Eleven intrepid souls braved unpredictable weather and buses today to enjoy a wonderful visit to the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. The Garden, an oasis of nature and tranquillity in the bustling centre of Oxford, is the oldest botanic garden in Britain, established in 1621. We were shown around by Read more
Eight of our members enjoyed a circular walk today starting from Rye Farm car park. We walked alongside the Thames, across Donkey Bridge to the Lock Cottage where we recrossed the road to walk back to Abingdon. Refreshments were enjoyed by all at the Riverside Cafe. Along the way we Read more
Mindful of the National Federation of WI’s current campaign “Bystanders can be Lifesavers”, calling on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities, members of Read more
The uncertain weather prompted the walking group to cancel their proposed walk across the fields to Drayton. But nothing daunted, they set out on an alternative walk in Abingdon. “Following a late change of plans we managed to dodge the showers today. We enjoyed exploring the beautiful gardens at St Read more
The Jubilee Group meeting on 28th April at Drayton Village Hall was called “Pandemonium entertains” and that is exactly what the popular Wantage folk band did, and a good time was had by all. The Jubilee Group is formed of local WI’s, including Abingdon Fitzharrys, who organise a meeting together Read more
The walking group got off to a great start with a lovely gentle walk around Radley Lakes followed by a welcome cuppa & yummy cake at Wells Café – much enjoyed by all! Our next walk is on Wednesday 13 May at 11am when we shall be walking from Abingdon Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys Craft Group meet once a month on a Friday afternoon at Northcourt Centre. They recently had a session with a tutor, Helen Cooper, who showed them how to work with fused glass. They had a lot of fun and were justifiably delighted with the results. The following photographs Read more
There was an upbeat and well attended Annual General Meeting for Abingdon Fitzharrys WI on 11 March. A new committee was elected with some old and some new faces. The treasurer’s statement on the year’s finances was encouraging. The secretary delivered a fascinating report on all the numerous and various Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys WI’s party to celebrate its foundation 60 years ago in February 1966 was full of colour, music and good food. The committee wowed in colourful outfits inspired by the psychedelic swinging sixties with a touch of Flower Power. Music was provided by the beautiful voice of singer Charis Read more
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