tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64038514780187559782024-03-26T23:35:29.146-07:00 The Clifton Women's InstituteMeetings: The last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Alma ChurchUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-51663828169927593882024-02-05T06:49:00.000-08:002024-02-05T06:49:15.985-08:00Cold Hall, Warm Hearts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwO6UIqNbILGZeB_87W5WL1kv4qitbtFMmboWddhqm9P6HvfGvxdOr8KaDSUskjVA_AHzZsZx4e5nPE-YrYRnhZ8CsIY-QPpWnEudoZ4YSnlGltTsAq6sRLdziKTP8QmOYo5cL6-C_OnIjvEfe1VeD5DqEmJoJoCjkFj5n17j5LM1gYv-9qcgnawnvWlM/s1920/cosy.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwO6UIqNbILGZeB_87W5WL1kv4qitbtFMmboWddhqm9P6HvfGvxdOr8KaDSUskjVA_AHzZsZx4e5nPE-YrYRnhZ8CsIY-QPpWnEudoZ4YSnlGltTsAq6sRLdziKTP8QmOYo5cL6-C_OnIjvEfe1VeD5DqEmJoJoCjkFj5n17j5LM1gYv-9qcgnawnvWlM/w388-h218/cosy.webp" width="388" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Our last meeting was met with mild weather outdoors, but rather chilly temps indoors! The heating was broken in Alma Hall, but the beautiful church came to our rescue with a grander backdrop than we're used to for our monthly meeting. We had a lovely time catching up and discussing the resolutions, which led to a lively debate, and took the opportunity to shop at our book and regifting stalls. A special thanks to those who helped the evening go smoothly, despite the change of venue.</p><p>Unfortunately, it appears February is going to turn cold once again! We had a little reprieve from winter, but it was not to last. So, we will have to keep warm together and listen to another wonderful speaker. On 28 February, we will host Claire Hiscock, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset. She will discuss their priorities for tackling violence against women and girls in our area. We will be meeting in our usual location, the rear hall of Alma Church, at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings with a £5 donation. </p><p>Any questions, concerns, or suggestions? Get in touch with us at thecliftonwi@gmail.com!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-64748736249433477762024-01-08T04:52:00.000-08:002024-01-08T04:52:23.119-08:00Festive Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPW1RiRj2UNTeQqFADNPdSTZbyV-0Dfu-h3WisqO9Y5pUMJoAELZllykMZu3r9ktfIxQI-CoMrMXcVe6Wu5hdsuEB7ntW9eJI7ZiC_VigC2TMRpVhm2puyVXJ0CUk9vf-oLV3ZhGzgVt2Qtm5YdJ8GpVdIbjb3iaIM5VtQti4-NqQYlpJJGjO3NKIMZ_c/s474/Ch1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="474" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPW1RiRj2UNTeQqFADNPdSTZbyV-0Dfu-h3WisqO9Y5pUMJoAELZllykMZu3r9ktfIxQI-CoMrMXcVe6Wu5hdsuEB7ntW9eJI7ZiC_VigC2TMRpVhm2puyVXJ0CUk9vf-oLV3ZhGzgVt2Qtm5YdJ8GpVdIbjb3iaIM5VtQti4-NqQYlpJJGjO3NKIMZ_c/w490-h256/Ch1.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><p>The last month has been full of warm and wonderful gatherings for the Clifton WI! We celebrated our 15 year anniversary as a club, threw a Christmas party with a friendly skittles competition, and enjoyed several delicious holiday meals with our dining and lunch groups! We begin 2024 with gratitude for our lovely WI, and look forward to the new year! Keep your eyes peeled for the 2024 Programme update in the coming days. </p><p>Our next meeting will be January 31st, and will center on the WI Resolutions for 2024, as well as some fun group activities to get us all excited about the next year. We will be meeting in our usual location, the rear hall of Alma Church, at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings with a £5 donation. </p><p>Any questions, concerns, or gratuitous compliments? Get in touch with us at thecliftonwi@gmail.com!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-15085879533958679432023-11-13T06:31:00.000-08:002023-11-17T06:24:06.127-08:00Sparklers & Bubbly<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57H_ZwgHBpB6TzDuBH8VOWCtt-0MvFjrqIOLFyWRQbdH08g4uVR52ldD1s6N4dSpXdWeTzi_odwN96ThhbAlxvB5j50jBvOTIF5swJfYndIqzLFIORWCqBdjjwy8rMENkswsHuo7w_nLOulJ_jx45SxAJrz99IUZNE_mcJmXxPEeolagY1ajX_pcY1UU/s736/8837c54898df911c08c597467fb7476b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="736" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57H_ZwgHBpB6TzDuBH8VOWCtt-0MvFjrqIOLFyWRQbdH08g4uVR52ldD1s6N4dSpXdWeTzi_odwN96ThhbAlxvB5j50jBvOTIF5swJfYndIqzLFIORWCqBdjjwy8rMENkswsHuo7w_nLOulJ_jx45SxAJrz99IUZNE_mcJmXxPEeolagY1ajX_pcY1UU/w492-h327/8837c54898df911c08c597467fb7476b.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Join us on 29 November for our next monthly meeting! We will hear from Gordon Young about the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and even relive the spectacular 2015 fireworks display! <p></p><p>Additionally, our lovely Clifton WI is celebrating 15 years at our November meeting. We will be celebrating with sparklers and a glass of bubbly, so make sure you join us for a very lovely evening. </p><p>As always, we will be meeting in the rear hall of Alma Church at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome to attend our meetings with a £5 donation. Any questions, concerns, or gratuitous compliments? Get in touch with us at thecliftonwi@gmail.com!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-10319857251553319722023-10-10T13:24:00.002-07:002023-10-12T05:04:38.959-07:00Celebrations for Clifton WI<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufxFCtDcS8d90yhwV5o6LjD69psk7NKBEm1a4VGUQH5LA1wBQsv8Gca4alXqT2Y8vZCINayVHlm52S3_gPgbdUV8OjuzDKRY9Prc7exEtGBhvVPEjdjV7-VZATh5DV4FDfJ7nM_kRoRXBDDMHr_vyleVq_O0KyNP_47dV8eewZkLJkt1hctipOeoQpYw/s1600/sparklers.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufxFCtDcS8d90yhwV5o6LjD69psk7NKBEm1a4VGUQH5LA1wBQsv8Gca4alXqT2Y8vZCINayVHlm52S3_gPgbdUV8OjuzDKRY9Prc7exEtGBhvVPEjdjV7-VZATh5DV4FDfJ7nM_kRoRXBDDMHr_vyleVq_O0KyNP_47dV8eewZkLJkt1hctipOeoQpYw/s320/sparklers.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />In November 2023, Clifton WI will have been in existence for 15 years.<p></p><p>In true style, we will be aiming to mark the occasion!</p><p>Sparklers will be involved, which fits with our talk on the Clifton Suspension Bridge celebrations over the years.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Skittles?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKzZZwatqsCKlxpUOOJcSyb8hiTB6244QAfAcdR9NI-bZAZG9NyciC2IHF9cxQOR87mhVdHmok_j16_XM8PjCc_DyrcojgkeQY045AZyfQwlit5qQw6kNL9TtnZMprJgdJx87TVi2eUogY22HScUY5YG6HJXq33pGEwKrO6ZQ7aW3rForjHUXLKLcNXo/s412/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-10%20at%2021.02.48.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="412" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKzZZwatqsCKlxpUOOJcSyb8hiTB6244QAfAcdR9NI-bZAZG9NyciC2IHF9cxQOR87mhVdHmok_j16_XM8PjCc_DyrcojgkeQY045AZyfQwlit5qQw6kNL9TtnZMprJgdJx87TVi2eUogY22HScUY5YG6HJXq33pGEwKrO6ZQ7aW3rForjHUXLKLcNXo/w200-h190/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-10%20at%2021.02.48.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Actually no..... this is more what we have in mind!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlAG8d7TABbC-mAz_ANmbEFJgeovPoS43oOJPrMdFI2xTvglSCh-VB32qVTdbojGsCO8IYbs-JFqlbkIGGHX56sW48A_MGE0QejrRLpDZDzHLgYOYZJ2pwoPH3rkmsmxDtCy5HhRkGflfeQnQ4W0MGF6SBTW7ClXLcoYAvIgSahr_Iv1KH_yyF6xtT_c/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-10%20at%2021.05.46.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="320" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlAG8d7TABbC-mAz_ANmbEFJgeovPoS43oOJPrMdFI2xTvglSCh-VB32qVTdbojGsCO8IYbs-JFqlbkIGGHX56sW48A_MGE0QejrRLpDZDzHLgYOYZJ2pwoPH3rkmsmxDtCy5HhRkGflfeQnQ4W0MGF6SBTW7ClXLcoYAvIgSahr_Iv1KH_yyF6xtT_c/w238-h208/Screen%20Shot%202023-10-10%20at%2021.05.46.png" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><b>Party Time for Members</b></p><p>On December 13th we will be celebrating Christmas a little early with skittles and a buffet supper in Henleaze at the Eastfield Inn. Doubtless there will be games and challenges in true Clifton WI style. </p><p>Details of tickets for members will be coming in the next newsletter. </p><p>Dig out your festive party gear (that allows for playing skittles) perhaps leave your 'Jimmy Choos' at home!</p><p>Visitors are welcome to come along to any of our other monthly meetings in the Alma Church Hall to see what else we get up to.</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-47280692039128303762023-09-23T11:44:00.004-07:002023-09-23T11:47:52.693-07:00Keeping it local this Autumn at Clifton WI<p>We have a focus on local for our meetings this Autumn</p><p>September involves local author<a href="https://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/2021-programme.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A A Abbott</a> talking about her work and how she goes about writing her books</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5b_f_IWp-i-Nxx__4piRdwEewJaa9NkCNVvrOdWigEoF2t0y7oA53H0zSV0FbDoDRXGs1z0csrjsIhT1I0DqrP-RRiL6s2JblzRZrTPfd7TExd1hZPjTgQBWO6yLDPUPZWckl-vx-_3dbQrM1pqn8POON3CzuLpBmFBUlU2bP9kuJNgbkPfpx2rTyU0/s444/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-23%20at%2019.33.12.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="348" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR5b_f_IWp-i-Nxx__4piRdwEewJaa9NkCNVvrOdWigEoF2t0y7oA53H0zSV0FbDoDRXGs1z0csrjsIhT1I0DqrP-RRiL6s2JblzRZrTPfd7TExd1hZPjTgQBWO6yLDPUPZWckl-vx-_3dbQrM1pqn8POON3CzuLpBmFBUlU2bP9kuJNgbkPfpx2rTyU0/w214-h273/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-23%20at%2019.33.12.png" width="214" /></a></div><br /><p>In October we are finding out about a recent local restoration project at the River Trym. This is a small local river which is used for walks by many living in NW Bristol</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylEYz4oqas6yb0hISIomQPefvprFvHTlvrnEyZSRStt1mNMQhlY9QBQPtkai8PJ9ocahPr_EHZZYm043_JXsTeUr3k1v7aQESM4NQA6kc3f1uAl0L_XXYfpVgm291nYCAw39iqXUucnksmKSKX7zXmELCpLLkx4ItPVbC3T60X3ssFNl2EiDcIj2bS38/s782/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-23%20at%2019.28.54.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="782" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylEYz4oqas6yb0hISIomQPefvprFvHTlvrnEyZSRStt1mNMQhlY9QBQPtkai8PJ9ocahPr_EHZZYm043_JXsTeUr3k1v7aQESM4NQA6kc3f1uAl0L_XXYfpVgm291nYCAw39iqXUucnksmKSKX7zXmELCpLLkx4ItPVbC3T60X3ssFNl2EiDcIj2bS38/w258-h203/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-23%20at%2019.28.54.png" width="258" /></a></div><br /><p>In November, we will learn about one of the most famous of our landmarks in Bristol; the Avon Gorge </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5XzfHrRbINuBbPjskNsqM28kDi0EjL6uc-1US0xZ2GgDigPjL3ey23GcCf6SE5UEgOPLNchcmYajSk0GSnfjLoA_DJDhsMXdDFkULDZHD4maDe8aane34UN94yied3fb5I6adNPpfwu0BXwRm6vAdXn5ZV54dTxphkKrh5-NipRKsboautsC1GiFJB-E/s766/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-23%20at%2019.30.31.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="766" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5XzfHrRbINuBbPjskNsqM28kDi0EjL6uc-1US0xZ2GgDigPjL3ey23GcCf6SE5UEgOPLNchcmYajSk0GSnfjLoA_DJDhsMXdDFkULDZHD4maDe8aane34UN94yied3fb5I6adNPpfwu0BXwRm6vAdXn5ZV54dTxphkKrh5-NipRKsboautsC1GiFJB-E/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-09-23%20at%2019.30.31.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>At all our meetings you can get to meet other members or visitors, have a drink and generally get a feel for what we like to get up to at Clifton WI. <div>Visitors are always welcome. </div><div>We ask for a £5.00 payment (in cash) but you don't have to commit to join us and can visit up to 3 times. Please get in touch if you would like any more information thecliftonwi@gmail.com <a href="mailto:thecliftonwi@gmail.com" rel="" target="_blank">thecliftonwi@gmail.com</a><br /><p><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-30604773370089242752023-08-18T08:06:00.002-07:002023-08-18T08:12:12.450-07:00Humidity, Hotwells and Herbs for Health<p>July</p><p>Well it was damp..... our July walk around parts of the harbour was certainly 'atmospheric' as the misty rain fell in the back-ways and cobbled streets of Clifton Down/Hotwells to some effect. The hardy (but small) group of us who ventured out enjoyed ourselves. We all discovered something along the way and a couple of stops for refreshment certainly helped.</p><p><br /></p><p>August</p><p>On August 30th we will be meeting Jutta Blumenthal and back in our regular monthly venue of the Alma Hall. </p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.52px;">Herbs & Remedies Flower Valley Herbs Jutta Blumenthal is a medical herbalist who has practiced in Bristol since 1996, and will show us the use of kitchen herbs for common ailments.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsAbWwu2omhKZH4IZ9HyET1vuYKKuLJlqQrSNoKwkPWAOyjWajE4WtC4tcD7-Jkmbj_giIVOfSEF7loyVxyzwlZaBfqNMapySf26FmxQ1O-wsKfR27RgyWuLuYR5yzGkxSD1_IMkjV20OzUpi0afbkabSYX0de-vnXmUNRmri8wrDJTVAJYsJutF3xhU/s381/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-18%20at%2016.02.47.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="381" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsAbWwu2omhKZH4IZ9HyET1vuYKKuLJlqQrSNoKwkPWAOyjWajE4WtC4tcD7-Jkmbj_giIVOfSEF7loyVxyzwlZaBfqNMapySf26FmxQ1O-wsKfR27RgyWuLuYR5yzGkxSD1_IMkjV20OzUpi0afbkabSYX0de-vnXmUNRmri8wrDJTVAJYsJutF3xhU/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-08-18%20at%2016.02.47.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.52px;">August is often a meeting where our attendance numbers are affected by summer holidays but all members and visitors as ever are welcome. </span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.52px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.52px;">If you are interested in what Clifton WI might be about, perhaps this is a good month to give us a try? A warm welcome awaits. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.52px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial; font-size: 15.52px;">The About Us section of our Blog Page has details of where we are with timings costs etc. If you would like any information a good start is a message to <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox" target="_blank">thecliftonwi@gmail.com </a></span><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-89394768946584694932023-07-11T10:06:00.002-07:002023-07-11T10:06:50.476-07:00July 26th our summer walk and pub visit <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8iTi9X9h5OhrzuRDG6Xx7AyFZIuijzIkkJLfK9c4QI3JJwllHDrS6W8cCF3wtOXEhNcZMxfH-qnWcxeT_Sh71-1jiHlNt4LpnS-GAfVn2ZHJ7vNg1JwWQx4r3UjLFe7JuNx2KxFmJeNTa6gHBCPK7J-ocMK_ts60wPZDUYTr97a7PnWU8XPv-T5fojw/s790/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-11%20at%2017.54.04.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="790" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8iTi9X9h5OhrzuRDG6Xx7AyFZIuijzIkkJLfK9c4QI3JJwllHDrS6W8cCF3wtOXEhNcZMxfH-qnWcxeT_Sh71-1jiHlNt4LpnS-GAfVn2ZHJ7vNg1JwWQx4r3UjLFe7JuNx2KxFmJeNTa6gHBCPK7J-ocMK_ts60wPZDUYTr97a7PnWU8XPv-T5fojw/w400-h240/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-11%20at%2017.54.04.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>For our July meeting at Clifton WI we like to get out and about. </p><p>This time we are heading to the Harbour</p><p><br /></p><p>We will meet outside the Nova Scotia Pub at the far end of the harbour at 7.00pm on Weds 26th July. There is parking in this area in the evening for those who will be driving or sharing lifts.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibc1tuMm6xC-oo_ld96VW-WdcxJuwx2LuS2DpJSiznvltydObh3D_8phfEaYtgHuMCdzuDOvOBV2tOd8E-5Xu8InNsT8gu2ezGSHkDgddnJyNVmudeXHVoRbvyAP5dQp7khEUWydUgzt0X5XLwYvZtAx7phMNyVG3I2ljP5wJIlcAjUZM0fFlivUmFeMw/s473/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-11%20at%2017.57.21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="362" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibc1tuMm6xC-oo_ld96VW-WdcxJuwx2LuS2DpJSiznvltydObh3D_8phfEaYtgHuMCdzuDOvOBV2tOd8E-5Xu8InNsT8gu2ezGSHkDgddnJyNVmudeXHVoRbvyAP5dQp7khEUWydUgzt0X5XLwYvZtAx7phMNyVG3I2ljP5wJIlcAjUZM0fFlivUmFeMw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-11%20at%2017.57.21.png" width="245" /></a></div><br /><p>We aim to walk around a route chosen by 2 of our members and return to the pub for a drink at the end. </p><p>It will <b>not</b> be the complete harbour walk </p><p>Should you not want to join us for the walk but would like to come along any way, please head to the pub for appx 8.15 - 8.30(ish)</p><p>Visitors are welcome to join us but we do request a payment of £5.00 cash. This can be a good way to meet some of us Clifton WI members without having to go to a meeting in the hall as your first step.</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-18052480808492714032023-06-06T09:52:00.001-07:002023-06-06T09:52:11.921-07:002 summer events for Clifton WI members <p> Fancy seeing some of the usually hidden aspects of Clifton Suspension Bridge?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0qX0K5jirgwZggLS1lHGxlnFDirLOGWnPzLVKEsx0hNDToNVgodIfDx-BL4xh5t7ilEuq7DN175mMDTAcR8b_WPMv2akcMUqNHPf0xTGgKgB-jQZcuJl2-M7zSlEz_di7_KLVr8s8qVM2m0xu_7YLpX3xhWh_ov9n3oTI5ct4N1_cuffqbwaqpD7/s411/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-06%20at%2017.43.02.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="411" data-original-width="274" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0qX0K5jirgwZggLS1lHGxlnFDirLOGWnPzLVKEsx0hNDToNVgodIfDx-BL4xh5t7ilEuq7DN175mMDTAcR8b_WPMv2akcMUqNHPf0xTGgKgB-jQZcuJl2-M7zSlEz_di7_KLVr8s8qVM2m0xu_7YLpX3xhWh_ov9n3oTI5ct4N1_cuffqbwaqpD7/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-06%20at%2017.43.02.png" width="213" /></a></div><p>We have a chance to go an a vaults guided tour on Saturday 1st July at 12.30. We will meet at the Visitor Centre on the Leigh Woods side of the Bridge.</p><p>We have a few spaces so if you would like to come but want to bring a friend please just contact us at thecliftonwi@gmail.com. Helen who is organising this trip for us will be contacting members to confirm numbers and payment in the next few days.</p><p>Payment will depend on numbers as it is a group booking.</p><p>As long as you are physically fit and feel confident to go up and down a 15-rung vertical
ladder, it will be an experience to remember. Marvel at the feat of engineering in its
historical context and enjoy the array of stalactites and rock formations with our
knowledgeable and entertaining guide</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbdWX3BPTQjaVpVU8pcyY681KlrlI9-ot80pDQYIm4hiiZkjcFBEA_LCxNtGUECjYSWDNxvjNcfwvervNJLgcTmXt4Ct9xJBZ1x-eanz0FBre59CKKiGcb5r2TnV_DWbfLzblV-m8sivReXZa0C9npNO6XG0VayDbj7EWYbbrltkULDPheuWYaMIa/s582/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-06%20at%2017.47.35.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="582" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimbdWX3BPTQjaVpVU8pcyY681KlrlI9-ot80pDQYIm4hiiZkjcFBEA_LCxNtGUECjYSWDNxvjNcfwvervNJLgcTmXt4Ct9xJBZ1x-eanz0FBre59CKKiGcb5r2TnV_DWbfLzblV-m8sivReXZa0C9npNO6XG0VayDbj7EWYbbrltkULDPheuWYaMIa/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-06%20at%2017.47.35.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>A couple of members Helen and Nicky are going to try their hand at lawn bowls on Saturday July 15th. They would love some other Clifton WI members to join them for the evening.</p><p>This is an event organised by the Durdham Down Group for local WI members to get together. </p><p>It will be at Redland lawn Bowls Club with an optional Ploughman's Supper after our session and starts at 6.00pm. </p><p>To play bowls cost = £7
Ploughman’s Supper = £6 </p><p>There is a paying bar in the Club House. </p><p>NB Flat shoes are required to be worn on the green </p><p>If you don’t want to play bowls, why not come along to watch and enjoy a social evening. </p><p>Numbers and pre-payment are required by 8th July. </p><p>Please make your payment by BACs to the Clifton WI Account, putting your name and
Bowls in the reference:
Sort Code: 30-99-08
Account: 23438360</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-87796788024379634732023-06-06T09:33:00.002-07:002023-06-06T09:33:52.246-07:00A bottle raffle and Chair Burlesque - all coming to our June meeting for Clifton WI<p> Well we have quite a combination for June at Clifton WI. </p><p>Hope you are able to join us members or <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visitors</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod2eQuA2M9NwM7e7yTt9IGpbRaFkF4qWy9JilxeL0IihJyAeVQcm4W4ng-6mwD2Lwj5YTbs2OHi0g9W2Cf3N9KvEuYnURxmSO37HkMRzdC4j8dYScpK0WpgmpKVlc7Aqzdb-ExjqtmtLPTeeQt1oOE4SIKrX2FQBoBTwmiMHiJ2JQYlOJtIDzTdYS/s498/bottle%20raffle.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="498" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhod2eQuA2M9NwM7e7yTt9IGpbRaFkF4qWy9JilxeL0IihJyAeVQcm4W4ng-6mwD2Lwj5YTbs2OHi0g9W2Cf3N9KvEuYnURxmSO37HkMRzdC4j8dYScpK0WpgmpKVlc7Aqzdb-ExjqtmtLPTeeQt1oOE4SIKrX2FQBoBTwmiMHiJ2JQYlOJtIDzTdYS/s320/bottle%20raffle.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>If you could bring a bottle (filled) to help with our fund raising in June that would be lovely. It could be alcoholic or non. Raffle tickets will be sold at the meeting so please also bring some cash with you. We would love it if everyone could go home with a prize so the more donations the better.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wondering what Chair Burlesque is all about?</p><p>Come along on June 28th to Alma Hall at appx 8.00 and Kiki Kisses (aka Laura from North Bristol) will introduce us to this fun way to get fit. No fishnets or glossy red tresses required!! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFYojbCyscrERhPizuKxt4fSTFCEhHWIPImttdB_xqK589Q-oeQyXgQPgHbau48vAaJCqKsrvRnrdWvhSJCpBl9hshdYMZcQ2oE2rWRRpFWPh-bWeYL1lFFvK4wvrAF14AcSi28EzwHdPzGNJ40tB81vwj-6_tFlqjs4eKodgRYNcziEeZZJwY3Oj/s596/burlesque%20chair%20dance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="504" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFYojbCyscrERhPizuKxt4fSTFCEhHWIPImttdB_xqK589Q-oeQyXgQPgHbau48vAaJCqKsrvRnrdWvhSJCpBl9hshdYMZcQ2oE2rWRRpFWPh-bWeYL1lFFvK4wvrAF14AcSi28EzwHdPzGNJ40tB81vwj-6_tFlqjs4eKodgRYNcziEeZZJwY3Oj/s320/burlesque%20chair%20dance.png" width="271" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-16820559164701683342023-06-06T09:12:00.000-07:002023-06-06T09:12:39.422-07:00To sip, gurgle or spit! Tasting wine tips for Clifton WI in May<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">🍷🍾 </span></p><p>We had the chance to try some unusual wines or from places you may not associate with wine production in May. All were from budget supermarkets and squeezed under the £6.00 per bottle limit.</p><p>We travelled around Europe and headed off to further destinations in South America, South Africa and Australia. </p><p>Gill (one of our members) took us through a generous tasting experience and finished with a quiz to test our knowledge. The winner Lizzie does grow her own so maybe that gave her an edge?!</p><p>Thanks Gill it was fun - even for those who were driving so couldn't swallow.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-71812297237146389302023-04-10T06:11:00.003-07:002023-04-10T06:15:20.216-07:00Some events and ideas for Clifton WI members over this summer<p>Clifton WI members like to get out and about in smaller groups for outings and visits. </p><p>We have some planned dates and ideas so do come along to our next meeting on April 26th or look out for your next newsletter in your inbox for further details.</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">🌸 👣 🎭 ♣🍲🚶🌉</span></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p></p><p>In May a group are heading to Hanham Court Gardens, in July we have our annual meeting 'on the hoof' when we go for a walk ending in a local pub. In addition, some will be going to find out a bit more of the shady history of life in Bedminster on a guided walk and we are also thinking of planning a visit to the hidden parts of Clifton Suspension Bridge. </p><p>This is in addition to monthly meetings and all our social groups getting together for theatre trips, meals or to review books and play a variety of games.</p><p><b>Interested in joining Clifton WI?</b></p><p>If you would like to join us, the first step could be to visit us at a monthly meeting.</p><p>For details see the green box next to this post or contact us at our email <a href="mailto:thecliftonwi@gmail.com">thecliftonwi@gmail.com</a> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-38239191673638916792023-04-10T05:46:00.001-07:002023-04-10T05:46:51.649-07:00Children of the 90s Kate is coming to update us at the April meeting<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhru9xQgmApt3q-NMv1IRQCgo_L4ZYCzwbntfVc2ON_2h06-7oSVkXSEXjVMfBe3Wmmd_79qGjBzvO2iYUx9a4KeiY_ZU7A1k1hWB4ANupXwK85RQEnrDpof49_Ygn4MYh0u7oNLFmAyfhnDHfhSm2Va1of--vsfTZNubhbVQDpn6WSlJ7PWDnABjSA/s570/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-10%20at%2013.35.37.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="463" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhru9xQgmApt3q-NMv1IRQCgo_L4ZYCzwbntfVc2ON_2h06-7oSVkXSEXjVMfBe3Wmmd_79qGjBzvO2iYUx9a4KeiY_ZU7A1k1hWB4ANupXwK85RQEnrDpof49_Ygn4MYh0u7oNLFmAyfhnDHfhSm2Va1of--vsfTZNubhbVQDpn6WSlJ7PWDnABjSA/w192-h236/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-10%20at%2013.35.37.png" width="192" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZmd4G6n3B-TnW2IrepaD01eVawK0ycbNcJsszVLA5PLPs8FfQjFlUunDV2xFD8aRc1zPckKIIIetdKAfbWA9nqX4vqabRXQU-JtpYJXdqolX9olaAWmtlob2xf6RfbfvKEEgHKWWSEfNI1GBaRjQ4ClABz5_YwqGzVWyfI6F0Kia449oPLcKmJQm/s203/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-10%20at%2013.34.06.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="203" data-original-width="154" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZmd4G6n3B-TnW2IrepaD01eVawK0ycbNcJsszVLA5PLPs8FfQjFlUunDV2xFD8aRc1zPckKIIIetdKAfbWA9nqX4vqabRXQU-JtpYJXdqolX9olaAWmtlob2xf6RfbfvKEEgHKWWSEfNI1GBaRjQ4ClABz5_YwqGzVWyfI6F0Kia449oPLcKmJQm/s1600/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-10%20at%2013.34.06.png" width="154" /></a></div>You may recall that last year Professor Kate Northstone from Bristol University was going to give us an update on how this amazing research project is going some 30+ years after it started in Bristol? <p></p><p>We had to reschedule and are giving it another try.</p><p>We are looking forward to hearing from Kate on Weds April 26th from 7.30pm so do come along to join us. </p><p>Visitors (females) are welcome to come along with Clifton WI members for the usual £5.00 attendance fee. We know lots of our members have had involvement in this project over the years.</p><p>If you would like to find out a bit more in advance this <a href="http://www.bristol.ac.uk/alspac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a> should help. The project is now called ALSPAC</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-75037559556841474292023-03-15T05:56:00.001-07:002023-03-15T05:56:21.238-07:00What do the spring and summer months hold for Clifton WI members?<p>April is the annual membership renewal month and many members have already renewed for 2023/24 which is great news.</p><p>In case you are new to WI or possibly new to Bristol and wondering whether to give us a try, here are some of the the activities we have in mind for the coming months:</p><p>Our monthly meetings <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/2021-programme.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">programme </a>for the last Weds of each month is available so you can see the range of speakers and topics</p><p>Our <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/clifton-wi-special-interest-groups.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social groups</a> meet regularly and are an excellent way of getting to know us in smaller groups whilst doing something enjoyable, such as eating, playing games, chatting about books or going to the theatre</p><p>In addition our members arrange one off activities like the recent trip to the immersive experience <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wake the Tiger</a>. In May a group of us are going to visit <a href="https://www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk/gloucestershire/item/hanham-court-gardens.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hanham Court</a> for a tour and tea. We are also planning a group <a href="https://showofstrength.org.uk/productions/blood-and-butchery-in-bedminster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walking tour</a> of the slightly more notorious side of Bedminster in July. So quite a range!</p><p>You are welcome to give us a try before deciding whether to become a member. Come along to our <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">monthly meetings</a> up to 3 times as a visitor for a payment of £5.00 per visit and then if you do join us you pay a <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pro rata</a> membership rate for the year.</p><p>We would love to see you and are a welcoming bunch. Perhaps give us a try?</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-91258785563368884802023-02-16T12:25:00.006-08:002023-02-16T12:27:30.017-08:00Clifton WI is off to the seaside in February<p>Well actually in truth we are <i>virtually </i>off to the seaside, to the Minack Theatre in fact in the south west corner of Cornwall. </p><p>Sandy Bateman is coming to tell us all about this amazing rock based open air event venue</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWgynDYnvuBTXrLevP2L3hVWKaeVwTyWYKPjPnsrAKmYZ8iXf37UA0cW-78nMdqKfQtCKb1z-HgxJYSG739Grd-8wdKDzs9mgaB_AhsLZWWQsGOcaoYQZSHXo0zyTf98rQrabxQVBVanTEbsJAHBIHtYUV7w4NMRpxu_uUI8em1dbHLe_GWcxzERp/s772/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-16%20at%2020.20.10.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="772" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWgynDYnvuBTXrLevP2L3hVWKaeVwTyWYKPjPnsrAKmYZ8iXf37UA0cW-78nMdqKfQtCKb1z-HgxJYSG739Grd-8wdKDzs9mgaB_AhsLZWWQsGOcaoYQZSHXo0zyTf98rQrabxQVBVanTEbsJAHBIHtYUV7w4NMRpxu_uUI8em1dbHLe_GWcxzERp/w200-h142/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-16%20at%2020.20.10.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>February is also the opportunity for you to sign up to renew your membership which is due by 1.4.23. Look out for the reminder email sent to you by Ann our President or via this <a href="https://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-2065241058916420292023-01-14T03:45:00.001-08:002023-01-14T03:47:15.535-08:00Welcome to 2023 at Clifton WI<p>After a fun Christmas Party at Starlings on Queen's Road we all emerged from our festive breaks into a somewhat damp January and new year.</p><p>However we are looking forward to a good year of events, activities and gatherings. Find details of our <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/2021-programme.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">programme</a> of speakers here. </p><p>If one of your resolutions is to try something new in 2023 why not come along to Clifton WI and give us a try? You are always welcome.</p><p>Our first meeting of the year is on Weds 25th but no haggis or Burns poetry for us! </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Resolutions</b></p><p>Each year at this time we vote on the <a href="https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/news-and-events/resolution-shortlist-2022-23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">resolutions</a> which were circulated to members in the regular magazine WI Life. Come along to hear a bit more about each of the 4 resolutions. You can also vote online if not able to come to the meeting.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Re-gifting and Book Stalls</b></p><p>These are usually popular with members and a good way of passing on your read or unwanted items for a good cause.</p><p>🎁📚🕯🍫🛀💍💄</p><p>Please bring any donations with you to the meeting and some cash.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Activity</b></p><p>To see how we are at following instructions in groups (and just for a bit of fun) we will be doing an activity involving a familiar task</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-40936118050027824602022-11-14T09:36:00.007-08:002022-11-15T02:49:44.310-08:00Next few meetings<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Here are some dates and details for your diaries...</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Monthly Meetings</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>November 30th</b> we will be joined by Maddie Green from Honeybees Florist who will demonstrate her skills and we will raffle her finished bouquet</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>December 14th</b> It is Christmas Party time for all our members <span style="font-size: x-large;">🤶</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are meeting at <a href="https://www.starlingsuk.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starlings </a>at 99 Queen's Road at 7.30 for food, drinks, fun and games. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tickets to be purchased in advance £20.00 includes a buffet supper and first drink. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Please pay (by December 1st):</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">at the November meeting or </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;">via BACS adding your name to the payment details so Helen knows who is coming </span></li><li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white;">check your email inbox for a message from 14th November with BACS details </span></span></li></ul><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">We look forward to seeing you there, it is usually a fun evening 🎉🎉🎉</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><b>January 25th</b> Our first meeting of 2023. </span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">As well as voting on the <a href="https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/news-and-events/resolution-shortlist-2022-23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WI Resolutions </a>we will be running 2 stalls for fund raising. </span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">These are usually popular in the post Christmas period.</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">Please bring along books for sale and gifts for 'regifting'</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">If we have time we would like to try a 'blind tasting' game for a bit of fun</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><b>Programme for the next year</b></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">Dina has been hard at work and has arranged a varied <a href="https://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/2021-programme.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">programme</a> for our monthly meetings</span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><b>Finally</b></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><b>Book Group </b></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">Most of our <a href="http://cliftonwi.blogspot.com/p/clifton-wi-special-interest-groups.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social groups </a>are a thriving part of Clifton WI but the Book Group would welcome a few new members if anyone is interested? </span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;">Please either speak to Ann Pulteney at a meeting or contact via thecliftonwi@gmail.com</span></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-2722260582812737732022-10-10T01:39:00.004-07:002022-10-10T01:39:53.826-07:00October meeting - looking after the health of Clifton WI (and ourselves) <p>We are doubling up this month</p><p>We are combining a very gentle movement workout (no need to don any special clothing or shoes) with a review of 2022 at our next monthly meeting.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Vicki Harris a Personal Trainer is coming to deal with the former </li><li>The Clifton WI Annual Meeting is our chance to review and plan for a committee in the next year</li></ul><p></p><p>Members will receive the annual reports from our Secretary(s) and Treasurer before the meeting on October 26th. </p><p>This allows you to read and identify any queries before the meeting and hopefully allow optimal time for socialising and our session with Vicki. </p><p>As always if members have any questions about the 'business' of Clifton WI for the Committee please get in touch via <a href="mailto:thecliftonwi@gmail.com">thecliftonwi@gmail.com</a></p><p>Despite this being what looks like a 'members only' meeting any visitors are of course very welcome to come along. You cannot vote on the reports but otherwise do join us (£5.00 cash payment please)</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-50064789754905338562022-09-15T07:01:00.002-07:002022-09-15T07:01:44.100-07:00Our next meeting - September 28th at 7.30 - Update on an important local long term research project <p> Children of the 90s - Would you like to hear about this special healthcare research project which started 30+ years ago in Bristol?</p><p>The story of Children of the 90s is a fascinating example of what can emerge from the idea to take a long term view when looking at population health. Now some of the children of the children of the 90s are also involved.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9oXg5TLxO1KUWOVkGOvuYkET24awG9edpO7uPXj0ha5lBUO2Fpgd_vJE2ZelqynFAGA2B_qK-LFrOeaCfIOjvR80ePvBhelfl0gsqnRRmTH02bRhEHeX1eDAm6O7Jf69y1yujaaAQR2D-lKtB8sw5EEp5Umo7EKQc4dTZc2y5ek3Hm-a1ibrxwjZ/s565/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2014.42.59.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="352" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9oXg5TLxO1KUWOVkGOvuYkET24awG9edpO7uPXj0ha5lBUO2Fpgd_vJE2ZelqynFAGA2B_qK-LFrOeaCfIOjvR80ePvBhelfl0gsqnRRmTH02bRhEHeX1eDAm6O7Jf69y1yujaaAQR2D-lKtB8sw5EEp5Umo7EKQc4dTZc2y5ek3Hm-a1ibrxwjZ/w124-h200/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2014.42.59.png" width="124" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Questions for our Clifton WI members:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Have you been involved as a family in this programme?</li><li>Do you know someone who is?</li></ul><p></p><p>If you have a female friend or relative who might like to come along they would be very welcome to attend as visitors - £5.00</p><p><br /></p><p>Professor Kate <a href="https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/persons/kate-northstone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northstone</a> from Bristol University is coming to our next meeting.</p><p>She will tell us about what is happening with this project in 2022 and about some of the learning which has emerged from research findings in the last 3 decades</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-67230202322094424752022-08-16T11:09:00.000-07:002022-08-16T11:09:26.157-07:002 requests for Clifton WI members<p><b>A night at the Ballet</b></p><p>Are any of you interested in joining a group of us heading to the Hippodrome in November to see the ballet production from English National Ballet called <a href="https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/raymonda/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=16635147792&utm_term=enb%20raymonda&utm_content=589191448019&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=16635147792&utm_term=enb%20raymonda&utm_content=589191448019&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgO2XBhCaARIsANrW2X1v-F0sjb0nemma46goD3FEKsKKKYPuKHguIRvKh7HAqzaltk3REZ4aAgncEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Raymonda</a>? It has had amazing <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/raymonda-review-this-tutu-free-reboot-is-a-triumph-for-tamara-rojo-sr599qxgk" target="_blank">reviews</a>.</p><p>Please just let us know by emailing thecliftonwi@gmail.com asap and we can include you</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Tell us about yourself</b></p><p>Also we know we have an interesting group of members at Clifton. </p><p>If any of you might be persuaded to give a talk at a future meeting please do get in touch as we would love to hear from you. Use the usual thecliftonwi@gmail.com address. We wondered if anyone has lived and worked overseas, had an unusual job or generally a good story to tell? </p><p>Those of us who have the chance to get to know one another better at our subgroup events really enjoy this aspect of Clifton WI membership.</p><p>You don't have to prepare the dreaded "next slide please" type of presentation if that is not for you! Let's chat about what might work best for you</p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-22810761886351398622022-08-16T10:56:00.001-07:002022-08-16T10:56:04.173-07:00What is it like to be a Lord Mayor?<p>Councillor Jos Clark is coming to the August Clifton WI meeting to give us an insight into what is involved in this role - apart from wearing splendid headgear! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmqRio8YkYIm4d0YEZdBKeg3Vnb-0jt3ZzTzLZt9JzoW_NksYK0TPYlpMkZKdebwdN2LAohCspNOcOEnhtEP68_pfKyQVUkZF0ezOvJvvqzXeoXS2zNDdIWZJEoynovDujMd3B0UsFbR2EU9Pa6PhxvvhgA8zCNY0XMOD-gT38XPPPahrmSZDvg0f/s480/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-16%20at%2018.51.50.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmqRio8YkYIm4d0YEZdBKeg3Vnb-0jt3ZzTzLZt9JzoW_NksYK0TPYlpMkZKdebwdN2LAohCspNOcOEnhtEP68_pfKyQVUkZF0ezOvJvvqzXeoXS2zNDdIWZJEoynovDujMd3B0UsFbR2EU9Pa6PhxvvhgA8zCNY0XMOD-gT38XPPPahrmSZDvg0f/w200-h200/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-16%20at%2018.51.50.png" width="200" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Our meeting is on Weds 31st August at 7.45 in the Alma Hall.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-19023303641108594392022-08-16T10:50:00.001-07:002022-08-16T10:50:15.992-07:00Benefits of a stroll on a summer's evening<p>Our July Clifton WI 'meeting' was a group of us meeting for a stroll across the Durdham Downs to see the Bronze Lions installed to support the <a href="https://www.bornfree.org.uk/forever-lions?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgO2XBhCaARIsANrW2X3MGEh7UIReoANo2LxobEvryToA2nZ_75EZXl0p-ms6M81GPmsj5ngaAjm3EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Born Free</a> Forever charity. We chatted and some of us adjourned to a local pub to chat some more. It was a lovely evening and good to have time to get to know a couple of new members who have joined us (and they us). </p><p>Simple pleasures but so special to be able to do these things after our restricted life styles in the last couple of years.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8wYDIZG3NlNzWBcWrWFlUblbluWrzOZVcHGooqYQSQiKsrQBEiJyyoxoXDsYN0XsdFO3g4pTxAfTZ80IBoR2q_V5GDUopXAlqUmvDbAP3Wewp8r1QVv2EaPsdffLXNZmyVvXcxAZCDPu-JU0oZya26Wxr1f8K1s62eyn4I4IXuENOMk8VrpyGIPRt/s4032/PXL_20220727_184620455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8wYDIZG3NlNzWBcWrWFlUblbluWrzOZVcHGooqYQSQiKsrQBEiJyyoxoXDsYN0XsdFO3g4pTxAfTZ80IBoR2q_V5GDUopXAlqUmvDbAP3Wewp8r1QVv2EaPsdffLXNZmyVvXcxAZCDPu-JU0oZya26Wxr1f8K1s62eyn4I4IXuENOMk8VrpyGIPRt/s320/PXL_20220727_184620455.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Born Free Lions on Downs in Bristol before one was sadly 'liberated'</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-50198341318693051682022-06-27T13:19:00.002-07:002022-06-27T13:19:47.140-07:00July our walk and talk with some refreshments at the conclusion<p> A bit of a 'heads up' for what we will be doing next month.</p><p>Instead of meeting in the Alma Hall we will be getting outside for a walk and chat with a pause for some 'refreshments' at the end.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wed 27th July Monthly Meeting Summer Walk </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiIUPi1k9mifSQAiv3y4kUGdDtA1xxb99_3Pq54p9cuw8gr9Teb8Q7SiiQ8AIhub7JEcqOnEdhJQY5BsgEmqoZZzDY91ydzVlUCVURuZur99496muNAm2N1GgiPa_nxEzD2xjt6kLapSwYUkdaCFDBvnDMUAbidu86ufbkh7NdVuT8CdRPgc-FO05/s623/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%2021.17.05.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="448" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiIUPi1k9mifSQAiv3y4kUGdDtA1xxb99_3Pq54p9cuw8gr9Teb8Q7SiiQ8AIhub7JEcqOnEdhJQY5BsgEmqoZZzDY91ydzVlUCVURuZur99496muNAm2N1GgiPa_nxEzD2xjt6kLapSwYUkdaCFDBvnDMUAbidu86ufbkh7NdVuT8CdRPgc-FO05/w144-h200/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%2021.17.05.png" width="144" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Meet on the Downs at the café near the Water Tower at 7.00 p.m. for a walk (at a stroll pace rather than a hike).</p><p><br /></p><p>We will aim to finish at the
Kings Arms Pub, Blackboy Hill by 8.30 p.m. If you prefer you can come and join us there.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCytkRFCm4pXZu5kikXMVN36CZZ5D2F7INv8vxr0CYjelAwpLQqSFYy32uUZEq6-CPESFM0sozmCmf0fs4Ba0wfzxb--9rCdjN0hymBg3KP4NLds9A_GXn8hhXxyZw2V0GZrKfhjWKIPVRm0y4rwcZNbSBBywQLzorYcUCt4pursVH8CskqMcYTbI/s561/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%2021.14.58.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="561" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidCytkRFCm4pXZu5kikXMVN36CZZ5D2F7INv8vxr0CYjelAwpLQqSFYy32uUZEq6-CPESFM0sozmCmf0fs4Ba0wfzxb--9rCdjN0hymBg3KP4NLds9A_GXn8hhXxyZw2V0GZrKfhjWKIPVRm0y4rwcZNbSBBywQLzorYcUCt4pursVH8CskqMcYTbI/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%2021.14.58.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>If wet on the day, an e-mail will be sent to members with an alternative plan. Look forward to seeing as many of our members as possible<br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-81317928435390264992022-06-27T13:10:00.001-07:002022-06-27T13:10:13.916-07:00June Meeting Weds 29th - anyone for some mental well being?<p>With Andy Workman, Mindset Specialist </p><p><br /></p><p>Using a humorous but informative approach showing you how to improve your mental wellbeing.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-59774061905107173882022-06-27T13:08:00.003-07:002022-06-27T13:21:56.507-07:00A 'Jubbly" Time for All<p> In a red white and blue kind of way Clifton WI members gathered for an indoor picnic to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in advance of the big day at our May meeting. Quizzes, games remembering previous anniversaries involving the Royal Family and of course lots to eat and drink.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShEiGMSlkgXbj3xROePxGoVtKJPt8egubcUmt8D1qFF29JlnVO6wvVUq1tzwSPUQw_5h6uE_YgQpVR4AnyPi7DToOwzFzCnJBGxCAlAdz2WL_CyQbL130dzfok9SQ77BheY-PnKiOUQju5tKmxZXk_1UzsOZcDZJJL0i0bdxJ4GJEYC1-GdYZ8Qff/s4032/jubilee%20scene%20in%20Alma%20Hall%20(1)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShEiGMSlkgXbj3xROePxGoVtKJPt8egubcUmt8D1qFF29JlnVO6wvVUq1tzwSPUQw_5h6uE_YgQpVR4AnyPi7DToOwzFzCnJBGxCAlAdz2WL_CyQbL130dzfok9SQ77BheY-PnKiOUQju5tKmxZXk_1UzsOZcDZJJL0i0bdxJ4GJEYC1-GdYZ8Qff/s320/jubilee%20scene%20in%20Alma%20Hall%20(1)%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Jjk6LEG8AqJSU4VwL3FkENCygYAguaeLadBsz-RMj3mVP3ZmjdZ5msMBi02HTv_kkISMf6_Sh-Z0RyPGQkc7nOZ-pDyydjXagscImhNIOEMVrcrY4qHqFxtUApsbw4-LCdCysw7mcX8LfRemz-iMJ8dhZssPKzwnHP4YXASHus7OTj1xXKYiimNK/s4608/Jubilee%20Ann%20cutting%20jubilee%20cake%20May%2022.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Curritn the cake and getting ready to raise a toast" border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Jjk6LEG8AqJSU4VwL3FkENCygYAguaeLadBsz-RMj3mVP3ZmjdZ5msMBi02HTv_kkISMf6_Sh-Z0RyPGQkc7nOZ-pDyydjXagscImhNIOEMVrcrY4qHqFxtUApsbw4-LCdCysw7mcX8LfRemz-iMJ8dhZssPKzwnHP4YXASHus7OTj1xXKYiimNK/w150-h200/Jubilee%20Ann%20cutting%20jubilee%20cake%20May%2022.jpg" title="Ann cutting the party cake and getting ready for a toast" width="150" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6aM8mtsn4zSVv5pX-jla3KpSbbAtsT8JeoaGhgWtSBNKMDjPCgy_FQ5ke2jc9ZeGxcrksK_WdpytxU24lHmnhPXRSRpwBdH8uRLwDvx-OY6xcgINUApPjRoQCZagdN4wiH8Z9ZF6PFqBvfO2FXMgUIh2cejOCmP0FCeA6GY9yS1n0CsES7RkBQzd/s4032/jubilee%20toast%20time%20(1).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6aM8mtsn4zSVv5pX-jla3KpSbbAtsT8JeoaGhgWtSBNKMDjPCgy_FQ5ke2jc9ZeGxcrksK_WdpytxU24lHmnhPXRSRpwBdH8uRLwDvx-OY6xcgINUApPjRoQCZagdN4wiH8Z9ZF6PFqBvfO2FXMgUIh2cejOCmP0FCeA6GY9yS1n0CsES7RkBQzd/w150-h200/jubilee%20toast%20time%20(1).jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Cutting the party cake and getting ready to raise a toast<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-9X4wDcLg8dJXUgJ906y7B8mEX-pDnbeAeIgzQ9penzqDkx0a9r_2Cen-3lkSc-MeLpVEbFg9iRpT6-Py_zhxbF_0dWogjGAhkvVEv2RXpPieZ2bsZp-6DG8_ytUpD-XSsMaO3AJNGen92rtOtq_kuxKSPMwjq8YrblbSUtr42eN8E_gWY7DvHIX/s4032/Jubilee%20pin%20the%20jewel%20game%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-9X4wDcLg8dJXUgJ906y7B8mEX-pDnbeAeIgzQ9penzqDkx0a9r_2Cen-3lkSc-MeLpVEbFg9iRpT6-Py_zhxbF_0dWogjGAhkvVEv2RXpPieZ2bsZp-6DG8_ytUpD-XSsMaO3AJNGen92rtOtq_kuxKSPMwjq8YrblbSUtr42eN8E_gWY7DvHIX/w150-h200/Jubilee%20pin%20the%20jewel%20game%20(1).jpg" title="Pin the jewel on the crown" width="150" /></a></div>Pinning the jewel on the crown<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It was lovely to see so many members and have a chance to get together and celebrate</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403851478018755978.post-8852703061557337102022-05-15T09:47:00.001-07:002022-05-15T09:47:30.488-07:00May meeting - Indoor Garden Party and celebration - 25th May<p> 2022 is the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. </p><p>At Clifton WI we have decided to mark the Platinum Jubilee (or Jubbly!) with a party. </p><p>All members are invited to come along for games, reminiscences, a chance to raise a toast and enjoy party food together. </p><p>8.00pm start (or a little earlier if you would like to help us set up)</p><p>We will have a quiz, plant stall, some suitably royal themed games and a memorabilia 'show and tell'</p><p>Members are welcome to invite visitors to join us. </p><p>It would be helpful if you could let us know (thecliftonwi@gmail.com) in advance to ensure we have enough food and drink to share. We will charge the usual £5.00 visitor attendance rate but the evening is free for members. </p><p><b>What do you have to do?</b></p><p>Wear something in red 🔴, white ⚪and blue 🔵if possible. If you run to a hat 👒and handbag 👜for a bit of fun all the better!</p><p><b>Bring your memorabilia</b></p><p>If you have anything linked to previous royal anniversaries you would be happy to show us, please bring it to the meeting perhaps with an explanation of how you came to own it</p><p><b>Donate and/or buy some plants or seedlings 🌱🌿🌼🌹</b></p><p>We will be running a plant stall and any donations for the stall will be appreciated on the evening. Please bring some change for your purchases and a suitable bag to take home your goodies</p><p><b>Bring your Bar Cash Cards and some loose change for our fundraising</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Weds May 25th at Alma Hall</span></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com