President: Linda Jones Tel 01362 288742
Jones.Lynn@Tiscali.Co.UK
Secretary: Jan Bell Tel 01362 850777
The formation meeting took place on 20th February 1952 at 7.30pm at Scarning Village Hall. 42 ladies were present. A resolution was proposed by Mrs Duigan and seconded by Mrs Roper to form an institute in Scarning and was unanimously adopted. The following bye- laws were passed-
1.That the monthly meeting should be held in the parish room, Scarning on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. The annual meeting should be held in November.
2. There should be 12 members elected for committee.
3. The Vice Presidents to be elected by the committee.
4. The age for joining should be 16 years.
It
was agreed to hold the first institute meeting on Wednesday 5th March
at 7.30. (curiously not the last Wednesday of the month!!) Nominations
for committee were received by Mrs Broke.
On March 5th 56
members attended the meeting and a ballot was held to elect the
committee. Tea was served and a discussion of future events took place.
The meeting closed with Auld Lang Syne.
The first proper
meeting of Scarning Women's Institute took place on 26th March 1952. 53
members were present. Mrs Allwood the president was in the chair.
The 10/- effort to support county funds was discussed and entered into as was the London AGM although a delegate was not sent. It was agreed to hold a monthly competition and a bowls club was formed.
A talk and demonstration on the art of glove making took place. This was followed by tea and charades. The meeting closed singing the national anthem at 9.40pm.
Scarning Women's Institute Today
Much of Scarning WI remains the same today. We still hold our
meetings
at 7.30 on
the last Wednesday of the month in the village hall apart from June and
December when the date is moved. We don't have quite such a large
membership but still have about 36 members. We don't always manage 12
committee members but we do have sufficient people to share all the
tasks out and other members that will help on special occasions.
Sadly we cannot boast any 16 year olds amongst our ladies but any
wishing to
join would be made most welcome. We do have a reputation for being a
friendly outgoing group of people.
We have a visiting speaker most months who give talks and
demonstrations on a wide
range of topics.
There is a craft group on the last Friday of the month. Outings are
arrange throughout the year.In October we hold a very successful Craft
Day where WIsfrom the surrounding area join us for a day of
crafting.
Tea is still an important part of our meetings but we now also offer
coffee and
squash and of course the famous WI cakes.
If
you would like to come along to a meeting you would be most welcome and
you can come for three visits free of charge to see if you like us.
The
annual subscription for is £43.00 per year. Visitors can come to three
meetings before having to pay. There are no othermeeting costs unless
you wish to purchase a raffle ticket.
For more information please call our President Linda Jones on 01362288742 or Secretary Jan Bell on 01362850777.
Scarning Village Hall
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month and start at 7.30
DECEMBER 16th Christmas Carol- Dickens
Speaker Mike Wabe
Competition: A Christmas Table Decoration
2021
JANUARY 27th Jewellery Making with Wendy.
Competition: Favourite Brooch
SCARNING INTEREST GROUPS
Please see monthly newsletter for conformation of venue and dates.
Craft Afternoon
Last Friday of the month at Jo Urquhart or Wendy Browns home.
Federation Annual Meeting.
Wednesday 8th April Theatre Royal, Norwich.
Royal Norfolk Show.
Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd July
Scarning WI Craft Day.
Saturday 17th October
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE NORFOLK
FEDERATION OF WI'S
CRAFT DAY
President Linda Jones
Vice
Presidents
Tina Hobbs &Pam Smith
Secretary
Janice Bell
Ass.
Secretary Julie Thornton
Treasurer
Jo Urquhart
Ass. Treasurer
Linda Jones
Programme Julie Thornton & Tina
Hobbs
Sales
Table Tracey Perks & Pam
Smith
Welcome
and
Jennie/Brigid
Refreshments
Raffle Organizer
COMMITTEE
Competition
Wendy
Brown
Gazette
Collection Linda
/Jan
Newsletter
Jan Bell
Birthday
Posies Tina
Hobbs
Press
Linda
Jones
Hostess
Jane Dunsire
Sunshine
Fund Sally
Blyth
Refreshment
Chart Tracey
Perks
RESULTS
OF
ANNUAL CRAFT DAY
LADIES RECEIVING LONG MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES