A centenary flowerbed is in progress outside our hall. It should be ready by September 16th 2015 - the actual date of the centenary of the NFWI.
Our film- Operation Teacake has been finished. We are delighted with the outcome and proud of what we have achieved.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us. If you want to view the film it is on YouTube.
(Just type in Bryn WI Operation Teacake.)
Bryn WI now have a Facebook page. Lots of information and interesting items can be found there. Please visit.
Photograph- thanks to Mr A Mallett.
Most of our members made it to Bryn Hall on May 9th for the 50th Anniversary photograph. There were two out of the remaining three founder members present.
The committee insisted on this "fun" photograph of themselves supporting their president, as they always do!
The Community Council have agreed to put the formal group photograph on the wall of Bryn Hall.
The next step in our 50th Year celebrations will be the installation of a flower bed outside our meeting place.
"Operation Teacake-the rise of the WI."
Some of the special moments from the filming. Follow it all on the Bryn WI Facebook page.
"Operation Teacake"- a film Bryn WI are making to celebrate the centenary of the NFWI and our 50th year has started production. This is an exciting adventure for us. We thank Broadside Films, Llanelli and the Academy of Creative Arts, Llanelli for their assistance and guidance.
Filming the first scene at Park Howard, Llanelli.
Some of the members on the back of motorbikes.
Brave ladies!
Scene 1 take 3- yes we are getting there, slowly!
In another scene from our film three of our members were filmed at the theatre in Llanelli. They were disco dancers challenging the dancing of the younger generation.
Bryn WI members visited Morrison's Supermarket. 24th Feb.2015. A huge thank you to the store for the welcome and for the hospitality.
Members visited Morrison's Supermarket at Pemberton Park for a "behind the scenes" look.
We had a great welcome, and learned a lot about the supermarket. We visited the main departments and were given lots of information on products.
The staff were only to glad to answer our questions.
Bryn WI members ready for their supermarket visit.
Members watch in awe as the Morrison's Fishmonger showed how to prepare an Octopus.
2015 Programme.
January 7th -Prize giving. "The Oscars." Games Night.
4th February. School Life- Mr Chris Potter. 24th February. Visit to see behind the scenes at Morrison's, Pemberton Park. 9.15 am. Domino night at Furnace.7pm 4th March. Powerful Women- Mrs Christine Richards. 18th March. Bridge Inn. Roast and Raffle Event. Get your tickets from any committee member. £10
1st April. My life - Major Frederick Thompson. Birthday 50th Celebration Buffet for members. Entertainment by The Bay Choir and Mr John Butler. 6th May. RESOLUTION EVENING.
3rd June. Denman College- Frankie Owen-Parvitt
1st July. From Fleece to Rug-Ian Goddard.
4th July. LOUGHOR FUNDAY.
August- no meeting
2nd September. My work at Prince Philip Hospital- Yosef Shariah.
"POSH FROCK" DO. Date to be arranged.
7th October. Inspiring Women- Bonnie and Doreen. Past members will be invited to this meeting.
4th November. Annual General Meeting of Bryn WI.
2nd December. Christmas Party Night. CLOWNS.
A presentation to the Stroke Association.
Planting a tree outside Bryn Hall.
Members working hard on entries for the Centenary Show in July.
Members of Bryn WI visited Stradey Castle on 12/12/14.
Bryn WI helped the pupils of Ysgol Y Bryn to make their chocolate logs.
Santa came to Bryn WI Christmas party.
Annual General Meeting November 4th 2015.
Bryn WI will be at Loughor Funday Saturday July 4th 2015.
50th Birthday Celebration for Bryn WI. April 2015.
We will be holding a special "posh frock" do to celebrate the centenary -watch this space!
Bryn WI-50th Anniversary 1965-2015
Croeso,
A warm welcome to Bryn WI.
Come and join us at Bryn Hall on the first Wednesday of every month, except August. We meet from 6.20 pm until 9pm
2015 is the Centenary year for Women's Institutes.
2015 is also the 50th year of Bryn WI.
We hope to hold many events during the year to celebrate this achievement.
Coleg Sir Gar . May 2014.
If you are a prospective member- then please look at our page" If you want to join Bryn WI." It will help you a lot. We are a warm and welcoming group of ladies. You will be made to feel most welcome even if you come on your own.
Bryn WI would like to hear from any past members. Please contact us through any member of the committee.
A Centenary Scrap Book is planned for 2015- so if anyone has any old photographs of Bryn WI we would be happy to have a copy.