Minutes of the meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 18 August 2011 at the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

The register was taken and Christine Hammond welcomed twenty seven members to the meeting.

Apologies were recorded from eleven members unable to attend.

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21 July 2011 were read and agreed as a true record. The President signed them.

Matters arising
Christine thanked the members on behalf of the committee for the most enjoyable speaker and excellent buffet at members' night.
The members who went to see the History Wardrobe production of Titanic commented that it was well attended and much enjoyed.

President's remarks
* Donna Goodhand and Jackie Bateman are both now making good progress following their recent illnesses.
* A Ribbon Embroidery day school-has been arranged for Saturday 22 October in the village hall. A faith lunch is planned.
*List on the table for suggestions for venue of Annual Dinner in January 2012
* List on the board of current bookings for events to remind members booked.
*The date of the next committee meeting was changed from 8 September to 1 September.
Correspondence
5 postcards have been received
Letter from Roxby W.I. inviting us to attend their Christmas event.
Letter received from Wrawby W.I. inviting us to attend their Christmas Fair.
Calendar order form to be sent in after the meeting.
Invitations from Thornton Curtis WI to events celebrating their ninety fifth birthday.
Federation newsletter is on the table
Saltaire Village Wednesday 7 September
So you need to be heard Saturday 10 September Bonby Village Hall
Officers Evening Friday 16 September Great Limber Village Hall
Patchwork Day Saturday 17 September WI House
A Guided Tour - Owston Ferry Monday 3 October
Creative Cup Cake Decorating Wednesday 5 October WI House
Storm Tossed Lady Friday 7 October Broughton Village Hall
Fire safety and Life Support Workshop Tuesday 11 October WI House
Wolds Tour Tuesday 11 October Pick up Cary Lane 1pm
Programme Planning various dates and venues

Finances The Treasurer has been on holiday so figures were not available. Finances are in a satisfactory state.
News Slot Pennies were requested from individuals for the Chapel Sunday School collection for Clean water for Somalia.
Henry Dubois will be taking the Chapel service on 18 September.

Sandra thanked members who had helped at the open gardens by making cakes and serving in the kitchen.
The Rumble Band will be performing at Winterton Rangers on Saturday 10 September. Tickets £8 or £10 on the door.
The Mighty Burgage Band will be performing in Winteringham Village Hall on  Saturday 10 September. Tickets £6.50 to include pie and peas supper.
Sixties Rock and Roll Night 8 October featuring Tony and the Cadillac's and  other bands. Tickets £10 to include pie and peas supper.

The President then announced the arrival of the speaker, Ivor Akester, whose subject was 'Lincolnshire Dialect'. For the first half, in his role as a farmer, Ivor strode in, resplendent in bowler hat, smart tweed jacket, gaiters and carrying a gnarled stick. Beginning with a fine rendition of 'To be a Farmers Boy' Mr Akester kept us laughing with a series of humorous poems by Edward Campion, Bernard Gilbert, Edith Spilman and Mrs Burgess - the latter a well known dialect speaker and stalwart W.I. member.

After a well deserved break for refreshment, Ivor appeared as a labouring lad in waistcoat, belt and braces with 'yocks' of binder string keeping his trouser bottoms out of the mud and preventing vermin from running up his legs! Further poems and anecdotes about his upbringing with his dialect speaking grand-parents followed, bringing home to us all just how much country life and people have changed in the last sixty years. We joined him in singing well known songs from the period to conclude a most enjoyable evening spent with a highly recommended knowledgeable entertainer.

Christine Hammond offered our hearty thanks for a very happy event.

Hostesses and Mystery Parcels Chris Wood Faye McNeill
Competition   “Something Amusing”                                   
1st   Jean McAvoy        2nd      Christine Hammond      3rd    Jenny Cressey
Mystery Parcels won by Carol Smith, Mr Akester and Mary Christoffersen

Date of next meeting Thursday 15 September A talk on using Aloe Vera
The competition is for A perfume bottle
The hostesses will be Sue Bolton, Jenny Pike and Karen Moody who will also provide the Mystery Parcels