WI in the South Seas

MoS WI President, Penny Ramus
& Kath Brookes 

The girls at Milford on Sea WI went a bit tropical recently.

 

As members arrived for the July 'Garden Meeting', they had a bit of a surprise when they were greeted with a scene from the exotic South Seas, complete with parrots in palm trees!

 

Knowing the fun loving girls in our local Women's Institute I was not the least bit surprised that they were dressing up again!  Some of you may remember a variety of humorous and daring costumes in the Milford on Sea Carnival over the years!, ... I rest my case.

 

The tables were gaily decorated with vine leaves, pineapples and fresh fruits and background music playing. President, Penny Ramus, complete with grass skirt and garlands of flowers, greeted members old and new with “Aloha”.

 

As things got underway, Barbara Pidgeon showed the certificate and her prize winning quilt (runner-up in the national Makeover competition) which is currently touring various county shows and will be at Denman College by Christmas.

The meetings business was kept to a minimum, after all there was a party to enjoy!


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The choir performed a selection of hit songs from the musical, South Pacific to enthusiastic applause. The Committee, all dressed in similar polenysian style with multi-coloured grass skirts and bedecked with flowers, then served a sumptuous afternoon tea to approximately eighty appreciative ladies. Fortified with tea, the brain-teasing quiz was tackled with renewed vigour.

To close, Shirley Headley was thanked for her delightful flower arrangement, and the committee earned a huge round of applause for excellent catering and a fun afternoon.

The Next meeting is on 17 September in All Saints' Church Hall.

If you fancy joining the WI please contact: Maureen Askin on 01590 641420 or see website by clicking here.