Hurrah! Coach to Bedford, now on a train direct to Brighton! May the train gods smile on us!!
Brighton AGM – A Journey by Clare
WI AGM train trip not going to plan!! Jackie Jones(Little Bowden WI) and I have not yet left Market Harborough!! We live in Market Harborough! Loving WI camaraderie but really could do with some transport and get the Pimms flowing!!
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Congratulations – Wear a Hat Day
Thank you certificate for £100 donation to Wear a Hat Day, March 2016
Thank you to everyone who supported Wear a Hat Day: MHWI members raised £100 (see picture) for Brain Tumour Research.
Check out their website for ideas of other fund raising ideas and put Friday 31 March 2017 on your calendar.
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Gildings night, 22 June
If your name was picked out of the hat, don’t forget to bring along your item on 22nd June.
If possible, please send a photo of the piece to Vicky by the end of next week (17 June) and she can share it with Mr Gilding – he’d like the chance to do some background research if he can!
Vicky’s email: victoriajlatkinson@gmail.com
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Fitness week
Just a reminder that we will be running lots of events during the National WI Fitness Week 11 to 18 September 2016. They will be in the day and evening. Details will be available over the next few weeks.
The first date to put on your calendar – Sunday 11 September – family treasure hunt (around Market Harborough)
Try Japanese rice paper painting tonight
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.
Try painting on rice paper
Hobby group meets this Thursday, 9th, in the lounge at the Congregational Church, 7 pm. Gemma will be leading the group, showing you how to paint this attractive picture on rice paper. New members very welcome.
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Join in our exciting social programme
We have some exciting events lined for the autumn. Make sure you put these dates on your calendar. More details at the June meeting.
– Cookery Demo, 2 course dinner and wine at Bridge 67 Cookery School on Thursday 22nd September
– Saturday 19th November Birmingham Christmas Shopping trip and either tour of the BBC or a visit to the Jewellery Quarter museum (we will need to get people who book to put their preference of tour so we can book in advance).
– Sunday 11th September Family Treasure Hunt in Market Harborough
– Saturday 19th November Birmingham Christmas Shopping trip and either tour of the BBC or a visit to the Jewellery Quarter museum (we will need to get people who book to put their preference of tour so we can book in advance).
– Sunday 11th September Family Treasure Hunt in Market Harborough
We need you!
Committee meeting in The Roebuck
Volunteers are needed to join the Market Harborough WI committee in September. We welcome your skills and ideas. Meetings are fun and are held in a pub! Interested? Email: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com or call 07547 890 756 or speak to a committee member at the June meeting. Vacant posts will include: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Membership Secretary.
You are very welcome to come along to our June meeting and see what it’s all about.
Animal lovers – free day at Denman
Animal lovers may be interested in applying for places at this free event. Four places per WI allocated by ballot being drawn on Thursday 23 June. Event details and application form are below. Please submit application in the first instance to: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com or call 07547 890 756 (Isabel, our Secretary, will keep a check on numbers interested).
Sessions include:
- PDSA today – keeping pets and people together across the UK
- PDSA and me with TV vet Steve Leonard
- Stylish flowers without stress with floral designer Sarah Pepper
Federation Letter re free PDSA day at Denman on Friday 29 July 2016
