Forest Gate WI Whatever Kind of Woman You Are…

Forest Gate WI Whatever kind of woman you are….. Our next meeting Tuesday 6 March 2012 Inside…. 7.15pm – 9.15pm March events page 2 Durning Hall, Earlham Grove Setting up group for March meeting page 2 Guest speaker: Jane Robinson, author WI market stall page 3 of A Force to be Reckoned With: A Members’ offers page 4 history of the Women’s Institute Local news & notices page 5 Copies of the book will be available for purchase and Jane will sign books after her WI News & notices page 12 talk. Stratford Picture House membership form page 14 We will also be having our ‘bring and buy sale’ in aid of Women Beyond Borders – see page 2 for more details.

Other things it would be useful to bring along to the meeting….

• Unwanted Christmas gifts – see page 2 for more info • Money for the bring and buy sale • Jam Jars with lids to pass on to jam and preserve makers • Cake ingredients to donate to the market bakers – see page 3 for more info • A mug to donate to the WI for teas and coffees • Plastic bags for the organic veg stall at the markt

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1 CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT FOREST GATE WI In acknowledgement of International Women’s Day on 8th March, Forest Gate WI have organized two activities. The first is a fundraising event for a local organization and the second is a special screening at Stratford Picture House. See below for further information about both events.

Bring and Buy Last month we invited you to bring in unwanted Christmas presents for our bring and buy sale on 6th March. We Made in Dagenham at Stratford also asked you to nominate a women’s Picture House, Thursday 8th group or charity to receive the funds March 2012 raised. Stratford Picture House in We are pleased to announce that money raised from the event will go to partnership with the Forest Gate WI Women Beyond Borders.(WBB). WBB is putting on a special showing of is an informal group which has been MADE IN DAGENHAM in set up by a number of women who use celebration of International Women’s our refugee advice and advocacy service, Renewal RAMP, which is Day. based in Sebert Road. Tickets are currently on sale: full They raise small sums of money to price tickets will be just £5.00. take their children on outings and give Members will pay just £3.50, and them a Christmas party in December. member’s free tickets will be They are completely unfunded and meet under the aegis of The Renewal redeemable too. Programme which is a long- established Newham charity. WI members are entitled to free Picture House membership. You just need to complete the form at the end of this newsletter and take it Setting up for the March with your WI membership card to meeting the Picture House.

Group C is scheduled to set up and clear away, and organize / bring refreshments for the next ****Membership Cards**** meeting. Karen will be in touch with you with more details. You have not already received your Caroline Brown Radhika Bynon Mary membership card, please pick up a Clarke (Capel Road) Sue Eldred membership pack at the members’ Elizabeth Howell Phillipa Jones table at the next meeting. Kathleen Lancaster Care Merell Scilla Morgan Jane Ridout

Woodgrange Market Place 2nd Saturday of each month 10am – 4pm

The WI stall at Woodgrange Market Place has proved a huge success. £400 was The WI stall at Woodgrange Market Place continues its success – last month (one of the most difficult for most traders) we raised over £300. A huge thanks to Helen and all the women (and various family members) who have baked cakes, made jams and preserves, helped set up and take down the stall and stood out in the cold working on the stall. The market will run as a pilot until May so we are looking for people who can help with the WI stall each month. There are a number of ways you can do so. You can

• Bake cakes, and make jams and preserves etc (We can reimburse out of pocket expenses but you must talk to Helen first) • You can donate ingredients for others to make cakes, jams and preserves • You can pass on unwanted jam jars • You can help set up the stall in the morning and take it down in the evening • You can help sell on the stall • You may want to be part of a regular market group or help out as and when you can We’d love any help you can give us. If you would like to donate ingredients and / or pass on jam jars, please bring them along to the next and future meetings. For more information, to discuss reimbursement of ingredients costs and /or to join the market group speak to Helen Page at the next meeting or email her at [email protected]

WI County show – one free ticket available

We have two free places at the Essex Federation County Meeting on Friday 9th March 9.30 - 4pm in South End, the speakers are Tessa Saunderson, Ruth Bond the National Chairperson, and one other. Sally King will be going. If anyone would like to join her please contact Laura Glendinning at [email protected]

OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS FOR FORESTGATE WI

Stratford Picture House is pleased to be able to offer a free annual membership, including one free ticket, to members of the new Forest Gate WI.

Not only will members be able to benefit from much cheaper cinema tickets at their local Picture House, you will also be eligible for 10% discount on food and drink at the cinema and invitations to free members only screenings. On top of that there are also local and national discounts to be had from restaurants, magazine subscriptions and more.

Complete the form and bring it with your WI membership card along to the cinema where one of their friendly staff will be able to sign you up and provide you with a membership pack with full details of all the

On Tuesday evenings Café Mondo is offering a starter and either pizza or patsa dish for £ 12.00 to Forest Gate WI members.

In addition to this on other nights of the week 10% off the price of the meal can be a permanent offer for members.

Again, this offers will only be accepted with the presentation of your WI membership card.

Café Mondo, 3 West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PH : Manager: Tony Zeolla

Tel: 020 8519 4013 : http://cafemondo.co.uk

The Newham Parents Bookshop – Negotiations are under way – discussions have included events and discounts for WI members

745-747 Barking Road London E13 9ER; Tel: 0208 552 9993

Your nearest theatre group based at the Welsh Church Hall (next to the Star of India and opposite O’Neills), Leytonstone High Road E11.

Plays throughout the year include something for everyone including Pantomime, Shakespeare, modern dram and comedy and new writing. See www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk for full details.

Next show in March – 9/10/16/17 Double Bill of One Act Plays. An affordable night out – with excellent refreshments too! Forest Gate WI members receive a free tea or coffee and programme on production of membership card.http://www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk/

LOCAL NEWS & NOTICES

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IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES Every Monday 7-8PM . Ithaca House, 27 Romford Rd. Stratford, London E15 4LJ

The class is taken by a fully qualified IYENGAR YOGA teacher Paula Lewis, a member of REPS (the register of exercise professionals). YOGA is great for increasing physical activity especially strength, flexibility and balance. The regular practice of YOGA is beneficial, for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains., depression and stress. There are also many other health benefits. If you want to stay fit and healthy, and want to slow down the ageing process, then come along to the IYENGAR YOGA class now. All levels of experience welcome. Classes £7.

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A personal appeal…

Helen (of the cake stall) has put in an appeal to all you women. She is getting married in the summer and would like to make a brooch bouquet ( similar to the one in the picture) and is appealing for any unwanted old brooches . In order to make a bouquet she’ll need around 80 brooches of various sizes so if you could rummage through your old jewellery and dig out an unwanted broche she’d be really grateful. As you can see – the beauty of the bouquet is made even more special by the huge variety of brooches- in terms of colour, style and design .So if you’d like to help please see Helen at the next meeting or contact her via [email protected].

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Zumba classes Forest Gate Strollers a running and walking club for all see timetable on page 10 abilities **EXCELLENT OFFER** The snowmen and the igloo encampment have gone from the You can still purchase a 10 class Flats and it’s now safe to have our voucher direct from the class winter Club Run / Walk. This is open instructor, Maxine, at a low cost to members and non-members. price of £35.00 this voucher is valid for 3 months and covers you So, please turn up for a run/jog/walk for classes during the "tough" on Sunday 4 March 2012 at 10 am. months (please note online price Meet at the changing rooms is £37 + £1.30 P&P). There has opposite the end of Tylney Road. been a lot of interest, please feel Move around for 45 minutes on free to use the following link for Wanstead Flats and/or Wanstead Paypal or purchase at the class:- Park at your own pace with others https://www.paypal.com/cgi- with the same own pace. Meet back bin/webscr?cmd=_s- at the changing rooms. Maybe tea xclick&hosted_button_id=2VEVED drinking afterwards if there’s P4JTZ5U enough interest. If you are looking for something different to celebrate your child's special event - why not consider a Knitting at John Lewis Zumbatomic party?! Maxine is now a fully qualified, enhanced Rowan Design Consultant Anna is in CRB checked Zumbatomic the John Lewis Haberdashery instructor. Contact Maxine for department every Tuesday, Thursday more details. and Saturday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. She can show and discuss Rowan designs with you, help you with colour and yarn selection and is happy to help with any problems you might have with your knitting project. Two black cats in need of a home Anna also holds regular one hour knitting classes at John Lewis. These It’s a mum and little one. The mum are free but you must book in advance: is 1 and half and the babe 6 [email protected] months.

Knit and Nat Both have up to date jabs and are chipped. Mum is full grown but The John Lewis Knitting Club meets on only the size of a large kitten - very the first Saturday of every month from dainty. Both are black. If you or 10.00am to 12.00pm in the ‘Place to anyone you know is interested Meet’ on the third floor. No booking please Elaine Fieldhouse at necessary. [email protected]

URBAN FLAVOURS CLASS TIMETABLE DAYS% ADDRESS% TIME%&%PRICE% CLASS% ! Sports Hall 6.30-7.30pm ! The Froud Community Centre Every 1 Toronto Avenue £4 per person TUESDAY (Entrance on Romford Road) ! London E12 5JF ! ! ! ! Highbury Fields School 5.30-6.30pm ! The Gym ! Highbury Hill £5 per person Every ! London N5 1AR WEDNESDAY Part of the proceeds will Transforming Lives be going Transforming towards the Communities Young Leaders ! Academy”! ! The Hall 6.30-7.30pm ! Durning Hall Community Centre Every Earlham Grove £4 per person THURSDAY Forest Gate

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

WI NEWS – Federation and National

Free event Friday 16 March, 7pm-9pm An Evening with Christine Walkden

Join Christine for an enlivened talk on herbaceous plants & borders, a must for a keen amateur or highly trained gardener. Enjoy exclusive shopping at 20% off as well as light refreshments. This event is free to WI members – please quote WIMEMBER when calling to book on 0845 612 1253

CRAFT CLUB VOLUNTEER TRAINING EVENT

The next, free, training event for volunteers which will be held at: Zinc Arts Centre, Chipping Ongar, Essex - Tue 27th March 2012. 10.30am – 3.30pm

Booking can be made online at - http://zincessex.eventbrite.co.uk/ or by phoning Lesley Quirk on 01865 391788 x 239. Full details are on the Craft club website www.craftclub.org.uk and The Moodle.

WI ladies can claim up to £50 in travel expenses to attend these free training days. Each attendee will receive a training manual.

Exclusive WI shopping evening at the Quadrant store at Chelmsford on Wednesday 21st March

The price of £10 includes a finger buffet (which was smashing at the last evening we had there), a glass of wine/soft drink, a mini fashion show (with our members as models),cookery demonstrations, up to 20% off most departments, a bra fitting service, free health checks plus much more.

As this is a fund raising event the Federation will also be receiving £2.50 from each ticket sold.

It was a very enjoyable evening when it was held in 2010.

Please contact the WI Centre should tickets be required: WI Centre, Whitelands, Terling Road, Hatfield Peverel CM3 2AG Tel: 01245 382233 Fax: 01245 382240

WI NEWS – Federation and National

Join the Libraries Lobby Day on Tuesday 13th March

The next stage of the Love Your Libraries campaign will be a lobby day in Parliament. Members are invited to come along on 13th March to join a rally in support of libraries, and to meet with your local MP to explain why libraries are so important to you.

Full briefings will be provided, and there will be an opportunity to meet up with other WI members to share experiences. To find out more please contact Emma Lindsay in the Public Affairs Department on 020 7371 9300 (ext 213) or email [email protected].

The New Wave Weekend at Denman College - Fri 25th to Sun 27th May 2012

Basically is a special weekend get away with the girls. It's called the' New Wave Weekend' and takes place from Friday 25th finishing after lunch on Sunday 27th May. There's loads to do, including opportunities to try a selection of latest trend workshops; from Jewellery making, Zumba, to Learning to sew and Cushion-making; plus a food demonstration (discover the secrets to Petit- Fours), and a chance to taste and learn about some fantastic wines. Included in the weekend are 2 nights overnight accommodation at stunning Denman College, welcome drinks, breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinners, plus some really fabulous evening entertainment laid on for the girls! We think that it's a great opportunity for a weekend away, where you can also meet like-minded women from across the UK and hear what other 'young' WIs are up to. Prices are £235 for members and £272 for non-members, that includes the course and all the tuition, accommodation at Denman College for 2 nights, welcome drinks, breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinners, so fantastic value when you break it down. There's also 10% discount for those sharing a room, and free transportation from Didcot Parkway and Oxford train stations if travelling by train.

There's further information online at www.denmancollege.org.uk. To book the number to call is 01865391991, a £50 deposit is required to confirm a reservation. Spaces are allocated on a first come first serve basis.

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Whatever kind of woman you are… ..

WIStratford Picturehouse is pleased to be able to offer a free annual membership, including one free ticket, to members of the new Forest Gate WI.

Not only will you be able to benefit from much cheaper cinema tickets at your local Picturehouse, you’ll also be eligible for 10% discount on food and drink at the cinema and invitations to free members only screenings. On top of that there are also local and national discounts to be had from restaurants, magazine subscriptions and more.

All you need to do is fill out the form below and bring this letter along to the cinema where one of our friendly staff will be able to sign you up and provide you with a membership pack with full details of all the benefits.

If you’re already a member (well done you!) then we’d still like to make sure that you receive the same benefits by adding an additional ticket credit to your account and extending your membership for 12 months from its current expiry date. There’s a section at the bottom for you to fill out too.

We hope that we’ll be seeing you all very soon.

Best wishes

Dominic Voyce

General Manager

(If you can’t make it in then please return the form by post to: STRATFORD PICTUREHOUSE, THEATRE SQUARE, LONDON E15 1BX

This offer will be available to everyone who joins Forest Gate WI before October 31st 2012.)

SIGN ME UP: I’d like to take out a free one-year membership, including one free ticket.

NAME:

ADDRESS:

HOME TELEPHONE:

MOBILE:

EMAIL:

I’m already a member. Please add 12 months and a ticket credit to my account:

NAME:

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:

(Sorry ticket credits can’t be used to book tickets online, and can only be redeemed in person at the box office)