Competition time!!

Each month I type a post about the meeting and often wonder who, if anyone actually visits this blog and if anyone actually reads what I'm posting or if I'm typing this purely for my own amusement!

I'm posting this question and if you know the answer or want to have a guess at it, send me an e-mail with you answer as the subject line of the e-mail.

The question is- Which celebrity was in the photograph with me for the competition entry this week?

I will reveal the winner at next months members day meeting on March 14th where I shall present the winner with a prize of a piece of my handmade jewellery.

E-mail entries only please to be sent to jennifersteadman@talktalk.net by monday 12th March please.

Wednesday 8th February 2012

Today's meeting was surprisingly busy seeing as there is still so much snow and ice around.

The speaker today was Eve Regelous who spoke about her company 'Show stoppers' and a 'Year in the life of a celebrity'.

Eve and her husband Peter are celebrity booking agents and have worked with many of the well known artists we see on our televisions.

Eve and Peter started their business in 1991 and it has just grown and grown since. Artists such as Peter Andre, Chris De Burgh, Celebrity chefs James Martin, Simon Rimmer and Jamie Oliver, Denise Van Outen, Tamzin Outhwaite and Mr Blobby who was their very first client!!!

Apart from the celebrity's they also book novelty acts and artists such as jugglers, giant floor pianos, stilt walkers, mime acts, minature horses and performing dogs.

Each artist is booked with their own riders list of demands such as a certain type of coffee, sweets and biscuits etc to be made available to the artist and their party. Some riders lists were quite reasonable while others for 37 white towels per room and

Their client list is pretty impressive too with names such as the BBC, ITV, Harrods, Toymaster, IBM, Hewlett Packard, High end London Hotels, Masonic lodges, golf clubs and several shopping centres.

The talk was funny and it was really interesting finding out the various demands (A riders list) of our favourite celebrity's came as quite a shock. The photograph is of Eve standing one of her advertising stands.

If anybody would like any further information please visit- http://www.showstoppers-group.com

The competition for the 'picture of your favourite celebrity' was won by myself with my photo of Michael Bolton and me. Thank you for my prize, I will indeed spend it wisely.

Next meeting- March 14th and it is members day.

Dont forget it is the Table top sale this Saturday 11th February. 10am til 12midday. FREE Entry.

Happy New Year!!

Welcome to the new year everybody!! We hope that your Christmas and new year celebrations went well and that the new year was greeted by you and yours win good health.

January 11th 2012.

'From Russia with love'.

Unfortunately, I couldn't attend today's meeting, but I gather from those who were there, the speaker was extremely entertaining and was enjoyed by all.

Next months meeting-

February 8th 2012.

Speaker- Mrs E Regelous "A year in the life of a celebrity".

The competition is - a 'photo of a favourite celebrity'.

Meeting dates for the rest of the year-

March 14th-

Members day.

April 11th

Speaker Mr D Johnson "Underwater wreck diving"

Competition-Seaside memento.

May 9th

Speaker Mr M Conyers "Insight without sight" (Life of a blind physiotherapist)

Competition- A scarf.

June 13th

Speaker Mr Tim Moorey. " Joys of the English language"

Competition- A single rose.

July 11th

Speaker - Mrs Linda Scoles "Help I need a life style advisor"

Competition- A necklace

August- NO MEETING

September 12

Mr W Bossom "The garden of Capel Manor"

Competition- Small floral arrangement in a tea cup.

October 10th

Speaker Mr B Billins "Antiques & collectibles- My collection"

Competition-A cherished object.

November 14th

Speaker-Dr S Tyler-Damon "Cakes and confetti"

Competition- A wedding photograph

December 12th

Speaker- Mr Martin Harrison

"Matinee at the musicals"

Competition- A decorated cupcake.

Other important dates for your diary-

Saturday February 11

Table top sale.

Wednesday 25th April

Group spring meeting.

Saturday 12th May

Charity coffee morning.

Monday 11th June

Inter WI quiz.

Wednesday 20th June

Summer lunch.

Wednesday 4th July

Strawberry tea.

Saturday 20th October

WI Bazaar.

Wednesday 5th December

Christmas lunch.

For further information on any on these events, please contact either :-

The chairman Daphne Stringer or secretary Lilian Pedrick on the numbers shown at the top right hand side of this page.

A few dates and items to remember-

Message from our leaders- New blood is required!!

Members are asked to consider volunteering for the committee.

Committee members are required to organise raffles, the teas, lunches, speakers, competitions etc..

Positions such as Chairman, secretary or treasurer cannot be undertaken by anyone who hasn't been on the main committee for less than one year.

If you think you would like to join the old Harlow committee members please speak to the President Daphne, or to the secretary Lillian.

I have it on good authority that they don't bite!

Dates for your diary-

16th December 2011- Handicraft group. This will be the last meeting on this year.

9th January-It is anticipated that the darts and games group will resume this week. Both groups are welcoming new members.For further details please contact Lillian Pedrick on 01279-303652

11th January- Your annual subscription is due for payment. The cost is £31.50. All cheques to be made payable to Harlow WI.

February 11th 2012- Table top sale. This is the idea opportunity to de-clutter after chrstmas. You could pick yourself up a real bargain and of course you can buy some of the wonderful WI cakes.

Raffle prizes- Unwanted, duplicate Christmas presents would be very welcome donations for our raffle prizes.

Theatre group- Jennifer Quinn is looking at the possibility at organising a theatre group for trips to the Harlow Playhouse or the Victoria Hall. If you are interested, please speak with Jennifer at the next meeting.

Walking group - Jennifer Quinn and the walking group are planning more walks for next year although no walks have been planned until after they are sure the bad weather has passed. There will be no walk in January.

Book stall- So far the sale of books and puzzles from the table inside the hall has raised £130. Please feel free to leave your books or puzzles on the table and if you wish you purchase any there is a price list on the wall.