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Cholesbury and St Leonards Women's Institute

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The WI

Cholesbury-&-St Leonards W.I. was formed as an evening institute in July 1979 following the suspension of the afternoon institute which had been active since the 1930s. At present there are 34 members who meet on the third Monday of each month at St Leonards Parish Hall in Jenkins Lane, St Leonards.

The programme of speakers for these meetings can be found here and we hope that they will be of interest and would welcome anyone to come to these meetings as a visitor. We have a reputation as being friendly and welcoming so why not come along - meetings start at 8pm.

There is always a certain amount of what is called "business" to go through, but this is kept as short as possible and is usually news of what is going on within the county and opportunities to take part in other events and activities, ranging from rambles to concerts and many others. More information can be found on www.bucksfwi.org.uk. Besides being part of the county federation, each individual WI is also part of the national organisation, and as such we have a say in a number of campaigning issues at a national level, and our views are listened to!

Posters advertising our meetings are put on the notice boards around the parish in the week before the meeting - We look forward to welcoming you!


Contact: Shirley Blomfield
Email: chambersgreen@btconnect.com
Tel: 758314


PROGRAMME 2010

January 18th A Touch of Glass - A Victorian Magic Lantern Show
Tony Brown and Gordon Casebeard
Competition: An old photograph
February 15th Walking Sticks
Clive Carey
Competition: A walking stick
March 15th Teachers Are Human – Just!
Arthur Evans
Competition: School memorabilia
April 19th From Fabulous 40's to Swinging 60's
Kay Bradley
Competition: A piece of jewellery
May 17th Resolution Meeting
No speaker
Competition: A round of sandwiches
June 21st Stained Glass: Not Just For Churches
Anna Conti
Competition: A decorative glass object
July 19th "Delectable Selection" – To Entertain You
31st birthday
No Competition
August 16th Social Evening
No speaker
No Competition
September 20th Mouth and Foot Artists - Their History and My Career As A Mouth Artist
Karl Jansz
Competition: A greetings card
October 18th Annual Meeting
No speaker
Competition: Biscuits/Confectionery
November 15th Food And Cures In Tudor Times
Jenny Sarton
Competition: An old-fashioned remedy
December 20th Magic And The Magic Circle - Part 2
David Ball
No Competition

All meetings are held at St Leonards Parish Hall and start at 8pm.