Our January meeting

Two tree quizzes, chat, scones and a doorbell – a warm welcome at our January meeting

We made the very best of the evening when our speaker sadly had to cancel as a result of a bereavement. We hope that they will be able to join us later in the year and guide us through women's safety.

A small group of us were able to catch up about the various activities including the lovely Christmas Coffee meeting and the Canary Wharf and the Museum of Docklands walk.  It is surprising what lies just beyond the well trodden routes that we may take for our daily tasks. A thumbs-up was added for the exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum – do go if you have time. Of course, there will be walks and coffee suited to the gradually changing seasons, so keep a look out!

Info from the recent committee meeting was shared. The AGM is in May so anyone who has an inkling of perhaps joining the friendly committee, do let them know! Keep the fundraiser soup and cakes date in your diary – 15th April. And send in your vote on the NFWI Resolution you prefer to Celya. Of course, if anyone would like to see the minutes just contact a committee member.

Lots of chat and laughter – you might be surprised at the tales that come out in a social gathering! We enjoyed the usual refreshments, and the fresh cheese scones seemed popular.  

We sharpened our wits and knowledge on not one, but two tree quizzes, one with rather cryptic clues and the other was a picture identification. Points don't matter, of course, but there was a narrow winning team. 

We also tested out the new doorbell system, which we may be using from next month.

A chilly evening to go out but it was a warming way to spend the time and worth the effort of getting all those layers on. The hall is very warm and cosy!

Thanks to Heather for writing this month's blogpost.

Join us for our January coffee morning, Friday 27th January at Root 25, 116b Bow Road. From 10.30 for the early birds or feel free to join us later at 11-ish. 

Look out for our February Coming Up blogpost for news of our next walk.