First Meeting 1st July

It hardly feels like there's been time to breathe since the launch and we're straight into the proper meeting.  All sorts of things to still sort out but time is short and job is full time!



Come along on Thursday.  We've got a whole new look at Etiquette, courtesy of William Hanson of The English Manner.  If you're of a gardening nature, bring along a packet of seeds to swap ( or a bundle of packets). 

Currently trying to work out the logistics of serving wine in non-licensed premises so any suggestions for that will be more than welcome. July meeting may have to resort to trip to wine bar at the end for those who are that way inclined.

Off now to purchase necessaries.  See you on Thursday...
Mandy

And then it was all over....

Tuesday June 22nd has been and gone, and the launch went without too many hitches!  We had a great turnout for our first night.  30 new Next Generation ladies gathered at the wine bar for an evening of (for some) alcohol-fuelled enjoyment!  

The laughter man did exactly what it said on the tin, and made us laugh.  

We were belted and necklaced by our lovely accessories lady,

but sadly no kickboxing - another time perhaps. 

Our first fundraising efforts in the form of a raffle raised £29 so all in all, a great start I think.

Now, back to the drawing board to revamp the posters and flyers for the 1st 'proper meeting'.  If anyone can help putting leaflets through doors or can put up a poster at work, let me know.  wingskeynsham@hotmail.co.uk

Mandy x

The final countdown....

(Cue terrible 80s big hair rock music)

Only 4 days to go.   2 committee meetings in the last 2 weeks and committee is getting smaller.  I'm running through lists like a mad person, paranoid that I'm going to forget something really obvious.  All speakers are booked, timings confirmed, wine bar visited for the umpteenth time (pig of a job, but somebody has to do it).

Final bit of leafletting and terrifying poor female passers-by on the high street, and then I think there's nothing more to be done.

Relax and hope that loads of folk turn up on the night, speakers arrive on time, and everyone enjoys themselves.

Looking forward to meeting you on Tuesday - I'll be lurking somewhere with a glass of wine in my hand!

Cheers

Mandy

What's On

Don't forget to check out our 'what's on' page.  It's updated regularly.

Prepare to be 'wowed'!

Just heard from our image consultant.  Session at the launch will be ‘WOW them with accessories’ – how to update your look and look fab.


Think I might be volunteering myself for this one!!

Launch update

We now have our speakers for the launch meeting at the Wine Bar on 22nd June.  We'll start with a bit of an intro from me and the girls, and Daphne our W.I. Federation lady telling us some important stuff, then we've got some short and (hopefully!) fun sessions:

kickboxing

laughter workshop  http://www.joehoare.co.uk/

image consultant from House of Colour http://www.jackiefranklin.co.uk/JanFebNewsletter.htm

Plenty of time left to chat, have a drink and find out more.

Hope you'll be able to come!

If not, the first proper meeting will be at the Fear Institute on Thursday 1st July starting at 7.30pm, and then once a month on the first Thursday of the month after that.

Cheers
Mandy

Mandy muttering on

Haven't quite got the hang of this blogging lark yet.  Thought I could have a page to myself to post to, and keep the main page clear for stuff that folk might actually be interested in, but apparently not.  Hey ho - have abandoned mutterings, moved the Launch to its own page (was trying to keep that at the top of this page but couldn't do that either).

Main muttering of the moment is Emma's wedding last weekend.  Congratulations Emma and Jason!  And here's the woman herself with yours truly at the evening event at the New Inn. 

Was going to tell you all sorts of good stuff about my trip to Brighton and good shops for foodies and a couple of restaurant recommendations, but not sure now that this is the time or the place.  I might have to start a separate blog so I can mutter away happily!

(Wouldn't recommend The Mill at Rode in Somerset.  Wine costs £4.35 for a large glass which turns out to be only 175 ml which is a small glass in most pubs.  Also, the barmaid was very dismissive and unhelpful on the day we were there.  Bah!)

I was going to say, "Mill at Rode - wish we'd Rode on by" but that might be a bit corny!!