The February Meeting

February's meeting had Sally Dyke and Marilyn Lloyd, from Goostrey WI teaching us how to do simple flower decorations using oasis foam. I found it very interesting and we all took home our attempts - I've been inspired enough to try oasis again (although I was a Blur girl in the 90s - hoho). An impromptu auction of the display flowers also raised some welcome funds.

Pauline did a brilliant effort with emergency cakes and tea in as poor Sheila’s is ill. I took over the helm as President but had Lesley steady’s hand guiding me. I think it went alright, though I must have gabbed too much as I’ve now lost my voice!

We all met our committee members and agreed on some points – such as Honey Bees are our Didsbury Festival’s theme, The Manchester Children’s Hospital is our charity, Guerrilla Gardening might be a mistake, Pole Dancing lessons may be too crass for us, etc.

Everyone agreed to help out at the Didsbury Festival although only Vix volunteered to help organise it – and she had no choice as she was kipping on my sofa. So far then, Vix and I will be running it and press ganging you all in. Please do volunteer yourselves – we’ll need a team (or should that be a 'swarm'?).

Talking of being press-gangied: Ruth kindly volunteered to figure out and present the logistics of our skills-swap idea next month (Internet for Icing; Loo Cleaning for Lifts; Egg decorating for email; Knitting for...). They’ll be wowing us with a PowerPoint – don’t let me loose on that! I go power mad with transitions and animated bullets…

The Swap Table idea was also introduced – so do bring unwanted items next month and we’ll sell it for £1 – books, DVDs, Videos, clothes.

I have an order form if anyone wants a copy of the Cheshire News £2.50 for 11 copies.

Don’t forget the new time, day and venue next month! See you then. Please do comment on your thoughts of the February meet - good and bad/constructive!