tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57410757024137645142024-03-16T01:10:35.849+00:00Malago Women's InstituteMalago WI meets monthly, and is for Bristol women with a taste for the finer things in life.MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-73236029586423882622024-02-22T15:31:00.001+00:002024-02-22T15:31:07.666+00:00February news....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0_ylJH0rbNnHw66EQS1gmLNjDyEYFw8t52iotQfr6UBmhyMDPsHH9j8KvaG348thLnGpPGPRay2CJqa5JmjQzTq1ojKFz8IEARX25isWpsBYE4WFruuy_aKOpgzHek66GC9RD1Nyr4vLj4zAqssXV0m8YiIBFhgPw3mDflFOE6TdEs5tPZ3koxL8j5g/s1200/terraium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz0_ylJH0rbNnHw66EQS1gmLNjDyEYFw8t52iotQfr6UBmhyMDPsHH9j8KvaG348thLnGpPGPRay2CJqa5JmjQzTq1ojKFz8IEARX25isWpsBYE4WFruuy_aKOpgzHek66GC9RD1Nyr4vLj4zAqssXV0m8YiIBFhgPw3mDflFOE6TdEs5tPZ3koxL8j5g/w400-h209/terraium.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Last month we had a great start to the year, hearing about the amazing work of Fare Share Southwest from Jenny. Following the meeting Jenny shared that our donation of £50 is enough to redistribute 200 meals worth of surplus food to those in need, which is really appreciated. They were also very touched by our food donations.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This month, we are delighted to welcome Sam Mackay from </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/otherworldterrariums/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Other World Terrariums </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> & formerly of MILA plants.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Sam is a lover of all things green and a supporter of small independent business who he stocks in The Ethical Gift Shop in SPARKS, as well as a champion of the Bristol LGBTQIA+ community.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Sam will demonstrate how to make your very own terrarium, with lots of advice on the best plants to choose & how to care for them. Sam will also do a Houseplant Q&A for those of you who don’t know your Aspidistra from your Zamioculcas zamiifolia (we had to Google that one!) so get your green fingered questions ready!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">There will also be the opportunity to buy some plants so don’t forget your card! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 28</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> February at 8pm.</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-15839400034481237752024-01-21T14:31:00.002+00:002024-01-21T14:31:13.963+00:00January news....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEehXnbDcNVdti7_Z6S_K6A0lsHzCW3D6z_aFHUtwZgRuU8Xsp03bknnzC-MY04qmrw7EgBbjy_FcIT_fRePsOKHyndUPvQlKu_pjhhQx2FoeUwdIxb-h2SrEZbDOYhIoG6Au3JOqpU34nInOvBsMsEcc3REnvnoH7_57rjzvxzqNvq87bqY5kOlwJbu4/s1024/FareShare%20South%20West%20Volunteer%20Warehouse%20Assistants.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEehXnbDcNVdti7_Z6S_K6A0lsHzCW3D6z_aFHUtwZgRuU8Xsp03bknnzC-MY04qmrw7EgBbjy_FcIT_fRePsOKHyndUPvQlKu_pjhhQx2FoeUwdIxb-h2SrEZbDOYhIoG6Au3JOqpU34nInOvBsMsEcc3REnvnoH7_57rjzvxzqNvq87bqY5kOlwJbu4/w400-h266/FareShare%20South%20West%20Volunteer%20Warehouse%20Assistants.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Firstly, Happy New Year! We hope that you all had an enjoyable and restful festive period. It seems a long time ago sine we were making Christmas tree decorations in November. Thank you to everyone who took part and helped us with our festive decorations. The tree looked amazing and was a fantastic addition to Tree Fest.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">January can be a difficult month, with the sparkle of Christmas behind us, long, dark evenings and changeable weather. It can be hard to get out, but we hope you can join us for our first meeting of 2024. As well as an amazing speaker, there will be cake, tea, and chat.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This month, we will be welcoming Jenny Weld from </span><a href="https://faresharesouthwest.org.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Fare Share Southwest</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">, the region’s biggest food redistribution charity. Jenny will be sharing how they save millions of meals worth of food from going to landfill each year, and instead deliver it to over 400 South West charities, schools and community groups preventing countless individuals from going hungry. With billions of tonnes of UK food going to waste every year and a nation food poverty crisis, food redistribution has become more important than ever. Jenny will be sharing a short quiz about the weird and wacky ways food can become surplus, as well as heartwarming stories about how it gets repurposed.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will not be having a raffle this January, instead, if we would like to, you can bring items to donate to Fare Share. They are currently looking for low sugar cereal, soup, tinned meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables, baked beans, non-chilled juice, cooking oil, chopped tomatoes, pasta, rice, and tinned pulses. Jenny will be on her bike so nothing too big if you would like to donate.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are really looking forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones. If you haven’t made any New Year’s resolutions, coming to a Malago WI meeting could be one.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 31</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">st</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> January at 8pm.</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-10661017096449364682023-11-19T18:11:00.000+00:002023-11-19T18:11:01.462+00:00November news....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1fu0VgOFazKeqE5cVKG6Ar_C7sWGnQVmuhz4J-uxdHv0goxUX1yyP4d6jqa1EoYaioJ9-dnqBTrsN_Eh3b-JMBR4Ukdhkxh-C5QHoKXNiNuaveWxOTrUvUOkzBorq1m5Fm6tcK9mQHVQxNYYJUrl239X4w7HCDiUfy_qTbEZubv_yZqdCDYlFqiBAdk/s1920/tree-decorating-tips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1fu0VgOFazKeqE5cVKG6Ar_C7sWGnQVmuhz4J-uxdHv0goxUX1yyP4d6jqa1EoYaioJ9-dnqBTrsN_Eh3b-JMBR4Ukdhkxh-C5QHoKXNiNuaveWxOTrUvUOkzBorq1m5Fm6tcK9mQHVQxNYYJUrl239X4w7HCDiUfy_qTbEZubv_yZqdCDYlFqiBAdk/w400-h266/tree-decorating-tips.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We had a lovely time at our October meeting watching films about Bristol created by the ever entertaining, Gordon Young. Through our highly knowledgeable speakers, we learn more secrets about our amazing city.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are truly in the depths of dark evenings, so what better way to chase away the winter blues than by celebrating what we have achieved this year and getting a bit festive.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will be holding our AGM and hearing from Avril about all the great things we have done together. Members will also be able to vote for key committee roles. As always, it’s a chance for our members to get involved so please let us know if you would like to join the committee. Once we have completed the formalities, we will be getting truly festive with treats and making Christmas decorations.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This year, Malago WI will be decorating a Christmas tree for </span><a href="https://www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/treefest#TreefestInformation" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Treefest</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> at St Mary’s Redcliffe, which will be on display from 7</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> to 10</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> December. This year’s charity is the </span><a href="https://www.nelsontrust.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Nelson’s Trust </a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">. We need your help to make decorations for the tree to showcase what we do. This will include felting and paper crafts. You are welcome to take any spares home!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">If you have some time the afternoon of Wednesday 6</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> December, we would love for you to help decorate the tree.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This will be our last meeting of 2023 but will be holding a Christmas social at the North Street Standard on Wednesday 13</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> December from 7:30. We would love for you to join us for a drink and chat if you are able to.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For those of you who are not able to make any further meetings this year, we wish you a happy and enjoyable festive season. If you can join us, see you on Wednesday 29</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> November at 8pm.</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-91864698171129834832023-10-15T18:34:00.003+01:002023-10-15T18:34:32.962+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wYm8nnvkq8xkYQ7LrefISLDwH1uR_cM8COPHPLUDt8_hOofNySOrLYmL8RIZoEEQICEbDlaCD1FLA4mkSt7V1sV6PmAkS-lV7LD3Ts9fD3IrSKHqxp4q_tdzQ2gN_eNB5Jq0eAr-WULp6NC6xXoRU5W-vQ-hlk8bPoUHYzMdLzlD_2QQMxO1VZsMh7I/s5184/vaults%20tour%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wYm8nnvkq8xkYQ7LrefISLDwH1uR_cM8COPHPLUDt8_hOofNySOrLYmL8RIZoEEQICEbDlaCD1FLA4mkSt7V1sV6PmAkS-lV7LD3Ts9fD3IrSKHqxp4q_tdzQ2gN_eNB5Jq0eAr-WULp6NC6xXoRU5W-vQ-hlk8bPoUHYzMdLzlD_2QQMxO1VZsMh7I/w400-h266/vaults%20tour%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Unfortunately, Marian was not able to join us at our September meeting. But in true WI fashion, all those who attend were able to carry on and make do. We were able to have a chat and get some interesting ideas for future meetings. Thank you for all the contributions and plans are afoot for an interesting and varied programme of meetings next year.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This month, we are delighted to welcome Gordon Young, who some of your met at the Clifton Bridge Vault tour. Gordon is a born, bred, and buttered Bristolian. He stays out of trouble by keeping busy - organising commemorative blue plaques around our city (39 since 2015) and leading tours on the Clifton Suspension Bridge and into the Leigh Woods vaults. Gordon will be sharing some of his documentary films about all things Bristol. They have had more than 30,000 hits on YouTube and won prizes in local and national competitions. For those of you who have met Gordon, we are sure you will agree, it will be a very entertaining evening.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We hope you can join us for a chat, cuppa, and cake.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 25</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> October at 8pm.</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-11145955446056749722023-09-16T11:14:00.006+01:002023-09-16T11:14:43.182+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnyCUJITVONS6SG66SBzLRT_BVhaa1HrwuLBRYtwtQvdZ09JjIOXX1RKCZZGUQ2WoxKOppVSKGMQuBtxDqMn7dL8PDkjtlYeN9EmKeIte3Gpjc_hvaWltom1KB_tqykViQbQPJTcIy7GDGFzia1Bi8Nyt9V0ciPVliBIWiMbxtmqK4dZlrRF1mhL1lEM/s474/meditation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="474" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnyCUJITVONS6SG66SBzLRT_BVhaa1HrwuLBRYtwtQvdZ09JjIOXX1RKCZZGUQ2WoxKOppVSKGMQuBtxDqMn7dL8PDkjtlYeN9EmKeIte3Gpjc_hvaWltom1KB_tqykViQbQPJTcIy7GDGFzia1Bi8Nyt9V0ciPVliBIWiMbxtmqK4dZlrRF1mhL1lEM/w400-h225/meditation.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Our final outing of the summer was a great success, with a sneak peek
at Clifton Vaults hidden under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Stepping back in time to get a glimpse of engineering
excellence. We were a distinctive sight
in hard hats and high vis jackets!<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As the night starts to draw in, this month we are back in the hall.
Marian Green is a published author and will be joining us to tell us all about
folklore and country magic, a longstanding passion of hers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
subjects of her books range from the Holy Grail to meditation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a follow-up meeting, we hope to join
Marian on a guided walk in a local green space next Spring where she will show
us the plants that have inspired the country magic, she'll tell us about.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We hope you can join us for a chat, cuppa, and cake</span><span style="color: #656565; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">See you on Wednesday
27<sup>th</sup> September at 8pm.</p>
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This is a chance to explore two of the twelve impressive stone vaults that support the Bridge. Discovered just 20 years ago, the largest chamber is 11 meters high and covered in incredible stalactites and was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">There is a maximum limit of 15 for this tour – so if you still want to come and haven’t let us know please email </span><a href="mailto:wearemalagowi@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">wearemalagowi@gmail.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> by Thursday 24</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> August to book a place as we only have a couple of spaces left.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">You need to arrive at the Visitor Centre, on the Leigh Woods side of the bridge, by 6.50pm latest to give you time to get kitted out as the tour will start promptly at 7pm and finish around 8pm. </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Please note the following: </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">• Wear sturdy shoes with good grip such as hiking boots or trainers. You will not be allowed to join the tour in heels or open-toed shoes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">• The tour includes climbing a vertical ladder and passing through a low corridor</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">• Ensure that any camera or phone will fit in your pocket or bag so that you have two hands free to climb the ladder</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">• Only small rucksack type bags worn over both shoulders or bags with cross-body straps are permitted inside the vaults. (Large handbags etc. can be left securely at the Visitor Centre during the tour.)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">• Be aware that the vaults can be wet and/or muddy inside, particularly after heavy rain. So wear suitable clothing and ensure that cameras or mobile phones are protected from any calcite saturated water which may fall from the ceiling.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For more information about the tour and route go to </span><a href="https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Access-Guide.pdf" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">https://cliftonbridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Access-Guide.pdf</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Anyone else not booked on the tour who would like to come along for the evening, you are very welcome to enjoy looking round the Visitor Centre exhibition whilst the tour is going on. Afterwards we will then be heading over the bridge for a drink in the White Lion Bar in the Avon Gorge Hotel.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For contact info on the day you can call Avril on 07803 954120.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are very much looking forward to seeing those who can join us on Wednesday 30</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> at 6:50 pm.</span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-13046062000467596032023-07-18T20:06:00.001+01:002023-07-18T20:06:08.171+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NxCDa8S6FUf_0vh7B2waeZzJ5QwB5lSQmFoZgWO-fpWdFJiNoJTQ2LJvpU10wQIV5btCwA14H8tqEyEIk6S1YPuIh3F89hU6lBA2afk8zAoIeSfaUEZyMk_LFAgniiZkrYFfjKpyraRjtQ5VjS0hrDoydoWyjg8RyHcW-udHZLAG-MNK7nTWp5r_-VI/s1024/Edward%20Everard-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="1024" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NxCDa8S6FUf_0vh7B2waeZzJ5QwB5lSQmFoZgWO-fpWdFJiNoJTQ2LJvpU10wQIV5btCwA14H8tqEyEIk6S1YPuIh3F89hU6lBA2afk8zAoIeSfaUEZyMk_LFAgniiZkrYFfjKpyraRjtQ5VjS0hrDoydoWyjg8RyHcW-udHZLAG-MNK7nTWp5r_-VI/w400-h223/Edward%20Everard-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;">J</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">une saw us learning all about swimming Three Channels with Steve Price. Not an activity for the faint hearted, but Steve was thoroughly entertaining and reminded us of anything is possible if you put your mind to it.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Fingers crossed that the British Summer improves for our July meeting as we will be out and about.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">In his own lively style, Ed Hall (Mary Hall’s partner) is once again leading a walk for us. This time he will take us around the streets of Bristol’s historic old town area. The walk starts at Bristol Bridge and follows the course of the old Norman walls and Saxon stockade where the line of ancient defences is still evident. There are lots of points of interest along the way, including the last remaining combined church tower/city gate, a remarkable Art Nouveau facade, the oldest city graveyard and an amazing Venetian-inspired bank frontage.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will meet at 7.15pm at the Merchant Seamen’s memorial at the Welsh Back end of King Street (BS1 4SS). The walk ends at the Corn Exchange, Corn Street, and lasts around 1 ½ hours, after which we can go for a drink nearby. If you have any problems on the night finding us, please contact Avril on 07803 954120.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will out and about again in August and want to give you advance information about the planned tour of the Vaults at the Clifton Suspension Bridge.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This is a chance to explore two of the twelve impressive stone vaults that support the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Discovered just 20 years ago, the largest chamber is 11 meters high and covered in incredible stalactites and was built by famous Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">To help you decide if the Vaults Tour is something for you, there is detailed guide. It covers advice including wearing appropriate footwear and taking only a small bag. It describes the route which includes a section where you need to go up a metal ladder with 15 steps, but this is fixed with a handrail within a safety cage. There are also some points you need to crouch down a bit as the headroom is lower. There will be copies of this at the July walk but if anyone wants this in advance contact Avril by email avril@abc-pr.co.uk or on 07803 954120</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">If you are interested in the tour, please email wearemalagowi@gmail.com to book a place as numbers are limited. The tour will be from 7-8pm. Anyone else who wants to join us after the tour, we will be in the White Lion bar in the Avon Gorge Hotel. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-75644700511349898392023-06-20T16:35:00.005+01:002023-06-20T16:35:38.472+01:00June news....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT05phEdb8y-gn60nGJqY9JbDOSxPzKV-3fmSfYb4kuKAFRbojP17mK5t8bWZSkbGXz7LUcBhpVL_KmRFU4J5hDvlOfLaOikURTZEXFEXTxyzEF9MSPlFAHb78qE4px41IR2FE47CRb-nc0i0LEZCyIaK22PuVR_BeVz14yZ2Me4SXgS6IuufNjkKSD0/s1152/chanel%20swim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1152" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT05phEdb8y-gn60nGJqY9JbDOSxPzKV-3fmSfYb4kuKAFRbojP17mK5t8bWZSkbGXz7LUcBhpVL_KmRFU4J5hDvlOfLaOikURTZEXFEXTxyzEF9MSPlFAHb78qE4px41IR2FE47CRb-nc0i0LEZCyIaK22PuVR_BeVz14yZ2Me4SXgS6IuufNjkKSD0/w400-h225/chanel%20swim.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Everyone who attended our pasta making meeting in May had a great time. We tried our hand at making different types of pasta and pesto to suit all diets. The results were pretty tasty!</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Open water swimming is becoming more and more popular in the UK, from swimming in rivers, marine lakes and even the sea. If you have thought about it, but not yet took the plunge, our June speaker will hopefully inspire you.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Steve, Three Channels, Price is an honorary life member of Clevedon Amateur Swimming Club. He has swum the English Channel, the Bristol Channel (one way, and there and back!), and the North Channel between Scotland and Ireland. This is considered the most difficult swim in the world. It has been attempted 73 times since 1924 but only eight successful solo swims have been achieved to date, and Steve was number seven.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Steve has shared his adventurous tales with many WI groups, so we are in for an entertaining and eye-opening evening.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are still accepting membership payment which are £46. Membership fees can be paid by bank transfer, cash, or cheque. Any new members will need to complete a membership registration form.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">As we enjoy the long, summer evenings, we will be heading out and about in July to learn more on Bristol’s old city. More details, including times will be in next month’s newsletter.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 28</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" />MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-14540326870954013122023-05-25T20:43:00.004+01:002023-05-25T20:43:32.921+01:00May newsletter<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0Pod3aim6nWLcfQ7SZeeNE-eKMLuIE-jclz193a25vx7Lvs6uBnsornd9yAa1QVffysUCRNN9tbPB-DvaTSWJJBgNDXKBzWrKLr17e1kMq6L4OoMqrjIHlWfEJxRxkSwCfs2KsUFCTUDve6dTEnM8Xfb2JB6BcDriXz6dK23i4DUYTzBkSF6gXNq/s4977/pasta.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3318" data-original-width="4977" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0Pod3aim6nWLcfQ7SZeeNE-eKMLuIE-jclz193a25vx7Lvs6uBnsornd9yAa1QVffysUCRNN9tbPB-DvaTSWJJBgNDXKBzWrKLr17e1kMq6L4OoMqrjIHlWfEJxRxkSwCfs2KsUFCTUDve6dTEnM8Xfb2JB6BcDriXz6dK23i4DUYTzBkSF6gXNq/w400-h266/pasta.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We had a great time in April learning about Egyptology and the grizzly world of Egyptian Gods thanks to the highly entertaining Ali Ball.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For our May meeting, we are going to get a bit foody, with an Italian vide and try our hand at making pasta and pesto.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will be providing the ingredients for the pasta. You don’t need a pasta machine, but it would be helpful if you could bring your own rolling pin and (wooden) board, although we will have a few spares. Please bring some tupperware or bag to take it home in. We will also provide ingredients you can experiment with to make pesto, but please bring any ingredients you would like to try out.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are still accepting membership payment which are £46. Membership fees can be paid by bank transfer, cash, or cheque. Any new members will need to complete a membership registration form.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">As many of you will have seen, the Underfall Yard was severely damaged by an arson attack this month. Having visited the Underfall Yard a few years ago, we are keen supporters of the work and their special place in the community. If you would like to and are able to provide some support, please visit their </span><a href="https://www.justgiving.com/theunderfallyardtrust" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Just Giving</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> page.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 31</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">st</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-33573943770571198352023-04-20T16:35:00.004+01:002023-04-20T16:35:18.964+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslIdEClnCBDThhCQQgbzUbTM-f4xrXSj2bV06rSTUKouDYf8huElmOyuAHYFPBiMuCBhiTOD3Np0q4-YayAyr-EiZ4iyuYWanmQKcilBuM6UrkFvWXJ6m7AwldtwBurF6udKx14DU7L6VnecshH02yP6WmKm9mFHNQGFmIaUSO34rOTe5SWnJe7T7/s943/Osiris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="943" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslIdEClnCBDThhCQQgbzUbTM-f4xrXSj2bV06rSTUKouDYf8huElmOyuAHYFPBiMuCBhiTOD3Np0q4-YayAyr-EiZ4iyuYWanmQKcilBuM6UrkFvWXJ6m7AwldtwBurF6udKx14DU7L6VnecshH02yP6WmKm9mFHNQGFmIaUSO34rOTe5SWnJe7T7/w400-h383/Osiris.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">It was lovely to see so many of you at our March meeting. It was a great evening of chat and felting. We should be extremely proud of our gorgeous Easter creations. </span><p></p><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This month, things get a bit more dark and grizzly as we learn more about ancient Egypt, courtesy of Ali Ball. Ali has been studying Egyptology informally for over 30 years. A teacher by trade, Ali now take Egyptology workshops into primary schools. She is the co-founder of the </span><a href="https://kemetklub.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Kemet Klub</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> which works with the best Egyptologists in the world to create online courses all about ancient Egypt.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Ali will be giving us an idea of the flexible nature of Egyptian religion as we look at different creation myths to get a sense of how the Egyptians explained their world. She will re-tell the grizzly story of the first ever Mummy as we meet Osiris, his sisters and evil brother Set. Murder and jealousy abound, we hear about a religious experiment with monotheism that didn’t go down too well with the Egyptians themselves!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">April is membership renewal. The membership from April 2023 will be £46. This includes eleven meetings throughout the year (only £4.20 each) and a monthly copy of WI Life as well as many other benefits. We will be collecting membership fees at the meeting, and this can be paid by bank transfer, cash, or cheque. Please note, we will have </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">no card facilities</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> available this month to take guest payments but we can accept cash or bank transfer.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Hello Malagoers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">It was lovely to see so many of you at our March
meeting. It was a great evening of chat and felting. We should be extremely
proud of our gorgeous Easter creations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">This month, things get a bit more dark and grizzly
as we learn more about ancient Egypt, courtesy of Ali Ball. Ali has been
studying Egyptology informally for over 30 years. A teacher by trade, Ali now
take Egyptology workshops into primary schools. She is the co-founder of the <a href="https://kemetklub.co.uk/">Kemet Klub</a> which works with the best
Egyptologists in the world to create online courses all about ancient Egypt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">Ali will be giving us an idea of the flexible
nature of Egyptian religion as we look at different creation myths to get a
sense of how the Egyptians explained their world. She will re-tell the grizzly
story of the first ever Mummy as we meet Osiris, his sisters and evil brother
Set. Murder and jealousy abound, we hear about a religious experiment with
monotheism that didn’t go down too well with the Egyptians themselves!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">April is membership renewal. The membership from
April 2023 will be £46. This includes eleven meetings throughout the year (only
£4.20 each) and a monthly copy of WI Life as well as many other benefits. We
will be collecting membership fees at the meeting, and this can be paid by bank
transfer, cash, or cheque. Please note, we will have <b>no card facilities</b>
available this month to take guest payments but can accept cash or bank transfer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 26<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">MWI x<o:p></o:p></span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-34332107710360153312023-03-23T17:57:00.003+00:002023-03-23T17:57:50.523+00:00March news.....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVP8wXrOIcO6Mns06hXG8lpH1KlXnPCyCdHwjoIEEi-BeQc_xE-xrlm6DsyQ1K0Gs168QjG-zqEIKabudvKodd8iHoIIpQG5eyxWbQgzvCaB6ksI45B6ilmTXTkD43fuW6-WmQhahaX9qFzxUnWGyLP62Nz20jnhBMKqdFx_83ZV6dbUAvzk8JJss/s1152/eggs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1152" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVP8wXrOIcO6Mns06hXG8lpH1KlXnPCyCdHwjoIEEi-BeQc_xE-xrlm6DsyQ1K0Gs168QjG-zqEIKabudvKodd8iHoIIpQG5eyxWbQgzvCaB6ksI45B6ilmTXTkD43fuW6-WmQhahaX9qFzxUnWGyLP62Nz20jnhBMKqdFx_83ZV6dbUAvzk8JJss/w400-h225/eggs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">It was lovely to be able to welcome back Zara from </span><a href="https://www.zaraschocolates.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Zara Chocolates</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> to talk about all things chocolate (and let us try some of her beautiful products!).</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This month, as we gear up for Spring and the Easter, we will be needle felting. Easy to pick up, it’s an accessible and addictive craft which allows even a complete beginner to achieve lovely results in both two and three-dimensional projects. All materials will be provided, and one of our members, who is experienced in needle felting, will help show us the ropes. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Just as a reminder, membership renewals will take place next month. The membership from April 2023 will be £46. This includes 11 meetings throughout the year (only £4.20 each) and a monthly copy of WI Life as well as many other benefits. We will be collecting membership in April, and this can be paid by bank transfer, cheque or card.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 29</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> for some crafting, chat, and cakes!</span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-20071863204694673282023-02-14T16:33:00.003+00:002023-02-14T16:33:44.189+00:00February news...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDecJihQzAt9doltmTxkVUsPU14VAZvCrZtiubOGEvufH3FCl8ykPvETqXSPRmksEJiV7hKKPSAz_U5UpOTBY1kNLZUgayXiR2MRA1IeNxzrYnrzFvNK4zvybvPmYee6qTeq39gC9bim2Rmvwxo6COG2nMOZU1Affk17M5gG-cWMm89DrhYfyuWgwR/s675/203092-675x450-chocolatemaking%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDecJihQzAt9doltmTxkVUsPU14VAZvCrZtiubOGEvufH3FCl8ykPvETqXSPRmksEJiV7hKKPSAz_U5UpOTBY1kNLZUgayXiR2MRA1IeNxzrYnrzFvNK4zvybvPmYee6qTeq39gC9bim2Rmvwxo6COG2nMOZU1Affk17M5gG-cWMm89DrhYfyuWgwR/w400-h266/203092-675x450-chocolatemaking%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="background: white; color: #656565; font-family: "Times",serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What a great way to start the year with an insightful and
though provoking discussion with Jenny Harrison looking at what we can do to help
the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; color: #656565; font-family: "Times",serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">This month is one for chocolates lovers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are delighted to welcome back Zara from <a href="https://www.zaraschocolates.com/"><span style="color: #656565; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Zara’s Chocolates</span></a> who will talking about
all things chocolate and letting us sample some of her indulgent delights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lifelong chocoholic, Zara completed the
École Chocolat Professional Chocolatier Programme and then began experimenting
in her home kitchen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Zara’s
chocolates have been a presence on North Street since 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping production on a small scale and
making everything by hand, in-store in an open kitchen, are central values for
Zara's Chocolates. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; color: #656565; font-family: "Times",serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thank you to everyone who brought unwanted gifts to our
January meeting. We will raffle them at this month’s meeting to raise funds for
your Malago WI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can take card
payments, but please feel free to bring cash.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; color: #656565; font-family: "Times",serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Just as a reminder, the Lionesses will be playing at Ashton
Gate on Wednesday 22nd so traffic may be busier than normal, and parking might be
a bit tricky.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; color: #656565; font-family: "Times",serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 22nd.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-38431885015851464192023-01-15T18:27:00.000+00:002023-01-15T18:27:00.441+00:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUwAtamZhcpZ1Q6IBzrNZJF9OkpETqCH1HRdiK77lwyluw_yFSlG2BZrGC-HQkFYPWTjNsmsEfU_oTRWoU-pSerhmq4_8sVg2HS74GhL-koHyu_lYD97xX3sUcYhFgJT6Fq2FDy_WKk4Akq9bAjn2An2fVS6tM1Y5jV6ZmpXBBGhMWNza3KjsMqlz/s1000/environment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="1000" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUwAtamZhcpZ1Q6IBzrNZJF9OkpETqCH1HRdiK77lwyluw_yFSlG2BZrGC-HQkFYPWTjNsmsEfU_oTRWoU-pSerhmq4_8sVg2HS74GhL-koHyu_lYD97xX3sUcYhFgJT6Fq2FDy_WKk4Akq9bAjn2An2fVS6tM1Y5jV6ZmpXBBGhMWNza3KjsMqlz/w400-h283/environment.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Happy New Year from Malago WI. We hope you have an enjoyable festive season.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">It seems a very long time ago that we met for festive crafting and mince pie tasting. A great time was had by all.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The dark nights and the terrible weather can make it very difficult to come out this time of year, but why not join us to kick our exciting programme of events for 2023 this January. The last few weeks have demonstrated how our climate is changing. We are delighted to welcome Jenny Harrison, who is passionate about environmental and ethical awareness. She has volunteered as a Greenpeace speaker since 2019 and will talk to us about current environmental issues and how we can do our little bit to make a difference.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Some of you may have received some gifts that you would like to ‘re-gift’ so please bring them along and we will raffle them to raise funds for your Malago WI. We can take card payments, but please feel free to bring cash.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Members will have the opportunity to vote on this year’s resolutions to go to the AGM later in the year. This year, the proposed resolutions are:</span></p><ol style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"><li>Save our water – every drop matters</li><li>Women to women – turning over a new leaf in the lives of women tea workers</li><li>Online gambling harm: time for action</li><li>Clean rivers for people and wildlife</li></ol><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send you vote to us by</span><a href="mailto:wearemalagowi@gmail.com?subject=WI%20resolution%202023" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> email</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We now will be meeting in the main church hall which will give us much more space. When you arrive, please come through the main entrance.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 25</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-64481983971485683252022-11-21T11:37:00.004+00:002022-11-21T11:37:26.465+00:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTNe5KVhJAr8kF4ugfsql4ByQFvhCvpZ2S4lSPAqI0_h2oCgvpt0rKHd7aZ4e3ykbO1rL0xtU4C6macPTfNekTkm-bOQFB2yOWRa8mygZrmUm2QJXm8oPRiikj8Y7CuM3AQb4M19cELhA-v4MiSbLNN6SFdeaRXU5t0cET5GqfXZhBja-F9tXjsK7/s1500/mince-pies-1500x1125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTNe5KVhJAr8kF4ugfsql4ByQFvhCvpZ2S4lSPAqI0_h2oCgvpt0rKHd7aZ4e3ykbO1rL0xtU4C6macPTfNekTkm-bOQFB2yOWRa8mygZrmUm2QJXm8oPRiikj8Y7CuM3AQb4M19cELhA-v4MiSbLNN6SFdeaRXU5t0cET5GqfXZhBja-F9tXjsK7/w400-h300/mince-pies-1500x1125.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Last month we pitted our wits against are very own Quiz Master, Vivienne. A great night was had by all, and with only a few football questions, the scores were tight!</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">It’s that time of year again when we start talking about Christmas! We are delighted that this year, we can offer several Christmas activities.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Our November meeting will be all about the festive season. We will undertaking a blind mince pie testing, pitting the High Streets favourite shops and brands against each other to vote for our favourite Christmas staple. We will also be getting back to some crafting making Christmas decorations including stars and origami Christmas trees. All instructions and materials will be provided, but feel free to bring along some favourite paper (printer thickness or thicker would be ideal) and any embellishments you would like to add.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">After many years of not being about to meet up socially, we are also arranging a Christmas social where we can have a drink and chat. This will be on Thursday 15</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> December at 7:45pm for 8pm at North Street Standard. We hope you can join us!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">If you are not able to make any of our Christmas gatherings, we wish you a happy and healthy festive season and look forward to you joining us for our exciting 2023 programme of meetings! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-64329737970639182222022-10-15T09:38:00.001+01:002022-10-15T09:38:08.249+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrD5wuDHzHrwHcM7kWyl4jZ5ouq_FWFP6k4QsKUUqTNDqbYE-UreYIGXNT5rQ4xVDGHxiDroWS4108sbWKVLaiB6cTunUK-2xMZbpXP3hlOelgHVr6XTM6K5lkoC2hNyxxACxlJkOcmIK5hr6RIii5eL1wZdoWuCJrwvravwumkU3969yG633EWZ6/s480/quiz%20night.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="480" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrD5wuDHzHrwHcM7kWyl4jZ5ouq_FWFP6k4QsKUUqTNDqbYE-UreYIGXNT5rQ4xVDGHxiDroWS4108sbWKVLaiB6cTunUK-2xMZbpXP3hlOelgHVr6XTM6K5lkoC2hNyxxACxlJkOcmIK5hr6RIii5eL1wZdoWuCJrwvravwumkU3969yG633EWZ6/w400-h283/quiz%20night.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Last month we had a lovely evening with the extremely talented </span><a href="http://www.angieparkertextiles.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Angie Parker</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">, who gave us an amazing insight into her journey to set up a highly successful textiles business. We were very privileged to see her amazing work up close.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Now we are into the full swing of Autumn, we are going to get cosy in the hall. Our very own Vivienne will be putting together some trivia and brain teasers to test the grey cells, whilst ensuring we have some fun. In teams of up to four, you will be able to test your knowledge and pit your wits against Malago WI’s Quiz Master.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This is a great opportunity to have a drink, snacks and chat, so please feel free to bring along a friend (or two!)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will also be holding our annual AGM, so we will reflect on what we have been able to achieve over the last year after some turbulent times.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Our October meeting marks Malago WI’s birthday so why not join us to celebrate.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 19th! </span><br /> <p></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-79193984217954432522022-09-24T17:30:00.004+01:002022-09-24T17:30:45.526+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnakmx7OrkYmxdYUiJtVahsfFnsS8ssoU339aeXr1JXJ8wv71wddysh75tps_YG1VsWOm0iP_vVdvp2NaFQNgZOR-m-81Ikor157OTd_vaDpc9Lq0XiUDQiDjhacHC_97pHyv-Q-5725rG20YhMU9S3rfo3YRRCpJuF99xFtYU6UtOQC6cGg66eAyg/s900/AngieParker_Portriat_LowRes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnakmx7OrkYmxdYUiJtVahsfFnsS8ssoU339aeXr1JXJ8wv71wddysh75tps_YG1VsWOm0iP_vVdvp2NaFQNgZOR-m-81Ikor157OTd_vaDpc9Lq0XiUDQiDjhacHC_97pHyv-Q-5725rG20YhMU9S3rfo3YRRCpJuF99xFtYU6UtOQC6cGg66eAyg/w266-h400/AngieParker_Portriat_LowRes.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">It was unfortunate that our Buttercream workshop at Little Kitchen was cancelled at such short notice. We hope to be able to rearrange this at a later date. It was lovely to catch up with those who joined us for a drink.</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This month we are back at British Road and joined by </span><a href="http://www.angieparkertextiles.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Angie Parker</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">. Angie is a weaver, designer and colourist based in BV studios in Bedminster. After being taught rug weaving at art college in the 1990’s, she pursued a career in costume for a number of years whilst continuing to weave on small scale collections. During this time, she developed the original style for which she has become known since setting up her business.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Angie will be talking about the ups and downs of setting up in business around a young family in a challenging marketplace. She will also cover pushing out of your comfort zone and embracing the hormone roller-coaster, all though uplifting colourful woven textiles. There will be a slide show and samples of Angie's trademark woven textiles on display, plus a Q&A session at the end.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">If you enjoyed some of our outings exploring the local area, you might be interested in a </span><a href="https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/series-talks-explore-hidden-histories-bedminster-southville/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">series of talks exploring the hidden histories of Bedminster and Southville</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> taking place in September and October.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 28</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-27069764799644419402022-08-14T19:49:00.004+01:002022-08-14T19:49:34.582+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4FTwtJpUeluUgHdD1Acdrc3J-GIQIqR9gdagVDlXbKYqAgbZF1PSBrn5ktQseCaz_gVtsySIkCKfxQfgFq4lUsd8sMZPBRME-kkv1E5HmmAMQcBn-HPyBqGepUq1dsgdxhINSN25EeghQi_N35JfV4m7PVuoh5gsh7-x2tGZAY0eaprt0a5WGk3G/s819/cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="819" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4FTwtJpUeluUgHdD1Acdrc3J-GIQIqR9gdagVDlXbKYqAgbZF1PSBrn5ktQseCaz_gVtsySIkCKfxQfgFq4lUsd8sMZPBRME-kkv1E5HmmAMQcBn-HPyBqGepUq1dsgdxhINSN25EeghQi_N35JfV4m7PVuoh5gsh7-x2tGZAY0eaprt0a5WGk3G/w400-h244/cake.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">In July we took part in a lovely, interactive drawing workshop led by </span><a href="https://katemiller-printmaker.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Kate Miller</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">, an experienced teacher and artist. It was great to be able to discover our inner artist and use a range of materials.</span><p></p><p><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are out and about in August and getting hands on again with a buttercream workshop at </span><a href="https://www.little-kitchen.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Little Kitchen</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> in Totterdown. Set up by Claire and Madeline in 2014, Little Kitchen, is a hands-on cookery school, getting the people of Bristol cooking good food from scratch. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We will be starting at 8pm with a short talk about Little Kitchen, followed by a buttercream flower demonstration and opportunity to do our own buttercream work on a takeaway cupcake. Some snacks will be provided, and there will be refreshments for sale.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This will be a one-hour workshop, so the Committee will be going for a drink at The Oxford afterwards if anyone would like to join us.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Places are limited so please can you let us know if you would like to attend by 24</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> August by emailing </span><a href="mailto:wearemalagowi@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">wearemalagowi@gmail.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">. Guests are welcome at the cost of £10.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Please note the meeting is on Wednesday 31</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">st</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> August, so see you then.</span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-58368783444975648492022-07-13T17:54:00.004+01:002022-07-13T17:54:29.044+01:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAxlmhD1EDgMI5bi5_wTGYst82HRFiVtECpJDd0EaqEoBwVCViRPUGhB1gNRwHl2ItKuDAt9ug7dh6s36tJU5InSZnba3OMZyEu5oU0bbGrPuRoFKxjpW4RXZREWBY99wX3lrBQ70EUPW_oShAfFWdz452l38BgC8HipW6UV0ZTMM1pV_CgmkyNTI/s750/kate%20millar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAxlmhD1EDgMI5bi5_wTGYst82HRFiVtECpJDd0EaqEoBwVCViRPUGhB1gNRwHl2ItKuDAt9ug7dh6s36tJU5InSZnba3OMZyEu5oU0bbGrPuRoFKxjpW4RXZREWBY99wX3lrBQ70EUPW_oShAfFWdz452l38BgC8HipW6UV0ZTMM1pV_CgmkyNTI/w400-h266/kate%20millar.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Our June meeting saw us take a guided walk of Manor Woods Valley led by Peter Loy-Hancock, who was able to tell us lots about the ecology, wildlife, and history of the site. Despite the terrible weather during the day, the evening stayed dry for us, and it was lovely to make the most of the long mid-summer evening.</span><p></p><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">In July we will be able to enjoy a drawing Workshop led by </span><a href="https://katemiller-printmaker.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Kate Miller</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">, an experienced teacher and artist. Kate will be helping us loosen up our drawing, gain confidence in our own style of mark-making and enjoy an evening of creativity. There will be opportunities to use pens, pencils, and charcoal and to work on a range of paper sizes. We will be back at the hall, but if the weather is nice we will venture into the garden. Kate will also be bringing some art and cards to sell.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Please note, that due to the school summer holidays, we will be meeting one-week earlier than usual on 20th July.</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">As a heads up, we will be out and about again in August visiting Little Kitchen to learn some cake decorating skills. Places are limited so we will be asking for sign up by about a week before the meeting. If you would like to attend, please email </span><a href="mailto:wearemalagowi@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">wearemalagowi@gmail.com</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 20</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> July</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-63080883151710380372022-06-21T17:10:00.000+01:002022-06-21T17:10:05.311+01:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyHZqyNqqwIz2v8ieivyQIEYicT3EMb-2TEKuWEAA-EbMhvSwsjcZscR2Xcr7Gf2smO2zISRwUCRcSmsxZPe2GcX0qyCYeW52omJ4Z1DmLlOr2SrN26am0bIbrwpFhzR2ExXqeXdkqe3R7OcYYIvx-xr3ZdxPL7VWM6uvkDcK2mECw1o_Y0cJV-yp/s1024/manor%20wood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyHZqyNqqwIz2v8ieivyQIEYicT3EMb-2TEKuWEAA-EbMhvSwsjcZscR2Xcr7Gf2smO2zISRwUCRcSmsxZPe2GcX0qyCYeW52omJ4Z1DmLlOr2SrN26am0bIbrwpFhzR2ExXqeXdkqe3R7OcYYIvx-xr3ZdxPL7VWM6uvkDcK2mECw1o_Y0cJV-yp/w400-h225/manor%20wood.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Thank you for everyone who joined us at May’s meeting. Experienced physiotherapist <a href="http://www.clairecallaghan.com/" style="color: #395887;">Claire Callaghan</a> gave us an insight into women’s health and some simple things we can do to keep fit and healthy. Here is a helpful reminder of what we can do to help ourselves.</p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"><img data-file-id="6311072" height="300" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ce219d4988065908011f58ddc/images/1f344893-7496-25bf-4acd-d2a5a12d68ff.jpg" style="height: 300px; margin: 0px; width: 300px;" width="300" /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For our June meeting on, we will be making the most of the long evenings with a leisurely walk around Manor Woods Valley Local Nature Reserve, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will point out the many features of interest. There will be frequent stops to explore ancient and ‘new’ woodlands, the Malago, wildflower meadows and an orchard. Our guide will describe the human and natural history of each area, and the management practices being used to maintain and improve them.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The walk will include some slopes and uneven ground, including a few steps. Distance covered - 2.1miles/3.4km. Meet at the Vale Lane entrance to the site at 19:30. Postcode <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Vale+Ln,+Bristol+BS3+5RU/@51.4276941,-2.6075513,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48718c234dff8e61:0x7e2331777c0645fa!8m2!3d51.4274129!4d-2.6052066" style="color: #395887;">BS3 5RU</a>. Parking is available on Vale Lane behind Tiley's Motors. If you need help getting there please email wearemalagowi@gmail.com. Please wear sensible shoes and bring a drink. We will bring some cake and savoury snacks to share.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The national WI AGM took place in Liverpool earlier in June. Our votes in support of this year's resolution (Women and Girls with ASD & ADHD - under-identified, under-diagnosed, misdiagnosed, under-supported) were forwarded. We are pleased to announce that it was carried with 96.5% of the votes. Please have a look at was this means and the resources available on the <a href="https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/resolutions/resolution-selection-results-2022" style="color: #395887;">WI website</a> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing lots of you on the 29th.</p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-66091615636208199022022-05-19T19:10:00.002+01:002022-05-19T19:10:15.088+01:00May news...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44Dfiwds24tsfKYtf0JocUGQZ3ULyOi3AY602ZXCGARxhOdjNj5r412IbDOR7vVERKovKnu9_7-vQ-QhwlwRi91WR2lempw_K9m8xD7rMgleVwBSC-mDUSZY-SU9p8oiIKoQPf03KnSmaXzXd7CNwJaJsoApeehQ6tUzDV6KgAy02kz84N4Mepg7x/s526/277808528_5406000546079540_7782486002606465323_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44Dfiwds24tsfKYtf0JocUGQZ3ULyOi3AY602ZXCGARxhOdjNj5r412IbDOR7vVERKovKnu9_7-vQ-QhwlwRi91WR2lempw_K9m8xD7rMgleVwBSC-mDUSZY-SU9p8oiIKoQPf03KnSmaXzXd7CNwJaJsoApeehQ6tUzDV6KgAy02kz84N4Mepg7x/w400-h400/277808528_5406000546079540_7782486002606465323_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Hopefully, those of you who joined us in April have been able to enjoy your hand made both bombs, and in a few months will have some bright and cheerful ranunculus flowers. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">May’s meeting will focus on women’s physical health and wellbeing, led by experienced physiotherapist </span><a href="http://www.clairecallaghan.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Claire Callaghan</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">. Claire has worked in the NHS and private sector, both in the UK and Australia, supporting patients with management of aches, pains and injuries and maintenance of physical activity and exercise. As an active mum of two, runner, swimmer, and tennis player, she understands the demands on your body, focus and time.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Claire will explain more about joint, muscle, and bone health, which different types of exercise are best for women, practical hints, and tips for managing changes in health at different stages of life and ideas for wellbeing at work such as how to sit well, desk-based stretches and moving more. For more information, visit Claire’s </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhysioClaireCal" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Facebook page</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> or her </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/physioclairecal/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Instagram profile</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">As part of our fundraising programme, we will be holding a raffle with prizes kindly donated by members earlier in the year. Please bring some cash for your tickets. We are also going to have a regular second- hand book stall, and welcome donations of books that members and guests can take home for a small donation.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 25</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">!</span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-45324292350688900492022-04-21T17:42:00.006+01:002022-04-21T17:42:50.243+01:00April news....<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mW-aWCubIRW82FNy0GdsHEwKyCRC_mp1-WQhEa_o-n0JoRHk1pYrtxQSw4M4P2K29lKZFXzS5UxrB7Lc1XWJk2sU74D2e0yAK9yK2jXlyudMAjV0yEmRwM_xfZymPgB47Q2mpxferttsavUZS_lNSmtV317Q0z0m2fUZfkvwYabFnXHA7jmAqpmg/s768/bath%20bomb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="768" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mW-aWCubIRW82FNy0GdsHEwKyCRC_mp1-WQhEa_o-n0JoRHk1pYrtxQSw4M4P2K29lKZFXzS5UxrB7Lc1XWJk2sU74D2e0yAK9yK2jXlyudMAjV0yEmRwM_xfZymPgB47Q2mpxferttsavUZS_lNSmtV317Q0z0m2fUZfkvwYabFnXHA7jmAqpmg/w400-h266/bath%20bomb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Happy belated Easter to you all, we hope you've all had the chance to enjoy the Spring sunshine. For our meeting in March, we had an interesting and entertaining talk from Andy Lewis about the history of Bedminster Down, and how it has evolved over the years.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For our April meeting we are embracing spring by planting miniature Ranunculus bulbs for some summer colour for you to take home. Bulbs, pots, and compost will be provided, however if you do have a small plant pot, you'd like to use, please bring it along. We’ll also be putting some fizz into our lives by making bath bombs. The bath bomb ingredients will be provided, but you will need to bring something to make them in, small flexible plastic or silicon items such as silicon ice trays, muffin cases or even old yogurt pots will work. We'll have some essential oils to use to add scent, but if you have any favourite scented oils or any dried rose petals or lavender do bring it along to use. If you don't have a suitable mould, a glass jar would work for making fizzy bath powder instead.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">April is now the month when subs are renewed. The 2022 <a href="https://www.thewi.org.uk/become-a-member/membership-options/subscription-rates" style="color: #395887;">subscription</a> is £44, which is split between the WI, federation and the NFWI to help with running individual groups and the organisation. Payment can be made via cheque, cash, or bank transfer. We also now have a card reader, this can't be used for subs but can be used for paying for guest fees, refreshments, raffle tickets and donations.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Lastly, we'll be asking our members to vote on this year's resolution so that our votes can be carried forward to this year’s WI national AGM in June. The resolution is <em><strong>Women and Girls with ASD & ADHD - under-identified, under-diagnosed, misdiagnosed, under-supported </strong></em>and further information can be found on the WI <a href="https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/resolutions/resolution-selection-results-2022" style="color: #395887;">website</a>.<br /><br />We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 27<sup>th</sup>.</p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-35068932409378142012022-03-16T14:59:00.004+00:002022-03-16T14:59:34.120+00:00<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrHLpgj5saX7nc0f4Dj3mKkJLwO1wBEXy717byggokTlJmiDaY2vn6fQIsQujjYWCAN_Q9Lfbpw1Nx0x97M3GxHRwSBRw5AGm3wysOl68DMWeeeZ3d3WHzujlMtCub9DdPQMuDP46X4QAHP7WMjnPUYhOnyuQ4iFEv0jv0XUHLziPrUi56DP0wCc_Y=s1826" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="1826" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrHLpgj5saX7nc0f4Dj3mKkJLwO1wBEXy717byggokTlJmiDaY2vn6fQIsQujjYWCAN_Q9Lfbpw1Nx0x97M3GxHRwSBRw5AGm3wysOl68DMWeeeZ3d3WHzujlMtCub9DdPQMuDP46X4QAHP7WMjnPUYhOnyuQ4iFEv0jv0XUHLziPrUi56DP0wCc_Y=w400-h258" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We had a magical night in the company of the <a href="https://greatbaldini.co.uk/" style="color: #395887;">Great Baldini</a>, who amazed us with his close up magic last month. It was a fun way to spend a February evening! </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For our March meeting, we will welcome local writer and historian Andy Lewis. Andy leads the local history group at Zion Community space, has written several books and publishes a blog: "<a href="https://andylewis.blog/author/andylewis9/" style="color: #395887;">The Ramblings of a Retired Utility Worker</a>". A lifelong resident of Bedminster Down, Andy will tell us all about the history of the area from its position as a "no go area" for large parts of the 16th & 17th Century to its transformation as a mining community and then its development as a largely residential community. He will also talk about some of the organisations that were key to making it a "real community area" at its height, their subsequent demise and how the area has changed since. </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The committee is close to finalising the programme for the year and look forward to telling you the plans for the rest of 2022. As part of this, we are considering changing the date of some meetings that fall in school holidays so that they are in term time instead. We'd love to hear what you think about this plan, so please let us know by e-mailing wearemalagowi@gmail.com or chat to us at the next meeting.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Finally, as ever, we need your help. We have some ideas for fundraising which we will share with you, over the next few meetings. In the meantime if you are able to help with providing a cake (homemade or shop bought) or helping with teas at the March meeting please <a href="mailto:wearemalagowi@gmail.com?subject=March%20meeting%20volunteer" style="color: #395887;">e-mail</a> us.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 30<sup>th</sup> March.</p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-88688002901530141442022-02-13T16:44:00.001+00:002022-02-13T16:44:19.110+00:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJOQsww-41KifVko5CrzUqNcwtJ9rSLlQohK35jLcngoPhY4XrwDTQaawfNYmtAVKVFO_KNfyplXpwkYzo2Vsz1nYvJCLgVRu4xSaT8g4YoyCx3In5eR-CGwQlVKATj2keJ5K7WxqkTwO5nAc5Axui9w1vqfPTqIyOVCWeFVUhuOKQmQEhTlOI-zs9=s920" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="920" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJOQsww-41KifVko5CrzUqNcwtJ9rSLlQohK35jLcngoPhY4XrwDTQaawfNYmtAVKVFO_KNfyplXpwkYzo2Vsz1nYvJCLgVRu4xSaT8g4YoyCx3In5eR-CGwQlVKATj2keJ5K7WxqkTwO5nAc5Axui9w1vqfPTqIyOVCWeFVUhuOKQmQEhTlOI-zs9=w400-h335" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">It was lovely to see friends old and new at our first meeting of 2022 and to be able to get together once again. Thanks goes to Judi of </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fire-and-Sand-Glass-Design-105301047502282/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Fire and Sand Glass Design</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> for a great start to an exciting year of meetings.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">To help springle a little bit sparkle during these dark evenings, this month we are delighted to be hosting the </span><a href="https://greatbaldini.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Great Baldini</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">! ‘Emperor of illusion’, ‘Prince of Prestidigitation’ and ‘Maharajah of Mystery’, the Great Baldini is a magical legend, a music hall relict, and an old school theatrical performer. The Great Baldini’s History of Magic is an hour-long lecture that traces magic from its origins as an essential part of religion, to its persecution by burning to a global entertainment phenomenon. Interspersed with astounding and entertaining illusions.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">As with 2021 membership, WIs have the flexibility to charge a lesser amount for their share of the membership fee. Last year, we only charged membership fees which covered WI and AFWI contributions but did not charge anything for Malago WI's share. Unfortunately, our current finances mean that we are unable to do this for 2022 membership. We are therefore proposing to charge the full fee of £44 for 2022. We need to ask current members if they are happy to support this. You can do this or ask any questions by emailing </span><a href="mailto:wearemalagowi@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">wearemalagowi@gmail.com</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">. Membership renewals will take place at our April meeting.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are settling into our new space at Bedminster Methodist Church. As logistics are slightly different, we need help to set up at the start at the meeting and with refreshments. If you can help, please arrive, about half an hour early or come to speak to us when you arrive. We ask that everyone help to put the room back to its original set up before you leave so we can all get home in good time.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We would be delighted to see new faces at our meetings, so guests can attend February meeting for free, so why not bring a friend along!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 23</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">rd</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> 8pm start.</span><br /> <p></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-90929634623840441992022-01-18T12:53:00.000+00:002022-01-18T12:53:17.180+00:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEMyCd0ZkD3fudPiM5kUaHkZH2T5izC9j91flreUtAan7n4G3YWiZFYQ8QFKjWdsr3o9gP5tKDRWOvq6nPioc6sAIhe6lhY9eM4YycndgPKAX6Ss8gzM90n2Ov2czT5RKFT8SJl31htFhm22QE6MOf8SmBxIGYOC_1X6x0Q2VN77TTkwwHw6NHBJv-=s654" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="654" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEMyCd0ZkD3fudPiM5kUaHkZH2T5izC9j91flreUtAan7n4G3YWiZFYQ8QFKjWdsr3o9gP5tKDRWOvq6nPioc6sAIhe6lhY9eM4YycndgPKAX6Ss8gzM90n2Ov2czT5RKFT8SJl31htFhm22QE6MOf8SmBxIGYOC_1X6x0Q2VN77TTkwwHw6NHBJv-=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Happy New Year to all our members and friends! </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">After being nomadic for most of 2021, we are delighted that we have been able to secure a space again at Bedminster Methodist Church. The hall continues to be used as a vaccination centre, but there is another charming room we can use at the church with easy access.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">For our first meeting of the year, we are delighted to have Judi Edwards, a former Malago WI member join us. Judi of </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Fire-and-Sand-Glass-Design-105301047502282/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Fire and Sand Glass Design</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> has been working with glass in a variety of formats for 7 years. Being originally trained in the traditional skill of leaded glass she has extended her work to include foil (the “Tiffany” method) and fusing in a kiln. She regularly sells her work at craft fairs and creates work on commission.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The presentation will consider the history of glass and will look at different ways of working with glass as a hobby/craft at home. Judi will explain both “cold” and “hot” work as well as demonstrating some basic techniques. A number of examples will be provided to inspire participants to take up this exciting and creative activity.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The last year has meant it has been difficult to raise funds, so we hope you can help us in a few ways. If you have any unwanted gifts or books, please bring them along. We will raffle unwanted gifts at February’s meeting and set up a second-hand book stall at each meeting should you want to pick up a new read. We also have some merchandise left from the Christmas fair we took part in during December, so please bring some cash along to pick up some lovely handmade items.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We want to make sure are meetings as safe and enjoyable as possible. We will ensure that the room is well ventilated and there is hand sanitiser available. Although face coverings are not a requirement, please feel free to wear them. We would also be grateful if you could consider taking a lateral flow test before you attend a meeting. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Our new room is located in the main church building. When you arrive, go to the entrance via the metal ramp and through the opposite door. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We are really looking forward to seeing you. If you haven’t been for a while, why not make it a resolution to attend or even bring a friend.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">See you on Wednesday 26</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">, 8pm start.</span></p>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741075702413764514.post-9103685958051747362021-11-07T09:29:00.001+00:002021-11-07T09:29:08.568+00:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5kltuTYGSX_rEd72yvSAO8HmfF78FaVDPfRHO6M6Rbn5HqI2aJwPBQwQTNobTpciLJcDemZvsYwtexy0RNGGO1HBMcdTqUjlyO0INPE6_6v7dZVW5rNufa70q5C0wbmqYurb3Uxz99k8/s1181/SOS+Walk.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="1181" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5kltuTYGSX_rEd72yvSAO8HmfF78FaVDPfRHO6M6Rbn5HqI2aJwPBQwQTNobTpciLJcDemZvsYwtexy0RNGGO1HBMcdTqUjlyO0INPE6_6v7dZVW5rNufa70q5C0wbmqYurb3Uxz99k8/w400-h400/SOS+Walk.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We had a such a lovely time at </span><a href="https://farahway.co.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Farahaway Café</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> making macramé plant hangers at our last meeting. Some of us have already caught the bug to make more!</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Our November meeting will be the last one of 2021. As a change to our normal meeting day, we will be getting together on </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Monday 22nd November</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> for our long awaited special private Theatre Walk with Sheila from </span><a href="https://showofstrength.org.uk/" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">Show of Strength Theatre Company</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> for an historical tour with a difference. Show of Strength have re-booted their amazingly successful and highly acclaimed theatre walks for the autumn/winter season, and we are delighted to invite our Malago WI members to join us for "Blood and Butchery in Bedminster".</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">"Bedminster — where graves were robbed by body snatchers, and corpses buried in concrete coffins. Where the old Chinese laundry vanished years ago, and where ‘laundering’ now means money, big money, 13 million, ‘laundered’ through a Bedminster bank. Where criminals were sentenced to hang in public, their cadavers flayed, their skin tanned and made into……the answer is in BLOOD AND BUTCHERY IN BEDMINSTER". </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We'll begin at </span><a href="https://ropewalkbristol.co.uk/index.php" style="background-color: white; color: #395887; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">The Ropewalk</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">, 5 Nelson Parade on Bedminster Parade Bedminster,BS3 4JA meeting at </span><strong style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">7:30pm</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> and end at The Hen and Chicken, where those of us who are thirsty can stop for a drink and some pizza and those of us who wish to take their leave can do so. The tour will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">This event is free for members and spaces for guests are available at £5.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">In 2021, we have been able to offer WI membership at a reduced rate, forgoing the Malago WI portion of subscriptions. To enable us to offer an exciting face to face programme in 2022, we need to do some fundraising. With Christmas almost round the corner (sorry), we are excited to take part in a Christmas Fair at Bristol Distillery on Malago Vale Trading Estate, St John's Lane. The Fair is on Saturday 4</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> December 12pm to 4pm. We will be selling cakes and crafts. We need volunteers to make cakes (lemon drizzle cake, rocky road, brownies, biscuits) and help at the stall. This is going to be a real family affair and we are excited to take part in a community event and promote our wonderful Malago WI. If you can volunteer in any way, please contact wearemalagowi@gmail.com</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;">We look forward to seeing you on Monday 22</span><sup style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times;">nd</sup><span style="background-color: white; color: #656565; font-family: Times; font-size: 13px;"> November at 7:30pm!</span>MalagoWIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110042070714383130noreply@blogger.com0