Our monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in the WI Hall, 21 Lower Fold, Marple Bridge at 2.00pm for 2.15 pm.
New Members and visitors are always welcome.
New Members and visitors are always welcome.
JANUARY 5th
FORAGING FOR WILD FOOD ON YOUR DOORSTEP - David Winnard
From hemlock to sloes, death cap to porcini, this talk will inspire you and tickle you taste buds
From hemlock to sloes, death cap to porcini, this talk will inspire you and tickle you taste buds
FEBRUARY 2nd
ALL THINGS NICE - Richard Morris
Join us for an interesting talk, and possible demonstration by Richard from the 'ALL THINGS NICE' deli in Marple.
Join us for an interesting talk, and possible demonstration by Richard from the 'ALL THINGS NICE' deli in Marple.
MARCH 2nd
SREEPUR VILLAGE IN BANGLADESH - Ruby Porter MBE
Ruby will talk about her work with the charity which helps destitute mothers and children.
Cards and other small items made by the village residents will be on sale.
Ruby will talk about her work with the charity which helps destitute mothers and children.
Cards and other small items made by the village residents will be on sale.
APRIL 6th
QUARRY BANK MILL - Volunteer Tour Guide
Learn about Quarry Bank Mill's fascinating history, and its exciting future plans
Learn about Quarry Bank Mill's fascinating history, and its exciting future plans
MAY 11th
MEMBERS' MEETING
One of our activity groups will welcome other members to an afternoon of chat, tea and cakes.
One of our activity groups will welcome other members to an afternoon of chat, tea and cakes.
JUNE 1st
THE WONDER OF WOOLLIES - Judith Becket
Judith will talk about and demonstrate spinning and dyeing her own yarn. She specializes in spinning unusual fibres including camel, llama, dog and cat hair!
Her handspun yarn will be available to buy.
Judith will talk about and demonstrate spinning and dyeing her own yarn. She specializes in spinning unusual fibres including camel, llama, dog and cat hair!
Her handspun yarn will be available to buy.
JULY 6th
THE FIRST POLICEWOMAN ON HORSEBACK - Karen Corcoran
Join us for an entertaining talk by Karen - the first woman to join the Greater Manchester Police mounted division.
Join us for an entertaining talk by Karen - the first woman to join the Greater Manchester Police mounted division.
SEPTEMBER 7th
ALL THINGS JAPANESE - Angela Davies
Angela is a Japanese interpreter and expert on all thing Japanese. She will give us an insight into the life, culture and cuisine of this fascinating country.
Angela is a Japanese interpreter and expert on all thing Japanese. She will give us an insight into the life, culture and cuisine of this fascinating country.
OCTOBER 5th
MY TEXTILE JOURNEY - Sheila Conchie
Sheila is a beader and machine embroiderer whose work shows the use of bright threads and gorgeous bead work. She will bring along some of her pieces.
Sheila is a beader and machine embroiderer whose work shows the use of bright threads and gorgeous bead work. She will bring along some of her pieces.
NOVEMBER 2nd
MEMBERS' MEETING -AGM
This meeting is for members only.
This meeting is for members only.
DECEMBER 7th
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION