NOVEMBER 2024
During November we held a craft session madking Chirstmas decorations, collected donations to our local Food Hub and ernt for a Christmas lunch. See photos below
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SEPTEMBER 2024
Our annual outing was to the Weald & Downland Museum at Singleton. 40 members boarded the coach at Ovingdean on a dry and warm day (the weather hadn't been good until then). On arrival most went for a refreshment break before exploring the houses located in the museum. We saw what rural living was like with over a 1,000 years of history to explore, and over 50 relocated historic houses to visit.
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AUGUST 2024
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At our August meeting we organsed a birthday tea to celebrate the 46th year of Ovingdean WI. After some delicious scones with jam and clotted cream followed by a variety of cakes we settled down to play Beetle. A good afternoon was enjoyed by all.
MAY 2024
8 members met to enjoy a walk in Stanmer Park. It was a a sunny day culminating with coffee and cake in the cafe in Stanmer Village.
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MARCH 2024
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15 Members attended the Annual Meeting of ESFWI in Eastbourne. The two main speakers were Patrick Grant from the Great British Sewing Bee and Emma Holland-Lyndsey, NFWI Head of Public Affairs.
APRIL 2024
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Each affiliated club at Ovingdean Hall takes a turn to provide a lunch on the first Sunday of each month. It was Ovingdean WI's turn in April and here is a picture of members who were involved.
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MARCH 2024
Members at East Sussex Annual Meeting held in Eastbourne
MARCH 2024
Our craft project this month was to make fabric Easter Eggs. We were ably led by our Craft Leader. Here are some of the results of the session.
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OVINGDEAN WI TABLE CLOTH
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Ovingdean WI has a tablecoth, made many years ago, which contains the names of members. The cloth is used to cover the officers' table at meetings. Jackie, one of our newer members, has updated the cloth by adding the names of recently joined members. Each name was handwritten on and then embroidered to complete the task.
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MARCH 2024
Members enjoying time together for lunch at the Mekan restaurant in Hove.
FEBRUARY 2024
A winter walk from Rottingdean to Saltdean on the Undercliff Walk. After stopping for coffee in Saltdean, we were fortified for our return walk to Rottingdean
JANUARY 2024
Several members knitted bonnets to be used at the Special Baby Care unit at University Hospitals Trust. These have an opening on the top through which any tubes attached to the baby can be passed.
This is an on-going project as once the baby is well enough to go home they take the bonnet with them. Therefore there is a constant need for the bonnets.
DECEMBER 2023
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At our craft session we were shown how to make these ovely tree decorations. The materials were prepared beforehand by oour trainer who is one of our members. Everybody was able to complete a tree and purchase a pack to complete at home if they wanted.
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FEBRUARY 2023
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At our craft meeting members were shown how to make Easter cards. Each member was able to make three differeent Easter cards and here is a photo of their results. Another session is planned for the Autumn when the theme will be Christmas cars..
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FEBRUARY 2023
Ovingdean Village Hall hold a Ploughmans Lunch on the first Sunday of the month. In ~February it was the turn of our WI to provide and serve the meal. All proceeds go to the running the village hall.
JUNE 2022
Several members visited Rotingdean Bowls Club to learn the rules and playing tactics of green bowls.
AUTUMN 2021 CRAFT
At our October session we made Christmas Baubles ready for the festive season and in November we made marzipan fruits and chocolates. Both sessions were enjoyed by members.
