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Kilmington W.I.
"Kilmington Women’s Institute celebrated its Diamond Jubilee early in 1994. Sixty years ago it was stated that “The main purpose of Women’s Institutes is to improve and develop conditions of rural life”. We have come a long way from that worthy beginning, and our motto now is “Today’s women working for tomorrow’s world”. Kilmington WI would like to think that they are involved in “Today’s World”.
We are fortunate in our village, to have several ladies who have been connected with the WI for many of those sixty years. Our aim is to continue the good fellowship, public service, national awareness and support of issues particularly the wellbeing of women and children, animal welfare and the environment."
(Taken from “The Parish of Kilmington” published in 2000 and written by Jacquie Jones)
Programme of Meetings 2010
Date
Theme
Speaker
Competition
14 Jan 2010
Cookery Demonstration
This was cancelled due to bad weather
11 Feb 2010
Axminster Care Service
Rita Curryes
11 March 2010
Life in the Entertainment Profession
Stephen Sylvester
8 April 2010
The Fox Family Tree
Dorothy Lomas
11 May 2010
Summer Outing to Powderham Castle
13 May 2010
Myths & Memories
Nigel Feathy
10 June 2010
Walking with Botham
Richard Delderfield
8 July 2010
Flower Arranging
Janet Durrant
August
No Meeting
9 Sept 2010
Axe Wetland Project
Kate Tobin
14 Oct 2010
Rag Rugs
Jennie Gettens
11 Nov 2010
Choice Words (Joyce Grenfell etc)
Mrs V Sutherland
2 Dec 2010
Living with Blindness
David Emmott
9 Dec 2010
Christmas Dinner
Report of February Meeting
We were pleased to welcome a new member and a visitor to our February meeting, and hope they both enjoyed our meeting. Two representatives from the Axminster Care Service spoke to us about the sterling work of the service and showed a video to illustrate some of their activities. Rita Curryer started off by explaining that in 1987, it was the brainchild of the Locality Planning Team, who wished to coordinate the volunteers in the Axminster area, to fill the gaps in the NHS and Social Services, and to support local communities in times of need. A car service is available to take those unable to use public transport, to appointments not just in Axminster, but also as far as Bristol, or Great Ormond Street. A Lunch Club is held for senior citizens, and other housebound folk, and food vouchers are available for those in need. Help is provided to help with the costs of school transport from outlying villages.
Some activities have changed over the years, for example the playgroups and literacy support are now funded by central government. Local charities have supported the service, and generous bequests have been much appreciated. However, much of the funding for the service comes from ‘Charity Togs’, which has expanded and moved from its original home in Lyme Street to its current location in South Street. The shop is well supported – probably the largest donation having been 16 chairs! More volunteers are always welcome to help in the shop and also potential car drivers (who will have a CRB check).
During the business part of the meeting, there was news of the usual host of county events to tempt all interests. A number of our members will be going to hear Lesley Garratt, the main speaker at this year’s Spring Council to be held in Torquay in April.
During the business part of the meeting, there was news of the usual host of county events to tempt all interests. A number of our members will be going to hear Lesley Garratt, the main speaker at this year’s Spring Council to be held in Torquay in April.
Plans are already afoot at Kilmington to prepare our entry for the W.I. competition at the Axe Vale Festival in the summer, with the theme of Nursery Rhymes.
This month’s Flower of the Month was won by Julie Jobson, and the competition for a decorated glass was won by Barbara Woodsford. Joy Churchill presented awards to Carole Bolton, who was the overall winner of the competitions in 2009 (runner-up was Christine East), and to Margaret Dare, overall winner of the Flower of the Month.
This month’s Flower of the Month was won by Julie Jobson, and the competition for a decorated glass was won by Barbara Woodsford. Joy Churchill presented awards to Carole Bolton, who was the overall winner of the competitions in 2009 (runner-
Joan Cudmore
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President: |
Joy Churchill |
01297 33323 |
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Vice Presidents: |
Coral Dunmow |
01297 33337 |
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Christine East |
01297 35150 |
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Secretary: |
Jill Alden |
01297 35686 |
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Treasurer: |
Barbara Woodsford | |
Reports of Previous Meetings