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Downley Evening WI |
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St James the Great Church, Plomer Hill, Downley HP13 5NB
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7.45 - 10.00
Female Visitors always welcome for 2 visits before being asked to pay the yearly subscription.
We each contribute £1 towards the Refreshments each month.
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 7.45 - 10.00
Female Visitors always welcome for 2 visits before being asked to pay the yearly subscription.
We each contribute £1 towards the Refreshments each month.
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Rosemary went to the BFWI and saw the Samplers stitched by members in 2010. Such talented members we have and they are all still members of Downley Evening.
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Anna Conti, Stained Glass specialist, came to our hall on 4.5.2025. She brought boards, glue, small pieces of glass in many colours and 10 of us created Mosaic Mirrors and some made coasters.
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BFWI EVENTS
Our Competition in October was an Autunal item An excellent report about Downley Evening WI can be found in the latest Downley News written by Angela Taplin 
2025 Programme of Speakers
January 14th Coaches & Coach Horns COLIN PAWSON February 11th Behind The Scenes at Show gardens RACHEL PLATT March 11th 62nd Birthday Party in St James Hall Just a Bit of Fun CLIVE PEACOCK April 8 th Butterflies of the Chilterns DAVID DENNIS May 13 th Paramedic with SCAS TRACY MOULD June 10th Cabbage,crackers & Tea ( a peek at the Savoy) PETER HAGUE July 8 th T rouble Sleeping? LINDSAY BROWNING August 12 th " Over to You" MEMBERS MEETING Sept. 9th Patterned path to Freedom KAY GODDARD Oct.14th AGM ----Nursing Home Inspector PAMELA SALINAS Nov.11th The English Channel JEFF ROZELAAR Dec. 9th Kensal Duo KEN BRAZIER & SALLY EDWARDS |
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Tuesday November 11th 2025 Speaker: Jeff Rozelaar The English Channel Competition : A boat related item. Literary Coffee Morning : November 12th Subject: Mystery October Report on Do & of us gathered to consider how doors could open a new pathway in our lives. A poem from Pam Ayres and who could forget Pam MacCormack's tale of diving through her bathroom window when the front door key was lost. October Report
tI was good to see Pearl back with us at the Annual meeting. After our Wi ordinary business, Nina shared the Financial report for the year and Diana read Lyn's Secretary's report and we realised all the activities that had taken place in the last year. We welcomed Karen and Jo who counted the votes to select a new President. Janet Patch was elected by a large majority and we wish her good luck in the post. Frances thanked Rosemary and the outgoing Committee for their work in the past year. There were a number of colourful entries on our Monthly Competition, which in October was ' Your Favourite Autumnal item ' ( See left for a photo of the Display) After the refreshment break Pamela gave a talk about her experiences as a Nursing and care Home Inspector. She came from a nursing background but her role in Berkshire was to ensure Fire regulations and management was up to scratch. 
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Each month we have a Competition. Members vote for their favourite with silver coins which go in our Charity box.
This month membersbrought in their favourite Homemade handicraft which made a very colourful display. |
We had Macrame class to make a pot holder
Left to Right Nina Kelly, Izzy Foley, Anthea Martin, Brenda Cork and Rosemary Byrne |
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