November 2024 News
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DELIVERY DATES 2024 (and order form)
Your Federation needs Volunteers Board of Trustees 2024/2025
Back row left to right: Jane France, Liz Barker, Heather Duffield, Sandra Barker Front row left to right: Kim Reynolds, Heather Jeary (Chairman), Sue Sursham, Gill Banks For more information about your trustees, click here to read about their Federation roles and interests Being a TrusteeSubscriptions 2024/25Click the link above to see how your subscription fee of £48 is split and what does this pay for? FROM US TO YOU
Save the Dates for 2024!YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAREvents Update NovemberFederation Events:Tapas & Fizz Evening - Friday 21st February 2025 ESH 6-9pm £16Summer Garden Party at Wiveton Hall, NR25 7TE - Tuesday 17th June 2025 2-6pm £40 (Glass of wine £3 extra)Come and join us for an afternoon tea and a tour of the gardens with Desmond, famed for the programme 'Normal for Norfolk' that featured the Hall Festive Craft FairSaturday 30th November 2024 - Calling all WI crafters. Make a craft item for our Federation stall or book your own stall. See flyer for more details. .............................................................................................................................................................................. Exclusive workshops at Norwich Theatre for members of Norfolk WIs in January 2025.These events are designed to inspire, enrich and delight all participants in a safe space where everyone is welcome. To include ballet, choir and drama. Please see flyer for further details and cost. Sales & Marketing:STOP PRESS - Christmas Items now in stock, and come and get your reduced sale bargains in the Front Office from 23rd November2025 Diary - Order your 2025 Special Edition Diary celebrating 110 years soon as only limited numbers are being ordered.£7.00 each2025 Calendar - Order your 2025 Calendar to record those important dates. This years theme is Colourful Norfolk and the cost is £6 eachPens and Aprons - New for 2024 Norfolk Federation Branded pens and apronsFinance:Be a winner with the 2024/2025 '500' club - annual subscription £5 per share (closing date 31st October 2024) Communications:Pre-Loved Jigsaw and Games Sale - Saturday 23rd November 2024 at ESH 10am-3pmDonate your pre-loved jigsaws and games for someone else to love. They can be dropped off at the office. Creative Writing Competition 2024"Behind the Curtain(s)"Using this theme as your starting point, create a piece of writing in a style of your choice. Closing date Monday 30th December 2024MCS Reps Workshop - Tuesday 28th January 2025 ESH 10.30am-12.30pm or 2pm-4pmHave you just taken on the role and need some help, or to brush up on your knowledge? Join us for this FREE event. Arts & Leisure:Digital Activities:Get Comfortable Online - Thursday 20th February 2025 10.30am-12.30pm ESH £7.50 Bring your iPad, tablet, laptop, phone and your questions ! Dealing with Phishing messages on Facebook Creative Activities:..Icing for Christmas - Thursday 14th November 2024 9.30am-3.30pm £25 ESH Come and learn the basic techniques using Royal icing and Fondant icing Pointillism Watercolour Christmas Cards - Saturday 7th December 2024 10-1 or 1.30-4.30pm £15 ESH Pointillism is a technique of painting with small, distinct dots of colour applied in patterns to form an image Beginners Patchwork Course - Saturday 8th and 22nd February, and Saturday 8th and 22nd March at ESH (NB this is a 4 week course) Centenary Salver 2025An Historic Norfolk Person (born pre-1900) Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th April 2025 Honingham Village Hall Centenary Salver - A Competition for Individuals 2025'A Toy' Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th April 2025 Honingham Village Hall Ladies that Lunch:A delicious 2 course lunch for £12 at Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich - 6th December (not the 1st as showing on booking form) Ladies that Lunch 2025 - click here to see dates and menus Public Affairs:Please take a look at our Environment section in Public Affairs, to read articles highlighting our concerns about environmental issues, written by our Climate Ambassador Resolutions Information Meeting - FREE EVENT - Thursday 21st November 10.15am- 12.45pm ESH An opportunity to discuss the shortlisted resolutions so that you can make an informed decision when choosing your preferred resolution at your January meeting PA Book Club - Do you like reading, and would like to join other likeminded WI members ? We are hoping to set up a PA Book Club and propose holding a meeting on Monday 27th January 2025 at ESH. FREE event but please apply for a ticket so we know numbers attending.Kew Gardens Tour and Orchid Festival £60Tour led by highly experienced volunteer guides Tuesday 18th February 2025 (North Coach) Tuesday 25th February 2025 (South Coach) Resolutions - Timetable and Casting your Vote Resolutions results from Norfolk Federation International Women's Day 2025Join us for coffee, chat and craft for International Women's Day - Thursday 6th March 2025 at ESH 10.30-12.30 A FREE event but application for a ticket is necessary LATEST! PALS Newsletter June 2024Important: Payee for ACWW cheques has changed Membership Advisers:Rose Bowl Competition 2024 - "Have you got the Midas touch?" - closing date 30th November 2024 £2 Membership Advisers Recruitment - Would You Like to Help the WI Grow? New Members Booklet (2024) - handy for everyone! WI Annual Report Form for 2024 for WI committees (please return by 6th January 2025) Yearbook 2025 (for completion by WI officers - please return by 6th January 2025) OUTSIDE MAILINGS:Norfolk and Norwich Operatic SocietySINGIN’ IN THE RAIN at the Theatre Royal, Norwich -Tuesday 28th January - Saturday 1st February 2025 - Click link for ticket information Barking Mad - Dog Holiday care
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