Charles Hanson of Bargain Hunt and Antiques Roadshow fame will be our guest speaker at the Welland Group of WIs’ meeting on Thursday 9 March 2017 (MHWI is hosting this event). Reserve the date in your calendar now. Details to follow nearer the time.
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Two tickets left for Birmingham trip
To book the last 2 tickets, £10 each, email: marketharboroughwi@gmail. To clarify, this includes entry to Jewellery Quarter Museum, tea and biscuits.
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See you tonight at Book Club
We look forward to seeing you this evening at the new Book Club starting this evening in the top lounge in the Angel Hotel, High Street, Market Harborough, 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
Bring along a book you’ve read recently that you enjoyed and will talk about, together with any suggestions for further reading. Contact: Val Hitchcox and if you have any queries you can email her: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com
Denman voucher winners
Well done to Clare Farquhar, outgoing President, and visitor, Rachel Dodds, who each won a £200 voucher towards a course at Denman College. We look forward to hearing what you book and some pictures of what you did. Oh, and Rachel, we hope you enjoyed last night and will be signing up as a member very soon!
We will also be donating a £100 towards Denman College (proceeds from the raffle and a little bit more!).
Denman voucher raffle prize winners, Rachel Dodds and Clare Farqhuar
Book Club starting on 10 October 2016
Do you enjoy reading books? Then do come along to the Book Club starting on Monday 10th October 2017 in the top lounge in the Angel Hotel, High Street, Market Harborough, 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
Bring along a book you’ve read recently that you enjoyed and will talk about, together with any suggestions for further reading. Contact: Val Hitchcox and if you have any queries you can email her: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com
Update on events across the county
Check out these links for the latest news on events around Leicestershire and in the City. 2017 is just around the corner!
‘How did he do that?’
Douglas Maddy astounded MHWI members with his magic tricks at the annual meeting last night leaving them saying, ‘ How did he do that?’
Whether it was swallowing a balloon, or cutting or joining lengths of rope, we couldn’t work how it was done. Douglas did explain one trick though when Patsy Tracey helped him with his toilet paper trick. Apparently it all depends on getting someone to focus on one thing, taking their attention away from what is actually happening elsewhere around them.
While this was taking place, members shared nibbles and drinks with others on their tables. Well done, Douglas: a fun end to an eventful annual meeting.
Magician, Douglas Maddy swallowing a balloon
Carmen Wilson assists Douglas with his toilet paper trick
Thank you Clare, welcome Vicky
Another memorable annual meeting, celebrating MHWI’s fifth, successful year. Clare reminded us of everything we achieved since September 2015, Treasurer, Val, bringing us up to date with our financial position. Clare thanked all Committee members for their support, especially so to Patsy Tracey who has been our Membership Secretary since MHWI was set up.
Clare has been a brilliant President, leading us in her own inimitable way before she reluctantly stepped down last night. It all became a little eleventh hourish with no one stepping up. However, we are delighted to welcome Vicky Watts on board as our new President.
Clare Farquhar, outgoing President, receiving flowers from Carmen Wilson, Secretarial Support and Vice President
Patsy Tracey, outoing Membership Secretary for the past 5 years, with her thank you flowers
Vicky Watts (centre), incoming President
Not too late to book your place on Birmingham trip
Yes, just 15 places left, so reserve your seat now. Non members welcome, including a child (price is the same):
Christmas Shopping Trip to Birmingham – Saturday 19 November 2016 – £10 for the bus. On arrival in Birmingham there will be an optional, WI exclusive, morning tour of the Jewellery Quarter museum (£7 to include tea and cake). Maybe book a matinee in the afternoon or start your Christmas shopping? Bus will be at the market entrance on Northampton Road, Market Harborough at 8.30 am ready for a 9 am departure. Coach will leave Birmingham at 6 pm. Bookings taken from the June meeting onwards.
See you on Wednesday evening
Happy birthday – 5 successful years!
It’s amazing – 5 successful years’ of MHWI completed this month. We’ve achieved so much: wide range of speakers and activities at monthly meetings, continued to regularly recruit new members of all ages, supported local charities and taken part in town events (such as MH in Bloom and winning best float in the Carnival last year).
We need your help and support to do this and continue to grow, so we look forward to seeing you again on Wednesday evening at the annual meeting. We are still seeking new committee members to replace those stepping down, not least our President, Clare. Although several people are stepping up, others are welcome to come forward, not least someone to be new President. Fancy doing this? On your own or maybe jointly? Now’s your chance. You need to commit for a year, but ideally for two. Are you up for it?
After the annual meeting business on Wednesday, illusionist Douglas Maddy, will be astounding us with his tricks, leaving us thinking, ‘Now how did he do that?!’
Members are invited to bring along their favourite tipple (and glasses) and nibbles to share with others at their tables. Tea and coffee will be on sale (no cakes).
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