What's on in Wiltshire
Monthly WI Quiz Night
Third Wednesday of the month with "doors open" at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
Lesley Holdway (Membership Advisor) invites you to a scheduled weekly Zoom Quiz Night. It is for fun, friendship and a bit of knowledge.
Free of charge
Learn to Play Mahjong
Last Friday of the Month 10.30am - 12.30pm
Next session to be held October 2024.
WI House
17 Couch Lane
Devizes SN10 1EB
Have you ever wanted to learn Mahjong? WFWI are now giving you an opportunity to find out how this 19th Century Chinese tile game is played. Come along to WI House where our tutor will explain the concept of this intriguing game.
£5 per person
per session
WFWI Annual Meeting
Tuesday 8th October
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*** FULLY BOOKED ***
WAITING LIST ONLY -
CONTACT WI HOUSE
Members only event
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10.15am – 4.00pm
Devizes Corn Exchange
The Market Place
Devizes SN10 1HS
Featuring:
The Marchioness of Lansdowne, Queen’s Companion to Her Majesty Queen Camilla;
Nicky Alberry; Rose Mustakova;
Julie MacKay – Threds of Red.
Sally Smith: Author, Journalist, Skydiver & Freefall Champion; Michelle Rees, vocalist
3rd New Speakers Day
Monday 14th October
*** SOLD OUT ***
This is an opportunity to attend and vote on behalf of all Wiltshire WIs for applicants to become authorised WI speakers for Wiltshire. It is permissible for WIs to pay for the Programme Secretary to attend. There is no restriction on the amount of additional tickets WI members can purchase.
Lunch can be ordered but must be paid for in advance.
Closing Date: 30th September
£8.00 per person
Lunch: £8.00 per person in advance.
Office 365 Training
Tuesday 15th October
** 10.00am - 12.00pm FULL **
** 12.30pm - 2.30pm - FULL **
Contact WI House to register your interest - we will be scheduling more training sessions.
WI House, 17 Couch Lane
Devizes SN10 1EB
What is Office 365 and what can it do for your WI?
We are offering WI Officers training on how to use the free online package provided by WFWI.
Whether you are new to this package or have used it before, come along and learn what it can offer your WI.
You will need to bring a laptop or tablet with you.
There is no charge for this training.
Royal Mistresses with Jean Heard
Wednesday 6th November
12.00pm - 3.30pm
***VENUE CHANGE ***
Marlborough Town Hall
Assembly Rooms
High Street
Marlborough SN8 1AA
Jean Heard has appeared in many films and tv programmes, from Grange Hill to Shades of Bad where she played a psychopath.
Performing Royal Mistresses, she will be presenting monologues of actresses who were the paramours and courtesans of Royalty through the ages. Jean will be in costume and embodies characters such as Nell Gwynn and Lillie Langtry.
Ticket price includes a hot lunch of Pan Haggerty and Pavlova. Tea, coffee and cake will be available to purchase after lunch.
Stalls will be available to purchase your Christmas Gifts.
Closing Date: 9th October
£25.00 per person
Christmas Table Decoration Workshop
Saturday 9th November
10.00am - 4.00pm
Langley Burrell Village Hall
Manor Farm Lane
Chippenham SN15 4LL
You will have the opportunity to create all four of the following items during the day to enable you to dress your table this Christmas:
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You Christmas Crackers
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Coasters
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Fabric Hat (similar to paper hat in crackers)
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Quilted Placemats (can be converted to table runner)
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Additional small craft projects to fill any spare time.
Please bring a packed lunch.
Closing date: 30th October
£30.00 per person
Auctioneer Valuation
Tuesday 26th November
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Royal Wootton Bassett
Auction House
144 High Street
Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AB
RWB Auctions is a new, customer-focused auction house. They are offering WI members the opportunity to visit their premises and hear about the process of auctioneering. Afterwards, there will be a valuation session. Attendees are welcome to bring a maximum of 3 items to be valued.
Closing date: 12th November
£15.00 per person
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Monday 2nd December
10.00am - 12.30pm or
1.30pm - 4.00pm
West Lavington Village Hall
Sandfield, West Lavington
Devizes SN10 4HL
A workshop where you can learn how to create a Christmas Wreath. Price includes most materials but please bring your own choice of foliage (some should be available) and any additional decorations you wish to add to customise your finished piece.
Closing date: 18th November
£25.00 per person
Christmas Concert
Tuesday 10th December
Concert: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
St. Nicholas’ Church
4 High Street
Bromham SN15 2EU
The Wiltshire Federation Christmas Concert will be in this beautiful Grade 1 listed church. The original build began in 1086 during the reign of William the Conqueror. It has a charming 15th century Chantry Chapel with carved and gilded ceiling.
A fun, thoughtful and humorous concert, full of readings, and popular carols to sing along to.
The church is centrally heated.
Parking is available in the High Street or New Road car parks.
There is a limited number of tickets – book early to avoid disappointment.
£12.00 per person
Board Games Club
Wednesday 5th February
(then first Weds of the month)
WI House
17 Couch Lane
Devizes SN10 1EB
WFWI would like to invite you to join like-minded people for a tea/coffee, a chat and a board game. We shall be offering a choice of games every month and a chance to make new friends and revisit old pastimes.
£5.00 per person per session
HOLIDAYS
The Chateaux, Art & Gardens of Normandy
1st - 5th April 2025
Staying four nights at the
4* Best Western Plus Hotel de Dieppe in Rouen.
Main Features:
• 4* Rouen hotel
• All dinners included
• All excursions, entrance fees
& guided tours included
• Boat excursion on Day 4 included
• Professional tour manager
• Return P&O Ferries Channel
crossings
• Executive coach throughout
• Local accommodation tax included
What you will see:
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Rouen – guided walking tour
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame
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Château de Miromesnil – guided tour
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Monet’s Garden
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Musée des Impressionnismes
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Musée Eugène Boudin
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Honfleur
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Seine Estuary Cruise
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Dieppe
From £969pp sharing, half board
Single room supplement £129pp
For more information and a booking form please email WI House: [email protected]
The History & Heritage of the Isle of Wight
1st - 5th September 2025
Staying at the 3* Royal Esplanade in Ryde for four nights on a half board basis.
Main Features:
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All excursion travel & guided tours included
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Entrance fees to non-National Trust properties included
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Train excursion on Day 3 included
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Blue Badge guide on Days 2 to 4
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Return ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight
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Executive coach throughout
What you will see:
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Mottisfont Abbey Garden,
House & Estate -
Isle of Wight – guided tour
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Osborne House
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Godshill
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway
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Ryde
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Oasis shop
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Newport
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Sandown
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Rosemary Vineyard – tour & tasting
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Mary Rose Museum at the
Historic Dockyard
From £849pp sharing, half board
Single room supplement £49pp
For more information and a booking form please email WI House: [email protected]
Holidays
Competitions
Design a mug depicting the "Not in My Name" campaign to end violence against women.
A design created by hand (any medium) or digitally will be accepted.
Design to be presented on a mug or mug format (in original or digital format).
Closing date: 4th November 2024
Submission of Entries
By post: NFWI-Wales, Suite 66, 33 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HB
Submissions should include the following information:-
Name and contact details of entrant; name of WI; name of Federation
This competition is open to members across Wales, England and the Islands.
Prizes
A certificate will be awarded to the winner and two runners-up.
The winner will also receive a gift card to the value of £20.
Entry Fee £5.00 per Entry