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April 2018

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Letter: Jenny Street

1. News from Stuart Lodge 2. What’s On 3. Competition Results 4. WI Secretaries & Programme Planners 5. Around Our Institutes 6. Bucks ‘Buzz’

OFFICE HOURS Mon-Thurs: 9.30am-4.00pm

CLOSED FRIDAYS

STUART LODGE SHOP Open every Tues, 10am - 1pm

CLOSED DURING AUGUST

ENCLOSURES FOR WI SECRETARIES

Applications: Chenies Manor Lunch

Newmarket & Ely The Embroidered Narrative

Denman Day Visit

Other: Rocking Horse Auction

Year Book 2018 amendments

For Your Treasurer: Membership Fees 1st Quarter

DUTY INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL EXAMINER

Sue Paxton 01280 815289

Buckinghamshire Federation of Women’s Institutes (Affiliated to the National Federation of Women’s Institutes) Federation Office: Stuart Lodge, Stuart Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, Bucks HP13 6AG 01494 526685

HQ@bucksfwi.org.uk Website: www.bucksfwi.org.uk Charity No: 228057 © 2018 BFWI

NEWS

WI ADVISER ON DUTY Kaye Edmondes 07818 098880

wiadviser.buckinghamshire @gmail.com

DIGITAL TEAM LEADER Joycelyn Cull 01296 713056

joycelyn.cull@btinternet.com

The BOARD OF TRUSTEES invite you to

CHENIES MANOR Tudor Grade I listed building

for LUNCH and to see

the HOUSE and GARDEN

Address: main gates WD3 6ER

Plenty of car parking Solely open for WI

Tuesday 26 June, 12.00-3.00 (doors open 12 noon) 12.30pm Lunch

Cost £28 Members & NFWI Associates, £31 non-members to include:

two course cold fork buffet lunch, with glass wine or soft drink

Dress: luncheon attire! Entertainment by Trustees

Two Guides to show you the House and Garden.

Apply by email (including names and dietary

needs) to Lynn Foster (Board of Trustees) bucksboardoftrustees@gmail.com

01296 662466

If no email use booking form with your Secretary

EVENT ALLOCATION DATE: FRIDAY 25 MAY

A talk by Michele Carragher

Friday 22 June, 1.45pm Aylesbury Canal Society Circus Field Basin

Stocklake Aylesbury HP20 1AP Michele is a highly creative Costume Hand Embroiderer who has worked in Film & Television costume for over 20 years. She studied Fashion Design at The London College of Fashion working in Textile Conservation, repairing/restoring historical textiles before moving into a career in Film & Television costume. The first

production that saw her as Principal Costume Embroiderer was HBO's 2005 Emmy Costume award-winning production of Elizabeth I starring Dame Helen Mirren.

Her most recent work has been on all seven seasons of the award-winning TV series Game of Thrones. Michele will explain how she created some of these truly

spectacular designs. Come along, hear her presentation and look at examples of her embroidery work. Let her inspire you to great things ……

Members/NFWI Associates £9.00 non-members £10.00 Refreshments from 1pm

Apply to Tracey (Art & Crafts) bucksartsandcrafts@gmail.com or call 01494 563766

Event Allocation Date : Friday 18 May

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1 News from Stuart Lodge Federation Secretary: Sara Galloway

Bulb Scheme Organiser: Sylvia Frost Do ask to see your Secretary’s preview copy of the 2018 Bulb brochure. Your Annual Council Meeting Delegate will collect further copies and order forms on 18 April.

2 What’s On

Dear Members

The Annual Council Meeting on 18 April is fast approaching and I hope to see many of you there. I am looking forward to

the new Sub-Committee year which you will hear about at the Annual Council Meeting. Sub-Committees have had a

‘make-over’ and we hope that their new look will encourage members to observe or sit-in on a meeting, with a view to

joining. If you are interested in observing any of the Sub-Committees please contact HQ@bucksfwi.org.uk.

We have been bequeathed a beautiful rocking horse (pictured here) to auction to raise funds to be shared between Denman

and BFWI County funds. If you are interested your Secretary has all the details. I look forward to receiving lots of bids!

With best wishes Jenny Street, Federation Chairman

Wednesday 18 April 10.30am - 4.00pm

Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury HP20 1UG

Have you applied to BFWI for Observer tickets yet?

£15 Members and Associates £17 non-members

Apply to BFWI with cheque and SAE

Speakers include:

Christine Walkden: Gardener and Broadcaster Dr Natalie Welden: University of Portsmouth

High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire: Prof Ruth Farwell Joyce Sheard & Martin McElhatton: WheelPower

Johnny Walkers: Walkers Bulbs BFWI Centenary 2020… and much more Bumper Spring Raffle WI Crafts & Shop

Help Desk Dip for Denman Silver Cup Entries WI Bulbs Memorial Book Trophy Records Book

Have you thought of taking a Sale or Return Box at your

May Meeting? An SOR box will give your members a

chance to buy some of the wonderful goods on sale in our

shop even if they are unable to visit us on a Tuesday.

Choose your own or ask for a ‘selection box’ which can be

collected from the office or we can arrange for collection

from nearer to your meeting place.

NOTE: Event application forms are with your WI Secretary (it’s preferable that you apply through your WI) or apply direct by email to the event Contact name with the names and WI of those

wishing to attend. Unless stated, any funds raised benefit BFWI.

Denman Day Visit with Floral Art Demonstration Denman Marcham Oxon OX13 6NW

Monday 3 September 10am–3.45pm Cost £40 inc Morning Coffee, Floral Art Demo,

Lunch with wine, Denman Tour, Cream Tea Visit Denman in its 70th Celebration Year and enjoy a demonstration by an award-winning Denman Tutor. Book Early! Places allocated on a first come basis.

Have you booked a place on the BFWI Federation Weekend 6–8 July?

There may still be spaces! Contact Elizabeth Webster, Denman Ambassador e.webster7@talktalk.net

01494 862000 for details Last reminder! Dip for Denman @ the Annual Council Meeting £1 Donation could win you a

Bursary towards a course at Denman.

The Great Stink Tuesday 29th May

We regret that this trip has been

CANCELLED Asbestos has been found in the basement of

Crossness pumping station, home to the

Romanesque Beam Engine House which was the high-

light of the trip. Members may note from the

Website www.crossness.org.uk that alternatives are suggested, but sadly these options already formed part of our original tour rather than being ‘extras’. City & Village Tours are therefore cancelling all trips in 2018.

We are top of their list for a 2019 visit. Those who went

on the trip last September may be reassured by these words from City & Village Managing Director Gyll King: “As the asbestos has not been touched or cut into it is no more

a danger to visitors than it has been at any time in the past 30 years and until such time that it is tampered with it will contin-ue to present no risk.”

PLEASE CONTACT EDANDCA@GMAIL.COM FOR SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

MEMORIAL BOOK

The following members have been fondly remembered

Brenda Forty, Ballinger Evening WI

Jessie Milson, Bedgrove Morning WI

Doreen Makin and Vera Williams, Little Marlow & Well End WI

LINK DELEGATES: RESOLUTION BRIEFING MEETINGS The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury HP19 8FF

Monday 23 April either 2.00-4.30 OR 7.00-9.30 FULL DETAILS LAST MONTH

Resolution selection 2018 national results

Positive body image in a digital age 5,215

Stop FGM 27,640

Raising awareness of modern slavery in the UK 20,299

Mental health matters 42,327

Healthier Mouth, Healthier Body 5,560

Total selections received 101,041

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OUTDOOR BOWLS MORNING WITH BUFFET LUNCH

Friday 26 July 10.30am – 1pm Chess Vale Bowling Club

Asheridge Road Chesham HP5 2PZ Have you ever wanted to learn more about this skilful game? Come and enjoy a morning of fun and gentle exercise in beautiful Chilterns countryside at a very well appointed club house with covered veranda.

Cost: Members £13 non-members £14 to include Tuition, Lunch, Tea & Coffee during morning.

Paying drinks bar available at lunchtime. Email your application to Pat Poole (Board of Trustees)

bucksboardoftrustees@gmail.com 01494 726155

If no email use the booking form with your Secretary

Event Allocation Date : Friday 22 June

Vera Demenezes gives us a talk and presentation on her life. Be amazed by the contributions she has made using Fabric & Thread with passion, imagination and skill. Vera tells her truly tear-jerking story using her

fantastic Quilts and Embroidery. Spend the afternoon with a talented and inspiring woman.

Friday 25 May Doors open 1:00 event starts 1:45

Refreshments on arrival Longueville Hall Newton Longville MK17 0AT

Cost: Members and NFWI Associates £9.00 non-members £10.00

Apply to Tracey (Art and Crafts) bucksartsandcrafts@gmail.com 01494 563766

Event Allocation Date : Friday 27 April

The basics you will need: Two pieces of fabric 50cm x 35cm

One length 25mm wide bias binding, length 75cm

Embellishments of your choice to decorate,

edge, finish. Let your imagination be your guide.

Your WI Pennant needs to say: WI name and date

formed then can say anything you want it to, what you

do, clubs you run, where you meet etc decorated in

embroidery, patchwork, cross- stitch, stump work,

beading, edged or left plain.

These finished pennants will travel across the county

with us in 2020 (all joined together) you will be able to

see them in all their glory at all BFWI Centenary events

during that year.

To make the pennant cut out any two pieces of fabric

measuring 34cm across top and 49cm along the long

edges (a triangle). Decide first how you are going to

decorate the front of your pennant before sewing the

two pieces together allowing 1cm seam allowance

along outside edges, trim the excess fabric off at the

point to reduce the fullness, when you have sewn your

flag turn it the right way and press to get nice crisp

edges then carefully fold the bias binding in half, tuck

the open seam of the triangle inside the folded

binding, pin in place, stitching together the binding

and triangle as you go. Leave 20cm free at each end

of your pennant for joining together with the other

pennants.

Only one Pennant per WI please to reach us at Stuart

Lodge by 14 November 2019 so you have loads and

loads of time. Reminders and updates to follow over

the coming months.

Organised by 2020 Committee and

the Creative Crafts Sub-Committee

Wednesday 11 July

£37.00 WI Members & NFWI Associates £41.00 non-members

Discover the National Stud in Newmarket. Visit the National Horse-racing Museum and get a fascinating insight into the world of thoroughbred horse breeding. See the famous gallops, Tattersall's bloodstock auction house, the

Jockey Club Rooms and more. There is a coffee shop for a snack or lunch, or take your lunch with you.

After lunch we head for Ely where you can visit the beautiful Cathedral, the Stained Glass Museum, the remains of Ely Castle, Cromwell's House or just go shopping!

Pick up points (tbc): Aylesbury, Winslow, Buckingham and/or Milton Keynes Email your application to: edandca@btinternet.com If no email, post the application form with your WI Secretary. Contact: Linda Nicholls 01296 641209

IF OVER-SUBSCRIBED WI MEMBERS AND NFWI ASSOCIATES HAVE PRIORITY

EVENT ALLOCATION DATE: FRIDAY 8 JUNE

Join the team of experts led by

international make-up artist

Fred Letailleur at YSL

for this exciting, exclusive event solely for WI members! At the Place to Eat, John Lewis High Wycombe HP12 4NW

On Friday, 22 June, 6pm-8pm

WI members will learn fabulous tips and tricks for glowing make-up application from the industry’s leading

make-up artist.

Ticket: £15 payable in advance which is redeemable on

products purchased on the night and includes

a glass of bubbly and nibbles.

Spaces are limited, to book call 01494 467972.

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3 Competition Results Friends Club: March draw £50 Chess Vale WI £30 Rosemary Followell, Hedgerley WI

4 WI Secretaries & Programme Planners Year Book 2018: A list of changes since publication is enclosed, please amend your new Year Book.

BFWI Speakers Listing 2017-18: new speaker Andy Thomas Broom Cottage, Ashdown Road, Forest Row, E Sussex RH18 5BN 01342 826243 Mob 07771 712960 andy@andythomas.info; www.truthagenda.org. Fee £65 Travel £20-£30 max. Available at short notice.

Section 11: History including Local History 1) A Celebratory History of Christmas 2) The Story of English Freedom 3) Lewes and Bonfire Night.

Section 12: Matters of General Interest & Concern 1) The Crop Circle Mystery 2) Unexplained Mysteries and Cover-ups 3) A Conspiracy History of the World.

5 Around Our Institutes Wendover Evening WI Spring Fair, Sat, 14 April,10.00-12.00, Library Room, Wendover. Entry free. Homemade cakes, jams, preserves, plants, Greetings Cards, tombola, raffle, refreshments.

6 Bucks ‘Buzz’

Bow Brickhill WI have spent many months making a

Banner … and here it is!

May Allocation date

Sun 20 BFWI Devon and Cornwall short break Return Thurs 24 May

Fri 25 From Adversity to Prosperity. £9/£10 Longueville Hall, Newton Longville MK17 0AT. Starts 1.45 27 Apr

Email Applications: please ensure that you add the Contact’s email address for applications to your Address Book (or Contacts) and check Spam Folders regularly.

Copy Deadline for MAY Issue: Friday, 6 April We do not accept responsibility for any or endorse any products or services featured in Buckinghamshire News. The Editor reserves the right to edit as necessary. Her decision is final.

SOME DIARY DATES FOR 2018 SUNDAY, 29 April

Associated Country Women of the World ‘Women Walk the World’ TUESDAY, 23 OCTOBER

Fashion Show The Street, AVDC, The Gateway,

Aylesbury HP19 8FF THURSDAY, 15 NOVEMBER

Modern Day Slavery Conference Ridgeway Centre, Milton Keynes MK12 5TH

Princes Risborough Morning WI member

Chan Ling Yap showing her latest novel, the

fifth book she has published. We are proud to

have her as an author and friend in our group!

Risborough Evening WI and friends made wild flower

seeded green hearts using egg cartons to a recipe adapted

from the showthelove.org.uk website for 14 November.

Sands Valley Evening WI recently tried a fresh strategy to

encourage new members. We celebrated with a friendship

home-cooked meal, cooked by our catering committee.

Members were each encouraged to bring a friend to join us. Our

guests very much enjoyed the meal and we hope some may join us. J’s Joyful Divas (Fairford Leys, Haddenham & Witchert,

Bedgrove Morning, Watermead & Weedon WIs) presenting a

cheque for £150 to Beth Sawyers of Young Carers Bucks which was

collected at several of their Christmas gigs.