Ockford-Godalming WI
Dates for your diary - 2021
Corvid 19 Status: All future events will be reviewed and the website updated appropriately nearer the time.
We will be holding a "Virtual" AGM Meeting at 2pm We will meet on-line at 2pm. Members might like to invite other WI members, without access to a computer, to join with them, so we can include as many members as possible!
11th November
Our next social meeting will be an informal one held on Zoom at 7pm.
30th December
Our Zoom meeting began at 2 p.m with a formal short meeting followed by a facinating talk about the' life of the Honey Bee'.
6th January 2021
There will be a Stitch and Chat meeting at 2pm for members who wish to join in. We will be interested to see what crafts our members are undertaking during lockdown. This is a Zoom meeting.
13th January 21
There will be a committee Meeting at 2pm via Zoom.
27th January
Stitch and Chat will be on Zoom from 2pm. Open to all our WI members - sometimes more chat than stitching!!
Chris Chippendale will address our meeting on Lasting Powers of Attorney via Zoom. We will follow this with our "Just a Minute" talks by members which should be fun!
3rd February
10th February
There will be a virtual birthday gathering, in honour of Jacky and Gillians birthday. This is just a fun, social evening but members will have to bring their own bottle and cake!
15th February
17th February
There will be a virtual meting at 2pm to discuss the proposed Flower and Produce Show in October. This is open to any interested WI member
The March meeting will be "Behind the Scenes of RHS Chelsea" by Paul Patten. This will be followed by members showing arrangements they have made. The arrangement will be spring flowers in a cup and saucer
3rd March
10th March
Stitch and Chat will start at 2pm on Zoom, open to all members
17th March
There will be a social meeting at 2pm on Wednesday to celebrate St Patrick's Day and our President's birthday. Expect music and games!
31st March
Committee Meeting at 2:30 on Zoom
Hugh Terry will talk to us via Zoom about the charity SERV. These volunteers support the NHS by taking various samples by motor bikes to where they are needed. This includes donated breast milk as well as blood products. It should be fascinating to learn more.
7th April 20201
Stitch and Chat Meeting at 2:00 on Zoom. All very welcome
14th April
21st April
Art and Crafts- Acrylic painting on tiles - Please speak to Jacky if interested. Session will be held outside in the garden.
12th April
Rummikub session at 2:30
23rd April
St George's Day afternoon. A social event with music, poetry a quiz etc on Zoom.
This will be a fun afternoon with the Townswomen Guild at 2pm.
11th April
Sunday Walks at Milford Common at 2pm. Please speak to Wendy.
Monday 3rd May
Committee Meeting at 7pm on Zoom
29th April
The Mayor of Godalming, Penny Rivers will be opening the new Art Studio at "Jaytees" Franklyn Road at 2pm. This is an Open Afternoon and visitors are requested to arrive at varied intervals during the afternoon and be prepared to queue should numbers exceed the limit.
30th April
WI. Womblers meet at 2pm. Meeting at the top of Eashing Lane
5th May
Our Monthly meeting starting at 2pm, followed by Susy Howe talking about "Fawlty Towers" behind the scenes in a hotel. This will be by Zoom
6th May
Members may like to visit Ramster Gardens to view an exhibition of sculptures. Meet there at 2pm.
22nd June
Painting Session 2 - 4
Our Next Meeting will be with Tess Burrows talking about "Beautiful Tibet on Zoom. Members may be invited to show their best 'travel photograph' or you can email it to Lindsay for an on-line display.
9th May
The walking group will meet at Franklyn Road, then drive to Shackleford Village Hall for the Sunday walk. Meet at 2pm. This will be lead by Diana.
19th May
The Lunch Club will meet at Hectors by the river at Farncombe Boat House please let Jeanette know if you would like to be included. Eating outside!
21st May
Art and Craft session in Jackys garden tile printing or other crafts
26th May
Committee Meeting 2pm in Lindsay's garden (if fine) otherwise on Zoom
12th May
Stitch and Chat 2pm on Zoom. Own projects
2nd June
'Naturalist Gilbert White and his garden' a talk by David Standing at 2pm.
9th June
Stitch and Chat in Niki's garden at 2pm.
6th June
Walking Group meet at 2pm for a walk at Witley Common led by Wendy.
16th June
Jaytees Art Studio Open Day 9:30 - 12 and 2- 4:30
30th June
Pub Lunch at the Richmond Arms at 12 o'clock. Please confirm with Jeanette
7th July
21st July
An outing to Secrett's for a cream tea with the possibility of fruit picking at the PYO, weather dependent and availability!
Friday
6th August
Outing to Merrist Wood from 10 am till 4pm. £20 This is open to all local WIs to see the college. Please let Jacky know if interested
23rd June
Committee Meeting in Jacky's garden (weather permitting) 2pm
25th August
The Lunch Club will be eating at 'the Sun' in Godalming 12pm. Please speak to Jeanette if you are interested in taking part.
11th July
Sunday walks - meet at 2pm at 18 Franklyn Road. The walk is at
Borough Farm, Thursley
14th July
Stitch and Chat at Lindsay's sitting in the garden!
28th July
Outing to Gilbert White's House and Garden near Selborne, this includes a lunch with teas and coffees for £18.50. Please let Jeanette know if you would like to go. Travelling in private cars and meeting there at 11am.
4th August
Rainbow Picnic to be held at the Cloisters in Godalming at the Phillips Memorial at 2pm. or in the Octagon if wet.
Tile Painting Session 2 - 4pm at "Jaytees"
20th July
Committee Meeting in Nik's garden (weather permitting) 7pm
Thursday
28th July
Meeting in the Scout & Guide Hut in Seymour Road at 2pm. The speaker is Chris Hutchinson talking about "British Traditions".
1st September
Sunday Walk - Wendy will lead
8th August
Committee Meeting at Jacky's at 2:30 pm
25th August
5th September
Sunday walk at 2pm meet at Wendy's
6th September
Scrabble at Jacky's 2pm
7th September
Book Club Group meeting 7pm discussing "On the Beach"
1st December
Committee Meeting at Jacky's 2pm
Craft and Produce Show at Guide HQ in Seymour Road at 2pm
27th September
Lunch Club meet at 12 o'clock at Piazza Firenze in Godalming
6th October
Shalford WI will be 100 years old! An afternoon tea party is being arranged with entertainment in the village Hall at 2pm. If you would like to attend please speak to Niki (£5 per person)
and/ or if you are able to contribute cakes or scones for this event do let Niki know. Any expenses incured should be claimed from Kris,
5th October
Book Club meeting to discuss "The Three Daughters of Eve" by Elif Shafak at 7pm
20th October
Christmas Party at St Marks Church Hall with musical entertainment!
10th October
Sunday walk with Wendy
13th October
Stitch and Chat in the Guide Hall. There will be an opportunity to do clay tile printing with Sue. Please let her know if you would like to take part. There will be Christmas crafts too with Kris.
19th November
27th October
Lunch Club meet at 'The Star' in Church Street at 12 noon. Speak to Jeanette if you want to attend
7th November
Chilworth Walk to the Gunpowder Mills at 2pm. Please speak to Wendy if you wish to attend.
10th November
Stitch and Chat - Making Christmas decorations or bring your own crafts.
17th November
Jaytees Open Art Studio Morning and Afternoon Session
24th November
Committee Meeting at Lindsay's 2pm
3rd November
Annual General Meeting 2pm. Members participation