President Christine Farquhar welcomed 38 members to the October meeting. Hostesses; Evelyn, Carol, Mary and Sue were thanked as were raffle organisers Diane and Cynthia. Kate was thanked for the lovely home grown flowers and Ros for running a very sucessful craft sales table. The record of the September meeting was approved and signed.
The Treasurer gave a short financial report.
Our Christmas lunch is on 3 December at Etchinghill Hill Golf Club- click here to read further details.
Flyers for EKF activities were highlighted and details of all our subgroup meeting for the next few weeks given out.
Christine reminded us that our charity for this year is Rising Sun Kent which helps women and children seeking refuge from domestic abuse. We will be collecting items from toiletries to basic household goods at the November and December meetings. Rising Sun is also having their sponsored walk/swim/cycle or run event – members were urged to take part.
After coffee and delicious cakes, we settled down to make various crafts led by some of our very talented crafters.
Mandy led a group trying out iris paper folding with these results
From Jackie V’s idea Julie B’s group created these decorated sea shells.
To the left are Kate’s groups produced sewn flowers and to the right Julie A’s group made some gift envelopes
Kay’s group made these fun wall decorations
Jo’s groups made pumpkins from socks ready for halloween at the end of the month
It wa a very enjoyable morning and our thanks go to all the organisers.
At the meeting the VOT was given by Wendy.
For details of the next meeting click here.