Abingdon Fitzharrys WI’s November monthly meeting saw members tackling a completely new craft challenge together. The task was to create a collage, using pictures they cut out from magazines, in the style of 16th century Italian artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who was known for creating imaginative portraits from arrangements of fruits, Read more
On a day of some seriously heavy showers, a group of Abingdon Fitzharrys members were lucky enough to miss the worst of the rain on a guided tour of the stunning 26 acres of grounds belonging to Worcester College, Oxford. The gardens and grounds include a lake fed by water Read more
On a mission to give a warm welcome to new members of Abingdon Fitzharrys WI, Trine and the committee hosted a coffee morning for them in the Morgan Room at Northcourt Centre this month. Over tea, coffee and delicious home made cake, in a relaxed atmosphere, there was a chance Read more
At their May monthly meeting the members of Abingdon Fitzharrys WI gathered to listen to Nicola Pratley, Course Leader in Performing Arts at Abingdon & Witney College, talk about her life on the stage. She began as a child performer, went on to study Musical Theatre at the Guildford School Read more
There were 26 visitors to Abingdon Fitzharrys Open Meeting on 11th February and it was good to see so many husbands, family members and members of other local WIs gathered together with Abingdon Fitzharrys members to listen to the fascinating and informative talk by Mr David Barber, Marker of Swans Read more
Hello I thought today’s speaker was exceptional. She really brought Bletchley Park to life, even if like me you have visited more than once. With so much happening l am just making sure all the helpers receive a proper thank you. The four committee members who explained the Resolutions deserve Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys WI got together for two Christmas celebrations in December this year. The first was a lunch attended by thirty members in the cosy and welcoming surroundings of The Merry Miller pub in Cothill. The second chance to celebrate together was the December monthly meeting. Here mulled wine and Read more
Thank you for all the help with the Beetle Drive – rules, food, raffle and just being there. The funniest comment of the day was when June said she’d never had a head before. l had fun and I was determined to get some smiles on camera as you can Read more
Thank you to all of those who made it today to the garden party. We enjoyed lots of tea and homemade cake. There was a super raffle, lots of chat and new friendships. Thanks for all the help given by all. There was one sausage roll left which l enjoyed Read more
The June meeting featured a colourful display, coordinated by Val, of the handiwork of the busy knitters of Abingdon Fitzharrys WI. Items knitted include blankets and hats for the Special Care Babies Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital and so-called “Fish and Chip” jumpers, which will be sent to countries Read more