March’s meeting kicked off in the ‘usual’ way with an introduction and welcome from President Kirsty and then it was onto the normal monthly WI business of announcements, spin off group details and information for planned events and news from WI federation. I should perhaps point out to new members and guests that whilst the news announcements and highlights are always interjected with a little SHWI humour – March was slightly ‘unusual’ and we had the awesome treat of a Birthday Bainbridge! This led to a lengthy and somewhat hilarious take on our normal SHWI announcements, I only wish we’d got it on video! If you missed anything, don’t forget to check out Facebook for details of spin offs, events and to chat to other members.
There was then a quick break for cups of tea, coffee, mingling and some sampling of the amazing cakes and bakes brought by our lovely members – did you know that when you bake, you get free entry to our monthly raffle? I always say I’m trying to watch my weight, and was sorely tempted by the white chocolate blondies but when I saw the beautifully presented chocolate cake with the hidden star inside I weakened, and yes it was as good as it looks.
Our guest craft activity leader for March was another of our members (you really are a talented bunch!) – Lauren Misiukanis, from Bobbins & Buttons skilfully demonstrated tassel making and bracelet construction to an enthralled crowd.
Then it was time to grab our cups, fill them full of beads (42 small or 32 large – unless you have somewhat chunkier wrists, such as myself in which case you may need a couple extra).
Lauren worked the room and was on hand to deal with tassel traumas as well as any extra hints and tips needed – the resulting bracelets all looked fantastic and all so different.
After a long day at work there was something calming about sitting at a table with some new and old SHWI chums, just threading beads and chatting. We ended up with a room full of happy and glamorous SHWIers!
Big thanks to Sharrowvale based, Hudson & Wood for the raffle prize of a Citrus Massage & Facial! I’m now off to stick tassels onto anything and everything!
Caryl Carson
SHWI Committee member
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