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Houghton W.I. meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Monday in the month at Houghton Village Hall.  The W.I. actively supports village activities as well as running an interesting programme for members.   At each meeting there is a "Bloom of the Month" competition and second hand book stall to raise funds for ACWW, country women abroad.  There is also a sales table.  A good finger supper is served after the meeting.  For more information call Jill Ashton on 01264 334593 or email Jillykins@andover56.freeserve.co.uk

President: Mrs S  Harper.        01794 388509
Secretary: Mrs Jane Anderton. 01264 810298
          

HOUGHTON W.I.

W.I. February Report.
Dinah Warnock provided an in depth description of bridal attire since the 14th century. No white dresses then and little chance of the bride catching cold, though bearing the mind the lack of heating in the Churches then, every layer was needed. Some of the styles were so wide they would never have got up the aisle at All Saints! White was not the colour then and it was not only the brides that dressed up for the occasion . The grooms were just as colourful.

County Quiz. on 20th February. A team of six of the 'Brains of Houghton’ will enter this at Bishops Waltham.


Don't forget -- The Jumble Bonanza on April 19th &

the Veteran Car Rally in Stockbridge on April 20th. The W.I. will be on hand with refreshments.


Next Meeting.- March 15th.


Speaker - Sue Bowser on 'Zambia, a Journey of Pain and Beauty.


Jeanne Featherstone.


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Why the WI?


I am a member of the WI

And I ask myself the reason why?

I'll tell you why in this rhyme,

We meet once a month, come rain or shine.

We have interesting slides and talks,

And often go for Country walks.

Competitions and Raffles we share,

And vote Flower of the Month With coppers we spare.

There's a section from which we can borrow a Book,

And buy from the Sales Tables after a look.

Tea, Coffee, Biscuit or Cake,

Displays of things we sometimes make.

To Shows, Trips, and interesting places,

We see wonderful sights and meet new faces.

We stall out at the village Autumn Fair,

For which help and support is always there.

So you can see when all's said and done,

For one and all, it's jolly good Fun.

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The bus shelter opposite The Boot has this superb display of hanging baskets. All due to the hard work of W.I. members Doreen Stokes and Julie Moldon. They have been in place all summer and still retained their freshness when this photograph was taken during the last week of September.