About: We are in our 100th year and currently have 32 members who enjoy the many activities in which we participate such as walks, trips to theatrical productions etc, outings to places of interest, morning coffee at a local coffee shop, lunch or dinner at a local hostelry, as well as fundraising efforts such as raffles, bric-a-brac/plant/bring-and-buy salesThe committee consists of 6 members and meets on the last Tuesday of the month, at a committee member’s house. They look after the general organisation of the WI and have particular tasks to spread the load. The officers are:President :Sarah MillardVice Presidents : Ann McKenzieSecretary : Gillian HighamTreasurer : Sandra MansonAs well as our annual programme we produce an Information Leaflet for Members which gives useful information to those who are less familiar with WI procedures.Gosforth WI belongs to the Esk Group and group meetings are held twice a year.
When We Meet: First Tuesday of the month. The meetings in January, February, November and December are held in the afternoon at 2pm, the others are evening meetings at 7.15pm.
Programme: 2020
JANUARY, 2 pm Nibbles and natter
FEBRUARY, 2 pm Steiff Bears – Ingrid Robson
MARCH Gosforth in the 60s – Vera Lowery
APRIL Cheese making – Catherine Pritt
MAY Preparing for VE Day and supper
JUNE Climbing volcanos in Ecuador – Sean Beattie
JULY Workington Lifeboats
AUGUST tba
SEPTEMBER A history of quilts – Sue Hinde
OCTOBER tba
NOVEMBER Annual meeting: Making a table decoration – Glynis Oxley
DECEMBER Celebrating 100th Birthday Party
