Ceredigion November 2017

Secretary: Eirwen James Office hours: Thursday 10-12. Charity Registration No 501389 Ceredigion Ein Swyddfa November 2017 11 Cambrian Place Aberystwyth SY23 1NT Chairman’s message / Neges y Cadeirydd: 01970 612 831 I am sure that members will join me in sending [email protected] www.facebook.com/ceredigion.wi Llanarth WI our very best wishes as they cele- https://twitter.com/ceredigion_WI brate their centenary this month. Llanwenog WI are also celebrating as they have reached their Dr. Eleanor James Denman Bursary: 2 bursaries of 70th anniversary this October. Congratulations £330 each will be awarded at the Annual Council Meet- and good luck for the future! Llongyfarchiadau a ing. Only one member per WI may enter. Please re- turn before the ACM. phob lwc ar gyfer y dyfodol! Darts singles Christine Michael from Borth was Denman Dip Bursary - Please return to EinSwyddfa the winner and the runner-up was Sheila Lahiffe by the Annual Council Meeting. from Bwlchllan. Congratulations to both of you, Bake off with a Difference - Archives at Aberaeron well done! Judy Lile Memorial Hall. Friday 3 November 7pm. Admission Please note Ein Swyddfa change of e-mail £3 made payable to CFWI using yellow slip returned address. Apologies for any inconvenience. to Susan Barratt, Berthlwyd, Llanarth. SA47 0PF. ACWW lunch Thursday 26 October— Tyglyn Free entry if baking. Competition - ‘the oldest appli- Aeron 12 for 12.30. Guest speaker - Therese ance in my kitchen’. Why not dress up in 1800s fash- Casemore ACWW and Ceredigion Federation ion - Jane Austen period? Bring your friends who can Choir. Cost £20. Scarf and craft stall proceeds pay at the door. towards the ACWW project ’Skills Training for Candlelight Vigil – ‘Not in my Name’ White ribbon Kanikar tribal women’. campaign, Friday 24 November outside the Rail- Annual Council Meeting: Saturday November way Station, Aberystwyth 6 pm. Collection for the 11th, Canolfan y Morlan Centre. 10.30 am. Women’s Refuge and procession to the promenade. Please send two delegates per WI. Everyone is Aberporth WI are holding an afternoon Vigil on the cordially invited to attend. Speakers: Ann same day at The Guild Hall, Cardigan 2pm - 4pm. Jones, Vice Chair, NFWI and Catrin Stevens Please send in your photos. author of ’Voices from the Factory Floor’. Enter- Cymanfa Garolau / Carol Festival - and the tainment - Ysgol Gymunedol Llanilar. An- Ceredigion Federation Choir - Sunday, 3 December nouncement of the Betty Seaton Evans award at Aberaeron Trinity Church. 4pm. Return forms to competition. Ein Swyddfa by Thursday, 23 November. Admission WI Christmas Cards available from the Annual £3. Cheques made payable to CFWI. Council Meeting. £2 per pack of 10. Book Quiz—Teams of no more than 4 members The WI Calendar is also now for sale at £3.50 work as a group to answer questions based on either Please return forms to Linda Moore, Oak ’A Life to Kill’ by M.R.Hall published January 2017 - House, Falcondale Drive, Lampeter. SA48 Mantle books or ‘Dechrau Canu Dechrau Wafflo’ by 7SB. K. Huysmans - published in June 2017 by Y Lolfa. Winter Rally- Sat. 28 October at Felinfach Hall You may be able to borrow these books from your 2.30pm. £3 admission. Entries accepted 9am- local library. Book Quiz -Tuesday 27 March. Venue 10am. The first three winning entries in Classes to be confirmed. 7 & 13 will go forward to the Royal Welsh and AGM Cardiff 2018 - Wednesday 6 June . Observer members may enter individually in classes as tickets £20 with bus fare of £18. Day shoppers’ de- listed on the RWWF website. Please note - The tails at a later date. Ein Swyddfa will contact dele- 1lb loaf class 5 to be baked in a 1lb tin. The chocolate cake class 3 to be baked in a single gates in due course. tin either round or square / rectangular and is Craftathon - Aberaeron Church Hall, 2 December. not a sponge. May be decorated on top but not 10am-4pm. £2 per workshop on the day. Return form around the edge. to Lesley Jones, Awelon, Talsarn, Lampeter. SA48 8QB by Thursday 23 November. WI’s Got Talent - CFWI is holding a talent evening on Saturday 14 July. Winners will go forward to rep- resent Ceredigion at the Inter Federation Event, Newtown on Saturday 29 September 1pm-5pm. Return expression of interest form to Lesley Jones, Awelon, Talsarn, Lampeter. SA48 8QB. Our CFWI Tree Co-ordinators are members of the Board of Trustees, Lynne Lloyd and Dinah Gibbons. ACWW Pennies for Friendship - Please return to Judy Lile, Glanhaul, Llanilar, Aberystwyth SY23 4NZ by Thursday 30 November . Cheques payable to ACWWpff. (Form in September mailing). Request log in access to My WI and enjoy all the latest WI news and guidance. Ask your WIA at the Group meeting for further clarification. Denman Federation Visit - September 28-30th. Book your place by sending a deposit of £50 to Liz Tipping, Ottawa, Brynawelon, Llanybydder SA40 9UZ by 30th January. Blenheim and the Churchills, Silverclay filigree, ‘Tour de France’ (food experience) and 6 places only on ‘Oxford and the colleges’. Resolutions Meeting - Saturday, November 25, Church Hall Aberaeron 10am - 12. Free admission. See WI Life. No voting on the day. Voting slips will be enclosed in the December mailing. One member one vote. See the Resolution shortlist 2017/18. Return form to express interest in at- tending the November resolutions meeting to Ein Swyddfa by Monday 20 November. 1. Positive body image in a digital age 2.Stop female genital mutilation 3. Raising awareness of modern slavery in the UK 4. Mental Health Matters 5. Healthier Mouth, Healthier Body TREASURERS please note - Please see the Membership Fee guidance attached to your copy of the newsletter in this month’s mailing. This is an essential document which clarifies many financial aspects. CFWI Independent Financial Examiners are available to audit your financial accounts. Please contact Ein Swyddfa for further information. £15 per audit. Has your WI applied for a grant during the last six months? Please let Ein Swyddfa know if you have been successful in acquiring financial support from any grant giving body, be it local or national. Enclosures - Supermarket food waste post card; Treasurer’s membership guidance; new Cymanfa Garolau/Carol Festival form; Resolutions Meeting form (expression of interest); Craftathon Form; Calendar Order Form.

A Remarkable Christmas Experience The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir near Llandrindod Wells in Mid Wales is a celebrated tours venue with its combination of gothic architecture, stunning interiors, fascinating collections and beautiful gardens. The house will again be decorated in all 52 rooms for Christmas from 1st Nov 2017 to 6th Jan 2018. Each

room will have its own Christmas tree and individual decorative theme. Entrance is £16.00pp for the house tour, or £14.00pp for groups or return visitors. Bookings for individuals, small and large groups are now being taken on 01597 851727 or by emailing [email protected] Gift vouchers are also available.

200 Club: October - 1) Mair Benjamin, Tregaron WI £20; 2) Pat Kelly, Rhydypennau WI £15; 3) Beryl Barrell, Felinfach WI, £10.

Date Event Details Closing Date Thurs 9 Nov Monthly Craft Group at Ein Swyddfa Change to second Thursday due to half term holiday Sat 2 Dec Christmas Craftathon at Aberaeron 10am - 4pm Thurs Nov 23 ACWW Pennies for Friendship to Judy Lile Thurs 30 Nov Sun 3 Dec Cymanfa Garolau / Carol Festival - Aberaeron to Ein Swyddfa Thurs 23 Nov Trinity Church 4pm Tues 17 April Conference of the Federations of Wales, Day Trip For your Diary Newtown. Your Annual Report, Financial Statement & 2017 To Ein Swyddfa Mon 27 Nov Programme.