Ponthir WI Meeting  2nd June 2025

Apologies: Viv Walker, Denise Wolff, Shirley Morgan, Liz Cooke, Jen Penn, Mary Murray, Briony Jordan, Fiona Alderman  Enid Munsen

Is it your wish that I sign the minutes from the may meeting as accurate Proposed by Gill Wheeler , seconded by Ann Mallyn
Sue took the meeting as Vicky had to return home   ( family illness)

Matters Arising from last meeting.: Vicky Liz Monnie and Jane  attended the Skittles Night in Usk organised by Gwent Fed. It was very well attended and fun

Arrangements for Brecon Trip:We will leave at 10am to return at 3.30 pm.First pick up at Ponthir House. Vicky needs final numbers  before 16th June.
She needs to know dietary requirements. .No-one present said they only wanted to go on coach to Brecon but not do canal trip when asked by Sue. On boat by 12pm with afternoon tea whilst travelling. There is weather protection on boat if weather in inclement

Special Interest Groups and Lunch Clubs
See the Apps for further details
Next Craft session is Monday 16th  venue is Harriet’s house at 7 pm to discuss ’Under the Sea’ Toppers

No meeting in July and August so next meeting is September.It was suggested that Karl Gauden our Community  Councelor be approached about grants for the group for rent of room and materials

Helena got names of members interested in Cookery Demonstration at the Chapel . Cost approx £30 . Helena would need £10 deposit. Recipes and tasting provided and 2 groups of 15 am and pm. At the moment there were not 30 members interested.

AOB

The Food Bank is closing and the members were asked should we carry on. The membership said yes and will seek out other providers/outlets  for our donations

Jane thanked  Diane Hall for the wonderful hand made cards donated by her

Jean reminded members about  the Saturday River Festival at Usk island from 10 amonwards

Sharon James was thanked for running the Trading Stall single handedly and for providing much of the stock . She raised £21.50

The Speaker was Graham Loveluck Edmunds who spoke on Welsh Blackguards . He was an excellent and entertaining historian

The Raffle was drawn