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November meeting (AGM)

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Our Annual meeting when we look back over another busy year and confirm our committee going forward into 2024. Under the guidance of Annette, our chief crafty lady, we will all have a go at making our own Christmas bauble. Please bring along a blunt vegetable knife. Competition: A handmade craft item.  

December meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Christmas party. Tickets £6 - please sign up with Pat Sharp. A buffet tea will be served so please let Pat know of any special dietary requirements. The committee have a fun-filled evening planned for you! Competition: A Christmas Tree ornament to hang on our Christmas Tree.  

January meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

For our first meeting of 2024 we have a demonstration of copper foil stained glass making by Andy from Moulton Glass. A decorative glass item

WI 2024 Resolutions discussion

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Resolutions 2024 The shortlist of resolutions for 2024 were published in the November/December copy of WI Life. In summary they are as follows: 1. Dental Health matters 2. Impacts of Poor Housing Conditions 3. Say ‘No’ to Gambling Advertising 4. Improving Outcomes for Women in the Criminal Justice System We are running a resolutions discussion meeting on Thursday 18th Jan at 2- 3pm for interested members. Everyone is welcome along for further discussion For more information on the resolutions look on the My WI website mywi.thewi.org.uk/ under the Public Affairs and campaigns section. All members are entitled to a vote…

February meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Kevin McFarlane from the St Helens and Warrington branch will be talking to us about the work they do with rescued cats and dogs. It is the RSPCA’s centenary year. Kevin is happy to accept donations of cat and dog food or toys etc for the animals in their care if you bring them along to the meeting. Competition: A cute animal - as long as it is inanimate, this can be in any medium!

Whitley WI Birthday

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Whitley WI 86th Birthday Celebration 2pm - 3.30pm - join us for tea and cake. Please ensure that you book your place. Please let us know of any specific dietary requirements.

March meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

What happens at Halton’s Women’s Centre – Take a closer look- Elaine Billington. Donations of toiletries will be most welcome. We are collecting toiletries to pass on to Elaine and have a number of wash bags we can fill with items you might like to donate eg. toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, shower gel etc. Competition: A favourite handbag.  

April meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

An evening in Northumberland taking in the sights, sounds and taste of this beautiful region. Competition: A British holiday souvenir

May meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Growing Herbs for Health and Well-being – William Woods Competition: A posy of herbs William runs Blackbrook Herb Gardens near Stockport and will be covering topics including culinary, historical and traditional uses of herbs as well as giving propagation and growing advice.

June meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Please note 2nd Thursday. Not the 1st Thursday. Joint meeting with Dutton. An Embroiderer’s Tale – Tina Saunders, dressmaker to the late Queen. Competition: A thimble.

July meeting

Whitley Village Hall Whitley, United Kingdom

Julia Young talk about Honey Bees – tales of sex, violence and adulteration! Competition: A bee picture.

Evening Outing

August evening outing Thursday 8th August visiting Dunham Apple Barn for apple juice and cider tasting followed by evening meal at the Jolly Thresher. Please see Pat with your meal choice and money. Please make sure Pat knows where you are meeting up - Whitley Village Hall, Jolly Thresher or at the Cider Barn. Dunham Apple Barn location Jolly Thresher location