Twenty two members thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Gallones in Adam & Eve Street last night. We enjoyed a short talk on the history of the company which dates back to 1895, through to its recent, successful venture into franchising, of which the Market Harborough parlour was its pilot.
We found out about how ice cream is made and the amazing range of flavours, before getting to try some. The salted caramel, their most popular flavour, was delicious.
Hobby night group meets this evening at 7 pm in the Lounge (next to the main hall) at the Congregational Church, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough. We will knitting a square for a charity, yet to be decided. Bring wool and knitting needles. All welcome, even if you can’t knit!
A reminder that the next monthly meeting is on Wednesday 24th August, when Sam from Iridescence Jewellery will be giving an inspirational talk about her business journey as well as a chance to see her handbags and jewellery collection close up.
On Wednesday 13 July members are very welcome to meet at Gallones Parlour in Adam & Eve Street to hear a talk about ice cream making. We hope you will treat yourself to one, too! A great chance to catch up with other members and enjoy a social evening.
Some more, lovely reminders of a great evening recently with Mikron Theatre:
WI members from over 20 local groups waiting for the performance to begin
MHWI members preparing refreshments
Visitors enjoying refreshments on the warm summer evening before the start of the show
Delicious cakes cooked by MHWI members
Looking forward to a fascinating evening with our guest speaker from Gildings, local auctioneers. Several members will be bringing in items for valuations, too, so some surprises may be on the agenda?!
Bookings will also be taken for the Bridge 67 Cookery School social event on 22 September and the Christmas shopping trip/Jewellery Quarter Museum Trip to Birmingham on Saturday 19 November. So have some cash with you or your cheque book.
Enjoy a cookery demonstration and 2 course dinner and wine at the local Bridge 67 Cookery School – or Bridge 67 Facebook at Smeeton Westerby on Thursday 22 September 2016, 7 pm/7.30 pm start (tbc). Bookings being taken from the June monthly meeting. 25 places – reserve your place now!
Jewellery Quarter Museum, Birmingham
So it’s not yet mid summer, however, we shall be taking bookings from the June meeting onwards for our 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.
The Mikron Theatre team: Claire Burns, Stephanie Hackett, Matt Jopling and James McLean
Yes, Canary Girls was another hit by this year’s Mikron Theatre team: Claire Burns, Stephanie Hackett, Matt Jopling, James McLean. They sang, played a variety of musical instruments and nimbly managed costume changes to perform the story of sisters, Rose and Liz, who instantly gave up their jobs as maids at the outbreak of World War One to take on board new challenges. These took them to a local bomb making factory, where conditions were harsh, leading to one sister stepping out of her comfort zone to take up the challenge of seeking a safer work place and the other (whose skin turned yellow from the chemicals) to earn more money, intending to save and move to France to be part of the war on the front line. Interwoven with this were the characters of midlady Millicent, her son Francis and the factory owner.
Many thanks to Fiona Thompson for organising this successful event, and to the rest of the team from Market Harborough WI who supported her. Visitors from 20 other WIs attended the evening.
The performance was held in the pleasant surroundings of the Evangelical Church in Bath Street, Market Harborough. Market Harborough WI members baked a wide variety of delicious cakes for visitors to sample.
Taking their final bow!
Sample of painting of rice paper to be demonstrated this evening
The Hobby Night Group is meeting this evening at 7 pm in the Lounge (next to the main hall) at the Congregational Church, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough. Gemma will be showing us how to do Japanese rice paper painting. Members of MHWI will be very be made very welcome.
We have some exciting events lined for the autumn. Make sure you put these dates on your calendar. More details at the June meeting.
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