Teignside Group Meeting

It was Teignmouth WIs turn to host the group this year. The Teignside group consists of Shaldon and Ringmore, Stokeinteignhead, Bishopsteignton as well as the hosts Teignmouth. The theme was Golden as its Teignmouths 50 birthday. Shaldon and Ringmore won the group competition. The speaker was Simon Hall who was amusing and interesting, he spoke about his work as a TV journalist and about the detective novels that he writes, several members purchased books from him on the night. The catering team worked very hard to produce a wonderful buffet for everyone to enjoy and the compliments were flying around. Pictured below are a few photos from the evening, our Speaker, Simon Hall, the lovely food and just a few of the competition entries. A fabulous fun evening, enjoyed by everyone.

Historical, histerical September

This months meeting was well attended by around 50 members, the speaker/singer was Maggie Duffy who entertained us immensely. Maggie told tales of old Devon, sang songs and  recited poems all of which was very enjoyable and amusing. The competition was 'an old spoon' which was won by Barbera Whitear, 2nd was Beryl Hopkins and third place was Eileen Webb. The members brought along lots of interesting spoons for judging and the photos can be seen below.

August Cream Tea and Teddy Bears Picnic

The cream tea was a great success with over 50 members attending along with guests. The catering team made beautiful scones and they were enjoyed very much by everyone.

 The theme was teddy bears picnic and there was no shortage of beautiful bears brought along.

The Deputy Mayor and the Deputy Mayoress- Paul and Nicky Burgess ( See photo below)  were guests of honour and they were asked to judge the Bears and choose the happiest and saddest bear. There was also a flower in a shell competition. The towns previous Mayoress Jackie Orme also came along.

Looking Good Feeling Great

On Wednesday night we enjoyed a really interesting and even inspirational talk from Lizzie Fox, image consultant and personal stylist on how to look good and consequently to feel great.

Lizzie took us through the different skin/colour types and linked these to the colours that really look good on you.  She had some volunteers to represent each type and this demonstration of which colours make you look your best and which don't was very interesting.

Lizzie also touched on body shape and how to work with the shape you are. She gave us practical hints and advice.

Lizzie also did a make up demonstration on one of our ladies, showing us how to use gentle colours on lighter skin tones, I think we all learned something.

It was also a fun evening with lots of laughs.   Lizzie was able to put across her message which is

“We are who we are – so let’s make the very best of ourselves"


Lizzie Fox looks fabulous herself-

Teignmouth Sculpure Trail- WI Octopus

POTS AND TOPS OCTOPUS

In this the 50th anniversary year of the founding of Teignmouth ( originally Higher Teignmouth) Woman's Institute ,we are delighted to be taking part in the Sculpture Trail for the first time .

 Our octopus has been created from recycled yoghurt pots and bottle tops-we drink a lot of tea !

It represents the many arms of the WI-not just jam and Jerusalem for which we are so well known, but so much more- friendship , education , crafts of all kinds , local projects and national campaigns on important social and environmental issues .

The craft club members helped sort the lids by colour . We used 464 yoghurt pots and 2832 tops collected by the members .

On the day we transported the octopus to the sea front we spent about 2 hours fixing the octopus together . The box the octopus is coming out of was found in a members loft (Angela) and its head (an exercise ball ) was given by Sandra .

Maureen Hunter & Marion Wyatt

Munch Bunch~July 2016

Our latest WI dinner was held at Censi’s Ristorante on the 21st July. An enjoyable evening with 20 members attending.
Carole Wood

Fabulous Flower Festival

The flower festival was held at St Michaels Church in Teignmouth and the ladies from Teignmouth WI did us proud.
   A few extra photos of the Flower Festival at St Michaels Church on 29th June to 3rd July.  The theme this year was ‘Songs of Praise’ and our display was ‘Jerusalem’ with symbols of the hymn being featured.

July Meeting

This months meeting was very well attended by around 70 ladies. Tracy Johnson was the speaker and we were all suprised she found the time when she told us about all the different crafts that she does! The theme was wild about crafts and Tracy did an excellent demonstration using Marino wool, shrinking it and compacting it to make a brooch, it was fascinating to see. Needless to say everyone thoroughly enjoyed the talk and demonstration.
This months competition was Golden days in celebration of our 50th Birthday, and the entrants were excellent, below are just a few of the entries.

Lunch Munch Bunch

A small group of our WI members, including our new President, Pam Webb, attended an enjoyable dinner from the extensive menu at the Royal China Restaurant, Newton Abbot on the 22nd June.

Carole Wood

Teign Heartbeat- Defibs in the Community

One of our own members, Shirley Brokenshaw, gave our talk this month. Everybody found it very interesting and informative. Shirley explained that her charity raises funds to provide defibrillators in the local community that are accessible 24 hours a day. 2 people in Teignmouth would have died last year if the Defibs were not available. Shirley gave members free books and sold beautiful cards.
The competition was a decorated heart, see photos below.

Ploughmans Lunch

                  Ploughman's Lunch 😋

“The WI Ploughmans Lunch was held on the 24th May 2016 and was very well attended and enjoyed by all.  Many thanks to the committee members and volunteers for all the hard work they put in preparing the excellent food and delightful desserts.  Thank you also to Sandra for taking the photographs.”

Carole Wood