October meeting and AGM

Despite a slightly tardy entrance by half of the committee, the evening got off to a good start. 12 new people there which is brilliant news. We kicked off with the AGM, some nice short reports from the committee and, after a bit of coercion from Daphne, a show of hands (and hopefully, therefore, support) from the masses to keep the incumbent pres, treasurer and secretary (is that because they like us, because they know no better, or because nobody else wants to do the job??)

Bit of a break for important stuff like wine and cake, then we moved swiftly (ish) onto our speaker Adrian Boots who chatted to us for about 45 mins about wild food, foraging, and the perils or otherwise of purple mushrooms. Woe betide any who dig up a horseradish that doesn’t belong to them! Really interesting stuff and a lovely speaker (sadly, no hat). Might keep him to ourselves, might share him with the rest of the W.I. – haven’t quite decided yet!

We had a brief introduction to Transition Keynsham http://keynshamt.wordpress.com/ from Laura, and then, the bit you’d thought you’d got away with, the President’s Ramblings. Finally, Chris flogged us all some sloe gin and chutney, and I think everyone went away spent up but happy.

I’ve already sent most of the reminders by email but just confirmed the date for the Jamie @ Home evening (chez moi). This will be Wednesday November 24th. Please let me know if you’d like to come to that. All proceeds will come back to our W.I. rather than end up as gifts for the host.



Once again, help with begging for raffle prizes would be gratefully received and offers of good stuff grabbed with both hands.


Actually remembered to take photos this time – unfortunately, focus doesn’t appear to be a strong point. Perhaps we should appoint a photographer. Any volunteers?