Councillor enlightens Toti WI

MELANIE Venske, president of the Amanzimtoti Women’s Institute, welcomed all members to August meeting held on Tuesday, 12 August, and bade a special welcome to visitor Linde Moerdyk, Corinne Stephenson’s sister.

Melanie opened the meeting with the preparations for the 79th birthday and prize-giving trophies celebration, which will be held on Tuesday, 9 September.

Members are reminded to take one plate of snacks each and two teacups and saucers. Members were pleasantly surprised by a visit from Andre Beetge, DA councillor.

As it was women’s month, the councillor introduced himself to the WI to assist with any queries of interest. Members asked questions ably responded to by Andre, which were most informative. He assured members that should they require any further information to not hesitate to contact his office.

Jean Donkin and Cynthia de Lange gave members a quick demonstration on flower arrangements, after which the flower arrangements were raffled and won by Pat Roach and Angela Odendaal.

Competition results:

• Aggie: First B Wessels, N Veldtman, C Stephenson, J Donkin, A Odendaal.
• Floral: First J Donkin, A Odendaal.
• Home products: Special C de Lange, first M Hartwig and N Veldtman.
• Craft: First M Venske, A Martens, Y Dixie.
• Handicraft: First C Stephenson.
• Open: Special Y Dixie, first C Stephenson and N Veldtman.
• Adult ed: Second M Hartwig, third A Martens.

Yvonne Dixie gave a quiz, which was really enjoy and appreciate, as these quizzes keep our minds exercised and knowledgeable.

Amanzimtoti Women’s Institute meets in the library activities room on the second Tuesday of the month at 9.15am.

For further information, contact Melanie Venske on 031-903-7461.