Christmas party. Tickets £6 - please sign up with Pat Sharp. A buffet tea will be served so please let Pat know of any special dietary requirements. The committee have a fun-filled evening planned for you! Competition: A Christmas Tree ornament to hang on our Christmas Tree.  

For our first meeting of 2024 we have a demonstration of copper foil stained glass making by Andy from Moulton Glass. A decorative glass item

Resolutions 2024 The shortlist of resolutions for 2024 were published in the November/December copy of WI Life. In summary they are as follows: 1. Dental Health matters 2. Impacts of Poor Housing Conditions 3. Say ‘No’ to Gambling Advertising 4. Improving Outcomes for Women in the Criminal Justice System We are running a resolutions discussion meeting on Thursday 18th Jan at 2- 3pm for interested members. Everyone is welcome along for further discussion For more information on the resolutions look on the My WI website mywi.thewi.org.uk/ under the Public Affairs and campaigns section. All members are entitled to a vote…

Kevin McFarlane from the St Helens and Warrington branch will be talking to us about the work they do with rescued cats and dogs. It is the RSPCA’s centenary year. Kevin is happy to accept donations of cat and dog food or toys etc for the animals in their care if you bring them along to the meeting. Competition: A cute animal - as long as it is inanimate, this can be in any medium!

Whitley WI 86th Birthday Celebration 2pm - 3.30pm - join us for tea and cake. Please ensure that you book your place. Please let us know of any specific dietary requirements.

What happens at Halton’s Women’s Centre – Take a closer look- Elaine Billington. Donations of toiletries will be most welcome. We are collecting toiletries to pass on to Elaine and have a number of wash bags we can fill with items you might like to donate eg. toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, shower gel etc. Competition: A favourite handbag.  

An evening in Northumberland taking in the sights, sounds and taste of this beautiful region. Competition: A British holiday souvenir

Growing Herbs for Health and Well-being – William Woods Competition: A posy of herbs William runs Blackbrook Herb Gardens near Stockport and will be covering topics including culinary, historical and traditional uses of herbs as well as giving propagation and growing advice.

Please note 2nd Thursday. Not the 1st Thursday. Joint meeting with Dutton. An Embroiderer’s Tale – Tina Saunders, dressmaker to the late Queen. Competition: A thimble.

Julia Young talk about Honey Bees – tales of sex, violence and adulteration! Competition: A bee picture.

August evening outing Thursday 8th August visiting Dunham Apple Barn for apple juice and cider tasting followed by evening meal at the Jolly Thresher. Please see Pat with your meal choice and money. Please make sure Pat knows where you are meeting up - Whitley Village Hall, Jolly Thresher or at the Cider Barn. Dunham Apple Barn location Jolly Thresher location

The Walton Lea Project – Karen Moore. Our speaker is from The Walton Lea Partnership, talking about the activities taking place at this local charity for adults and young people with learning difficulties. Competition: An upcycled item. CFWI Dates for your diary - all the following activities have imminent closing dates so please sign up and pay Pat at September’s meeting if you would like to attend. Autumn Craft Workshop - Sat Oct 12th 10-4pm Middlewich £25 including all materials. Chester Ghost Tour - Fri Oct 25th 6.30pm £14 Autumn Meeting at Chester Storyhouse theatre Wed 13th Nov £15. See…