We’re delighted to announce that Archway House (check them out on Facebook) are supporting our Christmas 2014 raffle, having kindly donated a voucher. You can also find out more on their website.
No 34, raffle supporter, open house Christmas fair
Melissa of No 34 High Street, Market Harborough, is a local business woman who is supporting our Christmas raffle.
Support your local high street
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) is running a great campaign to support our high streets. As many of you already know, we have a wonderful high street with many independent shops. In order to promote our local businesses, we are sourcing nearly all the prizes for our fantastic Christmas Raffle from shops and businesses based in Market Harborough.
Watch this space for those who have been kind enough to donate to our Christmas 2014 raffle and please support them by shopping locally whenever you can.
Order Chocca presents this Wednesday
Chocoholics will have a table at this Wednesday’s monthly meeting. A chance to make a start on your Chirstmas shopping. See you there!
Count down to booking your place at Tea and Tents 2015
Tea and Tents 2015 the second WI camping weekend (17 – 20 July 2015) with loads and loads of fun activities for WI members from everywhere, can be booked from 9 am, 23 November 2014. It’s at Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire, right on our doorstep. See you there?
Stock up now for your Christmas cards
Market Harborough based Jo Fairey of Phoenix Trading will be at the November monthly meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2014. An excellent to make an early start to your Christmas shopping and get your cards written in good time.
WI November Social – Live Music in support of Mo’ket Harborough
Several members of Market Harborough WI are actively supporting the Movember men’s health money raising event (you recall seeing the men around you growing moustaches for the month and asking you to sponsor them?) and you are warmly invited to this social, taking place this Friday, 7 November
Our new president, Clare Farquhar, adds, ‘Funky Mo brooches are on sale at Duncan Murray Wines. Made by your crafty president. So please support me and the Movember charity and maybe grab a bottle of Mo’vember Ale or Two Birds gin. Great charity event being supported by fantastic local contributors.’
Invitation to WI carol service
Are you free on Monday 1st December at 7 pm? If so, you are invited to join other local WIs at Little Bowden Church, Rectory Lane, LE16 8AS for a carol service. There will be light refreshments following the service.
If you would like to deliver one of the readings, then do let us know when booking your place: Carol Service reading 2 Market Harborough 1 Dec 14
Market Harborough WI has places at the event for up to 15 members. If you would like to attend, please call 07547 890 756 to confirm or Contact Us by Friday 14th November. We have to confirm numbers to Little Bowden WI who are organising the event.
Bramley apple fallings for freezing, jams and chutneys
Yesterday’s high winds has filled my laundry basket with fallings! Ideal for freezing (just peel, chop, soak in water with lemon juice added, dry and freeze on trays) or jams and chutneys. Collect Braybrooke. Email Helen: salisburyhelenb@gmail.com
Hot off the press – 2015 programme now available!
Your committee are delighted to announce that the 2015 monthly programme and social programme are now available. You can also pick up a copy at the next monthly meeting.


