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An Update From Our Chair

What springs to mind when someone says that November is here?
My thoughts go straight to Bonfire Night, when as a child I collected very small fireworks
in a biscuit tin, with a couple of packets of sparklers, all ready for the lighting of the
bonfire in the garden and treacle toffee made by my Mum, which got stuck in your teeth!
Happy times as a child, with not a care in the world.
Now I think of dark evenings with the central heating on and do I really want to go out in the cold to my WI meeting? Of
course I do, as it is a chance to catch up with friends who I maybe haven’t seen since last month.
Here in Cheshire Federation, November is our month for Annual Meetings, when we have reports covering the past
year, a financial breakdown of whether we can stay afloat for another year, thank our past committee for all their hard work
and vote in a new President to take your WI forward for the next twelve months. If we are lucky perhaps, we will also be enjoying
a hotpot or fish and chip supper, but I must say that cheese, crackers and a glass of prosecco also go down really well as a
treat.
Please think very hard about volunteering to go on to the committee, as new ideas are always welcome and don’t forget
that there are always small jobs that can be undertaken to lend a hand. As a WI Adviser I am called on to attend quite a few
Annual Meetings, and it is always encouraging to be welcomed by so many members. Do remember that we are here to help.
November is also the month for putting your names down on the list and paying deposits for your festive parties.
Christmas at White Friars is in the final planning stages and it is always a great chance to come into Chester for some retail
therapy and visit us for a hot drink, bacon bap, mince pie or mulled wine. Take the opportunity to rest your legs, have a
conducted tour of our listed building, maybe purchase a few stocking fillers for family and friends and sample some crafting
ideas.
Don’t forget to apply for your tickets.

Ann
Federation Chair