Would you like your own craft stall next spring?

craft fair clipartIf you have a craft and would like to have your own stall at our Craft Fair at the Old Grammar School on Saturday 16 April 2016, then do email us to book your place: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com     You can also let a committee member know at the monthly meeting next week, the 16th.

More details will be given out at forthcoming monthly meetings.  But, in the meantime, Get Crafting!

Get ready for our Christmas social next week

Get the festive season off to a brilliant start on Wednesday 16 December, 7.30 pm. holly-w500-h500  There’s lots to tell you about:

  • Bring a bottle of your favourite drink (alcoholic, juice, whatever) and glass.  There will be no tea and coffee.
  • If you wish, bring something for the Secret Swap Raffle; something you have made or bought, price limit £3 (no need to giftwrap).  This will go into the raffle and you will be given a ticket in exchange.  Everyone who donates a prize will win something!
  • Dress – wear whatever you like, for instance, ball gown, Christmas jumper, t shirt, onesy  or design and make something whacky.  You can, of course, just come as you are.
  • Food – it’s a sharing (Dutch) supper, so please bring something sweet or savoury to share on the big table.
  • Christmas quiz – have fun with other members on your table to see if you team knows all the answers.
  • Christmas raffle – this will be drawn on the night and there will be 30 lucky winners of the 30 superb prizes, generously donated by local organisations

See you there.

MHWI supports Small Business Saturday

Market Harborough  WI members are keen supporters of small, local businesses.  It was promoted nationally yesterday on Small Business Saturday.  Members are doing their bit by shopping locally, enjoying local services and employing local contractors.

raffle ticket-w500-h500Small businesses have delighted us with the tremendous response and generosity of gifts for our Chistmas raffle.  Full details are being posted over the next few days.

It’s not too late either to buy your tickets or collect books to sell to family and friends.  Email: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com or call into 98 Coventry Road.

30 local organisations support our Christmas raffle!

raffle ticket-w500-h500Yes, 30 local organisations are supporting our raffle.  It’s an amazing achievement by MHWI members.  A fitting conclusion to this fabulous WI Centenary year where we have achieved so much.

Download an up to date list: WI Christmas Prizes

To collect your raffle tickets to sell, call into 98 Coventry Road or email: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com

Here comes Christmas

A huge thank you to Marie Kennedy who used her expert craft skills to enable members to produce a unique Christmas picture present.  Marie had prepared packs of materials containing paper leaves, flowers and gift cards, which together with a board and coloured background paper formed the basis of the picture.

Pictured: Marie displaying some of her own beautiful craft work.  MHWI members Jacquie Petch and Sarah Dyson with their finished picture presents.