Stainbank WI explores China
After the singing of Unity, Linda Hewer, vice president read out the correspondence as the secretary is presently overseas.
STAINBANK WI president Arlene Greenfield opened the meeting with a warm welcome to all members and visitors.
The WI members’ thoughts are with Verna van der Spuy, a long-time member of the institute who has not been well.
After the singing of Unity, Linda Hewer, vice president read out the correspondence as the secretary is presently overseas. The treasurer then gave the finance report. All members are asked to make a special effort to support the sales table as the WI desperately needs funds.
It was good to have Donna Chelin in attendance. She gave the usual gossip and jokes. Arlene thanked all members who assisted with the AGM last month which went off very well. Stainbank WI wishes to have a craft morning workshop on 14 May at the home of Sheila von der Zon. Members are asked to assist with this effort, and perhaps make fidget cushions. Stainbank WI collected funds for Ningizimu School which will be donated to them.
The antique road show will visit in August, so if you have an item you think might be valuable, take it along. Only two items are allowed at a cost of R5 per item.
The WI is having an outing to the Latte Cafe on 20 May and looks forward to seeing all members.
The WI was fortunate to have Charles Botma, who teaches English in China, as its speaker. It really was a most informative talk as he told members about China and the cultures and how every child is so very keen to learn and education is a top priority. There are 1.6-billion citizens in China and 36 provinces. The main languages are Mandarin and Cantonese and a word can mean something different just by the tone of the voice. Apparently people come from all over the world to teach English. Thanks were expressed to Charles.
Happy birthday to all members celebrating this month and anniversary wishes to members Thanks as always to Lynne Haines for the pens she so beautifully decorates. The raffle was drawn and Lynne Haines won the big one. Many thanks as always to the judges.
Competition results: Ad education: First Sheila von der Zon, second Aileen Wiggill and Angela Peters, third Beattie Johnson Webber. Home produce: First Sheila von der Zon, second Aileen Wiggill. Cookery: First Aileen Wiggill. Craft: First Aileen Wiggill. Handicraft: First Aileen Wiggill. Agri and horti: First Aileen Wiggill, second Sheila von der Zon, third Koulla Tsouris. Floral: First Beattie Johnson Webber, second Aileen Wiggell. Best bloom: First Jeanette Turley, second Sheila von der Zon, third Aileen Wiggill. Best rose: First Bernadette Jarman, second Phyllis Parsonage, third Aileen Wiggill. Best orchid: First Phyllis Parsonage. Merit: First Linda Hewer, second Jeanette Turley, third Beattie Johnson Webber. Total: First Aileen Wiggill, second Sheila von der Zon, third Phyllis Parsonage.
Stainbank WI meets on the first Tuesday of the month at YWP Civic Centre and would love new members to join.
