Fairfield WI

The meeting was opened with two new ladies being welcomed who have recently moved into the village. There was also an upgrade on Carol's progress.

The final arrangements were given for the trip to Denman.

A Produce Show update was given by Anne and she encouraged everyone to enter at least one of the classes.

Beverly asked members to consider an outing to John's Garden at Astwood Nurseries on 30th September. It is a private garden open a few times a year for charity and is well worth a visit.

Nominations were invited for the Federation Bursary to Denman. Ilsa's name is going forward to the County Draw.

There is a McMillan Coffee Morning hosted by Blackwell and Burcot W.I on 28th September.

Sheila sent a card on behalf of Fairfield WI to Janice Boswell congratulating her on being awarded an MBE.

We welcomed Christine Hickman-Smith our link delegate at the NFWI AGM in Liverpool.

She said how much she enjoyed the day and the speakers were very good.

The debate around the Resolutions was very helpful and she was pleased to have been given discretion on the Loneliness Resolution. Generally the meeting felt W.I’s could address individually without a mandate. Full details are available on the W.I web site.

The speaker this evening was Christine Westwood on 'One stroke painting'.

Christine lives part of the year in Florida and that is where she was introduced to this art.

Using enamel acrylic paint a very flat brush is loaded with one colour on one corner and another colour on the opposite corner. When applied to the surface being painted a two colour image is produced with one stoke. She made it look so easy and insisted that it was, with very little practice. She had a wide selection of items on show vases, jars, plates, cards, paper bags. All beautifully decorated. Ceramic items are baked in a domestic oven to make them dishwasher safe. The art can also be applied to fabric using paint without the enamel.

Christine produced a lovely picture of roses on a black canvas which Sheila Trueman was delighted to win in the raffle.

Conversation continued during tea and we are sure to see her again in the future.

The competition of 'Colour a Flower' was won by Wendy Jones 2nd Ann Galbraith-Jellie

3rd Maureen Prust.

There is no meeting in August as it is our Produce Show. The next meeting therefore is on September 13 in the village hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Carol Shaw on jewellery making. The competition is 'Favourite Necklace' Do come along you will be very welcome.