Ponthir Women’s Institute – 3rd December 2024 – Minutes

 

Sue greeted Debbie and Holly as guests/potential members and hoped they would enjoy the evening.  

Present – refer to register

 

Apologies –  Alison Buffery, Alileen Ridley, Fiona Alderman, Jessica Tan and Enid Munson

Notes:

All meeting information having been circulated to members prior to the meeting, Sue issued some thanks and reminders before commencing the party:

Thank you for:

all the marvellous gifts to the Torfaen Appeal 

the great table of food for our party

all the committee and helpers who came early to prepare

Margaret Barrell’s fun cryptic carols

the brilliant hats and teddies which had been knitted for the seafarers – patterns had been emailed and Jane had an alternative teddy pattern which was super cute and super easy to make

Reminders:

Resolution evening 6th January – table discussions and collection of voting slips – cheese and refreshments

Our Gwent Federation will be taking a Roadshow to branches next year, so we will be arranging that date and keep members posted.

Change of venue Evening book club will now be at Helena’s 4th December

The entertainment:

Thank you to Honest Vicky and Little Liars, Liz, Jane Hodge, Sue, Margaret and Jane Ellor for a well received “Would the W.I. Lie To You?”

The raffle:

A great range of prizes – many thanks