Women's Institute
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Women's Institute
Village Hall, Hemingford Abbots, 1st Wed every month (exc. Aug) 7.30 p.m.
Hemingford Abbots WI was founded in 1919 and is looking forward to celebrating it's centenary in 2019. The current membership (of about 30) come from Hemingford Abbots, Hemingford Grey and surrounding towns and villages. The group enjoys a busy schedule throughout the year including speakers, activities and outings. The itinerary or the remainder of the year is as follows:
December - Our Christmas party is on Wednesday 5th December. Maria from Riverside Rose will help members make a Christmas table decoration (members please remember to bring along some greenery and secateurs). We will also be collecting food for the local foodbank and submitting suggestions for our centenary logo.
New members will be warmly welcomed.
Contact : Janine Hamilton, President, 01480 390505.
A glimpse back at 2018........
Hemingford Abbots Women’s Institute will be celebrating its 100th birthday in April. Why not join us for a year of celebrations? We meet the first Wednesday of the month
in the Village Hall at 7.30pm
A summary of our 2019 programme so far – additional events planned!
January 9th Centenary planning meeting with hands on crafts
February 6th Film Night
March 6th Members’ Night
April 3rd Celebration Supper for members past & present
May 1st Beekeeping with Sue Jakeman - open meeting
June 5th Visit to Margaret’s Parish Church & The Axe & Compass
July 3rd Posh afternoon tea!
August 7th No meeting
Sept 4th Women Gardeners in the First World War
Oct 2nd Quizz & Fizz Games Night
Nov 6th AGM & Musical evening
Dec 4th Christmas Party with Crafts