Our last meeting of the year was Wednesday 7th December where we held a Christmas Fuddle; members bringing food to share, whilst enjoying a good chat. Entertainment provided with games of Handbag Bingo and a Christmas Bingo and finishing with a raffle of various hampers. At the beginning of the meeting though we had a special presentation. Our nominated charity for 2016 was Eckington Under 5s and throughout the year, monies have been raised with our monthly raffles. We have been able to fund the purchase of a tablet for Eckington Under5s as well as a subscription to TAPESTRY; an easy-to-use online learning journal, Tapestry helps educators and parents to record, track and celebrate children's progress in early years education. So whilst enjoying our Christmas Fuddle, we welcomed visitors from the Eckington Under 5s to receive the tablet along with a hamper of goodies for their own Christmas Party.
Our support for the village has prompted us to volunteer our services to the Parish Council. With funding from the Parish Council, Eckington WI have taken over responsibility for the flower boxes that are positioned on the Tewkesbury Road entrances to the village. These have now been tidied up and replanted, hopefully to be enjoyed by villagers and visitors alike.
Monday 5th December, we played our second match this time against Badsey. WOW - another win! Thanks to the team, Lesley Robson, Sheila, Alex, Janet and Pam with again Lesley Wood as our top scorer.
Our first Christmas celebration started today with a lunch at Whistlers in Pershore. 24 of us enjoyed good company and food.
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