WOMEN S INSTITUTES << Results from August s Treasure Hunt, organised by Judith Webb and Joan Jones, were announced, and we were entertained with some of the funniest answers. Three winners each scored 14 out of the 22 points. The evenings main event was a talk by Susan Whitehouse, assisted by Clare Marsden, entitled Fleece to yarn. Treating a fleece direct from the animals back turned out to be a complex business. Sue demonstrated carding, and spoke of the
methods and materials used to produce unique yarn. A demonstration of spinning was fascinating. After all, we were all spinsters at one time. Tea and cake followed, in timehonoured W.I. fashion, with a raffle and a hilarious competition to draw a sheep. We meet at 7.30pm at Aston-by-Stone Village Hall, and all are welcome. Contact us at www.astonbystonewi.btc k.co.uk, or at contactastonbystonewi@ virginmedia.com, or ring 01785 615662. We look forward to seeing you. Report by Kate Wain
STAFFORD FLOWER CLUB
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ur Christmas Flower Arranging Demonstration was presented by Sionedd Hughes who demonstrated A Touch of Sparkle. This was an entertaining afternoon with our Welsh friend who demonstrated her skills of floral art and gave us hints and ideas of adding sparkle to Christmas. The flower arrangements were raffled along with other prizes during the afternoon. Our Christmas Quiz was on sale and members had a go at Guessing the Weight of the Cake. We also held the popular In It to Win It draw with the winner announced along with the raffle.
With the other fundraisers, there was a jewellery stall with all sorts of beadwork for sale. Our Christmas flower arranging items were also available to purchase. The Flower Club meet at Rising Brook Methodist Church. All are welcome. Stafford Flower Club don t have a meeting in December but we would like to wish all our members and friends who support us a very Merry Christmas and a Floral New Year. We will be back in the New Year on Wednesday, January 25 for our normal afternoon meeting. For more information contact: stafford.flower.club@outlook.com or call Mrs M Keast on 07708 025255.
