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
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
Check out these links for the latest news on events around Leicestershire and in the City. 2017 is just around the corner!
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
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
Yes, two lucky members will each be winning a voucher value £200 for WI’s Denman College. What a marvellous chance to try a course and maybe learn a new skill!
So, instead of the normal raffle, each member will be able to buynjust one raffle ticket this evening. If you can’t make it but want to be included, then email now: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com. We’ll put you a ticket into the draw and you can pay us next time you come.
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.
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).
Check out out Clare Farquhar, our President, and Isabel Aldrich, secretary, with Ben Jackson on his BBC Radio Leicester programme on Thursday 22nd September. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes
Ben had been swapping jam and offering WI cake all week around Leicestershire. MHWI rose to the challenge offering a wide variety of goodies made by our lovely members.
The ladies had a wonderful time chatting to Ben throughout the afternoon. They shared history of the Institute and how MHWI began. Ben teased Clare about her lack of baking and jam making skills and wanted to know why Isabel had chosen not to share her beloved gooseberry jam!!
There were lots of lovely people from the town to chat to and share cake with. It was a wonderful experience.
‘Lovely birthday pressie from my sis, Marie Kennedy!’, says Evanda Greenwood, one of our committee members. ‘She won the raffle at the Christmas meeting!’
Both had a tiring but fantastic day at WI’s Denman College. Learnt to make macarons and red velvet cupcakes! Super tutor and lovely lunch! Enjoyed it soo much!
Evanda Greenwood at Denman College
Marie Kennedy enjoying her treat from last Christmas’ raffle – Denman College
Evanda Greenwood at Denman College
Market Harborough WI 