New members can join from October and get 15 months for the price of 12. £34.70 will take you through to December 14. Not bad for an evening out each month, plus the chance to take part in lots of social activities.
Just come along to the next monthly meeting on Wednesday 16 October at 7.30 pm and chat to Patsy, our Membership Secretary – usually to be seen greeting everyone at the desk as they arrive! Cash or cheque and payment by direct debit is on its way.
You can also Contact Us.
Market Harborough WI celebrated its second, successful year last night at the AGM, ably led by our President, Hazel Stacey, in her own inimitable style. Who else could get away with not having a Minutes Secretary this year in front of the local Federation representative, Caroline? The good news is that we do now have one. Karen stepped up (apologies not sure of your last name at the moment). Claire Salisbury also stepped up to become Marketing and Social Media Secretary. Thank you, too, to Vicky Watts who has stepped down from Secretary/PR following the birth of her first baby
Yes, seriously, we have had another excellent year, maintaining a good membership. Monthly meetings have had good attendances with lots of different activities and speakers. There was some debate whether this was the Egyptian Dancing or Self Defence!
Finances are looking healthy, too, thanks to the hard work of the Committee organising the fashion show, raffle and refreshments, and, of course, to you, the members for supporting these so generously.
We then had a lovely Dutch supper, members bringing a whole range of savoury and sweet nibbles to tempt everyone. We loved the cupcakes (see picture below) with the WI logo and Inspiring Women.
Finally, members tested their knowledge on a food and drinks quiz, including a ‘name the chef’ round and Pictionary. Here’s a question for you – drawing a Danish pastry was easy but, how do you sketch an egg sandwich?! Team WInners came top – well done!
Members are invited to come along to the Congregational Church Hall in Bowden Lane at 7.30 pm until 9.30pm on Wednesday 2nd October. Entrance is free and then games and refreshments at a charge. The night will consist of Choc Olympics, Chocolate Bingo, stalls and games including a Chocolate cake competition.
Your committee met recently to finalise the arrangements for the Chocoholics evening on Wednesday 2 October at 7.30 pm at the Congregational Church, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough – make sure the date’s in your diary, and you can bring a friend, too. Here’s Hazel working us hard packing up all the prizes:
Sweatshop girls getting ready for the Chocoholics evening
Wednesday 25th September is our second Annual General Meeting. This will be followed by a Dutch Supper (members bring food or nibbles to share) and Food and Drink Quiz. It should be a good, fun evening and the chance to mix and meet new people as you test your knowledge of food and wine.
The evening begins at 7.30 pm. If you really want to relax and have a drink, then bring a bottle of wine and a glass or two to share with members.
Members attended a monthly meeting earlier this summer and made corn dollies. Fiona Thompson, Committee Member, has shared these delightful pictures. Isn’t the little mouse cute?
All WIs need to raise money to pay for expenses such as venue costs and speakers. 
Each of us pays an annual membership fee and a proportion of this goes to county and regional WI funds. For this reason, WIs need to raise additional funds. This can be an exciting challenge and an opportunity to share an experience or have fun with other members and visitors.
If you have a good fund raising idea, then do speak to a Committee Member at the next monthly meeting, Contact Us or call 07547 890 756. We’re looking at ideas for an event in 2014. This will be our major opportunity to raise funds.
If you’d like to join a small team taking the fund raising idea forwards (or any other idea that is suggested) then, again do speak to a Committee Member, Contact Us or call 07547 890 756. It’s a great opportunity to get involved with the Market Harborough WI, do something for the local community and meet new friends, too.
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