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Sidlesham WI have now RESUMED Meeting on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in the Parish Rooms. ( Next to St. Mary Our Lady Church )
| This months' meeting started with the members singing Jerusalem and then the introduction of Ben Applin from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. While he set up, the business for the afternoon was addressed. Sue explained that the Resolution, which is going forward to the National Federation of Womens' Institutes Annual meeting, will be 'Bystanders can be Lifesavers'. This will be discussed in more detail during the June meeting. Prior notice of a Quiz to be held at North Mundham on 12 August was given and an invitation to form a team. Anyone interested was asked to let one of the Committee members know. The details for this months' Lunch Bunch were finalised. Then the Speaker started his talk on 'Fire Safety in the Home' for such a serious subject Ben made it entertaining with a range of slides and a 'higher or lower' game which required audience participation. Ben also explained that the Fire Service regularly tests electric blankets and makes visits to homes, if required, to test fire alarms and to make sure there are no overloaded sockets or other dangerous hazards. At the end of the session a number of those present signed up for a visit. After a delicious buffet of sausage rolls, jam tarts, florentines and coffee and walnut cake, the Bloom of the Month was judged. First was Suzanne with a Polyanthus, Second Sue with a yellow Epimedium and Third Ann H with a Japanese Quince. Next month, during social time, we will be celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Sue asked that members bring along any memorabilia they have from their families during the war and perhaps some would have memories of 8th May 1945 which they might be happy to share with the group. Those attending were also invited to wear red, white and blue. The next meeting is on the 14th May at 2.15 in the Parish Rooms, St Mary our Lady Church, Sidlesham. New members are always welcome. Kim Hopkinson
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Sidlesham WI formed in 1928 On Tuesday 5 January 1928 at 2.30pm a meeting was held in the Anchor Hall to discuss the possibility of starting a Womens' Institute in Sidlesham. Mrs Wingate introduced the Hon. Mrs Colvin (West Sussex WI Chairman and VCO) who explained the objects of the WI. 45 women were present and 42 voted in favour of starting a WI. 14 of those present volunteered to form a Committee and Mrs Wingate was elected President. It was agreed that the meetings would be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 2pm. On Tuesday 7 February 1928 the first meeting was held in the Anchor Hall at 2pm. The officers were: Mrs Wingate: President, Miss Fry: Vice-President, Mrs Hart: Honorary Treasurer and Miss Donkin: Honorary Secretary. It was agreed that the motto should be 'Unity is Strength'. The meeting closed with God Save the King. |
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And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon Englands' mountains green ? And was the Holy Lamb of God On Englands' pleasant pastures seen ? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills ? And was Jerusalem builded here Among those dark Satanic mills ? Bring me my bow of burning gold ! Bring me my arrows of desire ! Bring me my spear ! Oh clouds unfold ! Bring me my chariot of fire ! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till we have built Jerusalem In Englands' green and pleasant land. |