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Hatch Warren WI
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Designer or Blue Peter home made – which is best? Masks were the order of the evening, and party time at the WI gave guests both options (no fighting here, if you follow Harry Hill). It was Hatch Warren WI’s favourite kind of meeting – an opportunity to show off its skills to visiting VIP’s, and WI representatives from all over Basingstoke. |
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In recent years Hatch Warren hasn’t been content in letting the speaker do all the work, but feels compelled to incorporate the chosen theme into the Birthday Meeting on many levels. It is a party after all, so that means there has to be a cake (with the new challenge of sugarpaste masks this time), and the equivalent of a party favour for guests to take home. As a charity, the WI cannot run to lavish goody bags that are de rigueur at celebrity bashes. Talented members always come up with their own version of the real thing however! The guest speaker was Jo Terrell, who makes Argend’Or Masks; themed evening accessories to enhance special celebrations. Her individually designed, hand-crafted masks, are often adorned with rhinestones and diamanté. They make wonderful mementos and can be displayed as a keepsake long after the event, providing excellent wall decorations. This inspired the members to have a go at making their own masks, to offer to their guests at the Birthday Meeting. Avid followers of Blue Peter in their youth, the skills acquired are still there in the back of the mind. No sticky back plastic this time – but with black card, a few skewers, some tape and glue, and lots of sequins, feathers and other craft embellishments; some eye-catching masks were lovingly created. The masks were well received by visitors, delighted at the opportunity to choose one to keep. It is fair to say that WI members are indeed often tempted to embark on new hobbies or follow new interests having been inspired by others! |
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Hatch Warren WI meets at The Community Centre, usually on the first Thursday of the month at 8:00pm. You don’t have to be a member to attend and visitors are always very welcome. To find out more call Sandra on 01256 469224 |
| Date | Subject | Speaker | Other Details |
| January 7th | Fabulous Fabrics | Richard Tanner | CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER |
| February 4th | Guide Dogs for the Blind | Jenny Crawford | |
| March 4th | Holistic Therapy and Crystals | Kevin Flannigan | |
| April 1st | Humour in the Garden (with the County Organiser of the National Gardens Scheme) | Mrs P Elkington | |
| May 13th | Have Your Say in May (WI resolutions) | Your turn to talk! | |
| June 3rd | "Argend'Or Masks and Jewellery" | Jo Terrell | A special meeting with birthday buffet and guests from other WIs |
| July 1st | Mummies, Curses and Canopic Jars | Lynnette Ingram | |
| August 5th | Summer Social | A visit to The Essential Oil Company | meet at The Little Barn, Scraps Hill Farm, Worting at 7:45pm |
| September 2nd | From the Field to the Plate | Terry Tarrant | |
| October 7th | Halloween, Tricks and Treats | Sandra Christie | |
| November 4th | Fireworks at the Annual Meeting? | ||
| … a review of the year and election of the new committee | |||
| December 2nd | Christmas Meal - venue tba |
