remember to bring your £9 - or get it to Chris asap!
Also bring along your £1 coins to roll for a bottle - to "make grow" our £10 for the Federation Appeal!
Orders can now be placed for the Federation 2017 Calendar (which will be the last!).
Our Routes to Roots team are still giving talks to neighbouring WIs about their experience - an additional R2Rs donation will be made to www.cbtrc.org Thanks Team!!
Book Group
Posted 5th June 2016 - See 'Events' for future dates and titles!
We next meet on Friday 22nd July - at 2.15pm (for 2.30) at the Waggon & Horses as usual. We will be discussing "The Golden Earring" by Belinda Alexandra.
Reminder...
Please let Ann Woolder have your bulb order a.s.a.p. - certainly before the beginning of June.
These bulbs are very good value for money - and, in addition, help boost Nottinghamshire Federation funds!
These bulbs are very good value for money - and, in addition, help boost Nottinghamshire Federation funds!
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 17th
in the Village Hall - 7 for 7.30pm
Resolutions Meeting - Two resolutions are to be discussed:
Appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia.
Avoid food waste, address food poverty. Members are to vote on both resolutions.
Appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia.
Avoid food waste, address food poverty. Members are to vote on both resolutions.
Book Group
Posted 6th May 2016
The next meeting of the Book Group will be on Friday June 3rd - as usual at the Waggon & Horses at 2.15pm.. We will be discussing 'N-W' by Zadie Smith.
Doverbeck Group
held on Wednesday 27th April
We were hosts for this meeting and staged a Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening which proved to be a good sociable evening, enjoyed by members of our "neighbourhood" WIs.
President Re-elected!
Posted 22 April 2016
All last year's committee members will serve again, joined also by Hazel ...and with Monica leading us for one more year!
Correction! - the 2016 bursary will now be drawn in next month's "resolutions" meeting on May 17th.
Correction! - the 2016 bursary will now be drawn in next month's "resolutions" meeting on May 17th.
Annual Meeting
Posted 18 April 2016
Teams' Successes!
Posted 8 March 2016
Dorothy W, Dorothy E, June and Helen are all through to whist final on 18 March 2016 at Bleasby Village Hall. Sharon and Melanie are through to the darts final to be held on 31 March 2016 at the Castle and Falcon.
Congratulations to all of them from all our members!
Congratulations to all of them from all our members!
Happy New Year
Posted 7 January 2016
We hope you all had an enjoyable break and are looking forward to our January meeting. Please remember to bring along your subs of £37.50 ready to rejoin for 2016. We have a great year planned and we don't want you to miss out on a single thing!
R2Rs Raises Superb Amount For Charity!
Posted 15 December 2015
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Our brilliant, fearless Routes to Roots teams have now raised over £3,700 for The Children's Brain Tumour Research Unit at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre.
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R2Rs Teams Reach Their Goal!
Posted 12 September 2015
Our three teams have arrived safely! One couple hitched, another pair travelled by free public transport and the third team were given lifts by other WIs across country! Sponsorships have been pouring in - and many were extremely generous while the teams were en route. More photos in the Gallery.
Routes to Roots
Posted 30 August 2015
The Bleasby Team setting out
We are currently putting the final touches to our plans for our challenge in September to travel to Llanfairpg in Angelsey where the WI began in the UK 100 years ago.
Six members are travelling in pairs by whichever means they can without using money or their own vehicles so they are relying on their wits and/or the goodwill of others.
As part of our annual support for a local charity we are raising money for The Children's Brain Tumour Research Unit at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre. Good luck to all our members taking part.
Six members are travelling in pairs by whichever means they can without using money or their own vehicles so they are relying on their wits and/or the goodwill of others.
As part of our annual support for a local charity we are raising money for The Children's Brain Tumour Research Unit at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre. Good luck to all our members taking part.
Samaritans Purse
Posted 3 November 2014
Jane hands over the bags of knitting
Today the mountains of knitted scarves, hats and gloves were collected from Newark WI HQ to be sent on to the Samaritans Purse appeal.
The photograph shows Nottinghamshire Federation chairman, Jane Jefferson, helping to load the car with just some of the WI donations.
Bleasby WI members have helped to knit several items, which are being sent on to Eastern Europe to ensure that less fortunate children have a practical present this coming Christmas. Well done to all our busy knitters.
The photograph shows Nottinghamshire Federation chairman, Jane Jefferson, helping to load the car with just some of the WI donations.
Bleasby WI members have helped to knit several items, which are being sent on to Eastern Europe to ensure that less fortunate children have a practical present this coming Christmas. Well done to all our busy knitters.
First Aid Update with Ali Sutherland
Posted 4 November 2014
Ali was kind enough to donate some of her precious time to update our skills with all the necessary responses that can make the difference between life and death. CPR, falls, faints, breaks, choking and anything else we were keen to know.
Bleasby WI Launch Website
Posted 6 October 2014
Welcome to our new website. Indeed it is so new there is not a lot of information on it yet but watch this space! We will be building the pages over the coming days and weeks and we hope you find the information useful.
Please bear with us whilst we get to grips with the technicalities and drop us a line using the contact form if you have any questions or comments. We would love to hear from you.
Please bear with us whilst we get to grips with the technicalities and drop us a line using the contact form if you have any questions or comments. We would love to hear from you.
GENERAL WI INFORMATION
Bleasby WI
We are a thriving WI with around 60 members located in the Trent Valley. We have been around since 1922 but have a modern outlook and move with the times. Come along & try us out - you will be sure of a warm & friendly welcome. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the village hall. If you need a map click HERE.;
National Federation
The WI web site
(which now has a search facility for your local WI group based on your postcode)
Denman College
The MOODLE
(which now has a search facility for your local WI group based on your postcode)
Denman College
The MOODLE
Nottinghamshire Federation
The Nottinghamshire Federation web pages are here:- Nottinghamshire Federation
You can download documents & booking forms.
COUNTY HOUSE
The opening times of the federation office at Trent Bridge House,
Beastmarket Hill,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire.
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are as follows:
Mon–Wed only 9am – 3pm
Contact Rosemary, Heather & Fiona on :-
Email : nottsfedwi@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01636 67 3550
You can download documents & booking forms.
COUNTY HOUSE
The opening times of the federation office at Trent Bridge House,
Beastmarket Hill,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire.
NG24 1BN
are as follows:
Mon–Wed only 9am – 3pm
Contact Rosemary, Heather & Fiona on :-
Email : nottsfedwi@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01636 67 3550
Nottinghamshire WI Websites
Abbey Gates WI
Arnold WI
Averham Kelham & Staythorpe WI
Bestwood Village WI
Bingham Belles WI
Burton Joyce & Bulcote WI
(Nottingham) City WI
Coddington WI
Dorewood WI (Balderton)
East Bridgford WI
East Stoke WI
Gedling WI
Granby & Sutton WI
Gringley on the Hill WI
Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick)
Lindhurst WI
Morton, Fiskerton and Rolleston WI
Newark Palace WI
Ollerton WI
Plumtree WI
Radcliffe on Trent WI
Ravenshead WI
Ruddington WI
Southwell WI
Shelford WI
Watnall WI
West Bridgford WI
Woodborough WI
Arnold WI
Averham Kelham & Staythorpe WI
Bestwood Village WI
Bingham Belles WI
Burton Joyce & Bulcote WI
(Nottingham) City WI
Coddington WI
Dorewood WI (Balderton)
East Bridgford WI
East Stoke WI
Gedling WI
Granby & Sutton WI
Gringley on the Hill WI
Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick)
Lindhurst WI
Morton, Fiskerton and Rolleston WI
Newark Palace WI
Ollerton WI
Plumtree WI
Radcliffe on Trent WI
Ravenshead WI
Ruddington WI
Southwell WI
Shelford WI
Watnall WI
West Bridgford WI
Woodborough WI