MINUTES OF WOODHATCH WI
AT WOODHATCH COMMUNITY CENTRE
MONDAY 8TH APRIL 2024 AT 7.30pm
The President opened the meeting and welcomed 30 members and 1 visitor.
NEW MEMBERS Marion and Anne
APOLOGIES Caryl, Katie, Nancy, Hazel and
Eileen.
Speaker. Was our own member Michelle who gave a fascinating, informative and
interesting talk on The Dark Fleet.
VOT was given by Angela Hammond and Michelle was given a bouquet.
REFRESHMENTS. These were kindly provided and served by Joy and Liz.
FLOWERS FOR THE PRESIDENT’S TABLE. Kindly given by Eve
CORRESPONDENCE
Surrey News. Members were asked if they received their on line copies from SFWI
Annual Council Meeting at Dorking Halls. Our Secretary had circulated her report by
Indoor Bowls at Chessington. Wednesday 15th May £29. It was felt there were more local
options.
London Walks. Various date £17
New Speaker Auditions Godstone Village Hall Friday 14TH June - Board to sign up
NFWI
AGM at the Albert Hall Wednesday 5th June 10.30. Spaces still available to attend via
Zoom
FINANCE. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION £48 DUE TODAY
UPDATE
Oxted and Edenbridge Show. We came Second with a mixed team
Air Ambulance Tour at Redhill those attending found it interesting and enjoyable.
Meal at the Seven Stars. Good food and enjoyable
The Winslow Boy. An excellent production
GROUPS
The President confirmed the regular Groups as shown in the Newsletter
MEALS
Saturday Brunch 6th April at 10am at The Farmyard Kitchen, Horley
Saturday Brunch 4th May at 10am at Handley’s , Church St, Reigate
COFFEE MORNINGS
The Pheasant, Buckland. Friday 19th April at 10.30
Bloom and Bakes, Cage Yard, Reigate. Friday 24th May at 10.30
THEATRE
Archway Theatre ‘Constellations’ Wednesday 8th May 7,45pm £11.50
Miller Centre, Caterham. ‘ And Then There Were None’ . Saturday 13th July at 8pm £14
OUTINGS
Warnham Nature Reserve Saturday 18th May. Entrance to the Reserve £4
MONTHLY SALES TABLE
Please bring items and take them home if not sold! This is proving a useful source of
additional income.
Members were reminded to check Boards to put names down for activities
PLANT SALE AT MAY MEETING Members reminded to start preparing plants for sale.
AOB
Members were reminded that when Booking with Riviera Travel they need to mention our
WI at booking to receive 10% for our funds - a very useful amount
Also requested that Members give a thought to giving a short talk at a future meeting about
their Hobby or Interest, or maybe a family member would speak.
A suggestion that Members might like to bring a Guest to a meeting with a special Speaker
giving a voluntary donation of £3.
We have SFWI and NFWI Raffle Tickets available but in view of funding it was felt that our
own Raffle should be our priority.
BIRTHDAYS. Moira, Eve, Heather, Jane and Angela were wished a Happy Birthday.
NEXT MEETING ON MONDAY 12TH MAY 2024 AT WOODHATCH CENTRE 7.30
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 9.30 pm