July meet round-up

In July Andrew Humphrey, aka the Tupperware Man, gave us a fascinating talk about the history of Tupperware and the role of the Tupperware lady, as well as demonstrating some of the current range of products.

If you are interested in joining the London West End WI or finding out more about what we do, send us an e-mail on londonwestendwi@gmail.com .

Pam, London West End President

2013 Membership

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London West End Women's Institute membership is still open for 2013!

Meetings
We meet on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Upper Vestry Room, St George's Bloomsbury, 6 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HR

What to expect: Our Meetings run for two hours. Don’t worry about coming on your own, most of our members do! We usually start our meetings with mingling, drinks and food then sit together for a speaker or activity.

We also meet on the first Tuesday of the month for Craft Club from 6:00pm at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden from 6:00pm. 42 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LA. Whether your passion is cross stitch or crochet, feel free to bring along any WIPs or forgotten projects. All levels of experience welcome!

There is something for everyone here at LWWI, regardless of what your interests are.

Annual LWEWI Membership for 2013 now open for new members! Current members can renew membership in January.

Membership for 2013 is £33.00, this can be paid by cash or cheque at our next meeting or via paypal (you can find the handy link on the side). Membership is non refundable and will expire at the end of the year. Guests are very welcome (£3 for non-WI members)

If you would like to come along to the next meeting then email us at londonwestendwi@gmail.com.

See you soon,

Kieren, London West End WI Secretary

15th January meet: Elaine Mace

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On Tuesday we will be having our first meeting of 2013! Elaine Mace will be coming in to talk to us about The Time For Freedom, more details can be found on the Jan Meet page.

We will be meeting at our usual home of St George's, Bloomsbury. Upper Vestry Room, St George's Bloomsbury, 6 Little Russell Street, London WC1A 2HR. Doors open at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start.

Please bring along refreshments to share with the group, (they don’t have to be home made!)

Membership for 2013 is £33.00. Membership is non refundable and will expire at the end of the year. Guests are very welcome (£3 for non-WI members) If you would like to come along to the next meeting then email us at londonwestendwi@gmail.com.

Kieren, London West End Women's Institute Secretary

November meet: quick round up

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A merry time was had by all as we voted in our new committee. 

We would like to thank all of the committee members for their work and dedication over the year, to everyone who baked or helped at our cake stalls, and also to all our members for joining us, coming to the meetings, and making this such a fun, interesting and diverse group of ladies to be a part of. Here's to the next 12 months!

If you are interested in joining the London West End WI or finding out more about what we do send us an e-mail on londonwestendwi@gmail.com .

20th November meet: AGM & Cocktails

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We will be having our Annual General Meeting this November, where we will be voting for our new committee. To follow we will be tasting an array of cocktails (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

See you there,

Kieren
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

October meet: quick round up

For our October meeting Barbara gave us a jewellery demonstration. Barbara has only been making jewellery for a year and has produced such beautiful pieces.

Barbara and some of her lovely pieces of jewellery

A man appeared with a vacuum cleaner

Barbara helping some of our members

If you are interested in joining the London West End WI or finding out more about what we do send us an e-mail on londonwestendwi@gmail.com .

Kieren, London West End Secretary

16th October meet: Pimp my Jewellery

The lovely Barbara will be showing us how we can give our old or broken jewellery a new lease of life. Bring along any odd earrings, broken necklaces, chains and buttons to transform into a beautiful pieces to our usual home at St George's.

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If you are interested in joining or finding out more about the LWEWI feel free to come and have a nice chat and a piece of cake with us to find out more, or send us an e-mail on londonwestendwi@gmail.com .

Kieren, London West End Secretary

Aromatherapy Meeting, April 21st!

Hello!

This month we'll be given a talk/session tited AROMATHERAPY, A - Z - safe applications of essential oils by Anna Cox, an holistic complementary therapist based in Herne Hill, SE London, who has been giving treatments for the past 13 years from her home practice. Anna has vast experience and expertise in many complementary therapies including Aromatherapy. She makes her own natural products such as creams, lotions, ointments, shampoo and conditioners using a variety of therapeutic ingredients including essential and vegetable oils, sea weed, aloe vera, clay and pure salt. She also adds flower essences where appropriate.

It will be an interactive talk , therefore be prepared to experience some of the pleasures of Aromatherapy. Notes will be provided. Questions at the end.

Anna will bring some of her products with her in case anyone wants to stock up. Prices start from £12ish. And if anyone decides they want a treatment with her the number 68 Bus from Holborn will take you close to where she practises in Herne Hill.

Just a reminder - Membership dues are due this month - £29 pounds for anyone who's not yet paid up. Next month we'll be hearing from the ladies who run Persephone Press. Looking forward to seeing you all!