SNL October 2016 web

Sporle Afternoon WI
Oh what a lovely day we had - the day we
went to Doddington Hall, an outing on a
sunny day with fellow members and friends. A beautiful
house, a friendly guide, with gardens to enjoy and
what delights awaited us there! Statues and sculptures
greeted us at every turn – some to make us smile, some
to make us “blush” and some that we would dearly love
but - no cash to make the sale!
Just one more reason to belong to Sporle Afternoon WI
– meetings every 3rd Tuesday 2pm-4pm
The Pickenhams’ WI
After our Summer Break which included
our annual mystery tour which included
visiting Langham Glass in Fakenham,ride on the Poppy
Line. Lunch in Sheringham and tea at Bircham windmill
plus our lovely Tea Party in Carolyn Vincents lovely
cottage garden we are back to business as usual.
Beginning with a rendering of “Jerusalem” ( the music
written to rouse the troops in 1916) we set off.
Our speaker this month was Ann Francis a delightful
lady who led us in her “ Fitness for Fun” session. A lovely
simple form of exercise which lifts the Spirits as well as
the body!
Our competition of Autumn Flower arrangement was
won by 1st---- Pat . 2nd--- Sue Potter.
Next meeting 11th October 2pm in the church.
Speaker-----Ken Jeffery-- Life on the Buses.
Competition -- Apple Pie or cake
Swaffham Evening WI
We met at the Church Rooms at
7pm this month because we were
celebrating our birthday.
Cheese and Wine was served to forty of our members
followed by a beautiful homemade birthday cake.
During our tea party we were entertained by a clarinet
player who covered a wide selection of popular tunes.
There was a little bit of business to cover, but that did not interfere
much with our party and the raffle was called at the end.
Next month we are looking forward to a
demonstration of Indian cuisine and a chance to
taste some of the dishes.
If you want to come and find out about us you are
very welcome,just contact our secretary on 01760-
722879 and she will be pleased to give you details.
Beachamwell WI
What a wonderful summer we have
had with the WI. Two events were
held in August. Firstly the monthly meeting which
was certainly different and most enjoyable. It started
with a video made in the early 50’s showing families
enjoying themselves at Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft
and included a new facility called Butlins Holiday Camp!
There were so many people on the beaches and in
the sea (how times have changed), all were enjoying
donkey rides, Punch and Judy, candyfloss, rock and ice
cream cornets etc etc. This led to group work discussing
childhood memories of holidays enjoyed.
Swaffham Players
In a tobacco factory in 1950s Nottingham
a group of ladies become good friends on
the production line. Cyn is an aspiring
starlet, beautiful and sassy; Vee has just got
married but feels insecure about what her
new situation requires; Glad has a dark but
wonderful secret; and Mae, who comes to
work in the big city, has a warm heart and
an open mind, and might just rescue them
all in the end...
Directed by John Hooker the latest offering
from the Swaffham Players 'Player's Angels'
by Amanda Whittington is taking place at
The Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart School,
Swaffham on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th
October at 7:30pm. Tickets are available by
calling Brian Hubbard on 01760 721899 or
from the Green Parrot.'
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The second was the Garden meeting held at the Old
Rectory and it was delightful – very relaxing. The
weather was perfect; the garden was brilliant as usual
and the strawberry cream tea scrumptious.
September is the month when the Members plan
the meeting, giving the Committee a well deserved
rest. The Speaker for the evening was Pippa Pease of
Personal Creations who gave a very interesting talk and
demonstration on dressmaking. This followed a fashion
show by members of her class and some WI Members.
At the Beachamwell Fete and Country Fair which
was held in September, we provided afternoon tea
for hundreds of people - the selection of cakes was
excellent, quite outstanding.