Many years have passed since l was President of this WI the first time around. The world has changed and I have changed. Women’s needs were different, that’s not to say we all still don’t have needs. Friendship, stimulation and much more. More recently the Pandemic changed everything yet again, so we pick Read more
There was a hum of chatter at the October meeting as members sat together to make knitted or crocheted flowers out of wool. Trine’s advice and support were much in demand and she needed a sit down when she got home, but she felt it had been well worth it. Read more
Quite a few of us had a wonderful WI summer outing to Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford. We were privileged to have a guided tour from Jim Godfrey, who gave us an excellent talk on the Cathedral last year. Thank you to Moira for organising the tour. Who knew that Read more
The Abingdon Fitzharrys summer garden party in Trine’s garden in Radley on 20 July brought out a wonderful selection of summer dresses. The weather was sunny but not too hot for the “horses”. There was of course tea and many fine cakes made by members. Special thanks due to Avril and Read more
A great time was had by all and some beautiful floral arrangements were made at the meeting on 14 June when Abingdon Fitzharrys WI took the opportunity of celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a tea party and a flower workshop. There was also a chance to see once again Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys WI held its annual general meeting on 8 March, when it said good-bye and thank you to departing President Moira and departing Treasurer Anne, and welcomed new President Trine and her committee. The next committee meeting at the beginning of April will decide who is going to take Read more
Our speaker in October was Jan Warner whose intriguingly titled talk “The survival of the fittest” looked at child rearing since the 17th century. There were plenty of opportunities to reflect on how ideas and practice had changed over the centuries. She illustrated it with a fascinating collection of child Read more
September sees the Abingdon Fitzharrys WI walking group recommence their monthly walks led by Jenny, following a long break due to Covid restrictions. Our next walk will be on Monday 20 September. We will meet outside R&R on the Market Place at 10.30am and walk to Albert Park and then Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys WI was lucky to have a sunny day for its outing in August to visit the gardens of Blewbury Manor. Members enjoyed a tour around the grounds with the head gardener, admiring both the planting and the sculptures. Tea and cake, of course, rounded off a very pleasant Read more
The committee is delighted to be able to welcome members to the first in person monthly meeting at the Northcourt Centre since March 2020. Abingdon Fitzharrys WI Annual General Meeting will take place there on Tuesday 8th June at 1.30 pm. The business part of the meeting will be followed Read more