WI rues lack of support at Bot Gardens

STAINBANK Womens Institute’s president Arlene Greenfield welcomed all members and judges and said a special welcome to visitors Jeanette, Lyn and Jean.

After the singing of Unity with the help of the choir, the minutes were read as well as a report on finance.

Once again Donna Chelin was ready with her social news with the aid of Trish Braum. Bon voyage was bade to Anne de Goede who is off to Australia for two months. Yellowwood Park WI will hold its birthday party on 26 August, with the theme being 1968. Many thanks as always to the two members who cook for the seniors once a month. Stainbank noted that it was most unfortunate that they have had to stop volunteering at Botanic Gardens due to a lack of support by members.

Happy birthday to members celebrating this month and to Arlene on her anniversary. Tea hostess Sue Dennison made a special plea to members on tea duty to arrive early and to stay after the meeting.

After tea, members had a most informative talk by Martie Craig on the tours in the Fouriesburg area, and all the many locations one can visit from there. They also watched a DVD with all the details and information. Many members showed great interest in the tours.

Competition results: Adult ed: lst Barbara Isley second Elaine de Jager, Beattie Johnstone Webber and third Monica Wilson. Home produce: First Sheila von der Zon, second Monica Wilson, third Flo Harper and Elaine de Jager.

Cookery: First Elaine de Jager, second Sheila von der Zon. Craft: First Barbara Isley and Sheila von der Zon, second Joy McDonald and Beattie Johnstone Webber, third Aileen Wiggill.

Handicraft: First Beattie Johnstone Webber, second Joy McDonald, third Monica Wilson. Merit: First Beattie Johnstone Webber, second Joy McDonald, third Aileen Wiggill. Agri and horti: First Aileen Wiggill, second Sheila van der Zon, third Elaine de Jager. Floral: First Beattie Johnstone Webber.

Best bloom: First Elaine de Jager, second Dawn Moore, third Sheila von der Zon and Monica Wilson. Best rose: First Elaine de Jager, second Shelagh Geddie, third Sheila von der Zon.

Best orchid: Third Flo Harper. Best overall: Third Beattie Johnstone Webber, second Elaine de Jager and first once again, Sheila von der Zon. Congratulations.

It was good to see so many members entering the competitions and especially the new members. Stainbank WI meets on the first Tuesday of each month at YWP Civic Centre at 9am for 9.30am. All are welcome to attend the meetings and meet new friends.