About our WI
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Andover Afternoon WI
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Andover Afternoon WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month, at St Mary's Church Centre, Marlborough Street, Andover, at 2pm. In August there is usually be a Social Afternoon, at a different venue. Often a Tea Party sat e member's home. The Church Centre is next to the West Door of St Mary's Church. The way into the room used is up some stairs, but advice can be given for those who cannot manage stairs. |
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Andover Afternoon WI was founded in July 1981, and celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2006 with a special meeting and lunch held in Andover Guildhall. |
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The WI is a lively group of about 40 members. In 2009 members enjoyed a busy and interesting year, with informative speakers on a variety of subjects. The members have enjoyed social meetings, usually involving food. They have learnt about the Antarctic, Venice, the Legends around King Arthur, and been informed about Independent Living and making Wills. On the lighter side they have been entertained by Mr Peter Redmond and enjoyed some Social afternoons. The year ended with 'Visual Illusions' showing the members the tricks the eyes and brain can play. Members have attended the Anton Group Meetings. At the Autumn Meeting 6 members were part of the entertainment provided by all 7 WIs in the Group for the members. Members have attended the Spring and Autumn meetings of HCFWI, and some of the other event organised by the Hampshire County Federations of WIs. |
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It is expected that there will be a WI outing in the summer of 2010. Arrangements yet to be made. |
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We welcome visitors to our meetings. Just come, but if you would like to be acompanied on your first visit please click on the link below. |
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Andover Afternoon WI is a member of the Anton Group of WIs. |
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This is what we have planned for 2010, do come and join us. You are promised a warm welcome, a cup of tea and a biscuit. |
| Date | Time | Topic | Speaker | Competition |
| 6 January | 2pm | Social Afternoon with shared tea | A Tiara in any medium | |
| 3 February | 2pm | Changing Fashions of the 20th Century | Mrs D Warnock | A fashion item from yesteryear |
| 3 March | 2pm | 'Not Dead Again' | Mrs P Giles | An Ambulance in any medium |
| 7 April | 2pm | Mr Bryan Beggs | A Pretty Handkerchief | |
| 5 May | 12.30pm | Ploughman's Lunch and Resolutions Meeting, & Bring & Buy | A Spring Posy in any medium | |
| 2 June | 2pm | 'As Good As It Gets' | Mrs G Appleton | Something beginning with G |
| 6 July | All day outing to the Chilterns and Buckinghamshire | |||
| 7 July | 2pm | 29th Birthday Meeting, 'Ladies of the Tower' | Mr T Strafford | A blood red item |
| 11 August | 2.30pm | Social Afternoon and tea party | ||
| 20 August | Outing to 'The Country Wife' Mural at NNA Greenham Common | |||
| 1 September | 2pm | Sailing down the Amazon | Mr G Massie | A South American animal in any medium |
| 6 October | 2pm | King Charles Mistresses PART 1 | Mrs E Russell | A picture of a composer |
| 3 November | 2pm | WI Annual Meeting and Cake Sale | Party shoes in any medium | |
| 1 December | 2pm | MERRY CHRISTMAS - African Safari | Mr P Sansome A representation of an endangered animal |
