Fulham WI

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.

  

x Fulham WI Committee

 

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Join The Wave - London, 5 December - Climate Change March

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.

SNAPSHOT
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!!

What - march in London

Before the march, WI members will gather in the events room of the Mayfair Library (see 'where' details below).  This is an opportunity to meet members who have similar interests, catch up with people you haven't seen for a while, enjoy some light lunch and to feel a little more at home if you've never been on a march before.  During this gathering, we'll be handing out banners and placards for people to carry with them on the march - if you have any from your federation or WI, please feel free to bring them along!

At midday, we will head over to Grosvenor Square for the start of the march, staying together as a WI group.  There will be a rally in Grosvenor Square whilst people assemble, then we'll move towards Westminster via Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and 10 Downing Street before encircling Parliament. The climax will be as Big Ben chimes 3pm, when a wave of blue will flow through the people circling parliament. The Wave will then pass over Westminster Bridge and disperse.

This event is being organised to demonstrate the diversity of support across the UK to tackle climate change.  Other organisations attending include the RSPB, Oxfam, Cafod, Christian Aid and many more, and the event is designed to be family-friendly and welcoming.  Throughout the planning, safety and security of the event have been a priority and the organisers are working in close cooperation with the police and other agencies to ensure that the day enables safe, peaceful and lawful protest.

Please see the Stop Climate Chaos website for more information:
http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/the-wave

When - 11am, 5 December 2009

WI members should meet at the Mayfair Library from 11am.  We will leave to join the march at approximately midday.

Where - meet in the Mayfair Library, South Audley Street

WI members should meet in the events room of the Mayfair Library, 25 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2PB.  A map of the location can be found by clicking here.  We will then move to Grosvenor Square, which is approximately a 10 minute walk from the Mayfair Library.

Why - to raise awareness for Climate Change

This march coincides with the start of the UN Climate Change talks in Copenhagen - these are probably the most important discussions which world leaders have taken part in for the last decade, if not generation, and have the power to secure or destroy our world for the future.  By turning out in great numbers, we're signifying to our leaders in the UK that we want urgent action to tackle climate change and we want it now.  As WI members, this supports our Women and Climate Change campaign, as women around the world will be the ones who suffer first and hardest from the effects of climate change.  We urgently need to make our voices heard.

Wear - something blue!

Please make sure that you are wearing something blue on the day - a hat, some gloves, a scarf, a coat, a whole blue outfit, even just bringing a blue umbrella will do!  We're trying to create a blue wave around Parliament, to symbolise the rising waters which will be a direct result of climate change.

How (to get there and away)

The Mayfair Library is located within easy reach of Marble Arch, Green Park and Bond Street tube stations, as well as many bus routes.  The closest station to the end of the march is Westminster.  To check the best way of getting there for you, please use the TFL journey planner, using your start point and the library's postcode (W1K 2PB) to find the best route.

James Bond Cocktail Party A Success!

The James Bond inspired cocktail party on 17^th October was a very jolly evening.  Guests included ‘Austin Powers’, Rosa Klebb, M, Moneypenny, Q, as well as glamorous, sophisticated bright young things and dinner jacketed gentlemen.  The University Women’s Club was a lovely venue – with glorious flowers swagging the staircase where guests were greeted with a choice of three cocktails.  The Roulette table made millionaires of some of us, namely Jo Hackett, and the rest of us lost our shirts but seeing as it was all toytown money and not for real there was no guilt or shame involved at all and at least we now know the rules of the game!  The croupier was very understanding.

We were very pleased to be joined by Sue who runs Thrive along with Jo Bell a volunteer and also Tabitha who came to the conclusion that she might like to become a member so not only did we have a good time but maybe have increased our numbers too!  It was great that Judith Buchanan was able to join us too as she had chosen Thrive as her charity for the Windsor half marathon so was able to meet the people too.

The raffle prizes were very generous, varying from massage and hair products, to Boden vouchers and books, via tea, fencing lessons, the Make Lounge, a Walker Slater document bag and original art work by Jaci Hogan.  All went to good homes – and it seemed it was almost a wish fulfillment session that the person who wanted it most won it.  Not sure how we managed that when we raised over £200 on ticket sales but we did.

At the end of the evening groups of friends drifted off into the evening, whether to continue partying, going out to supper or home to toad-in-the-hole and everyone it seemed had had a happy time and helped us raise more money for Thrive.

Thanks are owed to everyone who came, those who bought raffle tickets (especially those who couldn’t join us), those who got us the wonderful raffle prizes and those who organized it.  Thank you.

PS – More photos can be found on our Flickr site and on the Facebook group page.  Be sure to have a look!

x Fulham WI Committee

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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. 

It’s still not too late to add your name to the list!  To book your place, please email us with your contact details, quoting ‘Pottery Café’ in the subject line.

 

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, quoting ‘Reclaim the Night’ in the subject line.

 

Save The Children Christmas Cocktail – Tuesday 1 December 1pm – 9pm

Save the Children are hosting their annual 'Christmas Cocktail' at the Banqueting House, Whitehall on Tuesday 1^st December from 1pm to 9pm and have invited the members of Fulham WI.  Admission will cost £8 and include a glass of wine and canapes throughout.  There will be stalls, tombola and a champagne bar - a perfect way to start the Christmas season with a spot of charity! 

Everyone is welcome so please bring family and friends along. 

 

 

x Fulham WI Committee

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

Fabulous Raffle Prizes - Tickets Now Available!

Just a reminder that our Charity Cocktail Party is to be held this Saturday.  As so many are unable to attend but would like to help support our charity Thrive, how about purchasing some raffle tickets?  We have some fabulous raffle prizes, listed below: 

• massage voucher
• set of 6 Persephone books
• oil painting
• cookery class voucher from The Kitchen
• fencing class voucher from Central London Fencing Club
• goodies from John Frieda
• selection of teas from Real Tea Co.
• voucher for The Make Lounge
• tweed dispatch bag from Walker Slater
• voucher from Boden

Raffle tickets are available at £10 for a strip of 5 - whether you can make it or not.  If you cannot attend the event, simply let us know how many you would like and we will arrange it with you. 

 

xFulhamWI Committee

Fulham WI Events: Charity cocktail party and Theatre Club TICKETS ON SALE

 

 

 

 

 

We've got a couple of rather special events happening over the next couple of months.

Firstly, Fulham WI Cocktail Party on Saturday, October 17 from 7.00 to 9.30pm (venue will be open longer) - replacing the annual ball this will be our charity event that will raise money for this years' chosen charity Thrive. 

With a James Bond theme, the event will include, 2 cocktails, canapes, casino and there will also be a raffle (anyone who does have any prizes they would like to donate please let the committee know by emailing this address).

This is set to be a fantastic event in a wonderful location - University Women's Club in Mayfair. Full details are on the flyer.  Please feel free to send on/print out and encourage as many people as possible to come along to support the FWI and this worthy cause.

How to buy tickets: The tickets are on sale NOW so please bring along friends, family, colleagues etc (all welcome). There is a flyer attached that can be sent out to one and all. Priced at £25.00 per person they are available from Katrina Quinton, please send cheques made out to Fulham WI to Katrina at 1a Chepstow Hall, 29 Earls Court Square, London SW5 9DB. Or, bring along cheques and cash to the next meeting.

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This month we also see the introduction of the WI Theatre Club. The details are below of what is coming up and again Katrina is the person you need to talk about regarding payment for tickets. Please email this address if it is something you would like to attend and let us know which show it is and how many people. For Hairspray and Speaking in Tongues payment is due by September 24.

For over three years, Ambassador Theatre Group has been running various Matinee Theatre Offers and Events for the Women’s Institute and we now have contact with literally hundreds of WI’s across the South East.  Our latest initiative – WI London Theatre Club is aimed at the growing number of new & younger WIs in central London and beyond.  Our hope is to hold regular evening and weekend Theatre Events in the West End, which will enable WI members & friends to see superb London Theatre at discount prices and also socialise with other like-minded WI members.

We are delighted to announce the following first three WI Theatre Club Events:

Speaking In Tongues - Duke Of York Theatre on St Martin's Lane - Thursday 8th October 7.30pm - This highly charged thriller by Andrew Bovell stars John Simm & Ian Hart.  We have arranged a small private allocation of tickets in top priced Royal Circle seats available to WI groups of 8+ at £29.50pp (reduced from £48.50). 

Hairspray – Shaftesbury Theatre - Thursday 22nd October at 7.30pm - £25pp (groups of 6+) – Top priced stalls & dress circle seats Meet from 6.45pm in the stalls bar for Pre-show drinks

Legally Blonde – Savoy Theatre - Sunday 31st January 2010 – 1pm - Lunch Party & Theatre

Three Course + wine Lunch at Planet Hollywood £23. Top Theatre Ticket for the 3pm matinee £29.50pp (groups of 8+)

Enjoy! and hope you can make some (all) of the events.

Fulham WI Committee x

September Meeting!

Hello Ladies!

The September Fulham WI meeting will take place this Monday, September 7 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

SEPTEMBER SPEAKER

Persephone Books Persephone prints mainly neglected fiction and non-fiction by women, for women and about women. The titles are chosen to appeal to busy women who rarely have time to spend in ever-larger bookshops and who would like to have access to a list of books designed to be neither too literary nor too commercial. The books are guaranteed to be readable, thought-provoking and impossible to forget.

Titles include novels, short stories, diaries and cookery books. They are all carefully designed with a clear typeface, a dove-grey jacket, a 'fabric' endpaper and bookmark, and a preface by writers such as Penelope Fitzgerald, Nina Bawden and Polly Toynbee.

Lydia Fellgett will talk generally about Persephone Books and then about some of the amazing neglected authors that they have put back in print.

'There are cute books, there are beautiful books and then there are Persephone books.' The Irish Times www.persephonebooks.co.uk

FWI PRESIDENT AND COMMITTEE

As the WI constitution decrees, all committee members who have been on the committee for three years (or more) have to stand down. Therefore at the end of September Joanna and myself will be stepping down as the co-presidents and there will also be a number of vacancies on the committee to fill. Some committee members would like to stay on but this is also a time for new blood and your chance to be involved in the running of the FWI.

We will be looking for a committee of 7 people for roles including: President, Treasurer, Membership, Events, IT and Speaker Co-ordinator We will be asking for nominations by the August meeting and then there will be a chance for every FWI member to have a say in who they want as the President/on the committee with voting taking place at the September meeting.

If this is something you would like to be involved in/have any questions about please email fulhamwi@gmail.com … it’s a fantastic opportunity and I have certainly enjoyed my time on the committee.

EVENTS

FWI Book Club Monday 21st Sept 7.30 at the Peterbrough

"The Time Travelers Wife" - Audrey Niffengger 'This is the extraordinary love story of Clare and Henry who met when Clare was six and Henry thirty six, were married when Clare was twenty two and Henry thirty. Impossible but true, because Henry suffers from a rare condition where his genetic clock periodically resets and he finds himself pulled suddenly into the past or future. In the face of this force they can neither prevent nor control, Henry and Clare's struggle to lead normals lives is both intensely moving and entirely unforgettable'

See you on Monday,

Fulham WI committee xx

August Meeting!

Hello Ladies

The August Fulham WI meeting will take place on Monday, August 3 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.

AUGUST SPEAKER

Frank Ryan:

Frank Ryan is an experienced medical consultant and bestselling writer.  He has written several bestselling books on diets and healthy eating – and will attempt to answer your questions and worries about diet.  He pioneered the omega-3 revolution and will talk about this, including advice on omega-3s in pregnancy, kids and how to keep sharp mentally in our day-to-day lives as well as reduce the risk of heart attacks and mental decline.  He is also an expert on viruses and their relationships with people – which is relevant in the time of pandemic flu.  But he also has a lighter side, which takes him off to the beaches of Fuerteventura, when he lets his hair down, samples more than he should of the local20vino and a cigar or two, and writes popular fiction.  He believes that we all have some writing ability and will suggest ways in which we can use it. 

 He will bring some books at discounted prices, which will include his Brain Food Diet, which has comprehensive simple advice for healthy eating.

You will find out more about his non-fiction at www.fprbooks.com and his fiction at www.swiftpublishers.com

FWI PRESIDENT AND COMMITTEE

As the WI constitution decrees, all committee members who have been on the committee for three years (or more) have to stand down. Therefore at the end of September Joanna and myself will be stepping down as the co-presidents and there will also be a number of vacancies on the committee to fill. Some committee members would like to stay on but this is also a time for new blood and your chance to be involved in the running of the FWI. We will be looking for a committee of 7 people for roles including: President, Treasurer, Membership, Events, IT and Speaker Co-ordinator

We will be asking for nominations by the August meeting and then there will be a chance for every FWI member to have a say in who they want as the President/on the committee with voting taking place at the September meeting.

If this is something you would like to be involved in/have any questions about please email fulhamwi@gmail.com … it’s a fantastic opportunity and I have certainly enjoyed my time on the committee.

EVENTS
•    FWI Book Club Monday 21st Sept 7.30 at the Peterbrough - The Time Travelers Wife - Audrey Niffengger

'This is the extraordinary love story of Clare and Henry who met when Clare was six and Henry thirty six, were married when Clare was twenty two and Henry thirty. Impossible but true, because Henry suffers from a rare condition where his genetic clock periodically resets and he finds himself pulled suddenly into the past or future.  In the face of this force they can neither prevent nor control, Henry and Clare's struggle to lead normals lives is both intensely moving and entirely unforgettable'

•    FWI Midsummer Masquerade Ball – Saturday, October 17 at the University Women's Club
Tickets are now on sale and available from the committee or by emailing fulhamwi@gmail.com at £50.00 per person. Please support this annual fundraising event by inviting friends, family, work colleagues and flatmates. We really need to sell all 140 tickets to make it a success.

See you in August,

Fulham WI committee xx