FEDERATION EVENTS
The Wiltshire & National Federation of Womens Institutes occasionally put on events for WI members.
These events are optional and can be booked through Sutton Veny W.I Lite
Please complete the forms below for any events you may be interested in and we will then be in touch with you to discuss payment and/or further information.
Thank you!
McWilliam Cup Competition 2011
An article of poetry or prose with the title "WI Inspiring Women". No more than one side of an A4 sheet of paper. Illustrations are permitted.
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Closing Date: 29th April 2011 |
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Watercolour for Beginners
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13th May 2011 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Steeple Ashton Methodist Chapel |
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(see Alexandra Lucas) |
Scrabble League
The Federation runs a Scrabble Competition every year. If you would like to join the Sutton Veny WI Lite team please let us know.
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(see Alexandra Lucas) |
Federation Holiday to the Lake District
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Mon 23rd May - Fri 27th May |
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(see Alexandra Lucas) |
WI Life Magazine Article
This is your chance to write an article for WI Life on the following topics:
Women's groups
Country Markets
Professional sportswomen
Lottery grants
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Contact Jessica Simmons, Staff Writer NFWI 0207 731 5777 or e-mail: j.simmons@nfwi.org.uk |
The Cutting Garden
Join Sarah Raven, English Gardener, Writer and Television Presenter on Thursday, 7th April 2011. Sarah will explain how to prepare, plant and harvest buckets of flowers from your own garden from march through to November including tips on flower arranging. Take a posh picnic. Closing date Friday, 11th March 2011.
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£18 Members £22 Non-Members |
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Thursday 7th April 2011 10:30 - 3:30. Closing Date Friday 11th March 2011 |
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Melksham Assembly Hall |
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(see Alexandra Lucas) |
Canada 2011
This may seem along time ahead but the Federation is planning another trip to Canada, this time to eastern Canada and the home of WI in October 2011. Collette Worldwide Travel is again arranging the trip visiting Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto as well as Niagara Falls and Stoney Creek where we will lunch with Canadian Members. Each WI will receive full details in due course but if you or your friends are interested and would like to receive your own leaflet please speak to Vicki.
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2011 |
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Canada |
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WOW! Another Dance Day
This time Elaine Bywaters will teach her new dance workshop with 70's music at Nursteed Community School, Devizes on Saturday, 2nd April between 10.30 and 3.30pm. Take a packed lunch.
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£12.50 members £14 non members |
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Saturday 2nd April 2011: 10:30 - 3:30 Closing date: Friday 4th march 2011 |
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Nursteed Community School, Devizes |
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((see Alexandra Lucas) |
Decorative Box-Making
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Tues. 14th June 10am - 3pm |
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WI House Devizes |
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(see Alexandra Lucas) |
All That Jazz
Great Music, Learn about the History of New Orleans Jazz, Full Bar and Ploughmans Supper..
Closiing dfate forbooking 24th May
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members: £9 Non-Members: £11 |
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2011 |
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(See Lyndsey Regan for more details) |
Savill Garden Visit
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Thu 16th June 2011 |
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Coach Outing |
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(see Alexandra Lucas) |
Lady Denman Cup Competition -
"Every Picture Tells A Story"
You are invited to write a short story based on a black and white photograph (please spk Vicki for a copy). Stories must be no longer than 500 words and members may interpret the photograph as they wish. Enteries may be in English or Welsh. Only one entry per member will be accepted. There will be a book token prize and the winner will be presented the cup at the NFWI AGM 2011
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Local Events:
The 200 Club
- The 200 Plus Club starts with the first prize draw in November 2010 and has been increased to £25.00. If you would like to join the Club please speak to Vicki or Lyndsey.
Whist League 2011
- The Federation runs a Whist League every year and are currently seeking teams for 2011. If you would like to enter a team (four members) please contact either Vicki or Lyndsey for further information.