IT was party time at Woodlands Womens Institute (WI), when members celebrated the institute’s 53rd birthday and prize-giving on Friday, 2 May.
President, Maureen Lavis opened the meeting by welcoming guests and saying the Mary Stewart Collect.
The awarding of trophies and prizes was followed by cutting the birthday cake by longest serving member, May Scott. The very yummy, beautifully iced and decorated cake was made by talented member, Martie Caldwell.
Maureen congratulated all prize winners and encouraged both old and new members to enter all the competitions every month, as this was the way to attain highest points overall. Well done to Sandra Naidoo for taking home this trophy.
After a delicious tea, there was musical entertainment by Fanie and Shirley from Jukebox, with many members and guests taking to the dance floor to show their moves. The meeting closed with the women’s institute prayer and Maureen thanked everyone for sharing the special morning at Woodlands WI.
Prizes were awarded as follows: Adult ed: First May Scott, second Dawn Cowan, third Sandra Naidoo.
Agri-horti: First May Scott, second Dawn Cowan, third Sandra Naidoo. Craft: First Dawn Cowan, second May Scott, third Koulla Tsouris. Handicraft: First May Scott, second Koulla Tsouris, third Sandra Naidoo, Floral: First May Scott, second Sandra Naidoo, third Heather Demé.
Home products: First Sandra Naidoo, second Martie Caldwell, third Dawn Cowan. Embroidery: First May Scott.
Best rose: First Phyllis Parsonage, second Sandra Naidoo, third Hazel Demé. Best specimen: First Phyllis Parsonage, second Dawn Cowan, third Hazel Demé. Best orchid: First Phyllis Parsonage, second Hazel Demé, third Linda Gibbs. Merit: First May Scott, second Sandra Naidoo, third Valerie Wagner. Most points and most entries: First Sandra Naidoo, second May Scott, third Dawn Cowan. Lamp of learning: Sandra Naidoo. President’s prize: Heather Demé. Most improved member for competition work: Martie Caldwell. Woman of the year: Linda Gibbs.
