February 2016 newsletter: Catch up with what’s happening and being planned at national level with the WI.
Chance to join in with County Federation events this spring
There are some new County events for members to take part in this spring, including Chatting and Crafting, Glass Fusing Workshop, Lunch Club, Resolution Conferences and a trip to Springfields Shopping Outlet and Festival Gardens.
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Free Denman day for crafts and artists wishing to sell their work
Crafters and artists may be interested in registering for a free place on this one off day event at Denman. If you do apply, please drop an email to our Secretary, Isabel, too, so she can keep track of our applications: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com
LoveFromTheArtist Denman Day Letter KB Edited
Take part in other county WI events this spring
Visit our County WI page to get the latest on some exciting new events planned for spring 2016. These include a fashion event, a trip to an organic dairy farm and wine grower, and a music taster.
Special events coming up in 2016 at Denman College
Check out this link to get all the latest news and how to book for some special events coming up at Denman College in 2016.
History and Heritage: Visit Downton Abbey Tuesday 29 March – Friday 1 April 2016
Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW): The World’s Best Kept Secret
Saturday 12 March 2016
History of British Gardening: In Conversation with Katie Campbell and Letta Jones
Monday 4 April 2016
Henley’s Heritage with Elizabeth Hazeldine
Thursday 26 May 2016
Craft Material and Fabric Sale
Saturday 11 June 2016
Artisan Cheese and Wine Evening
Thursday 23 June 2016
Canadian recipe for you to try!
During our WI Centennial year we made contact with 2 WIs (or their equivalent Country Womens’ Associations) in Canada and Australia. Shelagh, our contact in Canada is a keen supporter of her local WI and was delighted to receive several copies of our leaflet ‘Top Tips’, which she will be sharing with members later this year at their annual meeting.
In the meantime, Shelagh has kindly sent a recipe for Travelling Ginger Cookies from a similar, Canadian collection of favourite recipes. Perhaps you’d like to try a batch for your friends and family? You can download the recipe here. Travelling Ginger Cookies
If you’re on the refreshment rota for February, then it would be great if you could make a batch for members to sample at the meeting.
Helpful chart for converting American Cup measurements to Imperial or Metric measurements
Needed – unwanted bras and new pants!
As you have your January clear out, maybe you have come across bras that didn’t fit or you just don’t like. They can be teen bras or nursing bras, too.
Next time you buy some pants, pick up a spare pack, too (donations of these must be new!). These can be for children aged 3 to 15 years or womens’, sizes 8 to 16.
Bring them along to a monthly meeting in January, February, March or April. We’re collecting for Smalls for Africa. We’ll be sending off our collection after the April meeting. You can also speak to Vicky Watts at the next monthly meeting or email: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com
Would you like your own craft stall in April?
If 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 There will be a small charge for each stall. You can also let a committee member know at the monthly meeting next week, the 27th.
More details will be given out at forthcoming monthly meetings. But, in the meantime, Get Crafting!
Update on booking for the fabulous WI Tea and Tents 2016
Exciting events for 2016 across the county
Follow these links for details of WI events across the county including a science question time in March at Leicester University (there’s a calendar, too, with all forthcoming events in 2016).
Other county WIs are offering Crafting and Chatting on 8 January 2016 (still time to book your last minute place) and a chance to listen to Market Harborough’s own Great Bake Off winner, Frances Quinn, at Packington on 9 April.
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