Glevum Wi has had a busy time leading up to Christmas  and are                                                                looking forward to 2025 which is our

                                                               50th Anniversary !

We decided we would like to learn a bit more about making a Christmas Wreath,

 Luckily Doreen, one of our members was well practised, so last week 15 ladies were ready and willing to greate some master pieces. We had  fun deciding how and what to put on the wreaths, Some were very traditional others more modern. With a  cup of tea and some lovely cakes made by the commitee the morning was very sucessful.

These are some of the photos showing some very proud Glevum members with their creations.

I think this might be a yearly event.!!!

Program 2025

              Hello Everyone!

              Here is our new programme for 2025!

                        Thanks to our programme organiser Doreen who has done a grand job,

                       Its not always easy to find speakers, But I think this coming year looks great.

                  It also Glevums 50th Anniversary in Sept 2025 which makes it  even more special.

                                                        Glevum WI programme 2025.

                                                        11th February 

                                                            Barry Faulkner

                                            The Major UK Heists and the Geezers what did them 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               11th March

                                                            Emily Harper

                                              Wild Hogs Hedgehogs Rescue 

                                                             8th April 

                                                               Justin Hobbs

                                                        From the Fire Service 

                                                                           13th May

                                                                     Andrew Evans 

                                                             Chiropractor and Healer

                                                                           10th June                            

                                                                          Ione Woodger

         Flower arranging 

    8th July

                                                        Outing Ideas please let the committee know                                                Details to follow 

12th August 

Pamela Holland 

Tales of a Travel Rep

9th September 

Members social evening

14th October 

Glevum WI birthday celebration with a golden theme 

11th November 

AGM

9^th December

Christmas meeting

 

 At our meeting on Tuesday 8th October which was held on the wetest evening so far this year!! We all created some  interesting canvas art! I have to be honest some were a lot better than others that defo includes mine.

 Some of the  members have a wonderful hidden talent and some did not!

It was organised by our lovely talented  member Julie, who is a great crafter and showed us how to bring out our creative side.

See a asmple of the magnificant creations, Members agreed they really enjoyed the whole evening.

                               October meeting Tuesday 8th A Craft evening with 

                      🖌Julie Huggett Bring an apron with you to protect your clothes.

                            GFWI Events Please check your digital copy of GFWI news to check events

                            which need to be booked and paid for at this months meeting.

   Make sure if you book an event you pay Emma when you have filled in the appropriate paperwork.

                                          Glevum Groups for Glevum Members

                                Book Club Mon 21st October 2pm Book The Binding by Bridget Collins,📚

                                                                     hosted by Joy Mills, 

                                                          Scrabble Tues 22nd October 2pm 

                                                                hosted by Viv Woodger,

                                    

                                                       Knit &Natter Mon 29th October 2pm

                                                                hosted by Kath Delaney 

                                      Anniversary Lunch Wednesday 6th November 

                                 Cafe Rene has been booked 12.00 noon for our lunch. 

   We will require your choices in writing at the October meeting payment will be direct to       Cafe Rene on the day. If you are not attending the October meeting and would like to go     please email or phone with your requirements. 01452 421510. Menus and further information can be found in the email sent Thursday 3rd October.

                                           Christmas wreath making & coffee morning 

.                   Monday 9th December 10.00-12.00 At Robinswood Social Club Fox Elms Road 

                    The wreath making list is now closed. Members & non-members are welcome to                                      come to the social morning for coffee & cake. Members are free, non-members £3.00.

                                            December meeting 10th December 

                                            Love 2 sing Choir & American Supper

 There will be a list at the October meeting for you to indicate if you think you will be coming to the December meeting. 

We would also like an indication of the type of food you will be bringing, just if it will be sweet or savoury. (An ‘American Supper’ is where members attending bring food for all to share)

 Trip to Bristol 10th April 2025🕺

There are still seats available for members & visitors to use the coach booked for our trip to the Bristol Hippodrome to go shopping in Bristol or even book your own seats for the show and use the coach for transport. It is about a 10 minute walk from where the coach will drop us off to the main shopping centre. The cost will be £10.00 per person. Please let Emma know if you would like to book a seat.

                                                Next meeting Tuesday 12th November 

                       Glevum  Meeting & Auction. We need items to auction so check your                                   cupboards for any items you can donate. Don’t forget to check the blog for updates                                                                                     Glevumwi.blogspot.co💰

                         

                                                              September Meeting  Tuesday 10th     

                                                                       Jump into Autumn🍂

                    

An introduction to Pam Ayres and other poems 

 

GFWI Events

Please check your digital copy of GFWI news to check events which need to be booked and paid for at this months meeting. 

Make sure if you book an event you pay Emma when you have filled in the appropriate paperwork. 

 

 

Glevum Groups for Glevum Members

Book Club Mon 16th September 2pm Book The Lido by Libby Page

hosted by Lorraine Lloyd 52 Laburnum Road, Gloucester GL1 5PQ

Scrabble Tues 17th September 2pm hosted by Emma Nash 72 Holbeach Drive, Kingsway, Gloucester GL2 2BF

Knit &Natter 24th September 2pm hosted by Julie Huggett 7, King Edwards Ave, Gloucester GL1 5DA

 

Trip to Bristol 10th April 2025

There are seats available for members & visitors to use the coach booked for our trip to the Bristol Hippodrome to go shopping in Bristol. It is about a 10 minute walk from where the coach will drop us off to the main shopping centre. The cost will be £10.00 per person. Please let Emma know if you would like to book a seat. 

 

Christmas wreath making & coffee morning. 9/12/24 10.00-12.00

At Robinswood social club Fox Elms Road

We are taking names for this event, please sign up at the next meeting if you wish to take part in the wreath making. Wreath bases will be available, you will need to provide foliage, flowers or ornaments you want to use. Also a black bin bag, scissors and cutters. More information to follow. 

 

 

October meeting Tuesday 8th

Craft evening with Julie 

 

Don’t forget to check the blog for updates  Glevumwi.blogspot.com

 

  

August information

  

Tuesday 13^th August St Barnabas Hall

Zimbabwe Steam Safari Adventure

A talk by Peter Berry

 

GFWI Events

Please check your GFWI news letter for closing dates. If you wish to attend any events, please make sure you fill in the appropriate form and inform Emma.

GFWI have started to issue QR codes on application forms. If you wish to pay by card, then simply scan the QR code with the camera on your smartphone and it will automatically take you to the online link to pay for the event by card.

Payments through the QR Codes will be made directly to GFWI.

An application form for the event still needs to be completed so GFWI are aware of the names of the attendees

 

Glevum groups 

 

12^th August Book Club 2pm

Held at at Kate Slim’s

The book chosen “Homecoming” by Sarah Morton

20^th August Scrabble 2pm

Held at Viv Woodger’s 

27th August Knit & Natter 2pm

Held Kath Delaneys’

 

 

Trip to Bristol Hippodrome 10^th April 2025 to see “Tina Turner” the musical 

 

The cost of the outing is £40.00.

 ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE PAID NO LATER THAN OUR AUGUST MEETING. 

You can pay by BACS if you prefer. Please email glevumwi@aol.com 

 

Next Meeting 10^th September

“Introduction to Pam Ayres Poems”

A fun evening with Joy. 

 

We will be holding an auction at our November meeting to raise funds for our Golden anniversary celebrations.

 So if you are having a sort out don’t forget to hang on to anything you could donate 

                                                             Jolly Month of July!🎕

                Book Club 📚

                    Monday 22nd July  2pm Held at Joy Mills, 43, Teddington Gardens GL4 6RL 

                                 The book chosen “Homecoming” by Sarah Morton

                   Scrabble Club 😎

                        Tuesday 23rd July  2pm Held Kath Delaney's

                    Knit and Knatter 

                         Tuesday  30th July 2pm  at Pat Davies 🫖

             Trip to Bristol Hippodrome 10th April 2025 to see “Tina Turner” the musical.🎶

             Our July meeting is the last chance to book your place on the trip to Bristol.

             A coach will leave St Barnabas to arrive in Bristol to  give you a chance to get lunch before the               performance at 2.30pm

.            After the show we will return to St Barnabas. 

            The cost of the outing is £40.00 and is payable no later than our August meeting.

            You can pay by BACS if you prefer using the following information: Glevum Women's Institute                    Sort code 05-02-00 Account 29924700. Please note you can  also pay by Cheque or Cash f                           for  this event.  Any problems please contact Emma.

If you have put your name on the list you must pay no later than the August meeting to secure your seat.

                                                        Next Months Meeting 

                                                Tuesday 13th August @ 7.30pm 

 Zimbabwe Steam Safari Adventure.   A talk by Peter Berry🦏

                                                   Info for up coming meetings    

 We will be holding an auction at our November meeting to raise funds for our Golden anniversary celebrations. So if you are having a sort out don’t forget to hang on to anything you could donate.

                  

At the July Meeting we had an excellent speaker in Gerry O'Brian who brought his wonderful friend  Professor. Our members were happy to hold Professor whilst Gerry spoke to us!

Our President Viv has got a new friend! 

                                                                

                         Teddys evening out! 

Teddy was allowed to stay up late as a special treat so he could come along to Glevum WIs meeting on14th May.🧸

Teddy was hoping to meet some relatives,  who he hadnt seen in quite a while, 

The evening was very interesting, all members including Teddy really enjoyed the speaker Lorraine Hichings and her knowledge of The Teddy Bear.

Teddy was very happy to see and hear all the gossip from his vast family members, Paddington had been especially  busy and had lots to tell everyone!

Teddy took full advantage of the refreshments available.

After having a lovely evening, Teddy fell asleep in the car going home 😴

A Big Thank you to all involved in the knitting of these faboulous items!! Great Job Glevum

Jump into June !

                                                  June Meeting Tuesday 11th June @ 7.30pm 

                                     MUSIC AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 👏

             Wine,soft drinks and knibbles will be provided ( we will not be serving Tea or Coffee) 

                                            PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLASS 🍷

            Please check your digital copy of GFWI news to see  events which  need to be booked and   paid for at this months meeting. 
Make sure if you book an event, you tell and pay Emma or Pat when you have filled in the appropriate paperwork. CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE   💰

Glevum Groups for Glevum Members
Book Club Mon 17^th June 2pm Book chosen ‘Portrait of Ken’ by Joan Neininer hosted by Viv Bick.  Books available from Viv for a donation to ‘Feed the Hungry’.📚
Scrabble Tues 18^th June 2pm hosted by VIV Woodger 🔠
Knit &Natter 25^th June 2pm hosted by Julie Huggett. 🪡
 
Friends walking group not a Glevum WI event, open to members & non members 
It is hoped that the postponed May Walk will take place in July👢
 
Group Meeting Saturday 15^th June
Afternoon tea with “Baroness Bolsover”.🧁
Doors will open at 1.45pm start 2.30pm.
Please bring, a china (if possible) cup & saucer, tea spoon and a material napkin.
Hats & fascinators would be appreciated to help create the right atmosphere for the occasion

        The above information is for members who have already booked for this event
 
Coach outing to Windsor Hempstead/Glevum WI 16th September 
Open to members, friends & family. Closing at this months meeting 
The cost per person is £25.00. The coach will be leaving the post office Hempstead Lane at 8.15 and returning at approximately 7pm /7.30pm . This will be the only pick-up point.
 If you wish to go into the castle, you must book your own tickets via the Windsor Castle website. You should allow 3/4hours for a tour of the castle and chapel.

Please fill in a form and pay for the trip by cash or cheque made payable to Hempstead WI.
  No card or Bacs  payments can be taken for this event 

                                
Golden Anniversary year💃

We have reserved tickets for ‘Tina Turner’ the musical for the 2.30 performance 10^th April 2025.🙌
Coach travel has been arranged to pick up at St Barnabas and arrive at Bristol to give members time to have lunch. The coach will pick up outside the Hippodrome after the performance to return to St Barnabas.
The  total cost will be no more than £40.00 which will be payable by our August 2024 meeting. 
Please sign the list at the meeting if you are interested in going.
 
July meeting Tuesday 9^th🦉
A talk from Wildlife Whisperer and Forest Ranger
Gerry O’Brien and his owl friend
 

 Details for the Merry Month of May!🎕

May Meeting The History of Teddy Bears 

A Talk by Lorraine Hitchings 🧸

Votes for this years resolution will also be held please see pre meeting email for details 

                                                                      GFWI Events 

Please look in your Newsletter for all details of up coming events 

Please make sure you let  Emma know if you wish to go to an event as you will need to fill in a form and make payment at the meeting 🚌

Glevum Clubs 

Book Club is Monday 20th May at 2pm Hosted by Viv Woodger Book is The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas 

Scrabble Club is Tuesday 21st May at 2pm Hosted by Kath Delaney 

Knit and Knatter is Monday 28th May at 2pm Hosted by Sheila Beck 

Friends Walking Group is not a Glevum Wi  Event and is open to  members and non members 13/5/24

Coopers Edge/ Pinehold Bowlimg Club area, Meet at 10.30am at the end of Bird Road Hucclecote, There is free parking no restrictions . Approx 4 miles fairly flat paths and field edges.

Optional lunch at the Whittle 12.30pm 

Please let Viv Bick if you like to attend please email glevumwi@aol.com 

Coach Outing to Windsor Hempstead  16th September 2024 

Along with Hempstaed WI open to all members and friends/family 

Closing date is at June meeting 

£25.00 per person cheque or cash only made out to Hempstaed WI 

( No bacs or card payment ) 💸

Please let Emma know if you wish to attend. More deatils   are in  the pre meeting email 

If you wish to go into the Castle you must book your self at The Windsor Castle Website 🏰

8.15am Pick up at The Post Office on Hempstead Lane. Returning at approx7,30pm same for drop off 

Glevum will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary in Sept 2025 We need to know how memebers would like to celebrate this milestone and would like idea from all members 🙌

June meeting Tuesday 11th  is a quiz night with Viv and Ken 🤔

April information

April meeting Tuesday 9th 

Tales of a Midwife. Talk by Dorothy Cook

Unless you have already renewed your membership of the WI expired 31/3/24. To continue your membership fees, £48.00, must be paid by our April meeting. Please use an envelope if you are paying by cash or cheque with your name and what the payment is for on the front. Next year will be our Golden anniversary we need your membership to continue so we will be able to celebrate. 

GFWI Events

Please check your digital copy of GFWI news to check events which need to be booked and paid for at this months meeting.

Group Meeting Saturday 15th June 2.30pm

If you wish to attend payment, £16.00, must be paid at this months meeting. If you are paying by cash or cheque please use an envelope with your name and the event you are paying for on the front. If you pay by BACS please do not add this payment to your membership payment. They should be made as 2 separate transactions. 

Glevum Groups for Glevum Members

Book Club Mon 15 April 2pm Book chosen Verity by Colleen Hoover, 

hosted by Joy Mills

Scrabble Tues 16 April 2pm hosted by Viv Bick 20, 

Knit &Natter 30 April 2pm hosted by Julie Huggett 

Coach outings Hempstead/Glevum 

We have been informed by Hempstead that the trip to Windsor has been postponed to 

16th September. 

The planned trip to the Black Country Museum has been cancelled.

The planned trip to Cardiff, 6th November, is still going ahead if there is sufficient interest. 

Please can you let us know if you might be interested in any of the trips

May meeting Tuesday 14th

The History of Teddy Bears. A talk by Lorraine Hitchings.

We will also be asking for your vote on this year’s resolution to go forward to the NFWI annual meeting. 

You can find details of the resolution in this months WI Life magazine on page 13. 

  

Group meeting this month.

                                  

                                   Main Meeting Tuesday 12th March 2024 @ 7.30pm 

                                  Reiki and Bach Remedies a talk by Julie Bosley 

                                  GFWI have various events happening this month please contact 

                                  them direct to book and pay.💰

                                There are QR codes on most booking forms now which🙏

                                 will take you the link for booking and paying for events.

                                Glevum Groups 

                                 Book club Monday 18th March 2024  2pm @ Sylvia Odell's  📚

                                 The book chosen is One Night in August by Victoria Hislop

                                  Scrabble Club Tuesday 19th March 2pm  @ Kath Delaney's 🔤

                                  Knit and Knatter Tuesday 26th March 2pm @Julie Huggett's 🪡

                                                    

         This months meeting is going to be held at Robinswood Social Club, Fox Elms Road 
                             A  social evening for members 🍷
                           GFWI Events closing at the Feb meeting 
     Any Members wishing to attand  any of the events below will need to pay at the meeting.
                            Please pay by Bacs if possible it saves on bank charges 💸
                        There are often places still available once the closing 
                                 date has passed  please contact GFWI for details.

            ACM Tickets are £17.00 each this is a members only event.
            held at Cleeve school, Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve GL5 8AE

                          The  information for all events is in the GFWI news sheet and online .👍

                 Glevum Groups ( Members only)
                Book Club  🕮 Monday  Feb 19th @ 2pm Kath Delaneys. 
                The book chosen  is The Catch by T M Logan  
                Scrabble 🔠Tuesday  20th Feb @ 2pm VIv Woodgers 
                  Knit and Knatter 🪡 Tuesday 27th Feb @ 2pm Sheila Beck

                        Walking group 👢

                        Hopefully walks will restart in April  

                       Next Meeting  12th March 2024 Rakki with Julie Bosley