A group from Abingdon Fitzharrys WI attended the Jubilee Group’s Centenary Celebration at Steventon on 30 July. A picnic was planned but unfortunately the weather was bad. In spite of this their spirits weren’t dampened and they all had a jolly time.
This year’s party took place on a sunny July day in the garden of our President, Moira.
The Minutes of Abingdon Fitzharrys WI meeting held on 9 July 2019 at Northcourt Centre After the singing of Jerusalem, Moira opened the meeting by welcoming Helen, a visitor. Christine Green once a Graphic Designer for the BBC gave a fascinating talk about her work accompanied by many visuals of work in Read more
22 July An update from our secretary, Viv. I thought you’d be pleased to know that the profit made at the Northcourt Open afternoon on July 4th was £1,256.60. A big thank you to all who took part especially our members who contributed by giving a cake, helping on the Read more
Northcourt Centre, the home of Abingdon Fitzharrys WI, held a clubs and societies open afternoon on Sunday 7th July. The many groups who meet at the Centre were there to talk about and demonstrate what they do and to welcome potential new members, including our WI. It was a wonderful Read more
A group of members and friends have been meeting up informally for over a year now on the first Sunday of each month for coffee and a chat. They meet at the Coffee Aroma coffee shop in the High Street Abingdon between 2 and 4 pm. They extend a warm Read more
The monthly lunch organised in Pubs or Restaurants in and around Abingdon is a pleasant social event. This month they meet on Tuesday 16 July at the Spread Eagle in Northcourt Road, Abingdon. To join any of our groups, speak to a member of the committee at the monthly Read more
Hello Ladies In Moira’s absence I have the task of writing this month’s newsletter. Since our last meeting we attended the Jubilee Group meeting in Sutton Courtenay. Unfortunately we weren’t inspired by the speaker but were pleased that our raffle made the group £40. The Centenary challenge to walk 100 Read more
Dear All, I hope you all enjoyed the lovely weather over the Easter break; may it return soon! Here is a brief reminder of our plans for Tuesday’s meeting. Our speaker, John Brownwell, will be telling us of the mysteries of the Avebury Stone Circle. After coffee we will discuss Read more
Denman College, the WI’s centre for learning in Marcham, holds regular special sales at bargain prices of the craft items in their fabulous Faberdashery shop, donated by members from all over the country. The next sale is on Saturday 23 March 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is free, there Read more