https://broad-town.co.uk RSS feeds for Broad Town Village 60 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2515/January-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2515 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2515&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2515/January-Meeting Starting off 2020 we had a very interesting and humorous talk from John Jameson Davis, a handwriting expert, on how he comes to the conclusion a signature or piece of writing is fake or real.  He analyses the problem for up to a week and banks and solicitors  often ask him his view on suspect cases.  John brought along some signatures of famous people so we could relate what he was saying to their personalities - it all seemed to fit well!  He also showed us the tell-tale signs of fraud in handwriting.  We then had a show of hands as to which resolutions we wished to pursue this year out of a call to increase potential stem cell donor registration, female crash test dummies, end modern slavery, time to talk about death and dying and protect our precious helium.  Next month we have a talk about the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.  15 Pam Howells Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2515 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2512/December-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2512 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2512&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2512/December-Meeting We held our Christmas Party in Broad Town Village Hall last night trying our best to make beautiful bead and parchment Christmas tree decorations - some of us were more successful than others!  This was followed by a lovely buffet and a quiz on TV Personalities.  A great end to a successful year for Broad Town WI!  Pam Howells Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2512 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2513/November-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2513 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2513&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2513/November-Meeting An officer from the Swindon NIght Shelter came and talked about how their organisation offers a hot meal, shower and bed for the night on Friday evenings giving the homeless and less fortunate people a place to relax, chat and get advice.  They are also connected with The Gate Cafe and the Hub and Coffee Shop together with the Haven Day Care Centre where needy people can grab a meal and some support during the day.  An excellent and worthwhile organisation.  Their aim is to gain the trust of their customers and get them into accommodation when they are ready.  Pam Howells Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2513 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2511/August-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2511 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2511&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2511/August-Meeting Many of us enjoyed a lovely walk around Marlborough in gorgeous sunshing finishing up with a great meal at the local pub in Manton. Pam Howells Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2511 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2498/July-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2498 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2498&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2498/July-Meeting Sharon Tombs from Dressability spoke about how her organisation adapts clothes for disabled people.  None of us had heard of Dressability which is in West Swindon but, as Sharon showed us, by adding invisible zips, velcro or magnetic strips people's ordinary clothes can be adapted for their individual needs.  They also make fancy dress costumes for terminally ill children and she showed us many examples of the perfectly invisible adaptations she and her very talented colleagues have made for people.  Sadly, as with all charities, they have to find an enormous amount of money each year.  Pam Howells Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2498 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2497/June-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2497 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2497&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2497/June-Meeting For June's meeting we went to the Dorcan Netball Dome and tried the increasingly popular 'walking netball'.  Although our bodies have aged our minds still thought we were teenagers playing at school and we had a thoroughly good work out becoming quite competitive!  It was really good fun and there are many groups where you can experience walking netball weekly. Pam Howells Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2497 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2486/May-Meeting-2019#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2486 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2486&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2486/May-Meeting-2019 This month our speaker was Heather Wannell from Awdrey, Baylis and Douglas Solicitors.   She gave us a lighted-hearted look into wills and Power of Attorneys.  Many of us had already done them but it was a timely reminder for those who had not.  Well worth looking into! Pam Howells Thu, 16 May 2019 14:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2486 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2485/April-Meeting-2019#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2485 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2485&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2485/April-Meeting-2019 We had a fascinating talk on Romano British Gardens by Cherry Hubbard who told us what the Romans brought to us as regards gardening.  There was a reminder for donations for the market stall we are running on 12 June. Pam Howells Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2485 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2479/March-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2479 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2479&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2479/March-Meeting This month we had our AGM and elected the committee for the current year.  At our general meeting which followed Margaret showed us the bag she had made for the 'Women's Homeless Project'.  It was excellent - waterproofed, lots of pockets and able to have a pillow in a flap.  We are all bringing something to put in it to our next meeting before taking it for distribution to a homeless woman.  We are having a market stall on Wednesday 12 June so any cakes, books and bric-a-brac will be very welcome.  We followed this with a lovely hand massage lesson and session with Tracey Holland.  We all felt the benefit immediately. Pam Howells Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2479 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2478/February-Meeting-2019#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2478 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2478&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2478/February-Meeting-2019 Our well-attended February meeting featured Mollie Gratland who showed us how to paint scarves with iron fix silk paints.  We were amazed at how easy it seemed to be and how beautiful they turned out.  Mollie is very artistic and brought along a lot of different things she had designed and made using different art forms.  11 of us were so enthusiastic that we are going to do workshops with her.  Our March meeting is the AGM followed by learning how to do hand massages.  Pam Howells Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2478 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2477/January-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2477 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2477&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2477/January-Meeting The resolutions discussed by the WI were about improving plant bio-security, menstrual health, planting more trees, pelvic floor education, don't fear the smear and the decline in bus services.  A very varied bunch of subjects.  Many of these topics will be pursued by the WI who are a powerful group of women who campaign on many things.  Please consider joining us. Our speaker was Verity Bartlett who gave a fascinating talk about the History and Future of the Master of Ceremonies - another field in which women are successful.  MCs nowadays are hired to keep things running at large or small events and also weddings.  Pam Howells Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2477 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2461/Christmas-Party-12-December-2018#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2461 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2461&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2461/Christmas-Party-12-December-2018 We all enjoyed this year's Christmas Party in the hall.  Some of us were better than others at guessing which essential oil was what in Tracey Holland's quiz!  We also had a place name quiz organised by Pam Howells before eating the lovely food we all brought.  We rounded off the evening with a beetle drive which Janet Clewley had arranged.  It was a fitting end to a great WI year and we are all looking forward to our meetings in 2019!  Pam Howells Sun, 23 Dec 2018 13:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2461 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2459/November-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2459 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2459&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2459/November-Meeting Members and guests were treated to a very passionate and informative talk entitled ‘Views of the Universe’ from two members of Swindon Stargazers.  We also went outside where it was fascinating to see the surface of the moon with its craters through a telescope.  No little green men were sighted!   Our December meeting is our Christmas Party for current members.  Pam Howells Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2459 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2454/October-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2454 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2454&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2454/October-Meeting We all managed to produce some wonderful flower decorations for bottles and were amazed at how easy it was. Very simple and effective.  Our November meeting is open to all and we should have an interesting and informative evening on Star Gazing.   Pam Howells Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2454 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2452/September-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2452 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2452&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2452/September-Meeting Kate John gave an excellent and interactive talk on occupational therapy.  Her work is really important in enabling people to find ways of going about their normal life so they can be discharged from hospital and hopefully live back in their homes.  Simple tasks like making a cup of tea, peeling vegetables and climbing stairs can be overwhelming for people who, for instance, have had a stroke, a brain injury or have dementia.  Using simple props we saw what OTs can help us do to get the most out of life after a spell of ill health.  Pam Howells Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2452 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2447/August-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2447 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2447&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2447/August-Meeting For our August get together we met at the Crown at Broad Hinton with many of us tackling the walk from Broad Town up past the White Horse and over the fields whilst others met us there.  We were rewarded with lovely food prepared by the new managers.  Our September meeting is back in the village hall with Kate John giving a talk about Occupational Therapy.  Pam Howells Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2447 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2431/July-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2431 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2431&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2431/July-Meeting Hilary Bowen showed us how to make silver jewellery out of silver clay at our July meeting.  It was amazing that something so beautiful could come out of a small piece of clay.  During the month some members went to the Trowbridge Sewage Works to see how waste is disposed of.  The site prides itself on dealing with 100% of the waste on site.  Other members took part in a Walking Netball taster session which was extremely good fun and way more energetic than one would think!  The WI is hoping to get sessions up and running in the autumn.  We have no meeting in August but are intending to walk from Broad Town up to The Crown at Broad Hinton for a meal.  Our September meeting (on 19th) is a talk by Kate John on Occupational Therapy.  Feel free to join us.    Pam Howells Mon, 23 Jul 2018 14:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2431 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2428/June-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2428 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2428&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2428/June-Meeting At our meeting on 20 June we went to the Royal Wootton Bassett Museum to hand over a scrapbook detailing the life of Broad Town WI during the year of the Centenary of the WI so that it can be stored there to be enjoyed by visitors over the next 100 years!  There was so much to see in the museum and we were surprised how RWB has changed over time.  The staff were very informative and friendly and we celebrated with a glass of fizz before going over to the Cross Keys for an informal meeting.     Pam Howells Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2428 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2427/Afternoon-Tea-and-Tour-of-the-Wyvern-Theatre#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2427 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2427&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2427/Afternoon-Tea-and-Tour-of-the-Wyvern-Theatre On 23 May 14 members and partners enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wyvern Theatre followed by a lovely cream tea.  It was really interesting to see backstage and understand what goes on backstage.  Our two volunteer guides were full of information.  Well worth a visit. Pam Howells Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2427 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2419/May-Meeting-2018#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2419 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2419&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2419/May-Meeting-2018 Members took part in a quiz before sharing information on things such as an MS diet and regime that is working really well, Julia House Hospice, life in modern China and Sparkle for Markle activities taking place on 19th.  Kate was in the WI Wiltshire News celebrating the fact the WI successfully organised the installation of the defibrillator in memory of Rosie McLaren.  This month many of us are going to a backstage tour and tea at the Wyvern Theatre and also playing in a friendly skittles match against partners and friends.  Next month's meeting will be at the RWB Museum with refreshments at a local pub.  Pam Howells Thu, 17 May 2018 07:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2419 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2414/April-Meeting#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2414 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2414&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2414/April-Meeting At our April meeting author, Debi Evans, gave an interesting and amusing account of how her rescue dog, Rolo, gave her inspiration for her children's stories.   Pam Howells Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2414