Finstock Women's Institute 

At our February meeting we had a stimulating talk by Mrs Jan Warner on the history of Child rearing - "Survival of the Fittest"

Also in February a number of members enjoyed lunch at The Plough Inn (click pic. to enlarge) and in March a party of members gathered at the Oxford Playhouse to see "A Clean House" with Eleanor Bron and Patricia Hodge. The play had come with some good reviews but, although a good afternoon out, there were some mixed feelings about the play. 

In March we had our own AGM and also the County AGM at Oxford Town Hall on 19th March  where the guest speakers included Hugo Brunner, Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire and Baroness D'Souza, who enlightened members to the goings on in the House of Lords.

POST OFFICE D DAY - The list of proposed closures in Oxfordshire is now out and, subject to a final review, the Finstock PO will remain open

Some good news. The move of the Millennium Wall Hanging from the Village Hall to the Upper Room at Trinity Church has been completed. (Click picture to enlarge - click BACK to return).  

MORE PICTURES FROM THE PAST YEAR.
During the period that the website has not been updated members have taken many trips organised by OFWI and local WI's. Photo shots to remind us of some of these enjoyable trips are below.
 (Click picture to enlarge - click BACK to return)

Visit to West Woodhay House and Garden, Hampshire, June 2007

Enjoying the gardens

Enjoying lunch

Visits to Wells Cathedral the Chelsea Pensioners

Wells Cathedral

Our Pensioner Guide

OFWI News
A selection of events to look forward to
Most events are by ticket only. Members can obtain these through their own WI. Occasionally, events are open to the public (marked *) giving non-members the chance to see a small part of what we do and join in with our activities.

MONTHLY PROGRAMME
We have some really interesting speakers lined up for our meetings over the coming months.
Click the diary to see details
 of what has been arranged
 for future months 

Our next meetings
  
Thursday 3 April
Village Hall
7-30 pm
 Evenlode Group
 Meeting

Tuesday 8 April
Village Hall
7-30 pm
 Heather Shute
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
    

  
DENMAN COLLEGE

We are very lucky to have Denman College on our doorstep. Some Finstock members have made good use of the varied courses and study trips organised by the college and have made full use of the residential facilities. Denman have some excellent courses and more exciting study trips lined up this year. Click the photograph above for more information.

TAPIWA the name of the black rhino at Sebakwe Black Rhino Trust in Zimbabwe, adopted by Finstock WI members. As well as it's work with the black rhino, the organisation is deeply involved with the welfare of the local people who have been badly affected by the drastic economic conditions in Zimbabwe        www.blackrhino.org

   OFWI Events 
 A selection of forthcoming events organised by the County.
 See News & Views for details and other events.

FOLLOW THE TRESHAM TRAIL 24 April / 8 May

COOKERY FROM ROUND THE WORLD 1 May in Kirtlington

BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL CONCERT 1 May in Birmingham

GARDEN ORGANIC RYTON 15 May