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

Powderham Lunch Bunch

Our May lunch held at Powderham Castle Orangery on the 24th was attended by fifteen members who all enjoyed the good food and company.  Here’s to the next time and hoping more members will be able to attend our future events.

Carole Wood

Sugar Roses and Cupcakes

Carole's Cupcakes Workshop 

On Wednesday 11th May a group of 13 WI ladies went along to Carole's Cupckes in Teignmouth, for a sugarcraft workshop. Carole was very patient and we all made roses out of sugar paste decorate our cupcakes (made earlier by Carole) some were more successful than others but everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves and requested a return visit.

Annual General Meeting May 2016

This months meeting was the annual general meeting, despite this it was very well attended by 60 of our members. Our group advisor Cynthia was on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly and to offer advice where needed. Cynthia also was kind enough to judge this months competition which was a folded linen napkin. 

The new committee was elected and a new president also elected. Everybody was very sad that Maureen Hunter is stepping down after 7 years as a committee member and a marvellous tenure as President.

Theatre Visit

Ice Factory Teignmouth, Theatre Visit.

Several WI ladies and a guests saw My Mother Said I Never Should at The Ice Factory Teignmouth. The play was expertly directed by Jessica Hunter, who is Teignmouth WI's Presidents daughter. The overall consensus was that it was very enjoyable with some poignant moments and lots of laughs. The ice cream was delicious too.

Trade Winds evening out

Evening Dinner At Trade Winds Teignmouth

Another very pleasant evening spent socialising and enjoying the good food at the  Trade Winds Restaurant, Teignmouth. It was attended by 13 WI members plus 2 guests.  Pleased to see Janet Williams attended and that she is feeling a lot better.
Thanks to Carole Wood for photos and write up.

Family History

This months talk was about exploring our family history and was given by Colin Roulstone. The talk was fascinating and Colin gave us lots of tips for getting started, and showed us lots of interesting slides. The competition was an old family photograph and there was a massive 25 entries! Colin had a very difficult time choosing a winner and two runner up photos. Everybody seemed to enjoy the evening. Unfortunately there are no photos, as I was so caught up with the talk and photos that I forgot to take one! Apologies.

LADIES WHO LUNCH-THE MUNCH BUNCH

Some of our WI ladies visited The Thatched Cottage Restaurant in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot on Thursday 17th March. The food was excellent as you can see from the photographs, and the ladies very much enjoyed the food and surroundings as well as the excellent company.

 Thanks to Carole Wood for photographs.