Fulham WI

August Meeting - 2 August from 7:30pm

The August Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday 2 August at 7:30pm.  Our speaker will be Dr. David Jones on his journey from severe stammerer to award-winning public speaker.

 

Contents
August Speaker
Wandsworth WI Picnic: 14 Aug
Ballroom Dancing: 20 Aug

Try Dive: 22 Sep

Theatre Group Dates

 

 

SPEAKER

Dr. David Jones, Ecologist

From Severe Stammerer to Award-Winning Public Speaker

 

Dr David Jones is a tropical ecologist at the Natural History Museum.  In September 2008 he presented a talk about his research on the ecology of tropical rainforests.  This time he returns in his capacity as a member of and fundraiser for the British Stammering Association (BSA).  He will highlight the work of the BSA, outline the treatment available for both children and adults who stammer, and describe his own journey from severe stammerer to award-winning public speaker.

 

As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Google Maps for directions.  We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.

 

 

EVENTS – Please note it is our policy that only paid WI members may take part in organised events.  If you wish to become a member please speak to a Committee Member at the meeting.  Subs are £29.50pa.

 

 

Wandsworth WI Summer Picnic

Saturday, 14 August, from 1pm

 

Wandsworth WI have invited all Fulham WI members to a picnic and summer games on Clapham Common on Saturday, 14th August.  We will meet at 1pm at The Windmill on the Common in the parking lot, just bring some food and some friends!  Please see the attached invitation for more information.

 

 

Ballroom Dancing

Friday, 20 August, 7:30 – 9pm

 

We have 9 tickets available for a one-off taster session near Sadler’s Wells designed for absolute beginners.  Tickets are £10, payable by cash or cheque, and anyone who may be interested should email us.  

 

 

WI Try Dive

Wednesday, 22 September, 7 – 8:30pm

 

We have organised a taster session in Holborn for those who may be interested in diving but have never had the opportunity.  Diving equipment is provided.  Cost is £10 per person, to be paid in advance.

 

 

Theatre Group Dates
We have set the following dates for 2010 theatre outings.  Please enter them into your diary and we will work out what we want to go and see nearer the time.
 
Tuesday 14th September
Tuesday 30th November

July Meeting - 5 July from 7:30pm

The July Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday 5 July at 7:30pm.  We will be having a Clothes Swap and Knitting evening. 
 
Contents
July Speaker
Swishing/Clothes Swap
WI Real Jam Festival
Parsons Green Fair: 3 Jul
Thrive Volunteer Sunday: 4 Jul
Chelsea Physic Garden Dinner: 28 Jul
Wandsworth WI Picnic: 14 Aug
Ballroom Dancing: 20 Aug
WI Body Fit Camp: 23 – 27 Aug
Theatre Group Dates
 
 
SPEAKER
Katrina Quinton, Fulham WI President
Basic Sewing
 
The July meeting will be a relaxed and social one!  Our own WI President will be speaking and instructing on basic sewing techniques, such as taking up a hem and sewing on buttons. 
 
Swishing / Clothes Swap Information
 
Please bring any unwanted but quality condition items on individual hangers.  For each item you will be given a ticket stub.  15 minutes will then be spent looking over others’ contributions before using your stub(s) to ‘purchase’ an item of your choice.  Clothes and accessories will be swapped separately.  Any unwanted pieces will be donated to a charity shop.
 
Attached you will find some information on the WI Fast Fashion Campaign and a flyer for the swishing/clothes swap.
 
Patchis and Flaxis Cushions
 
Natalie Chalaby will have a stall at the back where you can purchase some of her lovely cushions.  She will also say a few words about sewing and how she ended up with her cushions.
 
As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Google Maps for directions.  We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.

 
EVENTS
 
The WI Real Jam Festival
 
A new website dedicated to the first WI Real Jam Festival has gone live. The website www.theWIrealjamfestival.com provides information on the competition, news on the festival and some great jam-making recipes. There is also a section on tips and advice for making great jam for those who are first time jam makers.
 
 
Thrive Volunteer Sunday
Sunday, 4 July, 11am – 4pm
 
Last year’s charity Thrive are asking for volunteers on the next Volunteer Sunday in the herb garden.  Lunch is provided.  Please bring any family and friends. Children are welcome.
 
Tasks to include tidying the growing on area into distinct bays, so that it is clear at a glance whether a plant is destined for the garden, for the sales tables, or is the responsibility of a given client. They would also appreciate some help rationalising our pot store please.
 
They would like an estimate of numbers so please let us know whether you are coming and we can pass on the information.
 
 
Chelsea Physic Garden Dinner
Wednesday, 28 July
We are planning a dinner at the Chelsea Physic Garden for up to 20 people – partners and friends will be welcome but feel free to come alone as well.  The evening includes a 3-course dinner (drinks not provided), admission charge, and a tour beforehand.  The cost of £35 needs to be received by the 15th June to secure a place.   We have provisionally booked for 20 but need a deposit to confirm. Please bring cash or cheques to the next meeting.
 
 
Wandsworth WI Summer Picnic
Saturday, 14 August, from 1pm
 
Wandsworth WI have invited all Fulham WI members to a picnic and summer games on Clapham Common on Saturday, 14th August.  We will meet at 1pm at The Windmill on the Common in the parking lot, just bring some food and some friends!  Please see the attached invitation for more information.
 
 
Ballroom Dancing
Friday, 20 August, 7:30 – 9pm
 
We have 9 tickets available for a one-off taster session near Sadler’s Wells designed for absolute beginners.  Tickets are £10, payable by cash or cheque, and anyone who may be interested should email us.  
 
 
The WI Body Fit Camp
23 – 27 August
 
The WI Body Fit Camp course has been designed to inspire anyone who wants to start to get fit or improve their existing level of fitness. It offers the opportunity to try a range of activities including body pump, circuit training, body combat, team games, relaxation exercises, sessions in nutrition and cookery demonstrations. This programme is designed to be realistic and to work with your lifestyle.
 
The aim of the programme is to give each student the tools to build some regular exercise into their day to improve their health, loose weight and improve their well-being – or to help some students to increase their existing level of fitness.
 
Working in a small group is tremendously motivating – you will be amazed at what you can achieve through the power of training together. Classes will be run in the Ferris Theatre and around the 17 acres of grounds at Denman College, so no two sessions will be the same. There will also be plenty of time in the evenings to unwind and relax in good company.
 
Although they will advise you on your nutrition, you will not be put onto any extreme diets. The Denman College catering team will be serving a variety of nutritious meals during your stay – we will not be counting calories or checking portion sizes. This programme is designed to be realistic and to work with your lifestyle – unsustainable diet and exercise regimes do not help anyone.
 
Prices for the WI Body Fit Camp:
5 day course: 23 – 27 August 2010                    Weekend course: 27 – 29 August 2010
(Course No. 091.1081)                                        (Course No. 091.1107)
£585 WI member                                               £325 WI member
£620 non-member                                              £360 non-member
 
 
Theatre Group Dates
We have set the following dates for 2010 theatre outings.  Please enter them into your diary and we will work out hat we want to go and see nearer the time.
 
Tuesday 14th September
Tuesday 30th November

June Meeting - 7 June from 7:30pm

The June Fulham WI meeting will take place this Monday 7 June at 7:30pm.  Our speaker will be novelist Sarah Tucker.  Rory Gillert from 2010's charity Bishop Creighton House will also be with us. 
 
Contents
June Speaker
2010 Charity
Alexander Technique Follow-Up: 9 Jun
Jam Making: 12 Jun
Imperial War Museum Cookery Demonstrations: 12 & 19 Jun
Brazil Brazil: 15 Jun
Baking for Breastfeeding Awareness Week - 22, 23, 24 Jun
Parsons Green Fair: 3 Jul
Chelsea Physic Garden Dinner: 28 Jul
 
 
SPEAKER
Sarah Tucker - Writing a Novel
Everyone has a book inside them, or so they think. Sarah Tucker, broadcaster, journalist, became a novelist with a chance meeting at a party where a lady suggested she write a book.  The lady was the commissioning editor of Harlequin Mills and Boon. Sarah does not write about princes, she writes about frogs, and seven novels later, has two of them being made into film and TV. Author of best seller THE PLAYGROUND MAFIA, and THE LAST YEAR OF BEING SINGLE, Sarah shares how it is possible to fictionalize your life in print. and get away with it. And what turns a good story into a publishable book.
Sarah will bring copies of her published books with her (cash and cheques only) and suggests bringing a pen and paper as people regularly tell her they wish they had written down what she has said!
Rory Gillert - Bishop Creighton House
 
We also have Rory Gillert, the Chief Executive of the Bishop Creighton House Foundation who will talk to us about the charity and the work it does in our community which will be great as they are our charity of the year and we will be able to work towards this at the Parsons Green Fair on Saturday 3 July.
 
As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Google Maps for directions.  We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.
 
2010 CHARITY
Bishop Creighton House
For 100 years Bishop Creighton House has been:

• Caring for older people: With daily phone calls, home safety checks, help after hospital discharge and neighbourhood safety initiatives.

• Mentoring the young: With mentoring programs, employment and learning opportunities for youngsters with learning difficulties and installation of safety equipment at parents homes.

The charity is based in Fulham and we will invite the charity to come and speak to us in the coming months to give us more insight into their work. In the meantime, their website is www.creightonhouse.org.uk. Hopefully we will be able to get involved in the work the charity does as well as being able to give them proceeds from our fundraising.

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Alexander Technique Follow-Up
Wednesday, 9 June at 7pm
Following last month's speaker we are thinking of setting up a taster session or a practical workshop for WI members.  Please let us know if you have some interest.

Additionally Mikaela Davies is having a small party to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Alexander Technique Practice at the Alwyne Castle in North London on June the 9th at 7:00.  Please let us know if you have any interest and we can send an RSVP.
 
 
Jam making
Saturday, 12 June at 10am
 
The wonderful Betty Domini will again be teaching us how to make jams and chutneys from 10 – 2:30pm at Holy Cross High School, Sandal Road, New Malden.  There will be a Jam Festival at the WI’s Denman College from 20-21 November, so if you are at all competitive please plan to put your newly acquired skills to good use! 
 
Jam making is now fully booked. We can take names in reserve in case we have some drops out.  Cost is £10 (to be paid in advance).  There will also be a small ‘ingredients’ charge to pay in cash on the day – probably about £3-£5. This will include a light lunch. 
 
Imperial War Museum Cookery Demonstrations
Saturday 12 June and 19 June
The Imperial War Museum are holding live cookery demonstrations with hints and tips from a wartime kitchen.  Please see the attached flyer for more details and contact information. 
 
 
Brazil Brazil - Theatre Group
Tuesday, 15 June at 7:30pm
 
We have held 15 tickets for Brazil Brazil on Tuesday 15th June.  It starts at 7pm at the Udderbelly on the South Bank and lasts for 70 minutes with no interval.  Tickets are £18 or £14.40 if ten of us go.  Some people have already paid up but please bring cash or cheques to the meeting so that the tickets can be confirmed on the morning after the meeting.   There are lots of eating and drinking places around the venue so perhaps, if it is a nice evening or if we want to, we can have something to eat and drink together afterwards?
 
Theatre Group Dates
We have set the following dates for 2010 theatre outings.  Please enter them into your diary and we will work out hat we want to go and see nearer the time.
 
Tuesday 14th September
Tuesday 30th November
 
 
Baking for Breastfeeding Awareness Week
Westminster PCT are holding 3 events during 'Breastfeeding Awareness week' which runs 21st June - 27th June 2010 to promote the concept of healthy, nutritious breastfeeding.  As the WI is heavily involved in promoting childrens' healthy eating, they would like us to support the three events by baking cakes, scones and biscuits? They are expecting aroound 40-50 persons to attend each 3 hour event. The message we want to promote is that nutritious food is essential for Mother and Baby so if mother is eating well baby will benefit from this through her breastmilk. Please let us know if you would be interested in in promoting this important message to antenatal mums and we can make arrangements.  The dates are as follows:
 
Tuesday 22nd, Mickey Star Children’s Centre, St Michaels Street, W2 1QR
Wednesday 23rd Queens Park Children’s Centre, Dart Street, W10 4LD 
Thursday 24th June the Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12 -18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE  
 
Parsons Green Fair
Saturday, 3 July
 
Use your skills from the jam making to whip something up for the Parson’s Green Fair!  This is a hugely profitable fundraiser for the Fulham WI, and all donations are welcome.  Individual cakes/cupcakes/cookies are more successful.  If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute, please let us know as that can be arranged.
 
 
Chelsea Physic Garden Dinner
Wednesday, 28 July
We are planning a dinner at the Chelsea Physic Garden for up to 20 people – partners and friends will be welcome but feel free to come alone as well.  The evening includes a 3-course dinner (drinks not provided), admission charge, and a tour beforehand.  The cost of £35 needs to be received by the 15th June to secure a place.   We have provisionally booked for 20 but need a deposit to confirm. Please bring cash or cheques to the next meeting.

Fulham WI February Meeting - 1 February from 7:30pm

Hello Ladies!
 
The February Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday 1 February at 7:30pm.  Our speaker will be Christine Hodgson of the Chelsea Physic Garden.
 
Members will have to complete new membership forms for 2010 with their annual subs (£29.50) by the end of February or risk losing their membership.  These forms will be available at the February meeting.
 
 
SPEAKER

Christine Hodgson: Chelsea Physic Garden
The Chelsea Physic Garden is a jewel on our doorstep. Founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries’ Garden with the purpose of training apprentices in identifying plants, Chelsea Physic Garden has been in continual cultivation ever since, maintaining its importance as a centre for education and  research.  Today, as well as being a fascinating oasis in stunning surroundings, the garden has developed a major role in public education focusing on the renewed interest in natural medicine.
We are delighted to be welcoming Christine Hodgson, an historian who is also a volunteer guide. Christine will be giving us an introduction to the garden and brightening up what is likely to be a dark winter evening with some wonderful pictures of the garden!

As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Streetmap for directions.  We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.
 
EVENTS

Fulham WI Fencing Taster Session
Wednesday, 3 February from 7-9pm
 
A fun introduction to fencing - the ancient art of swordplay!  Only a normal level of fitness is required.  All equipment is provided. 
 
The cost is £20 per person,  cash or cheques payable to 'Central London Fencing Club.'  If you would like to attend, please email us with your contact details.  You will also be able to sign up and pay at the February meeting.
 
 
International Women's Day
Monday, 8 March from 10:30am - 2pm
 
This is an important day for many women all around the world. On this day, many people celebrate the achievements and strengths of women.  As part of the NFWI's Women Reaching Women project, this year we will celebrate International Women's Day by supporting Women for Women Internationals' "Join me on the Bridge" campaign. This campaign will bring women together by meeting on bridges all around the world to show that women everywhere are united in building the bridges of peace and development for our global future.
Together we aim to pressure the international community to fulfil its obligations to meet the Millennium Development Goals, promises made by world leaders in 2000. Each has specific targets, most of which are not on track to be fully achieved by 2015, meaning that millions more women die unnecessarily in childbirth, and millions of girls are denied the basic education which would improve their lives and the lives of future generations.

We don't want women and girls to be forgotten. To raise awareness, we will be leading a walk in London at 10:30am from Victoria Embankment Gardens to the Millennium Bridge where all participants will join together on the bridge for a photo opportunity at 12:00. Please do join us for this significant day and show your solidarity with women worldwide. Please bring either a white banner, sheet, piece of fabric or t-shirt (if you are artistic, painted with your vision of peace).  If you would like to attend, please email us with your contact details.

 
Theatre Group : Private Lives Starring Kim Cattrall
Tuesday, 9 March from 7:30pm
 
We are planning to see Private Lives starring Kim Cattrall at the Vaudeville Theatre.  We are unable to get group tickets as yet but are hoping to have them for around £35 - £40 each.  Please let us know if you would like to attend please email us your contact details.  You will also be able to sign up at the February meeting.
 
 
Fulham WI Archery Taster Session
Saturday, 27 March at 2pm
 
Fun, have-a-go, 1.5 hour archery session at an Islington venue.  Includes a safety briefing to start the session, insurance, equipment hire, individual instruction for each person to shoot the first three arrows, tips and advice from an archery instructor throughout the session. The session lasts for 1.5 hours and they've promised to get everyone hitting the target.
 
Friends are welcome.  The cost is £20 per person, cash or cheques payable to '2020 Archery.'  If you would like to attend, please email us your contact details.  You will also be able to sign up and pay at the February meeting.
 
 
Theatre Group Dates
We have se the following dates for 2010 theatre outings.  Please enter them into your diary and we will work out what we want to go and see nearer the time.
 
Tuesday 15th June
Tuesday 14th September
Tuesday 30th November

 

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Fulham WI January Meeting - 4 January from 7:30pm

Happy New Year! 
 
The January Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday 4 January at 7:30pm.  Our speakers will be Oliver Symons of the Royal Ballet and Christopher Millard of London Transport Police.

Members will have to complete new membership forms for 2010 with their annual subs (£29.50) by the end of February or risk losing their membership.  These forms will be available at the January and February meetings.
 
 
SPEAKERS

Oliver Symons: In and Around The Royal Ballet

Local Fulham resident Oliver Symons has been involved in dance, in one form or another, since 1954. He retired in 2001 after 36 years with The Royal Ballet, 15 as Ballet Master of ‘Ballet for All’, the remainder as Assistant Ballet Master with the Company at Covent Garden.  He appeared in a number of ballets, most notably as an Ugly Sister, Widow Simone and Mrs Tiggywinkle, as well as in many similar roles.  Oliver was a teacher for the Company and supervised its education programme for several years.

Prior to his career with The Royal Ballet Oliver was a founder member of Western Theatre Ballet, dancing with the company for seven years, following which he danced at the Zurich Opera House for a year.

Since his retirement Oliver has become an experienced raconteur, having given over 100 talks, so we look forward to hearing his tales entitled ‘In and Around The Royal Ballet’.

 

Christopher Millard from the London Transport Police will also be coming to give us all some quick tips on keeping safe on the tube.  He will briefly introduce our local British Transport Police Neighbourhood Policing Team, what their aims are and how they intend to achieve them.  He will also take any questions that we may have. 
 

As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Streetmap for directions. We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.

EVENTS

Fulham WI Fencing Taster Session

Wednesday, 3 February from 7-9pm

 

A fun introduction to fencing - the ancient art of swordplay!  £20 per person, cheques payable to 'Central London Fencing Club.'  Only a normal level of fitness is required.  All equipment is provided.  Just wear tracksuit bottoms, a t-shirt, and trainers.  If you would like to attend, please email us with your contact details and 'Fencing Taster' in the subject line.

 

 

International Women's Day

Monday, 8 March from 10:30am - 2pm

 

This is an important day for many women all around the world. On this day, many people celebrate the achievements and strengths of women.  As part of the NFWI's Women Reaching Women project, this year we will celebrate International Women's Day by supporting Women for Women Internationals' "Join me on the Bridge" campaign. This campaign will bring women together by meeting on bridges all around the world to show that women everywhere are united in building the bridges of peace and development for our global future.

Together we aim to pressure the international community to fulfil its obligations to meet the Millennium Development Goals, promises made by world leaders in 2000. Each has specific targets, most of which are not on track to be fully achieved by 2015,
meaning that millions more women die unnecessarily in childbirth, and millions of girls are denied the basic education which would improve their lives and the lives of future generations.

We don't want women and girls to be forgotten. To raise awareness, we will be leading a walk in London at 10:30am from Victoria Embankment Gardens to the Millennium Bridge where all participants will join together on the bridge for a photo opportunity at 12:00. Please do join us for this significant day and show your solidarity with women worldwide. Please bring either a white banner, sheet, piece of fabric or t-shirt (if you are artistic, painted with your vision of peace).  If you would like to attend, please email us your details with the subject line 'International Women's Day.'

 

 

Fulham WI Archery Taster Session

Saturday, 27 March at 2pm

 

Fun, have-a-go, 1.5 hour archery session.  £20 per person, cheques payable to '2020 Archery.'  Includes a safety briefing to start the session, insurance, equipment hire, individual instruction for each person to shoot the first three arrows, tips and advice from an archery instructor throughout the session. The session lasts for 1.5 hours and they've promised to get everyone hitting the target.  Strictly no alcohol beforehand.  Please wear comfortable and footwear, warm clothes, no heels, no baggy sleeves.  Robin hood hats entirely optional!  Islington venue.  Friends welcome.

 

 

Theatre Group Dates
We have se the following dates for 2010 theatre outings.  Please enter them into your diary and we will work out what we want to go and see nearer the time.
 
Tuesday 9th March
Tuesday 15th June
Tuesday 14th September
Tuesday 30th November

 

 

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Fulham WI December Meeting - 7 December from 7:30pm

The December Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday 7 December at 7:30pm. 

 

The December meeting is a special edition.  Our speaker will be Clare Watson of Miss Dress, a stylist who will bring along high street fashions and tell us how we can wear them!  We will of course be holding our annual mince pie competition (possibly to be featured in the Mail on Sunday) and also a couple of people selling pretty things for Christmas presents and parties.  Additionally, we will supply a few bottles of wine to start the festive period! 

 

Members will have to complete new membership forms for 2010 with their annual subs (£29.50) by the end of February or risk losing their membership.  These forms will be available at the December, January, and February meetings.

 

 

SPEAKER

Clare Watson – Styling for the party season!

 

Clare Watson has been a stylist for 8 years. Since graduating with a degree in Fashion Promotion from the prestigious Surrey Institute of Art and Design, Clare has strived at carving herself a highly successful career as a fashion stylist.

 

She has travelled around the world working on both photographic shoots and film productions for a multitude of British and International media publications and advertising projects styling men, women and children. Her work has covered all areas from high end fashion magazines, mainstream commercials and celebrity shoots to personal shopping for individual clients. Some of her clients to date include; BBC, CDUK, Guardian Newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, Glamour Magazine, London ’s Liberty store and Timeout. She has also worked with the likes of Hollywood actresses Renee Zellwegger and Mandy Moore as well Duran Duran, Jamelia and Will Young.

 

Clare’s in-depth knowledge of fashion, coupled with her experience in styling normal everyday people prompted her to set up her own company; Miss Dress (http://www.miss-dress.com) to offer firsthand, the secrets of celebrity style, top fashion advice and styling know how and ultimately an individual service that shows anybody no matter what shape, size or situation how to look amazing any time of the day.

 

At our December meeting Clare will offer a very light hearted look at fashion, with an underlying tone of the importance style and ideas on how to revamp individuals’ looks. She will walk us through current trends, teach us how to dress to suit our shapes and leave us with top styling secret tricks on how to revamp an outfit in seconds. Clare will be bringing a selection of clothes and accessories with her, all be available from current stores, and will spend the evening preparing all of us for making a splash this Christmas!

 

A £25 discount off Miss Dress services will be offered to all FWI ladies attending on the evening.

 

As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Streetmap for directions. We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.

 

 

EVENTS

The Wave Climate Change March – Saturday 5 December

11am

 

As you may be aware, there is a climate change march taking place in Central London on 5 December, which the WI is involved with.  The march is organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, of which the WI is a founder member, and is timed to coincide with the UN climate change talks in Copenhagen.  They are really looking forward to seeing lots of WI members at the march.  Members are coming from around the country and it would be great to have a really fantastic showing from the London area.

What:    a march around the Houses of Parliament, starting from Grosvenor Square
When:   5 December, meet at 11am. The march should finish at around 3.30pm.
Where: meet in the event room, Mayfair Library, 25 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2PB
Why:     to draw attention to the dangers of runaway climate change and provide decision-makers with the grassroots mandate to take strong action at the UN Climate Change talks in Copenhagen
Wear:    something blue!!

 

Thrive Battersea Christmas Wreath Sale

This year’s charity Thrive Battersea are selling exclusive Christmas wreaths designed by Simon Lycett.  They will be available to order for £9.99 and order forms will be available at the December meeting.

 

Theatre Group Dates

We have se the following dates for 2010 theatre outings.  Please enter them into your diary and we will work out what we want to go and see nearer the time.

 

Tuesday 9^th March

Tuesday 15^th June

Tuesday 14^th September

Tuesday 30^th November

 

 

MERCHANTS

 

Jules Charms

Jules Charms is back with a brilliant new website www.charmnecklaces.co.uk, showcasing lots of lovely jewellery collections. Jules makes stunning sterling silver and gold plated charm necklaces, charm bracelets, charm earrings, charm bangles and button rings. Each piece is created with great charm and attention – so most designs are unique, funky and oh so wearable. Jules like to source lots of fabulous vintage, new and unusual beads, charms and pendants – it’s her love of all things trinkety that make Jules Charms what it is today. Jules takes personal commissions – whatever you would like, Jules can pretty much make it for you. She also does home jewellery parties and sets up shop in your office too. Check out the website for all the information and sign up to the monthly newsletter, to get exclusive offers and exciting news! www.charmnecklaces.co.uk

 

Laurel Wilson

“flights of fancy fascinators

feathers, flowers and fripperies for everyone!”

 

 

Using a variety of materials from opulent velvet and grosgrain ribbons, antique marcasite brooches, feathers (from free-range British poultry breeders wherever possible) to butterflies, bumblebees and hummingbirds, each of Laurel Wilson’s fascinators and headpieces is completely unique.

 

From statement pieces to show off at the office party to chic, understated embellishments for a Christmas wedding, there is something for everyone – including the younger members of the family who will be delighted by this year’s new collection of neon brights!

 

Laurel also makes bespoke headdresses and fascinators for weddings and special occasions so do feel free to come and chat to her during the evening.

 

Patchi’s and Flaxi’s

We are deligted to be welcoming back Natalie and her bespoke cushions! Many of you will remember Natalie from our Christmas meeting last year, or have met her at the Parson’s Green Fair this summer. Now is your opportunity to snaffle some of her wares as extra special Christmas presents or commission her to create something just for you!   Natalie is extremely excited to announce the launch of her new website www.patchisandflaxis.com  for her cushion company Patchi’s and Flaxi’s!

 

Natalie makes hand-made cushions by clashing different fabrics and textures together, such as silks, wools, velvets, felts and cottons, and adds beads and buttons, to achieve dynamic cushions. Natalie enjoys what she does so much, that she feels each cushion she makes has positive energy and karma behind it.

 

You can contact Natalie at natalie@patchisandflaxis.com or on her mobile 07532282058, to order Ready-Made Cushions and Personalised Cushions, for which you can choose the theme, the colour, the size, the fabric, including fabric which you already have or your old clothes, and to be piped and zipped.  Natalie can deliver your cushion to wherever you are, since her cushions have already travelled far and wide to Portugal, Ireland, Malta, Canada, Australia and Luxembourg.  With Natalie’s four years experience in Interior Design and recently having supplied a £13 million Belgravia home with stunning silk and velvet cushions, Natalie also offers Interior Design advice and property site visits,

 

You can see more Patchi’s and Flaxi’s cushions on some Sundays at Spitalfields Market in East London, on Etsy’s online store at  www.tinyurl.com/patchisandflaxis and at Pop-In’s funky hairdressers in Kennington, London.

  

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November Meeting Details and Events

The November Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday 2 November at 7:30pm.

NOVEMBER SPEAKER

For centuries people have told stories of encounters with ghosts and fascination with the subject continues to this day.  It is said that 1 out of 10 people believes they have seen a ghost, but what exactly does this mean?  What is a ghost, what do these experiences have in common, and why and how do people go looking for them? 

 

Rosie Murdie's talk will attempt to answer some of these questions and will include a history of the Ghost Club (the oldest paranormal association in England) and the speaker's own experience of hunting ghosts in locations such as Ham House in Richmond and The Kings Ams in Aylesbury.  There will also be a chance to hear some famous tales of ghosts who haunt the streets of London.

 

 

As always, the meeting will be in the upstairs room at the Peterborough/Southern Cross pub on the New Kings Road (on the junction of Wandsworth Bridge Road) nearest tube is Fulham Broadway.  Please find here a link to Streetmap for directions. We look forward to welcoming new members and returning members alike.

 

 

EVENTS

 

Thrive Volunteer Sunday - 1 November

 

This year's charity, Thrive, always welcomes new volunteers, either during the week to work alongside their disabled client gardeners or at weekends. From May to November they hold monthly volunteer Sundays (to work in the gardens) and weekly Saturday plant sales where volunteers man the plant stall.  The next Volunteer Sunday will be 1 November, and the ladies from Fulham WI will be there to help!

 

To confirm your interest, please email us with your contact details.

 

 

Holiday Gift-Making at Pottery Cafe - Thursday 19 November

7:30pm - 10pm

 

We will be spending the evening of 19 November painting pottery at the Pottery Cafe in Fulham.  Choose from the menu of handmade pottery, select your paints and sponges, and have a go!  If you aren't comfortable decorating freehand, don't worry - they have their own unique range of decorating sponges that are very easy to use.  You will be amazed how professional your finished item looks - perfect for personalised gift-giving.

 

There is a £5.95 studio fee (per person, per session - NOT per item) to cover all materials plus glazing and firing of your decorated items, which are charged separately.  A list of available pottery can be found on the website: http://www.pottery-cafe.com/index.html. 

 

Final numbers must be given by Monday, 2 November.  To book your place, please email us with your contact details.

 

 

Reclaim The Night - Saturday 21 November

from 6pm

As part of the NFWI's 'End Violence Against Women' campaign members have been invited to join other organisations working for women and to end violence on a march to demand justice for rape survivors.

According to the Reclaim the Night website: The British Crime Survey (2001) found that there are an estimated 47,000 rapes every year, around 40,000 attempted rapes and over 300,000 sexual assaults. Yet our conviction rate is the lowest it has ever been, one of the lowest in Europe, at only 5.3%. This means that more rapists were convicted in the 1970s when Reclaim The Night marches first started than they are now. Did you know that the maximum sentence possible for rape is life imprisonment? Probably not, because rarely are rapists even reported or convicted, let alone with a realistic sentence. This situation has to change.  This is a women-only march, details below:

Assemble 6pm (march to start promptly at 6.30pm)

Whitehall Place, Central London Map here

 

To confirm your attendance, please email us with your contact details.

 

 

ETC.

 

Keep Your Promise Campaign Petition

 

The following petition may be of interest to members of Fulham WI, as we have been active in the No More Violence Against Women campaign.

 

The Boris Keep Your Promise campaign is calling on the Mayor of London to meet his campaign pledge to fund four Rape Crisis Centres for London.  At present London's 4 million women are served by just one centre in Croydon, although plans are underway to develop a further Rape Crisis centre in Ealing. The campaign calls on the Mayor of London to meet his promise to provide immediate funding for four centres across the city. The mayor has previously thanked campaigners for raising the public profile of this goal. To sign the petition please visit: http://38degrees.org.uk/page/s/rapecrisis
For further details on the campaign please visit:
http://www.boriskeepyourpromise.org.uk/

 

 

ITV House Gift Opportunity

 

ITV’s hugely successful daytime show, ‘House Gift’ is returning for a brand new series.  They're looking for stylish homes to take part in this unique interior design challenge. Their three interior design gurus will find you three fabulous house gifts, and all you have to do is choose which one is perfect for your home.  Their challenge is to find something that fits your home, your challenge is to judge how well they’ve succeeded.  If you’re up for some fun, and you think you’d be great on TV, get in touch. Whether you live in a townhouse or a semi, a loft apartment or a basement flat - they'd love to hear from you. 

 

If you are interested, please reply to this email with your contact details

June Meeting: celebrating tea and poetry!

We had a kettle, we let it leak;
Our not replacing it made it worse,
We haven't had any tea for a week.
The bottom is out of the Universe!
- Rudyard Kipling

 

The June Fulham WI meeting will take place this Monday, June 1 starting at 7.30pm sharp in the upstairs function room at THE PETERBOROUGH (may have gone back to being called the Southern Cross) on the New King’s Road.

Please remember subs are overdue. Cheques should be made payable to Fulham WI for £29.00.

Please find here a link to Streetmap for directions:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srfx=525575&y=176750&z=&sv=525575,176750&st=OSGrid&lu=N&tl=~&ar=y&bi=~&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

June Speakers:

Henrietta Lovell – the ultimate Tea Lady!

She’s been called a couturier of tea – but Henrietta Lovell believes that fine tea should not be for the privileged few. Henrietta’s passion for tea began when she had to travel to China for work. Now a champion of the delights and range of teas from silver tip white tea to rarest oolong, Henrietta has just become Selfridge’s consultant on fine teas; she also runs the Rare Tea Company and is the proud winner of the 2009 Observer Food Monthly Award for best Independent Retailer. Henrietta will be joining us to discuss the art of making the perfect cup of tea; what to drink if you want to keep up your anti-oxidants but keep down your caffeine; and to explore the subtle possibilities that tea can offer.

Dayo Sowunmi – “At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet!”

The BBC has recently launched its Poetry Season – a passionate plea about why poetry matters. We have invited poet Dayo Sowunmi as an advocate for poetry in the modern age. Dayo will explore what poetry means to different people and how it has affected the world we live in. Plato’s quote: “At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet!” will form the overarching theme of his talk.

 

FWI News

FWI 2.0 – Facebook and Twitter

For those techno-savvy ladies, you’ll be happy to know that the FWI has gone all 2.0! We’ve had a facebook group for a while now, so we’ve moved on and set up a Twitter feed too. To follow us please got to www.twitter.com/fulhamwi All the latest news and events will be posted here in real time.
FWI Events – ALL EVENTS unless stated are open to family/friends

Book Club – Wednesday, June 10

We have chosen to read The Return by Victoria Hislop. We plan to discuss on June 10 at The Peterborough from 7.30 onwards.

FWI cake stall at Fair on the Green – Saturday, July 4

After successfully making around £900 last year we have decided to take a stall at the 2009 Fair on the Green. We are looking for volunteers to make cakes, bread, jam, chutney etc that we can sell on the stall and also those who would be interested in helping on the stall on the day. It was a fun time last year – and we are praying for sunshine again! The money raised from the cake stall will be split between our chose charity for 2009 and the FWI. Email fulhamwi@gmail.com if you are interested.

FWI Annual Ball – Saturday, July 11

After the success of our annual Christmas Balls we have decided to organise this years’ Ball in July. We will be holding the event at the University Women’s Club in Mayfair – it will be reception drinks, 3-course meal with ½ bottle of wine, disco and a casino. The theme is “Mid-summer Masquerade” – so get creative with those masks! The money raised from the Ball will be split between our chose charity for 2009 and the FWI.

Ticket Sales

There will be 140 – 160 tickets to sell at £50 each. We are currently setting up an online payment website for the ticket sales and will be sending a full email with details within the next couple of days, Tickets will be on sale at the June and July meetings. However to reserve your table (of 8 people) or individual tickets please email fulhamwi@gmail.com

Raffle prizes

We will also be having a raffle where we will be asking for help with prizes. If anyone can offer a raffle prize or know colleagues/friends/family who would be happy to donate a prize please let us know on the usual address: fulhamwi@gmail.com

Cartier International Polo – Sunday, July 26

Last year we did not run our annual trip to the Cartier International polo in Windsor and a few ladies have been asking if we will be doing it again this year. We will be looking into costs of tickets and transport and will let you know ASAP. It would be great to get a rough idea who would be interested in this event. If you are interested please email fulhamwi@gmail.com

See you on Monday evening!

Fulham WI Committee x

April Meeting

Hello Ladies,

The April Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday, April 6 starting at 7.30pm sharp in the upstairs function room at THE PETERBOROUGH (may have gone back to being called the Southern Cross) on the New King’s Road

Please find here a link to Streetmap for directions:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srfx=525575&y=176750&z=&sv=525575,176750&st=OSGrid&lu=N&tl=~&ar=y&bi=~&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Please remember subs are now overdue. All cheques should be made payable to Fulham WI for £29.00.

APRIL SPEAKER
Moira Cameron, the first female Beefeater will be coming to speak to us at our April meeting. Moira Cameron, 42, from Argyll, beat five men to the £20,000-a-year job as Yeoman Warder.

She said it was a "great privilege" to work and live at the Tower as she donned the famous blue and scarlet uniform for her first duties in September 2007. Miss Cameron joined the Army aged 16 and served the required 22 years in the Forces to become eligible for the post. She described the Tower as "magical" saying: "It's just a wonderful job and I'm very, very lucky to have it. You wake up in the morning and you know you're going to have a good day."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6975559.stm

Bella from Bellissima B will be joining us to sell her beautiful range of jewellery. She specialises in designer jewellery made of precious and semi-precious stones with sterling silver and gold. She also offers fresh water pearls and south sea pearls as well as cuff links and giftware for gentlemen.

You can have a sneaky peak here: www.bellissimab.com


CHARITY FOR 2009
Following the vote at the March meeting, our chose charity for this year is:

THRIVE BATTERSEA GARDEN PROJECT
The Thrive Battersea Garden Project in Battersea Park, London, has been helping disabled Londoners [men AND women!!] through gardening for nearly 25 years.

Thrive works in three different garden areas within Battersea Park – the main garden near the sports arena, the Herb Garden close to Albert Gate and the Old English Garden on North Carriage Drive.

With today’s facilities they help around 50 disabled people per year from local communities. The gardeners may have learning, physical or mental health disabilities, but through programmes which are specifically developed to meet their needs, Thrive helps them realise their life goals and ambitions.

EVENTS
•    FWI Book Club – Wednesday, April 29 at The Peterborough
We have chosen to red the 19th Wife by David Ebershoff which is a Richard and Judy read for 2009.  It follows the tail of a modern murder mystery set against a backdrop of the polygamous Latter Day Saints community in America. It's widely available is has been included in lots of book deals. We plan to discuss on the April 29 at The Peterborough from 7.30 onwards.


•    Polo in the Park at the Hurlingham Club – Saturday, June 6
We have decided against arranging the trip to the Hurlingham Polo as the costs of the tickets are now £40 per person. Apologies for this but if you are planning your own trip tickets can be purchased from Ticket Master.
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/12004258CBA23BBB?artistid=974210&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=215
 
•   FWI Cake stall at Fair on the Green, Parsons Green – Saturday, July 4
We are planning our 2nd cake stall at the annual Fair on the Green this year. We will be looking for volunteers to help run the stall and also provide yummy cakes, biscuits, scones and jams etc for us to sell on the day. The profits will be split between our chosen charity and the FWI. Anyone who is interested should email: fulhamwi@gmail.com

•    FWI Midsummer Masquerade Ball – Saturday, July 11
After the success of our annual Christmas Balls we have been contemplating organising this years’ Ball in June. The plan is to hold the event at the University Women’s Club in Mayfair – it will be reception drinks, 3-course meal with 1⁄2 bottle of wine, disco and a casino. We will also be having a raffle where we will be asking for help with prizes. There will be 140 tickets to sell at £50 each. If this is something that you are interested in attending or can offer any help please email fulhamwi@gmail.com Full details will be coming shortly, but it would be good to know if there is any interest in this event.

See you at the April meeting.

FWI Committee xx

FWI March Meeting: Empowering Women, Overcoming Poverty

Monday 2nd March, from 7.30pm in the upstairs function room of The Peterborough.

New members welcome!

Please remember subs are due this month. Cheques should be made payable to Fulham WI for £29.00.

Since our March meeting falls during Fairtrade Fortnight and with the recent launch of the 'Women Reaching Women' Project, this month's speaker seems to be particularly appropriate:

Oxfam in Mali: Empowering Women, Overcoming Poverty

Phil Smith is a volunteer in Oxfam's Marylebone High Street Bookshop and in October 2008 he travelled with Oxfam to Mali.
 
Mali is vast West African Republic, richly diverse in climates, cultures and ethnic groups; it is also one of the poorest countries in the world. Oxfam's work in Mali ranges from the education and water-provision projects in the country's Saharan North to its work with the cotton-producing cooperatives of Mali's rural South, and in this talk, Phil will describe how the empowerment of women lies at the heart of Oxfam's work.
 
In the Sahara desert, the women of Bamba town are key players in the public health promotion and nutritional education campaigns which Oxfam is coordinating while in the southern district of Garalo, Kadija Doumbia - a succesful organic cotton farmer and committee chairperson - provides an example of how organic farming can lead to increased financial security and bring about a change in attitudes to the traditional patriarchy of her village.

News and Events

Charity for 2009

We will be voting for our annual local charity in the February meeting. The chosen charities that have been shortlisted below, if you can’t attend the meeting please let me know which one you would like to vote for.

Thrive Battersea Garden Project

The Thrive Battersea Garden Project in Battersea Park, London, has been helping disabled Londoners [men AND women!!] through gardening for nearly 25 years.

Thrive works in three different garden areas within Battersea Park – the main garden near the sports arena, the Herb Garden close to Albert Gate and the Old English Garden on North Carriage Drive.

With today’s facilities they help around 50 disabled people per year from local communities. The gardeners may have learning, physical or mental health disabilities, but through programmes which are specifically developed to meet their needs, Thrive helps them realise their life goals and ambitions.

Earl's Court Community Project

The Earl's Court Community Project is a Christian-based service offering advice, counselling and support for people with a range of problems, including alcohol or drug abuse, prostitution, poverty. Lunch, tea/coffee Mon, Weds, Thurs. Women's drop-in Thursday. Help with clothing, furniture, finding accommodation. Individual and family support. Help with writing letters, filling in forms, CVs. Help with emotional or spiritual issues.

Events

Bread Making – Saturday, March 7

We have arranged a bread making day with Betty in New Malden. The cost is £10 per person and is based on a first come, first served basis. Please bring your money to the March meeting if it is of interest.

  

 

 Polo in the Park at the Hurlingham Club – Saturday, June 6

We are planning a trip to the polo in June – tickets are £30 per person. All family and friends are welcome. If you are interested in coming along please email fulhamwi@gmail.com

 

FWI Midsummer Masquerade Ball – Saturday, July 11

After the success of our annual Christmas Balls we have been contemplating organising this years’ Ball in July. The plan is to hold the event at the University Women’s Club in Mayfair – it will be reception drinks, 3-course meal with ½ bottle of wine, disco and a casino. We will also be having a raffle where we will be asking for help with prizes. There will be 140 tickets to sell at £50 each. If this is something that you are interested in attending or can offer any help please email fulhamwi@gmail.com Full details will be coming shortly, but it would be good to know if there is any interest in this event.

See you on Monday!
Fulham WI Committee x