Happy Birthday to WI

The village W I was 90 years old on February 2 when they met in the Orpen Memorial Hall and enjoyed hearing memories of past meetings from 3 members. A taster evening of favourite recipes were on hand to sample and the president, Pat Moran read the minutes from the first meeting held in the village school now the local hairdressers.

The Balkerne Restaurant

A Celebration lunch was held at the Balkerne Restaurant, Colchester Institute on February 17th. The students prepared an excellent 3 course meal for everyone. Rene Keates, 90 this year and long standing member Joyce Lucking cut the cake made by the college. Individual pieces were wrapped in cellophane and tied with a red bow which members took home.

A truly memorable day.

Women's Institute - October Report

The upcoming 90th anniversary & Wilkin's of Tiptree were key topics for the October meeting.

Pat Moran, president, welcomed members and visitors. The federation sport's quiz will be for sale next month. A secretary for 2011 has to be found by the annual meeting next month when the WI Adviser, Val Stone attends. Next year is our 90th birthday and a luncheon has been arranged in February 2011 at the Balkerne Rooms Colchester Institute. A £5 deposit should be paid in November. A coach will be booked.

The WI 2011 programme is complete and a special 90th cover has been organized.
Wednesday 8 December will be the celebration of Christmas at Chelmsford Cathedral. Times 2.45pm and 7.45pm.

Mr Chris Newenham representing Wilkin's products from Tiptree spoke about the history and future plans. Members were surprised to hear Christmas puddings and boxes of tea are stocked in the shop. A visit to the orchards will form part of our annual outing next year.

Bergholt Heath Anniversary Fayre & Table Top Sale

Bergholt Heath YFC are celebrating their tenth anniversary with a Fayre in Orpen Hall and on the playing field on Easter Monday between 12 - 4pm - Entry FREE. Activities include:

• Stalls*
• Bleep test
• Penalty shoot out
• Roll the coin
• BBQ
• Tug of war
• Stocks and a
  
• Special Invitation Match between the Original BHYFC and current Under 16s team.
  

*BHYFC are particularly keen to welcome stallholders. If you want to book a stall please contact Jackie on 07846 428229 in advance.