The first meeting at Fear Hall went well. We had 14 people, some of them new. We already had apologies from folk who were going to be away or had other prior engagements so we were quite pleased with that. Have to admit it was a little daunting with 2 of the committee members not able to be there. We hadn't met since the launch so I was winging it a little (pun intended).
William Hanson http://williamhanson.co.uk/ from The English Manner came and gave us a talk about etiquette, concentrating on the dos and don'ts of Facebook and Twitter. He also came up with some other random gems in the question and answer session at the end such as how to curtsey, how (and why and when) to eat asparagus with your left hand, and who should go first through a revolving door. You weren't at the meeting? you may never know...
Tea, coffee and biscuits were on offer, but no drinks as we hadn't sorted out licensing arrangements. Done that now so next time we'll be able to have a glass of wine whilst we watch Mel from Melanie's Kitchen in Downend show us how to make fantastic canapes.
No pictures this time so this post looks dull but will hopefully get some at the next meeting.
Lots of other new W.I.s are now following the blog, or following us on Facebook and Twitter. Hoping to get these things all merged together with Ang's help http://www.aspoonfulofsugar.net/wp/ I might also have to try persuading you all to read your emails a bit more often as we had very little response from the very first email we sent out with a couple of questions about how best to advertise or contact you.
Finally, I may be the only person who actually reads the Observer (Kingswood, not national) but if there are any others like me, you may have noticed that WINGs is mentioned this week. You may also see a familiar face in the Evening Post this Saturday.
Cheers
Mandy (media darling!!)
