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!

Committee 2013-14

Our November meeting was our AGM, where the outgoing committee reported back on what has been a funfilled, varied and successful year for the LWEWI.  Our new committee and officers were elected and are:

Pam (President)
Victoria (Secretary)
Jane (Treasurer)
Jenny (Membership & Campaigns)
Helena
Kate
Claude

If you'd like to contact any committee members, you can do so via the LWEWI email address, londonwestendwi@gmail.com  We'd love to hear your views on your WI, and suggestions for future activities.

Sing 2 Beat Breast Cancer

Camilla Kerslake, vocal trio BLAKE and the Sing to Beat Breast Cancer Choir, (featuring one of our lovely members) have recorded a new single ‘You Raise Me Up’ to raise money for the charity.

The single is out now and 50p from each download of the single will be donated to Breast Cancer Campaign.

You can download the single on Amazon and iTunes.

Kieren
London West End Women's Institute, Secretary

Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair - 30 Oct - 3 Nov

For some of us it may be too early to be thinking of Christmas, but personally I cannot wait! Especially since we have very kindly been given a discount code and a pair of tickets to give away to the next Country Living Magazine Fair!

With a wide range of quality stalls to browse, delicious food to sample, and expert advice on hand,  a day out at the Fair is the perfect way to start your Christmas shopping and get inspired for the festive season. You’ll be able to find unique gifts for friends and family, pick up seasonal tips in the Lifestyle Theatre and even do some late night shopping with a complimentary glass of wine at the Gala Evening, where you’ll be treated to a special performance by the West End’s Jersey Boys. And for any foodies, we recommend a visit to the Food Hall, a gastronomic heaven full of tempting and tasty Christmas goodies. Sample authentic regional delicacies, such as superb hams by Shropshire based Dukeshill Ham Company, locally-produced cheeses by The truckle Cheese Co and a mouth watering selection of Christmas cakes, puddings and chocolates by a range of exhibitors including Sciolti Chocolates and Sucre Coeur. So embrace the atmosphere, discover a vast array of fantastic exhibitors and leave with wonderful presents for all your friends and family. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!

I will be announcing at our next meeting the lucky winner of the pair of tickets to the Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair.

Kieren
London West End Women's Institute Secretary

15th of October Meet: Paula Principle

The Paula Principle…

Most women work below their level of competence

How and why does this happen? Tom Schuller is exploring this, as a man, because it seems to him important as a matter of fairness; and because it matters to all of us, men as well as women, that everyone gets the opportunity to put their competences to use.

Tom will be speaking to us about the Paula  Principle on Tuesday (15/10/2013). For more information about the Paula Principle visit Tom's website  www.paulaprinciple.com .

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

Open House 21st-22nd September 2013: Round-up

We had a marvellous weekend at St George's selling our home made cakes, jams and chutneys. I  even had a bash at baking and to my clueless baker surprise I managed to bake 3 dark chocolate tarts (I blame GBBO fever)! It was great to meet lots of interesting people and some prospective new members over the weekend!

Our lovely cake stall at St George's!

Some images from St George's Open House London 2013

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 Women's Institute, Secretary

September Meet: Round-Up

In our September meeting a lovely bunch of ladies braved the miserable weather and contributed to our interesting discussion on Campaigning. Jenny, committee member led the meeting where we discussed campaigning and our WI.

Following the meeting the lovely ladies threw me a belated micro hen do and presented me with a delicious fruit cake!

If you are interested in campaigning, 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 WI Secretary

Open House 21st-22nd September 2013

As part of Open House we will be selling London West End WI baked treats from our home, St George's.

St George's, Bloomsbury

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

17th September Meet: Campaigning

Are you interested in learning more about the WI Campaigns? They are many and varied and offer an opportunity to get involved in something you believe in and would like to support in a practical way. Come along to our meeting on Tuesday 17th September for a chance to find out more and help us decide which campaigns we should support.

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

Marchmont Street Party - Saturday 14th September - 12 to 5pm

Needing a sugar fix after Tuesday's Great British Bake Off? Well we have the perfect antidote for you! The might London West End WI will be hosting a stall at the Marchmont Street Party on Saturday 14th September between 12pm until 5pm.

You can find out more about Marchmont Street Party here http://www.marchmontassociation.org.uk/news-article.asp?ID=182 .

Marchmont Street Party

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 Women's Institute, Secretary

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

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

June Meet: quick round up

In June chocolateer David Greenwood-Haigh from Divine Chocolate came along to tell us all about how wonderful chocolate is!

Divine Chocolate

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 June: The Wilding Festival Make a Modern Suffragette Hat

No one went out without a hat in the 1900s including the suffragettes. Even chaining herself to the railings, every woman wore a hat.

Member Helena will be running a workshop to help you make a modern day suffragette hat using every day materials, as part of the Wilding festival this weekend. 

When? Sunday 16th June at 4pm to 6pm

Where? Lower Vestry Hall, St George's Bloomsbury, WC1A 2HR

Cost? £5.00

There are a limited number of places, if you are interested you can book your tickets on the Wilding Festival website.

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May Meet: quick round up

In May Persephone Books came to speak to us about the amazing books they reprint and some of the interesting stories behind them.

Persephone Books

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

21st May Meet: Persephone Books

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Shades of Grey?

In our May meeting Persephone Books will be coming to speak to us about their work reprinting out of print fiction and non-fiction written by women.

Persephone Books in Lambs Conduit Street was established in 1999 by Nicola Beauman with the aim to resurrect forgotten and out of date novels written by women. With their distinctive grey covers the books covers a wide range of subject matter and reflect the lives of women throughout the late 19th and 20th century.

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

April Meet: quick round up

Do you know the difference between Best Before and Sell By? We do!

This month Sarah from Camden Council came to speak to us about Love Food Hate Waste and gave us lots of lovely ideas to help us become more savvy when it comes to food.

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 April Meet: Love Food Hate Waste

Every month some households are throwing away up to £50 of food shopping. That’s a lot of food and drink!

Most of our wasted food and drink ends up in landfill sites where it rots and releases methane, a damaging greenhouse gas. The food and drink we throw away is also a huge waste of the energy, water and packaging used
in its production, transportation and storage.

Reducing food and drink waste is a massive opportunity for your community to reduce waste, save money and minimise your impact on the environment.

This will be an interactive session with activities where we will discuss what we can all do to cut food waste and share recipes and tips


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

March meet: quick round up

In our March meeting we were introduced to Iris Card Folding and had mixed results!

Pictures from our March meeting, including a finished tulip!

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

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