It's fair to say that the Women's Institute is known for amazing cakes and today we did that name proud. As a young group (only 18 months running) we pulled together in the most tremendous way, baking our little hearts out. Everyone that could, baked the most amazing array of cakes and helped at our... Continue Reading →
Here's the first of the design tips that we were given from the lovely Lynne Breeze. Flower and Foliage Form Plant material consists of anything growing or which has grown e.g. flowers, foliage, fruit, dried materials, grasses, fungi,vegetables, berries, bark, cones and seedheads. 1. Line or Spike Pant material with a linear shape, can be... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to our amazing Tracyann who won FIRST prize in the decorated book competition, sadly our cheese scones didn't get anywhere but its all in the taking part ... and of course winning in another category !
Tonight’s speaker was simply super, Lynne gave a wonderful demonstration of some beautiful displays that ran from the traditional English to the contemporary styles that have become popular in recent years. The displays of teapots were of particular interest for those of us that will be entering the county show this year . Many of... Continue Reading →
Some months ago our very own Beryl Kettle asked the region's ladies to knit or crochet some items for the premature baby ward at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire hospital. The unit looks after hundreds of premature and ill babies, their parents are helped through some tough times by some amazing staff and this... Continue Reading →
Sunday was a lovely a relaxed day doing some felting with Tracyann. As it was Easter the theme was felting on easter eggs , but as always our competitive streak rose to the surface and we carried on with our county show entries. Beccy bought along some amazing horses and some sheep were made .... Continue Reading →
The spring meeting was not terribly spring like after weeks of snow and high winds but thankfully the heating was on at the Stafford showground and Jen and I offered our support. The general rundown can be found on the meeting minutes ( to be uploaded) . The morning speaker was about the honours role... Continue Reading →
April WI Meeting - IMPORTANT INFORMATION (this is the same info from the facebook page - in case you get a sense of deja vu!) Hope you've all had a lovely Easter, Just to let you know we are having a last minute change of venue for the WI meeting this month. We will be at... Continue Reading →
Let's Make Jam 