MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From all the Committee at Teignmouth WI a very Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for your support, loyalty and enthusiasm throughout 2017 and Happy New Year! 🎄🎄

DON'T FORGET!

Just a reminder that Bright Sparks this Thursday, 9th November, will be the Making the Most of Your Microwave with Sally Elliott, a cookery writer. There will be the opportunity to sample all the dishes. Please come along for what promises to be a fun afternoon and to learn how to use the microwave for more than just your breakfast porridge!

Painting on glass~ Bright Sparks!

Our Thursday group Bright Sparks had a go at painting on glass, there were 11 of us and it was really enjoyable and productive. Everyone has created something individual
to take home and keep. Thanks to Mary , she is a very patient teacher.
Written by Sandra Cura

One hour of volunteering-litter pick

Our response to the Mayor’s challenge for residents to give one hour of their time to the community. Before we started, and after we had finished picking up litter in a small area of the town. Fifteen black sacks of litter and bottles!!

Munch Bunch October

Lunch at the Cockhaven Manor was lovely. Just seven of us, but
nice to be able to chat to all.

WE'RE DOING OUR BIT TO KEEP TEIGNMOUTH TIDY!

A massive thank you to all our members - and four husbands - who joined the Mayor and his wife, Paul and Nicky Burgess, this morning to collect over a dozen bags of litter from around the railway station area. Photo to follow hopefully.

TEIGNSIDE GROUP MEETING

At the recent Group Meeting we came a very close second to the hosts, Shaldon and Ringmore WI. Well done to Doreen Rogers for her harvest loaf, Pam Webb for her photograph, and Angela Parkes for the fun knitted hat which all scored highly in the competition.

HARVEST SUPPER

The Harvest Supper was enjoyed by over 50 members on Tuesday - well done Dee and her catering team!

Bright Sparks Felt Workshop

Here are a few photos of the Bright Sparks Felt Workshop hosted by Mary. It was well attended and everyone enjoyed it very much.

Bright Sparks

Our Bright Sparks group were treated to Mocktails on Thursday afternoon by the ladies from one small step.    They popped along to talk to us about our health and well-being, and to offer help and support if any were needed. The talk was interesting and we learned about how much sugar was in our food and all about how much alcohol was recommended in a week, also what a unit of alcohol looked like. We were able to see how healthy our lungs are and how much fat is in our body’s, even though we may look slim. It was very informative but also fun and we all enjoyed it. Here are just a couple of pictures from the afternoon.

LITTER PICK ON SUNDAY

The Mayor of Teignmouth, Paul Burgess, was a guest at our Cream Tea in August and asked us all to give an hour of our time to help the community in some way. We have arranged to spend an hour picking up litter around the town on Sunday 15th October. Please meet at 10.00 a.m. in the railway station car park. All equipment will be supplied. This is our chance to Keep Teignmouth Tidy!

BRIGHT SPARKS

A few dates for your diaries to make sure you don't miss any of our upcoming Bright Sparks sessions. These are held from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.in the lounge bar at the New Road Community Centre (The Richard Newton Hall).  Do join us to learn something new, to share your skills, or just for the fun and friendship - and, of course, tea and biscuits!

Thursday 19th October Crochet for Beginners - please bring wool and a crochet hook if you have one, if not, don't worry, there will be spares there.

Thursday 26th October Painting on Glass - please bring any glass items you would like to decorate, such as wine glasses, tumblers, vases, glass dishes etc.

No Bright Sparks on Thursday 2nd November

Thursday 9th October Getting the Most from your Microwave - a demonstration and tasting session!

Torrington Day Trip

34 of our ladies had a fabulous and interesting day out visiting Torrington Glass Factory, where they watched the glass blowing in action. The ladies enjoyed lunch and shopping too and everybody agreed it was a grand day out! Here are just a couple of pictures from the day.

Bright Sparks and Scarfs

Last weeks Bright Sparks group was lead by Mauteen Hunter and was titled '40 ways to tie your scarf' just in time for the cooler days When we will be getting our scarfs on. The afternoon was great fun and everyone enjoyed it. Here are a few picture from the day, with thanks to Yvonne Lamond

Muffin The Mule

At our September meeting our members were entertained by the famous puppet, Muffin the mule, and his puppet friends. Will McNally gave the talk and introduced us to Muffin, the original puppet and told us all about Muffins history, as well as Muffins many animal friends. The members were shown footage of an original tv show, and encouraged to sing along with the well know song. It brought back happy memories of times gone by for a lot of our ladies and everybody throughly enjoyed it.

First Aid Awareness

Six of our members took part in a first aid awareness course this week, they found it hugely informative and great fun!

August Cream Tea

Lots of ladies attended our August Cream Tea, the Mayor and Mayoress were in attendance, and a great time was had by all. Some of the members made knitted cakes for the competition, which you can see in the photograph below.