FFEDERASIWN SEFYDLIAD Y MERCHED POWYS MALDWYN POWYS MONTGOMERY FEDERATION WOMEN’S INSTITUTES March 2020 CHAIRMAN: Miss Margaret Jones & Tel. 201601686 430474 [email protected] Our Health is in our Hands, there was never a truer statement, I hope everyone who attended our health day in February left with some useful information whether it be on health screening and monitoring or useful exercise and healthy eating. If you feel that you need more exercise why not come and join in the walking netball or the other sporting events which are coming up during the year. We have two events coming up in March which will test the grey matter, the Scrabble competition and the ever popular Quiz Night. It is also time to book in for the Hanging Baskets Workshop in April, please look in your newsletter for details of these and other upcoming events. It is now time to think about and plan your entries for the Spring Show in May, remember to submit your entry form by 13th March, you have to be in it to win it. As we see the daffodils peeping up in our gardens and after celebrating our patrons saint's day I am reminded about his words of encouragement which were “to be joyful and do the little things in life”, words and advice that have been ever relevant over the centuries. OPEN INVITATION to all members, like to know more about how your Federation works? you are welcome to come along to observe Trustees or any of our Sub Committee Meetings, contact Jane in the Office to arrange. Byddwch Lawen Margaret CALENDAR OF EVENTS : Enclosed to assist in arranging WI and Group meetings etc. GDPR: Data Protection form enclosed to be completed by each member, contact the Office if you wish printed copies to be enclosed in the April mailing. FEDERATION HANDBOOK CORRECTIONS: Apologies please see enclosed. FEDERATION TREASURER Lisa Hamer [email protected] WI TREASURERS, please submit subscriptions received No Later than 31st March to PMFWI with the form enclosed in the Jan. mailing. A form for late subscriptions and pro rata for new members joining after 1st April will be included in April mailing. Thank you. N.B. Please ensure cheques are written in black or dark blue ink also payee ‘PMFWI’ please do not add event, in both cases cheques are sometimes rejected by the Bank, information may be written on the reverse of the cheque. Thank you. 100 CLUB for 2020: First draw at the Quiz in March. Membership £5 per share, please support our Federation and give yourself the chance of winning in one of the six draws at major events throughout the year, prizes :- 1st £40, 2nd £20 and 3rd £10. SPRING CLEAN CYMRU 20th March – 13th April make a stand declare that litter is not acceptable. For more information or to register an event visit www.keepwalestidy.cymru NFWI WALES CONFERENCE Sunday 26th April at Theatr Clwyd, Mold For full details on speakers and booking form, please see February Newsletter, Admission by Agenda £12, Day coach £15, pre-ordered packed lunch £5. (N.B.There are no eating establishments within walking distance) contact the office for late availability. CORRECTION TO Coach pick ups:- Llandinam 7.45am, Newtown 8.05am, Welshpool 8.30am. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Chairman Mrs Jean Hurrell Tel. 01938 553736 MCS: Membership Communication System Reps please liaise with your Treasurer and check that your paid-up members are registered on the MCS. Please add new members’ details and amend those who haven’t re-joined as inactive. If you need help contact Jane in the office. QUIZ NIGHT: Fri 27th March, 7:00 for 7:30 start at the Monty Club, Newtown. Entry £2 per person, maximum 4 per team, non-members welcome. Please phone Jane for late bookings. 2021 CALENDARS: the theme for your photos is “Black & White” – landscape orientation please. Maximum of three entries per member to the Federation Office by 24th April. Email entries would be appreciated if possible. DIARY DATE: Treasure Hunt Wed 12th Aug. hosted by last year’s winners - Abermule WI. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Chairman Mrs Dorothy Schofield 01938 555436 Adverse weather conditions did not deter 48 members attending Our Health In Our Hands Day on 15th Feb, in Abermule. Thank you to the members that came along a fantastic day, medical advice from Dr. Micaela Fairman-Wright. Tai Chi with Dave Phillips, Lunch provided by committee members. Instruction and hands on with Natalie Morris making herbal teas lip balm, lavender sleep bands. There is something very uplifting hearing and seeing 48 members laughing and interacting with one another being guided by Charlotte Woodford. WI at its best. Please keep a close eye on News Letters for further activities with Public Affairs and how you can become involved. CLIMATE CHANGE – What does that mean to you? Tues. 28th April 7:30 pm at Hundred House Village Hall. Hosted by Hundred House WI, Powys Radnor Fed. NFWI Vice-Chair Ann Jones will be among the speakers. Come along to an informative and practical evening on how we can implement change. Booking via the combined booking form enc. / 15th April at the latest. CLIMATE CHANGE TALK If you are in need of a speaker, Helen Baker, Climate Change Ambassador for Powys Montgomeryshire, would be very happy to give a talk and discuss Climate Change with you. Please contact the Office for details. ‘BEYOND RECYCLING’ Welsh Assembly Government Consultation : Focusing on a number of areas relating to waste including food waste, recycling, phasing out of single use plastic and community action. How we manage our waste and resources is crucial. The need to tackle climate change is the single greatest challenge of our time; awareness of the impact of the waste we generate is growing; economic opportunities for environmentally-friendly solutions are rapidly expanding. Consultation online https://gov.wales/circular-economy-strategy Consultation event Thurs 26th March at Machynlleth – share your views on how Wales can progress towards zero waste and reduce our carbon footprint. To book your place online go to https://tocyn.cymru/en/organisation/0cff23c5-1a3c-42d4-b500-0ae42c72e7a5 NFWI Wales will respond to consultation and welcome members comments on the consultation document by 27th March. Thank you HOME ECONOMICS: Chairman Mrs Geraldine Russell-Jones 01686 650451 PLANTER / HANGING BASKET WORKSHOP Sat 18th April at Adfa Village Hall. Two sessions, 10.00am -12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm, demonstrated and supervised by Stan Mahon of Kerimeg Nurseries who will provide potting material, containers and plants for sale or bring your own. Coffee/tea available. Cost £5 per session. Booking form enclosed – please state whether you plan to plant up a container or hanging basket (or both) – closing date 31st March. SPRING SHOW – Sat 2nd May at Trefeglwys Memorial Hall. Don’t forget, the last chance to enter is 13th March. Hope you are all busy knitting, painting and preserving. For guidance “On with the Show”, is available to download from the “Make, Create & Do” section of MyWI. To log onto MyWI your e.mail address needs to be registered on the MCS, please ask your MCS Rep or the WI Office. Last year’s Trophy Winners – please have cups engraved if you plan to and return as soon as possible to the Federation Office. Thank you. Date for your diary: Sat 11th July Willow Weaving by popular request. Details next month. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Chairman Mrs Mandy Conwell 01686 630145 *NEW* The National Dance Company Wales Tues 21st April 7.30pm The Hafren, Newtown Three pieces of dance about poetry, sport and identity. Lunatic - smashes together 30’s music with 90’s pop culture. 2067 Time and Time and Time – a shimmering poem the relationship between the history of time and the poetry of destiny. Rygbi: Yma/Here – uplifting full of hope, glory and camaraderie. Tickets £9 concessions £7 available via the box office, Company offering FREE COACH booking on combined form (for coach only) by 31st March. Theatre trip “We Will Rock You” Sat 29th April all tickets now sold contact the Office if you wish to go on a waiting list. Coach pick ups Newtown 8am Welshpool 8.30am return after show. Dates for your diary: SALFORD QUAYS TRIP Thurs 24th Sept to include optional tour of Media City, also galleries, shops, museums easily accessible. More details to follow. ENTERTAINMENT; “WI’S GOT TALENT” Thurs 15th Oct at Abermule Community Centre BINGO: 27th Oct at Monty Club Newtown SPORTS & LEISURE Chairman Mrs Pam Adcock Tel. 01938 810108 Congratulations to all the Dominoes and Short Tennis players who took part in the competitions. DOMINOES RESULTS 5th Feb at The Monty Club Newtown:- 1st Adfa & Cefn Coch A; 2nd Adfa & Cefn Coch B; 3rd Guilsfield; 4th Belan. SHORT TENNIS RESULTS 8th Feb at Llanfair Leisure Centre:- 1st Menna & Judith, Adfa & Cefn Coch; 2nd Katherine & Phyllis, Meifod; 3rd Nerys & Jane, Castle Caereinion; 4th Joyce and Angela, Aberhafesp. SCRABBLE Tues 17th March, Monty Club. 7pm start. TEAM DARTS FINAL Mon 27th April 7pm Red Lion, Castle Caereinion, Organiser Ann Newell to contact finalists. DARTS DOUBLES Fri 22nd May at The Monty Club, Newtown. 7 pm prompt start. Buffet £10 per person. Booking form next month to be returned to the office by 30th April. WALKING NETBALL – 14th March 2 - 4pm at The Flash Welshpool, more dates are to be booked with Wales Netball Coach Gaynor Hewings, just turn up and give it a go. Dates for Diaries:- Federation Walk 14th June, Crown Green bowls taster day 20th June, Outdoor Bowls Sat 4th July, Croquet Sat 12th Sept, Short Mat Bowls Sat 3th Oct, Kurling Sat 17th Oct.