Colour makes a difference

Posted on April 28, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

Jo Round, image consultant, was the speaker for last Wednesday’s April meeting. Evanda Greenwood, Committee Member, reports, ‘The main thing Jo focused on was that “colour makes a difference” and that was what she concentrated on really.’

‘She got some ladies up and swatched them in colours that didn’t suit them then changed them to “their colours” and we had to see if we could get it right. It was very interesting! Also she said that there are dominant colour “types” – light, deep, warm, cook, clear and soft and depending on one’s complexion. The colours should match.

Jo concluded, “Clothes and makeup are a form of communication and should be representative of who you are”. We should always dress appropriately for any given occasion’.

Click to find out more about Jo Round at Creative Confidence.

Skittles evening – meal choices needed now!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

For those coming to the skittles night next week at Kibworth (Railway Arms) can you please let Evand Greenwood, Social Secretary, know if you are going to be eating. She needs to let the publican know as soon as she can. You can choose from:

Veggie lasagne

Meat lasagne

Sausage and mash

Gammon (with EITHER egg or pineapple)

Shepherds pie

You can have either chips or jacket spud with your choice (apart from the saus and mash)

The food is usually around £5 and it’s lovely!

7.00pm The Railway Kibworth.

Reply in the next couple of days to: evandacg@gmail.com

Magical Motown evening out

Posted on March 29, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

Members and guests of Market Harborough WI danced to their heart’s content last night at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. The touring show, Magic of Motown, provided non-stop entertainment and music to dance to from start to finish of the show. We copied the dancers and singers as they performed (or tried to!). We were whowed by their glittering costumes, too.

Leicester Hedgehog Rescue

Posted on March 27, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

Colleen Powell, founder of Leicester Hedgehog Rescue, enthralled members last night with a very amusing account of how she has grown to love hedgehogs and set up the rescue service.

Hedgehogs have been around for many thousands of years. Today’s modern environment is still proving a challenge to these small creatures as they struggle to adapt. I was going to list some facts that Colleen shared with us but have just stumbled across this link to some fascinating hedgehog characteristics that you may wish to check out.

Colleen delighted members by bringing along a hedgehog that is used to humans.

She also brought along some hedgehog goodies and details of ones to sponsor.

Sumptuous chocolate truffle evening

Posted on March 20, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

Dan, the owner of local company, Chocolate Alchemy, delighted Market Harborough WI members this week with an evening of making chocolate truffles – you can just imagine the truffles melting in your mouth them (check out Hazel below)! You can join Dan on his Facebook page, too.

Change of plan for May meeting – felting

Posted on March 17, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

The Committee recently took the decision not to offer felting at the May monthly meeting. Constraints on the length of time it would take for members to make an item using felt unfortunately does not fit into the time available. However, the good news is that we will be offering a wet felting session, led by Leicestershire Craft Centre later this year. You will be able to book your place as normal with any event on our social programme. Payment will be necessary by the monthly meeting in the month before. More details to follow once finalised.

A May Day Bake is now planned for the May meeting – click the link above for more details.

Leicester Hedgehog Rescue – what’s it all about?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

Join Colleen Powell from Leicester Hedgehog Rescue, on Wednesday 26 March, to find out how they are caring for these creatures in their gardens, some in their own hedgehog hospitals. There’ll be a chance to see a young hedgehog close up. You’ll also pick up tips on how to make your own garden a safer place for hedgehogs.

It’s official – it’s 10s all round with the Jerusalem Jammers

Posted on February 27, 2014 by marketharboroughwi

Yes, it’s true! Market Harborough WI members scored 10s all round when they joined in the dancing with the Jerusalem Jammers.

tf the February monthly meeting last night, the Jerusalem Jammers, the only WI group in the country, entertained members with displays of their Morris dancing. They were accompanied by their own small troupe of musicians.

This unique group has been running for 31 years and is based in Leicestershire. The longest serving members have also been members for that length of time, joining at its inception in 1982. They meet monthly to practise, as well as performing at many events around the county and country. The group includes mother and daughter.

Many of the dances are now over 60 years’ old and originate from local villages, which is reflected in their names. All dances performed were for female dancers, with the exception of the last one which was originally for men. New dances are bought from the Morris Federation, of which the Jammers are members.

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