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…
Spring was definitely in the air at the May monthly meeting of Abingdon Fitzharrys WI. All the members tried their hand at creating a floral arrangement from flowers and foliage provided, after watching a demonstration by Val Smith. Everyone enjoyed having a go and there were some stunning results as Read more…
Abingdon Fitzharrys WI’s December monthly meeting was an interactive musical Christmas celebration with help from the Abingdon Music Centre. There was a also a special Christmas tombola and wonderful handmade Christmas decorations and table centres, including a knitted nativity scene. Mulled wine and mince pies added to the festive cheer. Read more…
The Abingdon Fitzharrys WI annual Christmas lunch took place on Friday 8th December. The venue was Cosener’s House in Abingdon, where the tables were decorated in fine festive fashion. The food was delicious, plentiful and very well presented. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was a good prelude to the monthly Read more…
The craft taster session at November’s Monthly meeting found members absorbed and busy trying out the variety of crafts on offer at four different tables. Diane led a table making where Origami Christmas trees could be used to make lovely cards. Sheila showed us several ways to fold a napkin, Read more…