Our monthly meetings on held on the first Thursday of the month at the WI Hall, Lower Fold, Marple Bridge SK5 5DX.
2.00 p.m. for a 2.15 p.m. start.
New Members and Visitors are always welcome.
2.00 p.m. for a 2.15 p.m. start.
New Members and Visitors are always welcome.
THURSDAY 3rd JANUARY
ORIGAMI WORKSHOP - CAROLINE AND MARILYN
We start the New Year with an Origami Workshop. Come along and learn how to make something amazing out of paper. Bring along some newspaper, glue and a thin towel (no, we don't know why either...)
THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY
CROCHET NOW MAGAZINE EDITOR - JENNY RILEY
Jenny will talk to us about all things crafty and what is involved in putting together the UK's no 1 crochet magazine.
Jenny will talk to us about all things crafty and what is involved in putting together the UK's no 1 crochet magazine.
THURSDAY 7th MARCH
THURSDAY 4th APRIL
ACWW - ZETA EMMETT
Zeta will tell us about the projects our pennies have supported in the past, and the changes currently under review.
Zeta will tell us about the projects our pennies have supported in the past, and the changes currently under review.
THURSDAY 9th MAY
MEMBERS' MEETING - Members - Voting on NFWI Resolutions (Members only) and a programme of activities to promote our interest groups.
THURSDAY 6th JUNE
ROBERTS BAKERY - KEITH BIRKETT
Keith will entertain us with a talk on the history of Roberts Bakery, a family-run company that's been baking for over 100 years
Keith will entertain us with a talk on the history of Roberts Bakery, a family-run company that's been baking for over 100 years
THURSDAY 4th JULY
HISTORY OF THE GARRICK THEATRE - ELAINE PRATT
Elaine will explain the history of the Garrick Theatre in Stockort, the oldest "little theatre" in the UK.
Elaine will explain the history of the Garrick Theatre in Stockort, the oldest "little theatre" in the UK.
THURSDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
THE SCOURGE OF PLASTIC
Bring the oldest plastic object you have been using for years and your ideas on how we can re-use so called single use plastic for a lively discussion and demonstration.
Bring the oldest plastic object you have been using for years and your ideas on how we can re-use so called single use plastic for a lively discussion and demonstration.
THURSDAY 3rd OCTOBER
MOCK TRIAL - MAGISTRATES IN THE COMMUNITY
Join us in a mock trial with the help of the Magistrates in the Community Team. Members of the audience will be invited to play all the parts and, ultimately, be the judge!
Join us in a mock trial with the help of the Magistrates in the Community Team. Members of the audience will be invited to play all the parts and, ultimately, be the judge!
THURSDAY 7th NOVEMBER
ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING - AGM and selection on new President and Committee. All welcome but only members can vote
THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER
LADYBROOK SINGERS
Back by popular demand, the Ladybrook Singers with a festive concert.
Back by popular demand, the Ladybrook Singers with a festive concert.