Aston and district W.I. report

ASTON AND DISTRICT W.I. REPORT AUGUST 2026 

What a splendid afternoon we have just enjoyed.  We forwent a speaker and the Committee provided a lovely Afternoon Tea for all our members.  We were warmly welcomed by Our President, Jenny Bourne who was delighted to see so many people turnout for a lovely afternoon of catching up with friends whilst enjoying an afternoon tea, that couldn`t have been nicer if it had been held at the Ritz!

The room looked lovely, with laid tables and flowers a plenty!

As usual, the meeting started with our rendition of Jerusalem, then Jenny read out the notices of events and occurrences.  We were also updated on past events and activities see list below.  An Information board has now been provided with all the notices for people to take note of if they are interested in any of the events.

Then we got down to the business of eating!  The hard-working Committee provided an abundant assortment of sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones with cream and jam and a delicious selection of cakes especially Sue Sullivan`s meringues!!!  Every Committee member had contributed to this event and Jenny thanked us all.

Entertainment was provided by Kay Epton who read out her witty poems a short competition involved W.I. Members being asked to identify Committee members by photos taken when they were a lot younger!  Needless to say it was very difficult.  The Raffle was then drawn and five lucky people won prizes, and the Competition was won by Jacquie Leigh for her entry of three scones!  Well done to all who took part.

We ended with the National Anthem and Jenny thanked all for coming!

INFORMATION UPDATES EVENTS Our President informed the Members of our success at the Nantwich Show 3rd place for `Afternoon Tea` and 3rd place for `Summer in Nantwich` and thanked all who had participated in this Annual Event it does take a lot of organising! Many thanks to Rosie and gang!

Heather Pass Sunshine Secretary and Assistant Secretary informed us of the gifts and cards she had taken to members who were not too well.

Sue Sullivan has made the final arrangements for our River Seven boat trip on Wednesday, September 9th.  The Boat leaves at 1.00 p.m. prompt and will take an hour.  So `Ahoy` all sailors!

Diane Joslyn who liaises with the Malbank Group reminded us that a talk by Alison Neil on the writer E. Nesbit is to be held at the Malbank School on 15th September at 7.00 p.m.  Cost 5.  A Competition is for – An `Old` or `Antique` Children s book-so have a hunt round!  Please support us if you are able.

Anne Pye read out the Treasurer`s Report still quite healthy!

Our next meeting will take place on Friday, September 4th at 2.00 p.m. We are delighted to be able to welcome a Guest Speaker from the Lyceum Theatre.  The competition is `A THEATRE PROGRAMME`.

New Members are always made welcome, and we appreciate the continued support of our current members.

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/3461119860775431Barbara Ann McMahon