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/2467/Programme-for-2019#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2467 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2467&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2467/Programme-for-2019 BROAD TOWN WI 2019 Programme   IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE BELOW, AND FEEL YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN JOINING US, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT KATE ORTON ON 01793 731536.  WE ARE ALWAYS DELIGHTED TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. 2019 Title Speaker Notes 16 Jan Resolutions  + Professional Toastmaster Verity Bartlett Verity will talk about the history/future of the master of ceremonies. Audience participation. 20 Feb Silk Printing Molly Gratland Molly will be painting a scarf with iron fix silk paints, wet-on-wet, and using salt to form patterns. Scarf to be raffled afterwards. 20 Mar AGM  + Relaxing hand massage Tracey Holland Learn a relaxing hand massage to use on friends and family in times of need. Oil supplied or bring your favourite hand cream. 17 April Romano British Gardens Cherry  Hubbard Talk on what the Romans brought to us in regards to gardening. 15 May A light hearted look at  POA and Wills Heather Wannell   From Awdrey,Bayliss & Douglas Solicitors 19 June Walking Netball + Pub Mo Squires A chance to try walking netball at Dorcan Recreation Complex 17 July  Dressability Sharon Tombs Manager Talk on adapting clothes to fit well and are easy to take on or off for people with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and the over 65's. 21 Aug Walk + Pub   Short walk followed by a meal, venue to be decided. 18 Sept Handwoven bags & Costume jewellery - Philippines Analiza Jones Talk on the materials used and the making of hand woven bags from the Philippines. Bags to be available to buy. 16 Oct Ghost walk round RWB + Pub Owen Collier Walk to be lead by the RWB Town Crier. 20 Nov Swindon Street  Pastor OPEN MEETING? Becky Davison Talk about her daily work of running the night shelter and how that started through Street Pastors. 11 Dec  Xmas Decorations + Wine and nibbles Lynne Horwitz How to make stars from old magazines, music scores and other paper.   WI EditorAccount Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2467 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 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2400/EVENT-COMMUNITY-HEARTBEAT-TRUST-DEFIBRILLATOR-SEMINAR#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2400 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2400&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2400/EVENT-COMMUNITY-HEARTBEAT-TRUST-DEFIBRILLATOR-SEMINAR As many of you may already have seen, we now have a defibrillator installed on the outside of the Village Hall.  Hopefully by the time you read this it will be fully operational.    It is very simple to use, and talks you through all the things you have to do to use it.  HOWEVER IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU ALWAYS PHONE 999 BEFORE FETCHING IT.  This will ensure that an ambulance is on its way as soon as possible,  the ambulance service will also give you the access code for the box it is kept in.  In addition they will tell you other things you should do to help the patient survive. As part of the package we have purchased from the Community Heartbeat Trust we have the opportunity to hold an awareness session.  We have taken advantage of this and it will be held at 10.00 am on March 10th in the Village Hall (It takes 2 hours). They will be demonstrating the use of defibrillators and explaining how the equipment works and the benefits to the community in saving precious minutes in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.   There will also be some basic first aid training eg how to perform CPR and how to put a patient in the rescue position.  Everyone is welcome to come along; there is no need to book. Broad Town WI decided last year they would like to raise money to install a defibrillator in the village in memory of Rosie McLaren who had recently passed away.  She had always been very involved in village life, helping anyone who was sick, bereaved or lonely.  She was also a very supportive member of the Church and WI among other things.  We thought it would be a fitting tribute. Finally we would like to thank Broad Town Parish Council, and the Area Board for their help and support when we were raising funds.  A special thank you to the Parish Council for also agreeing to take on the on going costs. We hope you can join us. Broad Town WI Anne Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2400 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2396/Subscription-rates-2018#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2396 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2396&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2396/Subscription-rates-2018 The membership subscription for 2018 is £41.00.  Since January 2015 new arrangements have applied for anyone joining the WI for the first time, i.e. who has not previously been a member of any WI. New members will pay a pro-rata subscription depending on the quarter in which they join, as shown below: Date of joining 2018 Total subscription due 2018 1 January – 31 March £41.00 1 April – 30 June £30.75 1 July – 30 September £20.50 1 October –  31 December £10.25 Anne Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2396 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2395/Program-2018#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=2395 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2395&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/2395/Program-2018 January 17th Resolutions + Members Meeting - Interesting Chat (book, restaurant, theatre, anything else!) February 21st OPEN EVENING with Malcolm Holland - ‘From Wootton Bassett clean through Normandy’. A talk about how Wootton Basset assisted the US Army in WWII March 21st AGM + Adult Ballet class - beginners, very easy intro into ballet!!  Swindon Dance Outreach Program April 18th Author Debi Evans - Dragons & Rescue Dogs. https://www.debievans.com/about-debi.php May 16th Julia’s House Hospice - One of their volunteers coming to talk about their work. www.juliashouse.org June 20th EVENING OUT - Visiting the museum in RWB.  The scrap book we created in the 100th year of the National WI is to be presented. July 18th Hilary Bowen - Silver Clay Jewellery.   A demonstration (about 45 minutes) of how to make a piece of jewellery using silver clay. (From start to finish) August 15th Summer Walk - Westonbirt tour with Marcus Galea. Meal afterwards at the Hare & Hounds pub September 19th Still to be arranged. October 17th Mary Kellond - Flower arranging.   Session on decorations with sticky pads to add to bottles or chocolates! November 21st OPEN MEETING with Peter Struve - Star gazing December 12th Christmas festivities – to be decided nearer the time Possible Extra Trips - National Needlework Archive at Newbury The Secret Garden in Highway.  Community Garden being set up for therapy work. Tour of the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE IN OUR PROGRAMME FOR 2018, AND FEEL YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN JOINING US, PLEASE CONTACT KATE ORTON ON 01793 731536.  WE ARE ALWAYS DELIGHTED TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. Anne Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2395 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1391/December-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1391 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1391&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1391/December-Meeting-2017 Our Xmas party was a lovely chance to catch up with each other and enjoy some fine homemade (and shop bought!) buffet food and a fun Quiz thanks to Quiz Master Richard Brazier. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1391 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1387/November-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1387 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1387&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1387/November-Meeting-2017 This month we were in the Village Hall for a talk by Embroiderer and Textile Artist Kath Danswan. Kath told us the story of her love of embroidery from schoolgirl days to the creations she made for her City and Guilds exam.  She showed us some of her work which included a wedding dress for her daughter, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Italian and Australian inspired embroidery and some beautiful iridescent embroidered bowls. Next month we are having our Xmas party so if you would like to join us give us a call in the new year! We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Fri, 17 Nov 2017 09:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1387 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1382/October-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1382 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1382&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1382/October-Meeting-2017 This month Purton Peartree Pealers treated us to a demonstration of hand bell ringing with a short talk on the background of ringing. The sound produced was lovely and it was interesting to learn about the basics of producing a lovely sound. We enjoyed having a go and with intense concentration and much help we managed to produce a recognisable tune. This month (November 15th) we will be in the Village Hall for a talk by Embroiderer and Textile Artist Kath Danswan who will talk about the creations she made for her City and Guilds exam and show us some of her work. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook Anne Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1382 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1378/September-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1378 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1378&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1378/September-Meeting-2017 This month we enjoyed a talk by speaker Margaret Hiscock from Wiltshire Scrap Store who explained that the charity has volunteers who collect scrap eg fabric, plastic and leather  from companies which would otherwise go to landfill sites. Groups from schools, play groups to museums come to the Store in Lacock and purchase bags of scrap for use in various craft and art projects. The public can also donate fabric, buttons, knitting yarn and buy bags of scraps or kits from the store. Volunteers are always welcome and some doing work experience go on to full time work. Advisors are available to help such as with a Chippenham project to make a Chinese dragon. After this interesting talk Margaret produced kits of scraps produced by volunteers at the Store and encouraged everyone to try one. Eventually all were completed. This month (October 18th) we will be in the Village Hall for a Hand Bell Ringing demonstration with Libbie Sheppard of the Purton Peartree Pealers.  We should all get the chance to have a go and try out our skills. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. Anne Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1378 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1370/August-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1370 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1370&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1370/August-Meeting-2017 This month we enjoyed a walk around the lakes at Ashton Keynes followed by a lovely meal at the Old Boathouse. The weather was kind considering and as usual everyone took the opportunity to catch up with each other. Thanks to Kate for organising this.    This month (September 20th) we will be back in the newly refurbished Village Hall for a talk and craft demonstration by Glynis Cosgrave from the Scrap Store at Lacock.   We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1370 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1366/Summer-Walk-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1366 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1366&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1366/Summer-Walk-2017 The Summer walk is on Wednesday 16th August.  It will start at 6.30pm with a pub meal afterwards at 7.30pm. It is a short walk round the lakes at the Cotswold Water Park approx. 2 miles long with an opportunity to cut back after only a mile.   The meal afterwards will be in The Boathouse, which is between Cotswold Outdoors and The de Vere (used to be the 4 Pillars).  https://www.phcompany.com/de-vere/cotswold-water-park-hotel/dining/old-boathouse/   Anne Mon, 24 Jul 2017 17:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1366 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1365/July-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1365 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1365&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1365/July-Meeting-2017 For our meeting in July we enjoyed a demonstration of Indian cooking by Savita Ladva who is a friend of one of our members. Savita was both educational and fun and showed us how to make both meat and vegetable curries from scratch using an array of spices from cinnamon to paprika with some garlic and ginger thrown in for good measure. We had a tasting session of chicken curry, chickpea curry and potato curry with rice and had a go at rolling fresh chapattis. The Village Hall has never smelt so good. We are hoping to be able to put some of her recipes on our website in the near future so look out for that.    This month (August 16th) we will be out and about again with a walk around one of the lakes in Ashton Keynes follow by a pub meal. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook Anne Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1365 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1361/June-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1361 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1361&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1361/June-Meeting-2017 For our meeting this month we went to visit Allington Grange’s garden in Allington. This is a National Garden Scheme garden which was opened specially for our visit. We had an enjoyable hour or so admiring the lovely planting and colour scheme and afterwards visited a local pub garden to enjoy the last of the lovely sunny day. This month (July 19th) we will be back in the Village Hall to enjoy an Indian Cooking demonstration and talk by Savita Ladva. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1361 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1355/May-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1355 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1355&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1355/May-Meeting-2017 Our speaker in May was Alistair Garrard. Alistair is a former RAF Dog Handler and Trainer. He told us how after he joined the RAF he spent some time as an ‘intruder’ complete with padded jacket – getting regularly attacked by guard dogs in training! He had a very interesting career which took him to Cyprus, (where his RAF base was attacked by gunmen), Baghdad, Afghanistan, St Kitts, Malaysia and Kenya – some of that time spent with private security companies. While in the RAF he was in the Dog Demonstration Team and also trained dogs and handlers for Firearms & Explosives detection and Drug detection for Customs searches. He was joined by his Golden Retriever Dexter who was charming and very popular with the audience. This month (June 21st) we will be visiting a National Garden Scheme garden in Allington. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Fri, 19 May 2017 07:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1355 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1353/April-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1353 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1353&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1353/April-Meeting-2017 Our speaker in April was Fred the Forager, aka Fred Gillan, who teaches people how to forage for wild plants, he also runs a herbal dispensary. Fred told us how his interest in wild flora was escalated following an unpleasant experience as a boy with a poisonous mushroom and how there are over 12,300 species of mushroom of which Fred still eats a number of safe ones regularly. He told us how to make a delicious wild garlic and nettle soup and explained how to forage by the seashore - giving members the opportunity to try pickled ‘Chicken of the woods’ a type of fungus and Rosehip Brandy. Fred’s website is www.thewildsideoflife.co.uk. This month (May 17th) our speaker will be Alastair Garrard who will be presenting his dog Dexter and discussing Dog Behaviour and Training. We are a friendly group and are always happy to welcome new members. If you are unsure if the WI is right for you why not give it a go. Our meetings are generally held in the Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30. If you would like to come along please call Annette on 01793 739021. We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1353 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1350/March-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1350 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1350&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1350/March-Meeting-2017 Our speaker in March was Sue Dunmore from Swindon Volunteering.  She gave an informative talk explaining the history of volunteering, which started much longer ago than you would expect.  People have been helping the poor and needy for many hundreds of years.  She also explained that her organisation helps match willing helpers with the most appropriate area of need for their skills and interests. They have a website do-it.org if you are interested. Our normal meeting was followed by the AGM where a new committee was elected to take us through to next year.   Thank you to those who put themselves forward, we wish them well. Next month (April 19th) we will be entertained by Fred the Forager.  He will tell us about how to collect food from the wild!  Sounds intriguing! We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us,  please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Br Anne Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1350 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1348/Musical-Extravaganza#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1348 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1348&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1348/Musical-Extravaganza BTWI swapped Wiltshire for London's theatre land and visited the West End premiere of The Girls. The musical is based on the 2003 Calendar Girls film. Penned by Gary Barlow and featuring lyrics and a book by the film’s original screenwriter Tim Firth. The Girls is based on a real life story about a Women’s Institute group who fundraise for a local hospital by posing for a nude calendar. The group become a media sensation and their heart-warming story follows the close friendships in the group, as well as the strained personal lives. Anne Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1348 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1344/February-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1344 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1344&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1344/February-Meeting-2017 In February we had a first aid demonstration given by Kevin Dickens from the St John Ambulance.  He showed us how to deal with an unconscious patient, how to do CPR and how to use a defibrillator.  It was a very informative and made us all realise that we should look into having a defibrillator in the village. Next time (March 15th) is our AGM, but we will also be having a talk from Sue Dunmore from Swindon Volunteering. We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall. If you are interested in visiting us, please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook.   Anne Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1344 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1341/January-Meeting-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1341 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1341&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1341/January-Meeting-2017 In January our speaker was Janet Bultitude a Graphologist.  She gave an interesting talk about what our handwriting shows about our characters.   The slant, the shape, the width of stokes, and even the pressure used shows what we are like. We also voted on this year's National WI suggestions for a resolution to be campaigned for in 2017.  The favourite from Broad Town was to support women's refuges. Next month (15th) our speaker will be George Tarte from the St John's Ambulance who will give us a First Aid update including how to use of a defibrillator. We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us, please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1341 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1340/Current-Committee-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1340 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1340&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1340/Current-Committee-2017 President: Dawn Flynn Secretary: - Lesley Mosley and Annette Moore Treasurer: - Beatrice Brazier Committee:- Chris Chandler If you would like more information about Broad Town WI please contact: Dawn, Lesley or Annette   Anne Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1340 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1339/Program-2017#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1339 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1339&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1339/Program-2017 Annual membership for 2017 costs £39.00 per year which includes 10 meetings per year and free refreshments. 18 January – Graphology and Resolutions Janet Bultitude will talk about the analysis of handwriting. 15 February – First Aid and defibrillator talk and demonstration George Tarte, Training Co-ordinator, St Johns Ambulance 15 March – AGM + Swindon Volunteering Talk by Sue Dunmore, overall manager of Swindon Volunteering.  Followed by the AGM. 19 April – The Wild Side of Life A talk on Food from the Wild with Fred the Forager. 17 May – Dog behaviour and training Talk by Alistair Garrard, former RAF dog handler and trainer, accompanied by his dog, Dexter. 21 June – outing Visit to National Garden Scheme garden at Allington, near Chippenham. £6.00 per person includes entrance fee, tea and cake. 19 July – Indian Cooking demonstration & tasting Demonstration and talk by Savita Ladva 16 August – Walk/pub supper Ashton Keynes lake walk, followed by a pub meal  20 September – Scrap Store, Lacock Talk and craft demonstration by Glynis Cosgrave, Assistant Director (venue: Village Hall, Broad Town) 18 October – Hand Bell ringing Watch a demonstration and have a go at hand bell ringing with Libbie Sheppard of the Purton Peartree Pealers. 15 November – Making textiles Embroiderer to Textile Artist - Kath Danswan will talk about the creations she made for her City & Guilds exam and show us some of her work. 13 December – Christmas festive activities To be confirmed. Anne Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1339 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1331/November-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1331 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1331&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1331/November-Meeting-2016 This month our speaker was Siobhan Neill a cognitive therapy counsellor.  She showed us breathing techniques to help calm and de-stress us.  She also described ways to make ourselves feel more confident by using different postures and mindfulness.  In her practice she also uses hypnotherapy to cure phobias but unfortunately she wasn’t able to show us this.  It was a very interesting talk and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Also this month we held a Quiz evening in the Village Hall.  It was a challenging quiz brilliantly set by Jeff Hartley.  He was ably helped by his wife Beth and son Jonathan.  Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the ploughman's supper seemed to go down well. Thanks must go to all WI members who helped set up the Hall and prepare the food.  Also a big thank you to the bar staff Trevor, Matt and Brian who helped with the setting up and clearing away too.  A profit of £112 was made which will enable us to pay for a couple of speakers next year. We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1331 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1326/October-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1326 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1326&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1326/October-Meeting-2016 This month Miranda Marsh came to talk to us about a visit to Mongolia where she worked as a volunteer for the Christina Noble Children's Foundation for 2 months.  While she was there she lived in a Mongolian yurt (a ger) in an orphanage on the out skirts of Ulan Bator.  The children in the orphanage often arrive very traumatised by abuse, neglect and abandonment. There is a serious drink problem in Mongolia which is often at the root of their problems.  Her role was to help the adults in the orphanage shake off the austere regime left behind by the Russians and learn to play and interact lovingly with the children to give them a sense of belonging and security.  Even in the few weeks she was there she was rewarded by seeing the children become happier and more relaxed.  She hopes to return next year to see how things have progressed.  It was an inspiring and moving talk. Unfortunately our speaker for next month has just dropped out so we are having to find a replacement.  So at this stage we cannot tell you who that will be. We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1326 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1322/Quiz-Night#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1322 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1322&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1322/Quiz-Night Broad Town WI Quiz Night Broad Town Village hall, Friday 18th November, 7.30pm Maximum team size 6  £5 per person, including ploughman’s supper Contact Kate on 731536 to enter - £5 by 10th November please to secure place (Individuals may enter on their own and a team will be found for them on the night) Anne Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1322 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1321/September-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=1321 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1321&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/1321/September-Meeting-2016 This month Amanda from Wiltshire Dance School came to teach us some Latino/Ballroom Dance routines.  Great fun was had trying to copy her cha-cha-cha and tango steps.  A very enjoyable evening..  Next month (October 19th) Miranda Marsh is coming to talk to us about a visit to Mongolia where she worked as a volunteer for the Christina Nobel Children's Foundation for 6 weeks.  While she was there she trained adults in the Orphanges how to counsel troubled children in their care.  We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1321 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/312/July-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=312 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=312&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/312/July-Meeting-2016 Our speakers this month were Graham Barnes and Jenny Oakshot from the Marlborough branch of the University of the Third Age.  They showed a very interesting film in which members talked about the enjoyment they got from learning new things by joining the various groups available in their areas.  In the groups the members share knowledge and help each other learn, one member usually taking the lead.  Topics vary from languages, and walking to things like DIY and quilt making. Then Graham and Jenny talked about their own experiences and how they have made many friends, had wonderful outings and holidays and learnt lots of new things.  Next month (August 17th) we are going for a walk in Coate Water Park followed by a meal in the Sun Inn.  We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:312 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/309/HRH-90th-Birthday-Celebrations#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=309 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=309&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/309/HRH-90th-Birthday-Celebrations Many village events took place over the weekend of 10th -12th June 2016 in celebration of the 90th Birthday of HRH. On Saturday 11th June, between 3pm - 5pm a Royal tea party was held in the village hall hosted by Broad Town WI.   The event was a huge success with 90 people enjoying an afternoon tea and Royal themed quiz with the backdrop of historical footage of Her Majesty playing on a big screen.  A big thank you to all who came and all who helped with setting up, serving and clearing away. A great weekend, thanks to the organising committee for all their hard work.   Anne Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:309 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/310/June-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=310 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=310&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/310/June-Meeting-2016 This month we visited TWIGS community garden in Cheney Manor for a guided tour of their lovely gardens.  It was very interesting and enjoyable.  Working in the gardens and the craft studio attached, is very therapeutic and helps people with mental health issues.  There is also a café where people can work when they are feeling better, as a step towards going back to work.  Members enjoyed the tour of the beautiful peaceful gardens and were able to purchase some of the lovely plants grown there. The gardens are open to the public on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; if anyone would like to visit. In July (20th) we will be having a talk, in the Village Hall, by the University of the Third Age in Marlborough.  They will tell us about the life enhancing opportunities for the retired and semi-retired offered by the organisation.  We are a friendly group and welcome new members.  Our meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you are interested in visiting us please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:310 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/304/May-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=304 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=304&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/304/May-Meeting-2016 This month we were out and about again visiting Woodhill Park Farm in Bushton to see their robotic milking parlour.  Our kind hosts Peter and Anita Gantlett showed us how the  cows take charge of their own milking, coming in from pasture when they feel they need milking and queuing patiently (mostly) to go into one of the two milking stalls.  The robot cleans the teats, then attaches the suction cups by using laser guides. It also weighs the cow and then administers the required amount of grain feed.  The cups are removed automatically when all milk has been taken.  It was fascinating and apparently leads to happier cows and so higher milk yields. Next month on the 15th June we will be visiting the TWIGs community garden in Cheyney Manor Swindon.  This is a special garden that is used to help people with mental health issues. We are a friendly group with members from all over the area and generally meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall. If you would like more information please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and Facebook. Anne Thu, 19 May 2016 07:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:304 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/299/April-Meeting-2016#Comments 0 https://broad-town.co.uk/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=327&ModuleID=868&ArticleID=299 https://broad-town.co.uk:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=299&PortalID=0&TabID=327 https://broad-town.co.uk/Community-Groups/Womens-Institute-WI/ID/299/April-Meeting-2016 This month members went to Westlecott Bowls Club in Old Town.  We were given a talk about the Club and then shown how to bowl on their amazing indoor green.  They also have an outdoor green with fantastic views, but it was a bit cold for that!  We were then allowed to have a go ourselves.  Allowing for the bias on the bowl was a little tricky to start with but everyone improved by the end.  We were also treated to tea and biscuits. Next month we are also out on a visit to a robotic milk parlour in Bushton. We are a friendly group with members from all over the area and generally meet on the third Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall.  If you would like more information please contact Kate on 01793 731536.  We are also on the Broad Town Village website and on Facebook. Anne Sat, 23 Apr 2016 06:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:299