The Clifton Women's Institute

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!