November Newsletter

Chairman’s column

Hello everyone
What a fantastic coffee morning at WI House to launch our Christmas range for Gifts to Go and to support EDAN Lincs.
We were delighted to be joined by Anna from the charity and by so many of our lovely members. There was a great atmosphere, lots of chat, a fair deal of shopping and plenty of information from Anna on ways we can support EDAN Lincs and the work they do.
This month, there is an opportunity to get involved with ‘16 days of action’ (November
25 to December 10) to support EDAN Lincs.
As November 25 is White Ribbon Day (an aim to end men’s violence against women
and girls) an easy way to get involved is to make simple white ribbons and sell them for, say, £1 to members and friends, then donate the proceeds to the EDAN fund.
Any money raised can be paid to LNFWI (ensure it is marked EDAN) and, as a Federation, we hope to hand over a significant sum to the charity.
Feedback from the coffee morning itself was very positive, with many people saying they
enjoyed the opportunity to socialise with members from across the Federation. We will
therefore be holding some more social coffee and chat style events in 2024, so look out
for more information in future issues of WI News.
One last thing to mention is, finally, we have the 2024 calendars available.
This year’s theme is Woodland, Wildlife and Water and each month features a beautiful image taken by a member of either Lincolnshire North or Lincolnshire Humber Federation.
The reverse of each month gives some information on ‘Inspiring Women of Lincolnshire’.
The calendars cost £4.50 each and are available from WI House.
They will also be for sale on Gifts to Go stalls, including the one at the Wragby lunch on November 29.
Next month’s WI News will be a combined December and January edition – where has the year gone?
Take care as always
Dianne

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October Newsletter

Chairman’s column

I was lucky enough to spend the WI Birthday (September 16) with some of my fellow members on a trip to the National Memorial Arboretum, another event organised by the federation’s EAT. What an amazing place.
While we were there, we met at the WI memorial and sang Jerusalem. We were joined by some members of Nottinghamshire Federation too.
It is that meeting together and mutual support that makes our organisation what it is. Happy 108th birthday WI.
As a federation, we are always trying to make things we do and things we use greener and more sustainable. At our recent trustee meeting, Jean Burgess presented a fantastic project for Christmas cards (or birthday cards for that matter) – bunting.
The cards are cut into triangles and ribbon is used to make up the string of bunting. Some brads (split pins) are used to decorate the ribbon and hold the triangles in place.
The top-tip is to make a template (or use a die cutting machine) to make sure all the triangles are the same and that you can make the most from your cards.
I still have last year’s Christmas cards in a bag, so that will keep me quiet for a little while ……. well maybe not.
Take care as always
Dianne

Inside the October newsletter

Page 2: Chairman’s column and 50/50
Page 3: Upcoming events
Page 4: Didn’t we do well
Page 5: News
Page 6 & 7: Your news from around the federation
Page 8: Calendar of events

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September Newsletter

Chairman’s Column

Hello everyone, how was your summer?
Weatherwise, it hasn’t been the best has it, but hopefully you have all been able to spend some time with family and friends.
It has been quite a quiet month on the WI front, but things get rolling again this month, beginning with the Ladies of Lincolnshire Lunch at The Dower House on September 7.
I hope to see as many as possible of you at events and meetings planned over the coming weeks and months.
Take care as always
Dianne

Inside the September newsletter

Page 2: Coffee morning and gifts launch
Page 3: Baubles, diaries and chat
Page 4: Planned and past events
Page 5: Paper quiz results and answers
Page 6 & 7: Your reports
Page 8: Future events

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August newsletter

Chairman’s column

Hello everyone
I cannot believe that this is the August edition of WI News — where are the week’s going?
There has been a lot going since the last edition, not least the Lincolnshire Show – and you can see the winning entries on the three-page picture special in this edition. Thanks go to everyone who took part and I also echo catering officer Janet Harrison’s thanks (on page 10) to the cake bakers and volunteers.
In July, I was pleased to be able to go along and support Tealby WI at their coffee morning in aid of Stardust, a performing arts group for adults with
additional needs. Member Holly attends the group and, along with her friends Jack and Rebecca, entertained those attending with songs.
Holly is pictured with the Federation’s Gifts to Go stall, which the WI had at the coffee morning and 10 per cent of the proceeds from the stall will go to the fundraising total.
Any WI can book the Gifts to Go for their event or meeting. Just contact the office to arrange collection, run the stall, return the unsold items and 10 per cent of sales will be credited to your WI funds.
The Christmas stock will be arriving soon…..more of that next month.
With the school holiday now in full swing, many of you will be busy keeping children and grandchildren entertained – let’s hope the weather improves so you can get out and about.
From September, there are a number of federation events to get out and about to. The lunches are back and there is not one but two Christmas coach trips to book on to.
We are also holding a Lincolnshire Day celebration – albeit a day early – with our friends from Lincolnshire South and Lincolnshire Humber. There will be a talk on the Lincolnshire Rising, Lincolnshire songs and Lincolnshire fayre.
As always, please get your bookings in as soon as you can – both to secure your place and also to show there is sufficient interest to enable the event to go ahead.
I look forward to catching up with many of you at the events.
Until then, take care as always.
Dianne

Inside the August Newsletter

Page 2: Inter-fed Event
Page 3: Chairman’s page & 50/50
Page 4: Around the Federation news
Page 5: Castle Howard
Page 6: Show Results
Pages 7/8/9: Lincs Show pictures
Page 10: Gliding & Norfolk trip reports
Page 11: More around the Federation
Page 12: Dates for your diary

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July newsletter

Chairman’s Column

Hello everyone,
I hope you have been enjoying this lovely weather we have been having – and it looks like we will be having more of it.
In May, we had another successful time at the Carrington Steam Show. It was an enjoyable two days too. Thank you to everyone who supplied cakes and helped at the event. As a federation, we are so lucky to have people who work to make these events the success they are.
As this newsletter is sent out, it is of course the Lincolnshire Show and a lot of work has gone into getting things ready for that.
An additional event for the federation this year is The Spilsby Show, on July 9, where we have been invited to do refreshments. Thank you in advance to those who will be baking once more.
Remember, bakers can claim for the cakes they produce and we are always happy to hear from people who would like to go on the batch baking list. So whether your speciality is scones, chocolate cake, Victoria sponge or some other tasty treat, the federation’s catering officer, Janet Harrison, would be delighted to hear from you.
That leads me nicely on to an apology for an omission following the federation annual meeting – we didn’t report back on the new board of trustees and their roles – oops.
Anyhow, here is the list:
Chairman – Dianne Tuckett (Ludford, Binbrook & District and The Rolling Scones WI)
Vice Chairman and Catering Officer – Janet Harrison (Coningsby & Tattershall WI)
Treasurer – Paula Burrett (The Rolling Scones WI)
Assistant Treasurer – Gill Pursey (Tetney WI)
WI News Editor – Angela Borman (Saxilby WI)
Gifts to Go officer – Barbara Young (Saxilby WI)
Public Affairs and Resolution Officer – Maria Scott (Sturton by Stow WI)
Membership Liaison and Safeguarding – Jackie Summers (Lea WI)
Ex-officio, as Events and Activities Team Chairman – Jean Burgess (Tetney WI)
The formal trustee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month and to make that possible, the federation office will be closed on those days – apologies for any inconvenience that may cause.
A reminder too that the federation office is only open Monday to Wednesday – although we currently have a glitch on the answerphone, which keeps reverting to an old message which says Monday to Thursday – technology eh!!
Take care as always
Dianne

Inside the July Newsletter

Page 2: Chairman’s column
Page 3: Events and report
Page 4: Around the Federation
Page 5: National AGM report
Page 6: More events
Page 7: Out and About

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June Newsletter

Chairman’s Column

Hello everyone
This month I have attended another centenary celebration – this time of a fellow member of Ludford WI.
Joan Brocklebank is one of our founder members, when the WI reformed in the 1940s, and is a great supporter.
To mark the occasion, we held our monthly meeting at the care home Joan now lives in, where another talented member, Di Smith, a NAFAS demonstrator, created some beautiful arrangements, which were left at the home for everyone to enjoy.
I was also very pleased to be able to visit Bracebridge Heath WI recently.
It really was a delight – with a warm welcome, friendly chat and, of course, some delicious cake.
They are another of our Wis working hard to connect with and support their local community. Their most recent project is to provide books for the local primary school, which has just got a new library. A great thing to do and maybe something other WIs could look into in their own village or town.
As I write this, we are approaching a busy time of year – with the national annual meeting in Cardiff and Carrington Rally fast approaching. There is also the Lincolnshire Show looming.
There is also a lot happening for the rest of the year, thanks to our hardworking events team. Don’t forget ….. You can reserve a place on any event as soon as information becomes available, even if the price or final details are yet to be decided.
It is such a shame if people miss out on something they would love to do because they weren’t quick enough. The place won’t be officially booked until payment is received though, remember, and this must be done by the closing date specified.
A reminder too that you can book as an individual and do not have to rely on your WI secretary to make the booking for you.
As always, if there are any queries, just ask.
Take care as always
Dianne

Inside the June newsletter

Page 2: Chairman’s Column
Page 3: Lino Printing
Page 4, 5, 6: News from around the Federation
Page 7: 50/50 results
Page 8: Upcoming Events

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