The Clifton Women's Institute

The resolutions for 2017 are published in the current issue of WI Life (pages 43 - 45) and via this link https://www.thewi.org.uk/__dat a/assets/pdf_file/0003/183747/ Resolutions-Shortlist.pdf Every WI member is invited to vote for the resolutions they wish to have shortlisted for presentation at the next AGM, and a  vote will be taken at the January meeting which is then submitted as the Clifton response to add to the Avon Federation of WIs.   Before the January meeting, please look at the Resolutions, complete the voting form on page 45 of WI Life and bring it with you to the meeting.

Lots to get through, so we'll be starting a bit earlier to fit it all in. Please arrive by 7.30 if you possibly can - and don't forget to bring scissors for the origami workshop with Judith Laing. Click on the "next meeting" tab for more information about Judith's talk and a link to some fabulous photos of her incredible origami. Before Judith's demonstration, however, you will receive a very brief introduction to the three charities shortlisted by the Committee to receive our donation from Clifton WI's surplus funds from the past year.

A reminder that we're running a stall at the brilliant RYC Christmas Fair, selling home-made goodies of all kinds. This is such a great festive event with lots to do, see and buy - and this year it'll be bigger than ever, with several choirs performing Christmas music and a fun dog show. We welcome donations of all kinds of home baking - cakes, biscuits, mince pies, Christmas cakes or puddings, edible tree decorations - or jams, chutneys, mincemeat, brandy butter, Christmas crafts - even a prettily-tied bunch of holly or mistletoe from your garden. It'll all add to the festive home-made goodies on offer and raise funds for Clifton WI and our chosen charity for 2017. Please bring any non-perishable donations to the next WI meeting on Wednesday 30 November, or if you can't make the meeting - or if you're kindly doing some fresh baking - then you can just bring your goodies along on Sunday morning - Sally and Gill will be setting up from 10am and the fair opens at ...

If you move house, don't forget to let us know your new address by emailing thecliftonwi@gmail.com - otherwise you'll miss out on your monthly copy of WI Life.

Do you drink wine? If so, are you QUITE sure you have enough wine glasses to take you through the festive season? No? Well your luck is in because we have a surplus of wine glasses to dispose of so at Wednesday's meeting you can buy a box of four John Lewis Basic wine glasses for just £2. Also, don't forget that Christmas party tickets will be available so please bring £15 cash or cheque (payable to Clifton WI). Lastly, Lorna will be collecting donations to make up hospital/prison packs for the One25 project, so please think about what a difference you can make to women who are trying to get off the streets in Bristol. The following items are needed to make up each pack: Items for hospital and prison packs (new items only in sizes 6-16, individual items or made-up packs) Prison pack: pyjamas, two tops and leggings, a pack of 1st class stamps, 3x knickers, 2 pairs of socks Hospital pack: pyjamas, two tops and leggings, slippers and a wellbeing item i.e. wordsea...

October is the month for our Annual Meeting, and as you'll know if you're a longstanding member our AM is legendary for its brevity! This does, however, depend on everybody taking a little time to read through the Annual Report and look at the Financial Report which our Treasurers have so diligently and expertly prepared, and which will be emailed to all members at least a week beforehand. If you have any queries at all about either of these reports please, please email cliftonwi@gmail.com or speak to a committee member WELL BEFORE 26 OCTOBER so that somebody can answer your question in advance. As soon as the business is over and glasses have been recharged, we have a treat in store with a singing workshop led by Ian Towers. Full details are under the "next meeting" tab - hop over and check out Ian's credentials!

Lots of you have already put your names down for the Clifton WI Christmas Party at Channings on Wednesday 14th December, so please remember to bring your £15 to the October meeting to receive your ticket and confirm your place. If you wish to bring anybody, you're most welcome to do so - as long as they're of the female persuasion - the more the merrier!