Ponthir W I Meeting March 2nd 2026
Present:  see register.
Vicky welcomed new people and hoped that they continue to come to meetings and decide to join

  Apologies from: Gill Archbald, Sue Lewis , Renee Chivers  , Anita Dobbs , Val Felvus ,  Alison Calderwood,  Alison Buffery , Jennifer Mitchell, Margaret Barrell

1.  Vicky asked if she could sign the previous minutes as accurate.
Proposed:  Lorraine Morgan Seconded: Liz Cooke .Minutes were duly   signed.
 
2.  Matters arising from the minutes not otherwise on the agenda;
Gwent Federation: Quiz March 20th . Vicky has arranged 2 teams , 1main team and 1 reserve team . There can only be 20 teams so we await actual numbers.  We do not as yet know if we can   field a second team.Harriet , Rachel and Pauline agreed to take part . Mandi,  Megan and Gill agreed to be on  second team

GFWI has asked for the return of the Quiz Cup  which we think is with Sue Lewis. Vicky will get it back and Helena has offered to take it back as she is attending the Goytre hall on March 14th for Royal Show Competitions

Vicky has booked  2 teams for Skittles 4 in each team for 19th May

Clip Board  was sent around around to see if anyone wants to join the Committee. To be done in next 2 meetings in compliance with AGM. 

Food Bank: Liz sent out via email what the Hwb in Croesyceiliog were asking for. Thanks to the members who have responded so generously
Rcycling Stall:  Craft items. Please have a look  at Coffee Time

At April Meeting we  are asking  for Subs to be given by cheque  , electronically or cash. . Liz will e mail you about the account details. We are charging members £50 and not £54

Next meeting will be 6th April which is Easter Monday

Christine Champness did a class in jewellery making and she provided all the materials for £2 Excellent night of tuition and producing  jewellery. Was well recieved

Book and Lunch Clubs
Afternoon Book Club:17th March  at Liz Morrish’s house
Reading Between the Wines 26th March 7 pm Ponthir House
Evening Book Club;at Aileen’s house on 26th March 7 pm
Tuesday Lunch Club Frattellis Tuesday 3rd March
Thursday Lunch Club 26th March Bank Usk
AOB
Jean is arranging a wreath making Class at the Chapel 7 pm  on 23rd March. 2 hour session. Please bring any foliage you have . Please arrange your attendance with  Judith as we need to know numbers