August Meet: Round-up

In August, we turned our hand to floristry with the help of Rosie Folkes, and after a demonstration of wiring techniques we all had a go at making rose and carnation buttonholes, with some very successful results! 

You can find more photos on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LondonWestEndWomensInstitute

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 WI President

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

18th June Meet: Divine Chocolate

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Clear your diaries!

In our June meet chocolateer David Greenwood-Haigh from Divine Chocolate will be coming along to talk us about all the lovely work Divine Chocolate do, along with teaching us how to taste chocolate using all of our sense and showing us how to make chocolate truffles!

Where? 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!)

The meeting will be free for LWEWI members and £3 for guests. If you would like to come along to the next meeting then email us at londonwestendwi@gmail.com.

See you there!
Kieren
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

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

18th September meet: Geraldine Beskin

Established in 1922 Atlantis Bookshop is the oldest independent Occult bookseller in the world

Geraldine Beskin from Atlantis Bookshop will give a talk on Women of the Golden Dawn.  The Golden Dawn was a magical order established in Bloomsbury in 1888, Geraldine Beskin is an expert on the Occult World and along with her daughter is co-owner of Atlantis Bookshop in Bloomsbury www.theatlantisbookshop.com We will be at our usual home of Upper Vestry Hall at St.George's Bloomsbury (Bloomsbury Way). Use the rear entrance to the church on Little Russell street between Museum St & Bury Place. Look for the iron railings & gate.  Guests very welcome if you would like to come try us out!  6.30-8.30pm, doors open from 6pm.  Guests pay £3. Kieren London West End WI Secretary

June Meeting

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 17, in our usual location of the Upper Vestry Room in St.George's at half six. By popular demand, we'll be treated with an introductory lesson to Quantum Physics - it's sure to be fascinating, so make sure you're there!

We've been invited to have a stall at the Village Fete on Little Russell Street on July 5th. Please contact us if you're interested in baking, selling treats, recruiting new members, or simply helping us set up and clean up. Set up is likely to take place between 9 and 10, and we should be closing the stall between 3 and 4. Keep in mind that we can reimburse you for materials such as ingredients and stationary, just as long as you keep your receipts!

Coming up on July 15th, we'll be enjoying a guided wine tasting, accompanied by snacks, so keep your palette's fresh! We look forward to seeing you all very soon.