NFWI 10.10 campaign

10.10 action points

  1   fly less, holiday more

  2  save 10% on heating

  3   save 10% on electricity

  4   drive less

  5   eat better

  6   buy high quality

  7   reduce waste

  8   don’t waste food

  9   don’t waste water

 10  feel happier

By June Humphry 01639 881588

Last month you received the nomination form for Glamorgan Federation’s Board of Trustees 2010-2012.

WI members who wish to nominate existing Board members must first contact that person by phone or e-mail to find out whether that Board member is willing to be nominated.

WI members who are not Board members are also eligible for nomination but a letter of consent is required from such nominations. The closing date for nominations is Monday 7 December 2009. For more information phone June 01639 881588.

News from Federation House

By June Humphry 01639 881588

NFWI AGM Cardiff, Wednesday 2 June 2010 will be held at CIA Cardiff.  WI Link Delegates will make their own travel arrangements to Cardiff. WI Observers tickets are available at £14 each. Observer tickets must be ordered before 6 January 2010 through the Federation Office.

NFWI 10.10 campaign. Do you remember the Carbon Challenge? We were all encouraged to complete a survey about our lifestyle and get advice on how to reduce our energy use/carbon footprint. To build on that initiative NFWI has now signed up to the 10.10 campaign which is a national drive by individuals and organizations to cut carbon emissions by 10% during 2010. Anyone can sign up.

For those of you who like to use the technology, go to the website www.1010uk.org  sign up and download the ten action points. If you prefer we can send you a paper copy. Phone June Humphry 01639 881588.

News from Home Economics

By Ann Jones

Rose bowl & Brecon Cup preliminary rounds will take place in early May 2010. The theme of the competitions will be ‘Victoriana’. Watch this space for more information soon.

Deck the Hall will take place at St David’s Hall on Monday 23 November 2009. Non WI members are most welcome. Entry is by ticket only available from Jeannie Hainsworth-Lamb. This major event will have a variety of stalls for you to visit. There are still spaces available for some of the fantastic workshops being held on the day. Doors will not open until 10.00am.

Makower Challenge closing date is fast approaching. Entrants can make a quilt or wall hanging in any shape provided the length or width does not exceed 1 metre and uses at least 50% of Makower’s Butterflies fabric. If you would like a copy of the schedule contact Sheila Brice or download information from www.theWI.org.uk . Closing date is 11 December 2009.

News from Organisation

By Angela Bending

Do remember to vote for your choice of resolution for 2010 by filling in a voting slip and giving it to your WI Secretary who will then collate the votes and send to Glamorgan Federation office. Your ‘one member, one vote’ voting slip will be found in the November issue of WI Life.

Royal Welsh Show Winter Fair

This will be held at the Royal Welsh Showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells on Monday and Tuesday 30 November and 1 December 2009. There are two WI competitions – one for an elf in any medium and the other for a gift of three preserves, including one chutney. Thank you – and good luck - to all those Glamorgan members who have sent in entries.

Donations

We are grateful to the following WIs who have sent donations to Federation House: Penclawdd WI,  Glyncorrwg WI and Newton/Swansea WI.These generous donations make a difference to the Federation and we are always appreciative of money sent. Thank you to everyone.

Sport & Leisure

By Teg Curnell

Congratulations to SKER WI who won the Outdoor Bowls competition. All seven teams had a good day in the sunshine and enjoyed an excellent lunch prepared by the ladies of Kenfig WI.

Annual Darts Competition will be held at Llanharry Workingmen’s Club on Saturday 20 February 2010. Cost is £25 per team of 4 plus a scorer. One team per WI. Cost will include a light buffet lunch. Tea/coffee/drinks may be purchased at the bar. Supporters are welcome at £3.50 each (including buffet). Application form enclosed with this month's mailing.

Federation Spring Walk is on Saturday 6 March 2010. This will be a 6½ mile circular walk starting at Llantwit Major beach car park at 10.30am. It will be mainly flat walking, some coastal path, fields, steps and a few stiles. Application form enclosed with this month's mailing. Closing date 29 January 2010.

Our Annual Indoors Bowls competition will be held in Sully on Saturday 24 April 2010. Application form is enclosed with this month's mailing. Closing date 26 February 2010.

Table Tennis Taster for players and beginners is being held during the day at Coity on Tuesday 30 March 2010. Application form enclosed with this month's mailing. Closing date is 16 February 2010. For more details ring Barbara Jones.

City Walk in Cheltenham on Thursday 29 April 2010. Explore this famous spa town led by knowledgeable guides who will point out the features and stories of the buildings. Afternoon at leisure. Cost, including coach travel with pick-ups along M4 is £18. Application form enclosed with this month's mailing.

News from Combined Arts

By Win Gronow

Carol Festival rehearsals are now well under way. Ticket applications need to be sent in as soon as possible as this is always a popular event for WI members and friends, especially when combined with Christmas shopping. Ticket price is £10, including programme. Doors will open at 6.45pm – not before, so that various sound checks can be made. The Carol Festival will be a wonderful start to the Christmas season.

Hops 2010. This is not a spelling mistake. As our Friday Night Hops are always a sell-out we have decided to hold two in 2010. The first will be in Briton Ferry Community Centre on Friday 19 March 2010 and the second we hope will be in Llantwit Fardre in May. Watch out for more information.