Phoenix Gardens Agricultural Show

 

On Saturday 6th September we'll be back in Phoenix Gardens with our cake stall - if members can help out, please do let us know. And everyone else, do drop by for cake and to say hello. It's always a great day, so fingers crossed for sunshine!

June: Children's Literacy

At Craft Club, Victoria showed members how to make wonderful earring display stands out of old picture frames and fabric. Why spend a fortune when you can upcycle? Step aside Kirsty Allsop!

 

turning these...

 

into this

The monthly meeting began with an impromptu photo session outside the vestry hall, to provide Helena with some new images to update our publicity leaflets with. Hopefully we can share her work at the next meeting.

The NFWI Resolution, Organ Donation – Time to Talk, which we voted to support at our May meeting, was passed at the AGM with a 98% majority vote.   

 

More information on how we as a WI and as individuals can support this can be found here: http://www.thewi.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/84931/AM-Resolution-Briefing-Notes-Increasing-Organ-Donation-March-2014-web.pdf

And so on to our speaker!  Harriet Watson from Beanstalk spoke to us about the work they and their volunteers carry out to improve children’s literacy, through working in primary schools on a one-to-one basis with children who need help with their reading skills.  Our committee member, Jenny, also spoke about her experiences as a Beanstalk volunteer. 

If anyone is interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer, please go to http://www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/reading-helpers  or contact us at Londonwestendwi@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to give you Harriet’s contact details.

The Secretary Returns

I have been taking a bit of a break from my secretary duties over Summer.

Whilst I have been off I have judged a bake off at Westminster Council. They were raising money for Tarts for Troops and raised over £200!

It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it...

I also got married which was a rather fancy way to spend the day! I made over 300 hundred flowers from felt by hand with a little help from my family and some lovely ladies at the London West End WI!

My lovely bouquet that was pinched during the day!

Now that I am back please be patient whilst I try to catch up on all my secretary duties!

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 .

KierenLondon West End Women's Institute, Secretary

Craft Club 2/7/2013

On Tuesday (2/7/2013) we will be having our monthly craft club at the Seven Dial Club. Bring your selves and any crafty projects with you.

I will be having bash at making these felt flowers, you can cheer me on or have a go yourself if you fancy it!

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The details: You will find us at the Seven Dials Club, 42 Earlham Street. WC2H 9LA from 6:00pm.

Kieren
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

Craft Club 4/6/2013

On Tuesday (4/6/2013) we will be having our monthly craft club at the Seven Dial Club. Bring your selves and any crafty projects with you.

I will be having a bash at making felt flowers, where you'll be able to have a go or cheer me on!

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The details: You will find us at the Seven Dials Club, 42 Earlham Street. WC2H 9LA from 6:00pm.

Kieren
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

Craft Club 7/5/2013

Nicely refreshed from the extra long weekend, this Tuesday we will be meeting for our monthly Craft Club. 

Whether you are a knitter or cross stitcher (or like me want to just mend some clothes), come along  to the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden for some laughs, wine and fun.

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The details: You will find us at the Seven Dials Club, 42 Earlham Street. WC2H 9LA from 6:00pm.

Kieren
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

19th March Meet: Cardmaking

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In our March meeting Sister Gloria will be helping us to perfect our card making skills! Bring along any paper, card, scissors glue and bits and pieces that you would like to transform into amazing cards.

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!)

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.

See you there!

Kieren,
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

Craft Club 5/3/2013

Whether you are a crafting connoisseur or barely a beginner bring yourself and any projects you have been working on along to Covent Garden, where Jenny will be attempting to teach us how to crochet!

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See you at the Seven Dials Club from 6:00pm!

Kieren

London West End Women's Institute Secretary

Country Living Magazine Spring Fair LWEWI Member Competition

The brilliant team at Country Living Magazine are offering one lucky London West End WI member the chance to win a fabulous pair of tickets to the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair.

The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair is the perfect place to pick up new and inspiring ideas for your home and garden. From 20-24 March, London’s Business Design Centre will be host to independent designers, small producers and craftspeople across the UK. It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a whole new look, from unique jewellery and fashion collections to furniture, fabrics and accessories to add country style to your home. Plus, discover delicious regional food in the dedicated Food Hall.

Visit http://www.countrylivingfair.com/spring/ for more information about the fair.

The Prize

• One pair of tickets to the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
• Special offer ticket code

To be in for a chance of winning simply join the London West End Women's Institute by the end of February. The winning member will be picked at random and contacted at the beginning of March.

Membership for 2013 is £33.00, this can be paid by cheque (e-mail for billing details) 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.

Please email us at londonwestendwi@gmail.com, if you would like any more information about the competition, joining or the LWEWI.

Good Luck,
Kieren, London West End WI 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

Craft Club 5/2/2013

We will be meeting for the first Craft Club of 2013 on Tuesday. Whether you're thinking of dusting off those knitting needles or finishing off that forgotten cross stitch, pop along to the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden from 6:00pm.

Valentine's craft source

See you there!
Kieren
London Westend Women's Institute Secretary

Craft Club 4/12/2012

Made by me! Pattern can be found here.

We will be meeting for the last Craft Club of 2012 on Tuesday. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring along any works in progress or forgotten projects that you have to the Seven Dials Club, in Covent Garden from 6:00pm.

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

Craft Club 6/11/2012

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...or crochet, cross stitch, stitch, mend. 

What ever your skill level or experience bring along any projects you are working on (or have abandoned) or clothes that need mending.

Where? We will be meeting at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden from 6:00pm. 42 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LA. Near the Cambridge Theatre.

Kieren

London West End Women's Institute Secretary

Craft Club 2/10/2012

After much demand (mainly from me!) we will be starting Craft Club again. Whether your passion is cross stitch or crochet, feel free to bring along any WIPs or forgotten projects. All levels of experience welcome!

The last thing I made!

Where? We will be meeting at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden from 6:00pm. 42 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LA. Near the Cambridge Theatre.

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