PROGRAMME FOR 2025

All meetings take place at 7.30 p.m unless otherwise stated.

January 8th   Buffet Meal at the Masons

February 5th   Life at the BBC Talk by Colin Philpott

March 5th      The First Conviction under new Double Jeopardy Laws - retired Police Superintendent Mark Braithwaite

April 2nd        Jewellery Art Demonstration by Emma Oxley

May 7th         WI 98th Birthday Celebration & Katie from the Ripon Festival

June 4th        Ladies in Pigs - promoting the British Food and Farm Industry

July 2nd       "Scalpel to Spade" - Helen's journey from surgeon to nature

August 6th    Games Evening

Sept 3rd       Flower Workshop with Tracy

Oct 1st          Latchhook Weaving Workshop with Clare Bethel

Nov 5th        AGM

Dec 3rd        Shared Christmas Party Night

 

MEETINGS IN 2025

 

Wednesday June 4th 2025

When the scheduled speaker from Ladies in Pigs failed to turn up due to sudden illness, members enjoyed  rather a lovely and useful social evening.

There was lots to discuss and catch up with, especially with the Centenary due to take place in 2027……it will soon be here! 

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Wednesday January 8th, 2025 

More than twenty WI members ventured out in sub-zero temperatures last night (Wednesday ) for their first meeting of the New Year.

Helen Smith writes:- "The Masons Arms did us proud with a delicious buffet of savoury and desserts. Over 24 members braved freezing weather and black ice. The new calendar of events was handed out and we all voted on this years resolutions."

Wednesday October 2

Well, this evening didn't quite go according to plan. The talk was meant to be a presentation by 'Ladies in Pigs' about the health benefits of pork and other high welfare British food. Unfortunately the ladies' car broke down, so member's husband, John Smith, stepped into the breach to help Bishop Monkton WI out of its crisis at their October meeting, with just two hours notice.

John entertained members with stories about his adventures in marathon running in various different parts of the world from the hottest climes to sub-zero temperatures in Antarctica and various climates in between.  His talk was much enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Many, many thanks to John. Very well done.

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One Hundred Years Old and Still a Delight to the Palate.

Wednesday September 4th

At one of the best attended W.I. meetings ever, over 40 members and guests enjoyed a baking demonstration by "Baker Mike", who entertainingly shared his knowledge, insider tips and expertise, gleaned and honed from many years of demonstration baking.

Mike regaled members with a full history of baking through the ages and while he talked, he mixed, by hand, beating eggs and creaming butter and flour, using many BeRo recipes in recognition of the product's centenary year in 2024. Six different bakes were prepared and then baked in the oven in the village hall's kitchen.

Members were then invited, an invitation accepted with alacrity, to try the results. Jam cake, melting moments coffee kisses, Victoria scones and a sly cake were all declared "Delicious".

A competition for the oldest and most used recipe books was held with winners taking home prizes of a cookery book, apron and a selection of dried fruits.

 

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In Competitive Mode.

Wednesday August 7th

Back by popular demand after its successful initial try-out last year, the August meeting took the form of a games evening, which, as always, proved very popular. On this occasion, the event was helped along by a glass of Pimms.

Ladies were divided into two teams, titled, what else but, W and I that went head to head playing games such as quoits (played on the side of a cow -don't worry it wasn't real) curling and skittles.  Half the members came along to enjoy what Karen, Georgina, Anne and Helen had in store for them this time. New games were  provided by secretary, Karen, while Pimms were poured by Margaret and further refreshments provided by treasurer, Anne.

The end result was really close, but the 'I' team had it in the bag at the end . No doubt a highlight was watching Georgina trying to organise everyone with a whistle.

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