Still time to book your place to see the costumes of Jane Austen

Fans of Jane Austen and the Georgian era will welcome the opportunity to watch a costume presentation by the unique History Wardrobe.  It’s on the evening of Thursday 24 September 2015 Barkby (about 30 minutes drive from MH).  Bookings needed by Thursday 20 August latest.  If you would like to make up a small group visiting this event, then email Fiona Thompsonl: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com.  More details: Ladies of a Certain Age – Thursday 24 September 2015

 

New social events, including Frances Quinn

Check out these WI Leicestershire & Rutland events taking place later this year:

Lunch club – Sept – 25 September at WI House, Leicester

Festive Expectations – Christmas cookery demonstrations including Market Harborough’s Bake Off winner, Frances Quinn – 14 November in Kibworth

Christmas Crafts Nov – Craft fair in Glenfield on 28 November

Walk and pub lunch

Burton Lazars WI are organising a Walk on Wednesday 26th August.  

Meet at Carrington Arms, Ashby Folville, LE14 2TE at 10 00 am for coffee/tea at £1.85, choose lunch from the menu before setting off on the walk (approx 4 miles) sandwiches from £4.25, main meals from £9.00.  to book please contact Carolyn or Jean 01664 840926 or Lynda on 01664 563792 before 19th August.

Love the costumes of Jane Austen?

Fans of Jane Austen and the Georgian era will welcome the opportunity to watch a costume presentation by the unique History Wardrobe.  It’s on the evening of Thursday 24 September 2015 Barkby (about 30 minutes drive from MH).  Bookings needed by Thursday 20 August latest.  If you would like to make up a small group visiting this event, then see Fiona Thompson at the July monthly meeting or email: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com.  More details: Ladies of a Certain Age – Thursday 24 September 2015

 

Don’t miss out on Things to Do

Don’t miss the chance to join in a fun social event organised by Market Harborough WI.  Keep up to date by visiting our regularly updated Things to Do pages.  We are now also including items taking place around the county.  There’s national events, too, and a new page on Competitions

Don’t forget Centenary events.

Have a go at kurling

Would you like to have a go at Indoor Kurling?  There is a taster session on Thursday afternoon, 1 October in Leicester at The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre. If you would like to join a small group from Market Harborough then speak to Fiona Thompson at the July monthly meeting or email marketharboroughwi@gmail.com.  Bookings have to be in by Thursday 20 August 2015.  Full details: Indoor Kurling – 1 October 15

Latest news on speakers at WI Centennial Fair in Harrogate

WI Centenary logo eeD5k3OX_400x400If you are still deciding on whether to go to the WI Centennial Fair, then maybe the latest news of the exciting list of speakers will sway you.

Highlights include Bill Oddie talking about his travel adventures, Dr Hilary Jones giving top tips on health and wellbeing, BTO’s guide to attracting birds to your back garden, Telegraph beauty editor Kate Shapland’s beauty industry insights, Great British Bake Off star Luis Troyano’s bread making masterclass and more insightful cookery demonstrations from highly-skilled chefs including Peter Lien, Mary Gwynn and Anne Harrison. 

Check out the post on 19 May 2015 for details of the coach trip from Leicestershire or get chatting to your fellow WI members and arrange to share a car.