Limerick Federation ICA Notes For week ending Jan.21st

Limk ICA winner of Volunteer of year 2011 Breda Fitzpatrick receives her award from Fed Pres Anne Gabbett at a function in Murroe recently

RANKS FLOUR EXHIBITION:-
As a follow up to the invitation to ICA to take part in the Ranks Flour Exhibition which takes place in The Hunt Museum in March we now have a more specific account of the items needed. Members are asked to look out for any Ranks flour sacks, flour packaging, flour scoops, Ranks recipes cards/pamphlets ,meal-bins, Blue Cross Animal Feeds bags, Ranks advertising, baking tins and objects related to the broader theme of changes in homebaking practices since the 1940s/50s/60s.


COLLECTION OF HOMEBAKING MEMORIES:-
To tie in with the above event we are also asking members to write a short letter about your memories of your mother or grandmother baking. Was it always at a certain time of the week/day? Describe aspects such as the baking ingredients, rituals, sounds, smells, equipment, traditions, different baking practices for different times of the year. Where were these ingredients purchased? Did you help with the baking? Did you learn to bake by watching them or did they take you through the recipe step-by-step. What are the biggest changes between baking in your mother’s day and baking today? What in your opinion are the motivators of these changes.
All guilds should take part in this trip down memory lane and individuals or groups can send in submissions.


CRAFTS DISPLAY:-
All guilds are asked to keep working on their crafts as there will be a special craft competition at the 2012 Federation AGM. Guilds will be asked to display four or five different craft pieces made recently by present guild members. Crafts of all sorts are making a big comeback and ICA is always delighted to encourage this work. Many guilds have classes and demonstrations going on at present so we look forward to seeing all your work.


KILBEHENNY GUILD:-
Mary O Brien from Kilbehenny reports that they are back on track since Jan.10^th and they welcome new members. The Guild enjoyed a very good 2011 with many varied guests throughout the year thus enhancing the education of all members. The main fundraiser for the year was the annual Christmas Draw which again this year was a great success. They wish to thank everybody who supported the draw whether you bought a line or sponsored a prize-it was much appreciated.
At the December meeting on Dec13  Nellie Bailey wished everyone  a happy, holy and peaceful Christmas. Following the tea served by Cissie Barrett the draw was held as all sat around with bated breath wondering would their names come out . The following are the lucky winners.


1^st Christmas Cake- Kieran Luddy, Kilbehenny.
2ndBottle of Brandy- Kitty Butler, Burncourt
3^rd Bottle of Whiskey- Trisha Keogh, Kilglass
4^th Coffee Maker- Marie O Donovan, Fermoy
5^th Candle Holder- Jack Prendergast, Kilbehenny
6^th Tin of Biscuits- Chloe Bailey, Callan