Fulham WI

FWI June Meeting: Getting Stitched Up Inside

Monday 2nd June, from 7.30pm at The Peterborough

At this meeting we are very pleased to be welcoming:

Fine Cell Work

Fine Cell Work is a charity that teaches fine needlework skills to prisoners- 80% of whom are men. Their fine work is superb and includes needlepoint; embroidered and patchwork cushions and magnificent quilts, and belies the surroundings they are made in. Indeed Fine Cell Work cushions are to be found in some of the swankiest of interiors from grand country houses to London boutique hotels.

Support for the charity comes from the Royal School of Needlework and the Embroiderers' Guild whose volunteers teach in 22 prisons around the country. There is also support from top names in the world of design such as Melissa Wyndham, Nina Campbell, Cath Kidston, John Stefanidis, Allegra Hicks and Jasper Conran who donate designs or commission work for their projects. 2010 will see two Fine Cell Work quilts, specially commisssioned, exhibited at the V&A Museum.

Bridget Graham, a volunteer with the charity, will talk about getting stitched up inside.

Fair on Parson's Green, 5th July 2008

Parsons Green Fair, Saturday 5th July 2008, 12 noon - 5pm

The Fair on Parson's Green is now in it’s 16th year. Over 80 community, charity and craft stalls. Main Stage and Children’s Stage. Bouncy Castles, Punch and Judy, Carousels, Farmers Market, Venriloqist, Magician, Bands, Instant Circus, Fire Eater, Childrens Dancing Displays and numerous other activities all afternoon. Admission is Free.

Fulham WI are planning on having a stall at the fair selling a range of homemade cakes, confectionery and goods made by our members. Profits will go towards making Fulham WI even more fabulous- but also intend to make a donation to 'The Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation'- the charity we supported at our Christmas Ball.

We hope that members will donate baked goods- but if any members have their own business and wish to sell some of their handmade items, a 'profit-sharing scheme' can also be negotiated. If you wish to donate or sell goods at the fair please contact a committee member. We are also looking for help in manning the stall- Please register your interest with a committee member.

All your help is appreciated!!!

London WIs Meeting, 22nd July 2008

London WIs Meeting, 6–8 p.m 22nd July 2008
Sainsburys HQ, 33 Holborn, London EC1M 2HT

Now that there are 17 WIs  in London, the NFWI thought it would be a great idea to organise a 'WI meeting with a difference' and give us the opportunity to meet each other over a glass of wine so that we can get to know one another, exchange ideas, network and see what the WI is all about.

WI City of London will be hosting this evening, in conjunction with the NFWI and are putting together a really exciting agenda for the evening, with interesting speakers.   

If you are interested in attending, please let Sarah know by 6th June at the latest. We hope FWI will have a good turn-out!

Important reminder- FWI Subs 2008

There are still some subs outstanding for Jan-Dec 2008. If you have not paid yet please make sure you give a cheque made payable to 'Fulham WI' for £27 to Joanna by the end of June if you wish to still be a member.

Just to also remind everyone, that if you move house make sure you let us know so we can update your details!

Fulham WI Committee

Fulham WI May Meeting: Controversy, Censorship and Supermarkets

The May Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday, 12th May from 7.30pm in the upstairs function room at THE PETERBOROUGH on the New King’s Road. Directions can be found here and new members are always welcome.

The May meeting will include:-

Dominic Cooke – “Controversy and Censorship at the Royal Court”.

We are delighted to welcome Dominic Cooke, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square, to speak to us.  Dominic has been Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre since January 2006, Dominic has an impressive track record in the industry, having previously served as Associate Director of the RSC and the Royal Court.

Some of you may have seen his recent productions, including Noughts & Crosses (RSC, which he also adapted from the novel by Malorie Blackman); Rhinoceros, The Pain and the Itch (Royal Court); The Winter’s Tale, Pericles, The Crucible (RSC). Indeed his production of The Crucible for the RSC won him the 2006 Olivier Awards for Best Director and Best Revival.

Chris Jordan from Action Aid: “Who's paying the real cost of supermarket price wars?”

It's rarely the supermarkets. The cost is often on to workers in developing countries who produce the food and clothes we buy. They suffer low wages, job insecurity and poor working conditions.

Find out about ActionAid's latest campaign to make supermarkets play fair overseas and how you can take action to help end poverty and exploitation of people in poor countries.

FWI News & Events:

Jam Making Days – 7th & 21st June

There are still places available on the Jam Making Day on 21st June. (The 7th June is now full). To book  a place please contact Joanna. If you have reserved a place on either day but have yet to pay please bring payment to the next meeting or post to Joanna

Belongings

We had a pashmina and a pair of gloves left at the last meeting. Please contact Joanna if they belong to you.

Lookinf forward to seeing you there!