Abingdon Fitzharrys went to Broughton Castle for their summer outing this year, on a sunny Tuesday in August. Our excellent guide was the house archivist and she was able to tell us all about the house and show us round. Read more
Report on the event Marian writes: We went on our walk this morning around the cricket pitch (counting up the miles) courtesy of Abingdon Vale Cricket Club and hosted by Anita and Bryan and their daughter, Kerry. We enjoyed the Read more
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.
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
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
It’s time for coffee, cake and a chat again at Northcourt Centre on Saturday 24th November 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, cost £3. Why not take time out from your Christmas preparations and bring along a friend?
These are the things which have been keeping us busy as summer fades into autumn: Sweet Charity went with a swing on a trip to the Watermill Theatre. On a visit to see the gardens at Aston Pottery, as featured on BBC’s Gardeners’ World, a windy day had battered the dahlias, but Read more
