WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR MEETINGS

• At your first meeting you will be greeted at the door by our Secretary who will check you in and give you a name badge. The general format of the meeting is:
• Welcome and general updates from our President.
• Secretary – update about current events and campaigns for the Belles, Federation of IOW WIs, and the National Federation of WIs.
• Treasurer (quarterly) – update on our finances.
• Break for tea or coffee and biscuits; there is no charge, but please put a £1 donation the Red Tea Pot. Please bring your own mug.
• Raffle tickets are sold, £1 a ticket, there are usually 5 or 6 prizes.
• Speaker, Demonstration or Fun Activity.
• Finally, winners of the table competition will be announced, and the raffle will be drawn.
  

EXAMPLES OF SPEAKERS, DEMONSTRATIONS and ACTIVITIES from the past year

Paula from Brading Roman Villa – helping us make our own mosaic tiles.

Carol Court from IOW Charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People explained how the charity helps children/young adults with physical and mental disabilities. We were introduced to two puppies, Kenny and Summer, together with their puppy parents – volunteers who train the puppies for up to two years.

Nick Pointing gave a fascinating talk on how a home-made Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car came to be, and his travels across the world in it with his wife. A very enjoyable and entertaining afternoon for everyone.

Christmas food and mulled wine, games and a Singalong with the talented Hanna Nixon.

Shademakers carnival company showing us their amazing headdresses.

A very interesting talk on owls from Keith and Anne Jenkins, accompanied by their beautiful female barn owl R2.

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