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Whoever gets there first should bag a table for 8-10 (8 at the moment) and ask the staff to just point out where that table is to anyone asking about the WI meeting.

It might be good for all of us to let each other know our names - there's me - Katie, Lucy(Elfy) what about everyone else?

Hi all - good to get names. Just to let you know I have had an email from Nick at idock - the office block next to The Sea Cow and he has said that we could use his space once a month for free - but only for a group of 8-10. Anyway I think as we are not sure on commitment to this whole idea at the moment that we should still just meet at G&B but it is definitely something to bear in mind. Again, as I am sure we all are, I am in the midst of chaos at work so hopefully something can happen but with lots of us involved.

Hi All. I can make Tuesday too.


You will be able to recognise me as I will be getting a blue rinse done especially for the occasion (wouldn't want to disappoint Spadetownboy) :))


I have booked a table for 10 people at 7pm on Tues, 1st May at Green & Blue. They have noted it down as being for the Women's Institute ('to be') meeting so just ask when you arrive. If anyone else wants to come along, the more the merrier. They said the wine on Tuesdays is sold at shop price. Looking forward to see you all!

Hi, everyone.


ED is a bit of a mammoth trek from North London...but can be available via phone if you need me!


Don't forget to get in touch with Surrey and get them heavily involved from the start, because they'll be hugely supportive and also tell you where you get money from, etc. and it'll make sure that you can use their experience and stuff. as well as not thinking you can do things that you can't under the WI blanket (there's not much, but there's a few bits and bobs it's worth bearing in mind)


If anyone wants to give me a call over the next few days to talk through things, gave Katiesa my number yesterday, so feel free to give me a ring.


Good luck!


xx

Sounds like you're good to go, then!


Remember to take the 'official' stuff with a pinch of salt...I know that it can be a bit overwhelming to start with, but once you've been going for a few months, it's all good :-)


We have some cool WI merch that we've had made up: badges, bags, pens. I HEART WI. If you fancy buying some from us, give us a shout!


xx

Hurrah! There's nothing the matter with jam and chutney! If you start a WI you will find out just why we're associated with b***dy jam...and it's quite a cool reason (certainly a selfless one), as reasons go. But Jerusalem Schmusalem is what we say to singing said song. I think you're more likely to find N1WI singing Amy Winehouse or The Klaxons!

Wow - just looged on today - this is excellent - might need to get a bigger table!!!


Has anyone got their head round who is coming and real names....need a list!


so - is this it?


katiesa - katie

elfy ? lucy

mumra ? lynn

snowboarder ? claire

missd - sandy

kittenheels - emma

jan t

Louisiana

Cupcake

Ko

Peckham perkster

Mrs ed


maybe anyone else add to list so wwe can keep track?


yay! see you next week girls!

Hi Trendy W.I's


For your first meeting,


Jerusalem by William Blake


And did those feet in ancient time

Walk upon England's mountains green

And was the holy lamb of God

On England's pleasant pastures seen


And did the countenance divine

Shine forth upon our clouded hills

And was Jerusalem builded there

Among those dark Satanic mills


Bring me my bow of burning gold

Bring me my arrows of desire

Bring me my spears o'clouds unfold

Bring me my chariot of fire


I will not cease from mental fight

Nor shall my (my) sword sleep in hand

'Til we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land

'Til we have built Jerusalem

In England's green and pleasant land


But if that's a bit passe, how bout Billy Bragg's


The busy girl buys beauty


The busy girl buys beauty

The pretty girl buys style

And the simple girl buys

What shes told to buy

And sees her world

Through the brightly lit eyes

Of the glossy romance of fashion

Where she can learn...

Top tips for the gas cook

Successful secrets of a sexual kind

The daily drill for beautiful hair

And the truth about pain


What was anna ford wearing?

What did angela rippon say?

What will you do

When you wake up one morning

To find that gods made you plain

In a beautiful persons world?

And all those quick recipes

Have let you down

And youre 20½ and not yet engaged

Will you go look for the boy who says

I love you lets get married and have kids


The busy girl buys beauty

The pretty girl buys style

And the simple girl buys

What shes told to buy

Through the brightly lit eyes

Of the glossy romance of fashion

Where she can learn...

Top tips for the gas cook

Successful secrets of a sexual kind

The daily drill for beautiful hair

In a mail order paradise...


Best of luck


citizen

Well putting aside my initial gasted flabber I thought I'd take a little look at what the WI is up to these days.


Am absolutely delighted that such enthusiastic minds will be hanging up their Cath Kidston pinnies and applying their talents to this year's WI proposed campaign - "Preventing the Closure of Community Hospitals". I'm not convinced the issue is as straightforward as "all community hospitals should remain open" but maybe that could be the starting point for your debate.


Or prehaps you could get cracking on last year's campaigns to rev you up a bit -


2006

RENEWABLE ENERGY

'This meeting urges all levels of government to put in place legislation and policy requiring the use of renewable energy technologies in all new buildings, re-building and renovation.'


SPORT FOR A HEALTHY POPULATION

'This meeting urges HM Government to: recognise that participation in sport is an essential factor in the creation of a healthy population; ensure the re-establishment of competitive (mainstream) sport in the curricula of all schools; and take such steps as are necessary to reverse the decline in the availability of sporting facilities for all citizens, particularly in light of the 2012 Olympics being awarded to the city of London.'


ED won't know what's hit it. Go girls, go...

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