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SUMMARY:Easyfundraising information event FREE
DESCRIPTION:Does your WI need additional funds? Come along to this informal online session where Becky from easyfundraising will show you how you\, the member and your family and friends can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for free for your WI when they shop online with leading retailers. And show WI committees how easy it is to set up. \nSo\, if your WI is new to easyfundraising or if you are new to easyfundraising this is for you.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/easyfundraising-information-event-free-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240903T124136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T124136Z
UID:9432-1731927600-1731931200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Easyfundraising information event FREE
DESCRIPTION:Does your WI need additional funds? Come along to this informal online session where Becky from easyfundraising will show you how you\, the member and your family and friends can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for free for your WI when they shop online with leading retailers. And show WI committees how easy it is to set up. \nSo\, if your WI is new to easyfundraising or if you are new to easyfundraising this is for you.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/easyfundraising-information-event-free/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231115T130102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T130102Z
UID:8207-1731664800-1731675600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEW SPEAKER AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 6 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. \nThis is a members only meeting.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/new-speaker-auditions-duplicate-1-4/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240611T084120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T084120Z
UID:9201-1729330200-1729342800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Treasurers Training for new and inexperienced treasurers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new treasurer for your WI? Or have you been doing it for a while and are still unsure about things? Come along to WI Centre and we will show you the ropes. You will learn hints and tips to keep your WI finances in good shape and we will be covering End of Year processes to produce your Financial Statement. \nThe is a member only event.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/treasurers-training-for-new-and-inexperienced-treasurers-2/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240509T114729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T111108Z
UID:8920-1728727200-1728738000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gingham Embroidery CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Non members £25.50 \n \nGingham embroidery is a lovely form of embroidery using straight stitches to make patterns on gingham material.  Now is your chance to learn this new technique at our workshop led by Mary Long.  On this day you will make either a needlecase or a bookmark. \nAll the materials you need to make the needlecase/bookmark will be provided and this workshop is suitable for all abilities.  
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/gingham-embroidery-with-mary-long/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240327T090020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T090020Z
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SUMMARY:FEWI WALK - Royalty and Politics - a walk in Westminster with Gary Egerton ADDITIONAL DATE
DESCRIPTION:non members £16.50 \n \nWe will travel by underground to Westminster and walk to Buckingham Palace where you will learn about the Guard Change and the history of Buckingham Palace and its day to day workings. From here witness the new Cavalry Guard making its way along to Horse Guards. We shall stroll along The Mall passing Clarence House and the historic St James’ Palace.\nWe continue along to the area of St James’ highlighting some historic shops that for generations have been used by the Royal Family and make our way from St James to Trafalgar Square where the history of this famous square (the centre of London) will be explained.\nWe finally finish back to Westminster to hear the history of Parliament\, Westminster Abbey and the connections with the Royal Family.\nA lot of hidden secrets will be told ! \nWalkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder Transport statue outside the main tube entrance by 9.50am to then go and meet the guide\, Gary Egerton. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/fewi-walk-royalty-and-politics-a-walk-in-westminster-with-gary-egerton-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:London Liverpool Street\, EC2M 7PY
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240321T094249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T092508Z
UID:8867-1728122400-1728133200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:FEWI WALK - Royalty and Politics - a walk in Westminster with Gary Egerton SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:non members £16.50 \n \nWe will travel by underground to Westminster and walk to Buckingham Palace where you will learn about the Guard Change and the history of Buckingham Palace and its day to day workings. From here witness the new Cavalry Guard making its way along to Horse Guards. We shall stroll along The Mall passing Clarence House and the historic St James’ Palace.\nWe continue along to the area of St James’ highlighting some historic shops that for generations have been used by the Royal Family and make our way from St James to Trafalgar Square where the history of this famous square (the centre of London) will be explained.\nWe finally finish back to Westminster to hear the history of Parliament\, Westminster Abbey and the connections with the Royal Family.\nA lot of hidden secrets will be told ! \nWalkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder Transport statue outside the main tube entrance by 9.50am to then go and meet the guide\, Gary Egerton. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/fewi-walk-royalty-and-politics-a-walk-in-westminster-with-gary-egerton/
LOCATION:London Liverpool Street\, EC2M 7PY
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240229T140429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T140429Z
UID:8851-1726912800-1726920000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:STASH BUSTER DAY - free event
DESCRIPTION:Come along to WI Centre for plenty of bargains\, craft supplies\, books\, kitchen equipment and so much more. \nIf you have any stash to donate\, please contact admin@essexwi.org.uk \nFirst come first served at this bumper stash busting day. \nTake a look at the video from our previous\, very successful\, stash day here. \nThe WI Centre shop will also be open.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/stash-buster-day-free-event-duplicate-1-2/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231115T130035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T130035Z
UID:8206-1726221600-1726232400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEW SPEAKER AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 6 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. \nThis is a members only meeting.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/new-speaker-auditions-duplicate-1-3/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240509T114229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T114229Z
UID:8916-1726056000-1726070400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Summer lunch - Hunters Meet
DESCRIPTION:Non members £35 \n \nOur after lunch speaker will be author Clare Mulley.  Clare is an award-winning author focused on female experience during the Second World War. Her books include AGENT ZO about the only woman to parachute from Britain to occupied-Poland during the Second World War\, to play a key role in the largest organised act of defiance against Nazi Germany\, THE WOMEN WHO FLEW FOR HITLER\, THE SPY WHO LOVED and THE WOMAN WHO SAVED THE CHILDREN. Popular on TV\, radio and podcasts\, Clare reviews widely\, and has judged several book prizes. She is a recipient of the Polish honour\, the Bene Merito\, and the Daily Mail Biographers Club Prize. She lives in Essex with the sculptor Ian Wolter\, too many books\, and a dog who needs more baths. \n\nThe menu has a choice of main courses and desserts which you can select on the day plus tea and coffee.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/summer-lunch-hunters-meet/
LOCATION:Hunters Meet\, Chelmsford Road\, Hatfield Heath\, Essex\, CM22 7BQ
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20230918T121515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T121515Z
UID:8081-1726045200-1726074000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Osteoporosis Bone Density Heel Scan at WI Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be visiting WI Centre with their heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical) which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in the heel is strongly related to the hip and spine and is an excellent surrogate scanning site for osteoporosis assessments.  A small amount of ultrasound gel is placed on a bare heel and the scan is performed within 3 minutes. The results are printed and explained within a 10-minute appointment. \n  \n  \nMORNING AND AFTERNOON SLOTS AVAILABLE.  SELECT YOUR PREFFERED SESSION WHEN BOOKING \nNon members welcome at £27.50
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/osteoporosis-bone-density-heel-scan-at-wi-centre-duplicate-1-4/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240509T114522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T114523Z
UID:8918-1725705000-1725721200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shetland Lace talk and workshop with Elizabeth Williamson
DESCRIPTION:1. Full day 10.30am-3pm – morning talk and afternoon workshop in person (10 places available)\n2. Morning talk only in person 10.30am – 12noon (20 places available in addition to those attending the full day event)\n3. Morning talk on Zoom \n \nTalk: Shetland Lace\nA talk by Elizabeth Williamson followed by a Q&A session.  Elizabeth will talk about the history of lace knitting in Shetland and her own family’s history of knitting.  She will also discuss her experiences of growing up in Shetland surrounded by knitters and being taught to knit at the age of 3.  Elizabeth will be showing examples of her work and that of her family. \nWorkshop: An introduction to Shetland Lace Rosebud pattern\nIn this workshop\, Elizabeth will take you through the basic stitches and techniques of Shetland Lace knitting.  At the end of the session\, you will have a swatch of the Rosebud pattern on a garter base.  It is a great pattern and can be used in different arrangements to form the centre of haps or shawls and scarves.  This workshop is suitable for all skill levels as long as you can already knit. \nYou will need Size 4mm knitting needles and either lace weight or 4ply/sock weight preferably in the light colour so that you can see your stitches easily.  Please see pre-workshop instructions on your confirmation. \nYou have various options of tickets\, please select your preferred choice when booking.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/shetland-lace-talk-and-workshop-with-elizabeth-williamson/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240903T124757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T124757Z
UID:9439-1725357600-1725364800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Opening up the Federation Archives and more!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in the history of the WI?  Or do you keep your WI’s archives and need advice?  Or maybe you want an exclusive close up look at the fabulous archive items held at WI Centre?  This is your opportunity!  Sit down to hear a potted history of the WI followed by hints and tips on good practice for your own WI archives and then have the opportunity to view items from the Federation archives. \nNon members welcome. \nPlease bring your own mug for tea/coffee.\nThe WI Centre will be open with greetings cards\, gifts and FEWI merchandise.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/opening-up-the-federation-archives-and-more/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240124T094413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T094414Z
UID:8361-1723811400-1723820400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Lunch - Burnham on Crouch
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a lovely lunch overlooking the picturesque River Crouch in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club\, Burnham on Crouch.  After a two course lunch we will have an interesting talk from Rachel Nolan is the Assistant Chief Constable for Operational Policing Command and Contact Management in Essex Police. \nRachel has had a very varied career in the UK and abroad and has a passion for supporting colleagues\, particularly women\, and encouraging others to recognise their potential.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/summer-lunch-burnham-on-crouch/
LOCATION:The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club\, The Quay\, Burnham on Crouch\, Essex\, CM0 8AX
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231108T133237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T082144Z
UID:8176-1720080000-1720117800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:COACH TRIP TO SOUTHWOLD - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a great day out on the Suffolk coast.  Southwold boasts lots of history – a magnificent pier\, a lighthouse and a brewery\, and of course the beach\, plus shopping and restaurants. \nWe are only providing the coach\, once you get there\, the day is yours to spend as you wish.  Why not book yourself for a lighthouse or brewery tour at www.adnams.co.uk/collections/tours-experiences\, book yourself a table to enjoy lunch with some friends or simply stroll on the beach with some fish and chips! \nThe coach will have two pick up points – please select your preferred point when booking:-\nWI Centre\, Hatfield Peverel\, CM3 2AG at 8am (free parking available)\nTollgate Centre bus stop by McDonalds\, CO3 8RG at 8.30am (NB parking in the centre is max 4 hours.  We’ve requested some extension passes from the Tollgate Centre but can’t promise – watch this space!) \nThe return coach will depart from Southwold at 4pm. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/coach-trip-to-southwold/
LOCATION:Southwold Pier\, IP18 6BN
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240229T133445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T140134Z
UID:8850-1719655200-1719662400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:PRESIDENT & SECRETARIES SESSION - HYBRID MEETING 10am-12noon
DESCRIPTION:£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom \n \nAre you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents\, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles\, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths\, these events are great for problem solving and networking.  They are hybrid sessions. \n£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom \nPlease bring your own mug for tea/coffee. \nThis is a member only event.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/president-secretaries-session-hybrid-meeting-1-3pm-duplicate-1-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid – WI Centre or Zoom\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231122T125833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T114830Z
UID:8209-1718964000-1718974800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:SHOW THE LOVE 2024 - GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK
DESCRIPTION:£1 in person\, free on Zoom \n \nWe will have a stellar array of exciting speakers for you again for this year’s Show the Love. If you attended in February 2023 or in previous years you will want to come back. Please bring your friends\, this meeting is open to non WI members.   \n10.00am Welcome Chair Lord Deben\n10.10am Keynote address Chair\n10.25am Government Net Zero policies title tbc\nVicky Ford\, MP for Chelmsford\n10.40am Essex County Council net zero initiatives – Councillor Peter Schwier\, ECC Climate Czar\n10.55am Battling the bullshit: media and political narratives on net zero – Jess Ralston\, Head of Energy\, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU)\n11.10am Climate Voters: leveraging the power of the climate majority – Dr Doug Parr\, Chief Scientist and Head of Policy\, Greenpeace UK\n11.25am Questions and Panel Discussion\n11.50am Summary Chair\n12 noon Tea/coffee and exhibition viewing\, including: \n\nWI Craftism: Green Hearts and so much more!\nGill Hathaway Elsenham WI\, FEWI Climate Ambassador\nPlease bring your Craftism\, especially Green Hearts\, to display for the day\,\nthe best will feature on Essex WI News front cover!\nClimate and environment book display and swap – Nikki Saunders\, Hadleigh Afternoon WI\, FEWI Climate Ambassador\nPlease bring your climate and biodiversity books to recommend or swap. We\nwill have some of our favourite books available for you to borrow and pass on\nWI Members electric vehicle display\, find out what they are really like! \n1.00pm Close. \n\nPlease bring your homemade Green Heart to display\, we will vote on who has created the most beautiful/unusual/inventive ones\, and they will feature on the front cover of Essex WI News to inspire us all. \nClimate change is hotting up\, with 2023 set to be the warmest year ever recorded. What can we do to prepare ourselves for more frequent extreme weather events? This year\, Show the Love is especially important in the run up to the General Election\, and is your opportunity to find out what climate policies we need to protect us and for our prospective Parliamentary candidates to put forward. We can also put together a list of question to ask them if we get an opportunity. \nNon members welcome
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/show-the-love-2024-hybrid-meeting/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240229T133345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T140015Z
UID:8849-1718910000-1718917200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:PRESIDENT & SECRETARIES SESSION - ZOOM MEETING 7-9pm
DESCRIPTION:FREE \n \nAre you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents\, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles\, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths\, these events are great for problem solving and networking.  They are hybrid sessions. \nFREE on Zoom \nThis is a member only event.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/president-secretaries-session-hybrid-meeting-1-3pm-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240229T133240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T140219Z
UID:8848-1718802000-1718809200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:PRESIDENT & SECRETARIES SESSION - HYBRID MEETING 1-3pm
DESCRIPTION:£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom \n \nAre you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents\, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles\, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths\, these events are great for problem solving and networking.  They are hybrid sessions. \n£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom \nPlease bring your own mug for tea/coffee. \nThis is a member only event.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/president-secretaries-session-hybrid-meeting-10am-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:Hybrid – WI Centre or Zoom\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231207T130724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T130724Z
UID:8233-1718366400-1718377200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:AFTERNOON TEA AND TALK
DESCRIPTION:Non members £26 \n \nTo celebrate our heritage focus during 2024 in C&CC\, we will be serving a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches\, scones and cakes\, served on vintage china. Angela Flynn will be preparing and serving the tea\, supported by C&CC team members as waitresses.  After the tea there will be an illustrated talk by Nick Wickenden\, Museum Curator of Wilkin and Sons Tiptree\, on the history of the farm and family.  Tiptree jam is a traditional part of afternoon tea for us in Essex. \nTea\, cakes\, chat and companionship are the order of the day. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/afternoon-tea-and-talk/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231108T134258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T134258Z
UID:8183-1718132400-1718143200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:INTER WI QUIZ 2024
DESCRIPTION:For 2024’s Inter WI Quiz we are holding a single event instead of heats and a final as in previous year.\nTeams can consist of up to 6 members. \nWe can have a maximum of 15 teams on the night and in the event that we are over subscribed a ballot will take place shortly after the closing date of 1st April 2024.  You will be notified if your team has been selected to take part and invoiced at that time. \nPlease apply for your team at www.ticketsource.co.uk/FEWI – you only need 1 team ticket (not 6 tickets for one team).
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/inter-wi-quiz-2024/
LOCATION:Hatfield Peverel Village Hall\, Maldon Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2HP\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240528T091723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T091723Z
UID:8952-1718046000-1718051400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:ESSEX RESOLUTION discussion - Improving Palliative and End of Life Care
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT \n \nAt our County Annual Meeting on 22nd May 2024\, FEWI’s Resolutions Co-Ordinator\, Laura Pisaneschi (Chafford Hundred WI) and the Resolution Proposer\, Frances Simmons (Wanstead WI ) launched an Essex Federation Resolution to improve Palliative and End of Life Care Services.  We are hosting a free Zoom discussion on the 10th June 2024 at 7pm regarding the proposal . Please join Laura and Frances to discuss the proposed resolution and to hear more about the proposal and the steps involved to get an Essex Resolution up and running to campaign level. \nEveryone is welcome – if you are new to resolutions\, or have been following them for years\, come along and hear about this important issue.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/essex-resolution-discussion-improving-palliative-and-end-of-life-care/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231122T132415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T132415Z
UID:8212-1717581600-1717605000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:NFWI AM live stream at WI Centre
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of observing NFWI AM virtually? Why don’t you come along to WI Centre for the day and enjoy the company of other members while watching the meeting on the big screen? \nEnjoy free tea and coffee\, bring your lunch and make it an occasion. \nAlmost as good as going in person!
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/nfwi-am-live-stream-at-wi-centre-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240229T111915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T111916Z
UID:8846-1717237800-1717254000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:All Things Hats and Leather Poppy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Members £38 \nNon members £41 \n \nDo you want to hear about millinery and its local history\, and learn how to make something beautiful and meaningful? \nMilliner Susan Widlake will firstly give a new talk ‘One Hundred Years of Hat Making – tools\, materials and techniques’. \nThen after a break you will create a poppy from leather. Simple but messy\, you will learn how to stiffen and shape the poppy petals and put them together to make either a brooch\, corsage or to add to a fascinator. Suitable for anyone – you will have to get your hands sticky so if you don’t like mess this isn’t for you! \nBring a packed lunch and a mug for your tea/coffee. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/all-things-hats-and-leather-poppy-workshop/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240123T104549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T104810Z
UID:8357-1716373800-1716390000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:COUNTY ANNUAL MEETING 2024
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird £18 book by 29th February 2024 \nMembers £21 \nNon Members £25
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/county-annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Civic Hall\, RM16 2JU\, Grays\, RM16 2JU
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20240229T111359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T111359Z
UID:8845-1716024600-1716044400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:TREASURERS TRAINING for new and inexperienced Treasurers
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new treasurer for your WI? Or have you been doing it for a while and are still unsure about things? This is the event for you! \nCome along to the WI Centre and we will show you the ropes. You will learn all the hints and tips to keep your WI finances in tip-top shape. \nIf you have an assistant or joint treasurer please feel free to bring them along too! We look forward to seeing you there. \n  \nThis is a member only meeting.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/treasurers-training-for-new-and-inexperienced-treasurers/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231115T130003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T121916Z
UID:8205-1715335200-1715346000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEW SPEAKER AUDITIONS - 10th May CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to speaker unavailability. \n \nWe are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 6 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. \nThis is a members only meeting.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/new-speaker-auditions-duplicate-1-2/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20231108T133906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T152652Z
UID:8181-1713956400-1713974400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mountmellick Stitch Sampler with Pat Trott
DESCRIPTION:C&CC are pleased to be able to offer this workshop in Mountmellick Embroidery with Pat Trott\, who is an expert in this field. Mountemellick is a whitework technique developed in Ireland during the 19th century. It is traditionally known as white on white and has very distinctive stitches. \nAt this workshop you will be learning a number of the stitches and creating a sampler. Pat will provide advice on projects that can be completed after the workshop.  You will receive a kit which will include the material and the threads for working on your sampler on the day. A requirement list of additional items needed is listed below. This is a unique opportunity to learn a new technique from a renowned embroiderer. \nPlease bring a mug for tea/coffee and a packed lunch. \nMountmellick Embroidery is traditionally worked on closely woven white cotton satin ‘jean’ with matte white cotton thread and has the following characteristics:- \n1. It is always white-on-white.\n2. It has contrast:- [a] smooth satin stitch against padded and knotted stitchery\n                                  [b] Cotton satin fabric\, matte cotton thread.\n3. The absence of eyelets or open work.\n4. Natural floral design\, fairly large in scale.\n5. Buttonholed and fringed edges. \nPlease bring the following items:-\nGeneral sewing equipment to include embroidery scissors and chenille needles sizes 24 and 26\nA frame – either tambour (round) and/or a slate frame (square) size 8” or 10” or 12”\nCrochet cotton\, to lace fabric to frame if using a slate frame.\nTracing paper and pencil/dressmakers carbon OR blue water soluble fabric marker pen.\nA pair of number 10 or 12 knitting needles (or 3.25mm or 2.75mm metric sizes)\nGlasses and magnifier if required. \nPat will also have copies of her book for sale at £9 each. \nNon members welcome £44
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/mountmellick-stitch-sampler-with-pat-trott/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20230905T134628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T134629Z
UID:8066-1713349800-1713355200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tour of Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a tour around the lovely Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre\, led by our guide Gill. Gill will also demonstrate the planting of a summer basket and/or pot (please note that you will be standing in a greenhouse during the demo). You have the option of staying for lunch (at your own cost) – please select this option when you book so that enough places are reserved in the cafe. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/tour-of-buckhatch-nursery-garden-centre/
LOCATION:Buckhatch Nursery\, East Hanningfield Road\, Essex\, CM3 8EW
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130634
CREATED:20230905T134335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T134335Z
UID:8064-1712745000-1712757600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Historic Colchester
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us for an historical walk around Colchester led by yellowbadge tour guide\, Kate. The tour covers the history of Colchester and includes Hollytrees Museum\, Colchester War Memorial\, Colchester Castle\, the Obelisk\, the Roman Theatre\, the Dutch Quarter\, Jumbo Water Tower\, Trinity Church\, finishing at Tymperleys Coffee shop. \nMeet by 10.15 for a 10.30 start at Hollytrees House CO1 1UG. \nNon members welcome.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/walking-tour-of-historic-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="FEWI":MAILTO:tickets@essexwi.org.uk
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