Yes, MHWI are the lead WI Twitterers all this week. Delighted to be nominated and part of the national ‘Women of the WI’ campaign. Don’t miss out. Are you following us? Twitter – Market Harborough WI
Follow us on Twitter next week
We are delighted to announce that as part of the national initiative ‘Women of the WI’ we are the WI placing all the Tweets next week, beginning Monday 26 October. This is prestigious as it was oversubscribed when announced. Don’t miss out. Are you following us? Twitter – Market Harborough WI
Want to be an advanced motorist?
Check out this WI and IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) training day next April (click for link to foot of page with full details). Early booking recommended.
Calling all knitters
Love knitting? Want a project? Also into recycling? Then this national WI competition may be something to while away those dark winter evenings. Application Something old – Something New – entry by Monday 21 March 2016
Update for budding artists
Planning to paint an entry for this WI county competition? The Brenda Barnet Trophy entry details have been updated.
Centenary airport parking offer for WI members
We would like to congratulate the WI on being one hundred years young in 2015. Park and Go would like to offer all WI members, family and friends a 13% discount off our airport parking across the Uk. Please click on the link below, which offers the 13% discount, for all WI members, family and friends
http://www.parkandgo.co.uk/thewi
Park and Go have been offering airport parking for over 17 years, dealing with over 100+ car parks at 20 airports around the country
Craft fair – Stoney Stanton WI
A chance to begin your Christmas shopping on Saturday 14 November: CRAFTFAIRPOSTER2015 – Stoney Stanton WI
Still time to apply for a Denman bursary
Never been to Denman College yet, WIs own residential college? Then consider applying for a bursary. Fiona Thompson has already been successful and we look forward to seeing the results of her tailoring course.
These bursaries must be used on open residential courses taking place before the end of September 2016 and applications should be sent to Karen Hodge at Denman k.hodge@denman.org.uk.
· The closing date for applications is Friday 13 November 2015 and bursary winners will be notified in writing by Friday 27 November 2015.
· Regrettably it will not be possible to notify unsuccessful applicants.
Details: 156 Programme – Denman Bursaries v2 September 2015 JD
A Royal Night Out – tickets selling fast – reserve yours now
Tickets for the film night on Wednesday 11 November are selling fast, with 34 having been sold in the first week. Reserve yours now by emailing: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com. Payment details will be forwarded to you or they you can collect and pay at the October monthly meeting. £7.50 each, including a drink and nibbles. Friends and family welcome.
Ideas for Christmas raffle
Do you know of any local businesses or organisations that would like to sponsor a prize to our Christmas raffle? If so, email: marketharboroughwi@gmail.com or let Annabel Smith, committee member, know at the October meeting.
We hoping to make this year’s raffle even bigger and better, so ideas for local gifts, treats or experiences are most welcome. Thinking caps on now!
