April2024/March 2025 AGM Report
The Thanington Without Women’s Institute continues to meet regularly on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.15 p.m. in the ARCA Hall.
During the year we have had speakers informing us about Cartoons and being a Cartoonist, Plants for Health and Well-being, Lipstick – History in your Handbag, Bother on the Hover and Sustainable Wardrobes.
We have heard about the work done by SNAAP an organisation which supports children who have special needs and their families and from Hi Kent which gives support to the deaf and hard of hearing.
We have had two ‘fun’ meetings for members Music, Memories and Munchies an Festive Fun and Fare.
We held an Afternoon Tea in February for members, their families and friends. We had a WI Quiz in June attended by 60 people and in July we went out for our Birthday Lunch.
It has been an educational and enjoyable year ending with our March Annual Meeting.
So, we look forward to the year April 2025 to March 2026 and enjoying more shared learning, fun and friendship.
Caroline Mettam (Secretary)
2025/2026 Events
8th April – Music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s with David Bowdler
13th May – Resolutions Meeting
10th June – Madagascar – Enchanted Isle – Clive Nuttman
8th July – Birthday Meal
12th August – Colour and Fashion – Helen Kendall-Tobias
9th September – Garden Party – Choir ARCA
14th October – Horrible Histories – Neil Tonge
11th November – 3 Women, 1 Man – glamour, wealth, and heatrbreak – Melanie Gibson-Barton
9th December – Festive Fun and Fare
13th January – Colour All Year Round – Kevin Tooher
10th February – The Life and Pottery Designs of Clarice Cliff – Clare Boggia
10th March – Annual Meeting
Saturday 28th June – WI Quiz
Sunday 15th February 2026 – Afternoon Tea.