Visit our County WI page to get the latest on some exciting new events planned for spring 2016. These include a fashion event, a trip to an organic dairy farm and wine grower, and a music taster.
Category Archives: Leicestershire WIs
Exciting events for 2016 across the county
Follow these links for details of WI events across the county including a science question time in March at Leicester University (there’s a calendar, too, with all forthcoming events in 2016).
Other county WIs are offering Crafting and Chatting on 8 January 2016 (still time to book your last minute place) and a chance to listen to Market Harborough’s own Great Bake Off winner, Frances Quinn, at Packington on 9 April.
Women in World War 1 – talk at Rutland Museum
As part of the activities planned by the Lord-Lieutenant’s of Rutland’s Committee for Commemorating World War I, you are invited to a Lecture and Exhibition in Rutland County Museum on Tuesday January 12th.
The exhibition will be presented by several Women’s Institutes from Rutland and Leicestershire and by Rutland County Museum. It’s open from 6.45 pm
The lecture will be given by David Humberston of the Western Front Association, starting at 7.30 pm
Complimentary refreshments will be available
New county events for 2016
Check out what’s happening early in 2016 around the county.
Table top sale or be a stall holder?
County WI notice: Just a reminder that the Table Top Sale at Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley LE7 7PR is on Saturday 7 November, 10am– 12.30pm.
Join us and pick up some bargains and early Christmas presents. Entrance is 50p. Light refreshments available.
Alternatively, you might want to run your own stall for £12.00. Contact WI House if you would like to arrange this. Tel: 0116 2661342 Email: wihouseleics@aol.com
Update for budding artists
Planning to paint an entry for this WI county competition? The Brenda Barnet Trophy entry details have been updated.
Craft fair – Stoney Stanton WI
A chance to begin your Christmas shopping on Saturday 14 November: CRAFTFAIRPOSTER2015 – Stoney Stanton WI
Latest news on county events
New WI social events around the county
There’s loads happening around the county for members, and sometimes friends can attend, too. Choose from hearing how the interment of Richard III was organised, supporting women around the world, Radio Leicester meets the WI, lunches (Julie Summers is speaking about the TV series Women on the Home Front) at Barnsdale and WI house, as well as Christmas crafts and a visit to Sandringham. Check out these pages: Social events 2015 and early 2016
Calling budding writers
How about entering this WI competition? Margaret Johnston 2016
Market Harborough WI 