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SUMMARY:Resolution Pros and Cons
DESCRIPTION:Pros & Cons Workshop at the FEWI Centre \nCome and meet others in Essex who are also interested in Resolutions and Community issues\, and how we can use the WI as a positive force to bring about change. \nCome and join us on Tuesday 27th March 10am – 1pm to discuss the chosen resolution\, how we can work with it locally if it is adopted\, and also how to engage in the selection process for future resolutions \nTo book a space at this event\, you can do one of the following: \n\nEmail tickets@essexwi.org.uk\nCall 01245 382 233
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/resolution-pros-cons/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180403T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180403T123756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T123756Z
UID:3875-1522742400-1522774800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Darts Final
DESCRIPTION:Ticket price also includes a Buffet Supper £7.00 each. \n\n\n \n\n\nPlease call 01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk to book!
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/darts-final/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180103T143804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T151002Z
UID:3339-1523008800-1523019600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Resolution Pros and Cons - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED \nHavering Bowls Club\, Hornchurch
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/resolution-pros-cons-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180406T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171122T142422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T133220Z
UID:3155-1523016000-1523017800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ladies who Lunch!
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a delicious two course lunch\, followed by speaker Guy Smith – Vice Chairman of the National Farmers Union (NFU). \n\n \n\n\nMenu as follows:\n\n\n \n\n\nBreast of Chicken served in a mushroom\, basil and sweet cider cream on new potatoes with roast Mediterranean vegetables.\n\n\n \n\n\nVegetarian option – Roast Mediterranean vegetable tart.\n\n\n \n\n\nDessert: Bakes New York lemon and sultana cheesecake.\n\n\n \n\n\nPLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing date: Thursday 22 February 2018.\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets price for this event is £22.00 \n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/ladies-who-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171122T131033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T122516Z
UID:3136-1523354400-1523372400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Take One Stitch
DESCRIPTION:Using one stitch this workshop will give participants the opportunity to creatively design and stitch a series of sample vignettes under the experienced tutorship of Karen Odinga. This is your chance to explore the basic embroidery stitches in a brand new way that is unique to you. At the end of the day you will have a number of samples and ideas for mounting and displaying these. \n\n \n\n\nThe session is suitable for both beginners and experienced needlewomen. A list of requirements needed for the day will be sent out with your ticket\, but the emphasis for this session is to use up all those bits and bobs\, of threads\, materials\, beads and trimmings that “may come in useful one day”!\n\n\n \n\n\nKaren can be contacted for more information and /or a chat on her email kodinga23@gmail.com or through her website www.justsewinsprired.co.uk\n\n\n \n\n\nTea and coffee will be available but please remember to bring a packed lunch.\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets for this event are £21.00 each\n\n 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/take-one-stitch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180418T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180418T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171128T133659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T140732Z
UID:3262-1524046500-1524046500@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Osyth Walk
DESCRIPTION:10.15am for a 10.30am start.   \nWalk along the tidal river and farmland overlooking Brightlingsea and back to the picturesque village of St Osyth. Tea and cake served after the walk.  \nThe walk will be approximately 3 miles.  \nWith regret\, no dogs allowed. 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/st-osyth-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180420T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171122T140924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171122T140924Z
UID:3149-1524220200-1524236400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shakespeare Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“Shakespeare – The Real Thing” – and enlightening\, thought-provoking and frequently hilarious look at the world of William Shakespeare and his audience. \n\n \n\n\nCome and join our Shakespeare Workshop!\n\n\n \n\n\nLed by Simon Bridge\, an actor with over 30 years experience working in theatres throughout the UK including The Globe Theatre. \n\n\n \n\n\nStarting at 10.30 am following by a light lunch – end time is unknown!!! But usually 3pm\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket Price £15.00\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing Date 23rd March 2018\n\n \nFinish time is unknown\, but usually 3pm
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/shakespeare-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180424T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180328T141126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180408T144632Z
UID:3869-1524567600-1524582000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:All About ACWW
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFind out how ACWW spends your money to make a difference to women and communities around the world. Please bring a packed lunch\, tickets £7.00 each
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/all-about-acww/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180418T131522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T131522Z
UID:3968-1525255200-1525264200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:West Bergholt Walk
DESCRIPTION:Along the footpath to the woods to see the beautiful bluebells. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards.Walk is approx 3 miles.With regret\, no dogs only assistance dogs \nfinish time depends on how fast or slow you walk!!
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/west-bergholt-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180502T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180502T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171128T133600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T140903Z
UID:3260-1525256100-1525256100@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:West Bergholt
DESCRIPTION:10.15am for a 10.30am start.   \nAlong the footpath to the woods to see the beautiful bluebells. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards.  \nWalk is approx 3 miles.  \nWith regrets no dogs please. 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/west-bergholt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180122T145757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T145757Z
UID:3452-1525428000-1525446000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Make your own Felt Hat!
DESCRIPTION:A workshop suitable for those who are knew to felting.\n\n\n \n\n\nKris Marriott will be returning to run this workshop.\n\n\n \n\n\nNo special skills are needed and this workshop is suitable for beginners or those completely new to felting!\n\n\n \n\n\nAll materials will be provided all you need to bring is a towel\, as your finished hat will still be damp and the felt takes some time to dry.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis fun day will cost £34.50\, tea and coffee will be available but please remember your packed lunch!\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing date for this event is the 5th of April 2018.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/make-felt-hat/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180511T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180322T132719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T132719Z
UID:3844-1526034600-1526052600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:New Speakers Day
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing you at the New Speakers Day at the WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, CM3 2AG which we have arranged for Friday 11 May 2018. There will be five or six different speakers who will give a shortened version of their usual presentations. As always there will be an opportunity to ask questions and to complete a short questionnaire giving your thoughts about the speakers’ suitability for WI meetings. \nDo come along on Friday 11 May 2018 from 10.00am for coffee with a 10.30am start to 3.30pm at the WI Centre. Tickets cost £7.00 each\, (including tea and coffee on arrival and during lunch only) are available from the WI Centre. Please bring a packed lunch. \n\nPlease note:• These days are arranged to help Institutes find new speakers for their meetings. It is\, therefore\, expected that Institutes will pay the cost of the ticket for one member to attend.• However\, due to the increased demand for New Speaker Day tickets\, if a ballot has to be held\, ticket numbers will be restricted to two per WI\, with priority given to those previously unlucky in the ballot.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/new-speakers-day-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180118T133738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T133738Z
UID:3363-1526410800-1526421600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Welcome to the County Darts Tournament Final
DESCRIPTION:A buffet supper will be served during the evening and the bar will also be open.\n \n\n\nEven if your team did not reach the semi-finals we would be delighted to have your support for this occasion. (Finish time is approx)\n \n\n\nTickets are £7.00 each are available from the WI Office\n \n\n\nClosing date 30th April 2018
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/welcome-county-darts-tournament-final/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180530T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180327T123859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T123859Z
UID:3865-1527674400-1527685200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Press\, Publicity and Programme Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are organizing the programme for your WI\, holding an event and you need to write a press release or just publicizing your WI\, come along to this workshop and get new ideas\, share tips and have some fun! \nTea and Coffee will be available\, feel free to bring lunch! \nTickets £5.00 each. \nPlease call the WI Centre on 01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/press-publicity-programme-planning-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180530T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180118T134918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T134918Z
UID:3365-1527676200-1527692400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Day of Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Why not come along and join us\, learning a variety of dance genres. The workshop will be run by 2 experienced dance teachers\, who will make it a fun day for all. There will be a lunch break\, there is a pub close by\, Tesco cafe or bring your own sandwiches\, whichever you prefer.There is also plenty of free parking. \nApply for tickets early\, they are £10.00 each. \nClosing date will be the 24th of April 2018.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/a-day-of-dancing/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180501T135045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T140446Z
UID:3984-1527847200-1527865200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beads and Pots Craft Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring brings new beginnings and this craft day for those who are keen to learn new skills and go home with two finished items. The morning session\, under guidance from Shirley Perkins\, will be decorating a pot with decoupage\, ideal for those Spring Bulbs! \nAfter lunch\, prepared by a member of Cookery and Creative Crafts Committee\, you will be taught how to make a beaded bracelet by Lesley Thomas. No previous experience is necessary for either of these crafts. All materials will be supplied on the day. \nTea and coffee will be available on arrival\, we hope you can join us. \nClosing date for this event is the 14th of May 2018Doors open at 9.45am for a 10am start. \nThe cost of this day will be £29.00 \nSOME OF YOU HAVE ALREADY AGREED TO TRANSFER TO THIS DATE FROM THE CANCELLED 2ND OF MARCH EVENT.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/beads-pots-craft-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180118T141800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T142919Z
UID:3369-1528192800-1528203600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Learn to Embroider
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn how to embroider? \nThe Cookery and Creative Crafts committee have organised a series of four three hour workshops for members wishing to do so (June 5th and 19th\, July 3rd and 17th) \nThe tutor will be Pam Jermy who will lead the sessions\, numbers are restricted so that each attendee will be assured of individual attention. Pam writes: \n” The Four Season Sampler is an introduction to beginners embroidery. The stitches used are not difficult but are the foundation for many beautiful pieces of work. 2-3 stitches will be learnt each session ending in a piece of work you will be proud of. “ \nThe price for the four session is £48.00 and includes the kit that will be completed over the sessions. \nAll that you need to supply is : Dressmakers pins\, small scissors\, notebook\, pencil and rubber and a 20cm/8inch embroidery hoop. \nTea and Coffee will be served on arrival and the federation shop will be open\, doors open at 9.45am \nTickets can be applied for via the WI Centre on 01245 382233 or via email tickets@essexwi.org.uk \nClosing Date 8th of May 2018
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/learn-to-embroider/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180327T131024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T131230Z
UID:3867-1529488800-1529499600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wickham St Pauls Walk
DESCRIPTION:The walk will commence from the Village Hall in Wickham St Pauls at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. (FINISH TIME IS WHENEVER WE FINISH!!)\n\n\n \n\n\nWe will go down dale and up hill over local farmland and then make our way down to Bulmer Brock and Tile Co. Here the walk continues through the yard and past two kilns\, where we will be met by owner Peter Minter. He will give us a 10 minute talk about what is going on around us. We may get a chance to see the clay site and go inside and unfired kiln. Well walk onto Wiggery Wood \, taking a circular route over the farmland back to Wickham St Pauls.\n\n\n \n\n\nRefreshments will be available in the Village Hall on our return\, where you can enjoy your own lunch. Snacks and lunches may be obtained nearby. the victory Inn is nearby with their pub garden looking over the village green\, plus Spencer Fruit Farm and Coffee Shop also serves delicious meals prepared with local produce.\n\n\n \n\n\nWIckham St Pauls WI will also be running games of “New Age Kurling” all afternoon in the Village Hall from 1pm. everyone is invited too watch and play this challenging and fun sport. If you would like WSP WI to bring “New Age Kurling” to your WI\, you can book them there and then!\n\n\n \n\n\nPrice is £3.00 including Tea and Biccies.\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing date is the 23rd of May.\n\n \n 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/wickham-st-pauls-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171128T133259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T141315Z
UID:3255-1529489700-1529489700@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wickham St Paul Walk
DESCRIPTION:10.15am for a 10.30am start.   \nWalk through gentle rolling countryside from Wickham St Paul\, with its beautiful duck pond. Past one of the leaders in restoration brickwork “Bulmer Brick Yard”. We will have a brief talk with the owner and look at the working kilns.  \nWith regret\, no dogs please. 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/wickham-st-paul-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180510T130340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T130340Z
UID:3996-1529935200-1529946000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Presidents and Secretaries Workshops
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful opportunity to lean more about these roles within the WI. You may have just taken on the role or may be thinking about it\, please come along an learn more!\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nTickets are £5.00 per person.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/presidents-secretaries-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180627T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180523T124328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T124328Z
UID:4018-1530127800-1530136800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:INTER WI QUIZ FINAL
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/inter-wi-quiz-final/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180711T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180711T101500
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171128T132642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T140635Z
UID:3250-1531304100-1531304100@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cranham Walk (By Oglethorpe)
DESCRIPTION:Get Out Those Walking Boots Join us for an exhilarating walk around Cranham Marsh Nature Reserve\, with its ancient wet woodland\, wet meadow and marsh. Walk in the Thames Chase Community Forest with its visitor centre and grade 2 listed barn. This walk is kindly being organised by Oglethorpe WI.Wednesday 11 July 2018Meet at 10.15 -10.30 start.The walk is approximately 3 miles and will start at Thames Chase Visitor Centre\, Pike Lane\, Upminster\, RM14 3NS. (Pike Lane is off St Marys Lane just before the Thatched House if coming from A127.The cost of the walk is £2.50 for Federation administration.Car parking is a fixed daily donation to Thames Chase Trust payable at the ticket machine (£2 at present) The Visitor Centre is open 10.00am – 5pm and refreshments and light lunches are available \nWith regret no dogs please.   \n  \n 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/radwinter-walk/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180510T130430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T130430Z
UID:3998-1531389600-1531400400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Presidents and Secretaries Workshops
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful opportunity to lean more about these roles within the WI. You may have just taken on the role or may be thinking about it\, please come along an learn more!\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nTickets are £5.00 per person.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/presidents-secretaries-workshops-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180413T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180416T114316Z
UID:3948-1532512800-1532523600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Public Affairs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the NFWI Annual Meeting\, this workshop will look at what our campaigning and Public Affairs focus will be for 2018-19 and how we can plan and implement this. \nSpeaker details TBC post the NFWI AGM meeting in June as it is dependant partly on what is voted for at that meeting. \nFEWI Centre\, Terling \n10am – 1pm\, £5 – email tickets@essexwi.org.uk to book your place \n 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/public-affairs-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180326T121439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T121439Z
UID:3847-1533376800-1533394800@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Learn to Draw
DESCRIPTION:Do you always wish that you could draw? Well now is your chance to learn. come and join in the fun at the WI Centre with the summer holiday special learn to draw day. Your tutor will be Robert Finlay (Chairman of the Witham Art and Sketch Club).\n\n\n \n\n\nAn ideal day for Mothers\, Grandmothers and Grand-daughters to start on the “drawing journey”\n\n\n \n\n\nTea and coffee will be available from 9.30am for a 10am start. All materials will be supplied\, you will just need a packed lunch!\n\n\n \n\n\nThe ticket price is £20 for Members and £22 for non members.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease call the WI Office on 01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk\n\n\n \n\n\nThe closing date for this event is the 5th of July
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/learn-to-draw/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20171122T132416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T124812Z
UID:3138-1533549600-1533571200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Exploring Textures with Free Machine Embroidery"
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE RE-SCHEDULED DATE FROM THE CANCELLED EVENT ON MAY THE 14TH. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED AND BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE CANCELLED EVENT THERE IS NO NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS EVENT. \nBack by popular demand Melinda Berkowitz returns to tutor a further workshop. Melinda sais……… \n‘This workshop will explore the numerous possibilities available when combining machine effect and textile media to create robust and exciting surfaces. We will cover a number of free machine effects using a variety of fabric bases and incorporate some of the available surface texturing materials. Techinques covered are suitable for including within a variety of textile related projects’  \nSpecialty requirements will be provided for a small charge on the day. \nThis workshop is suitable for those with some experience of free machine techniques. \nA list of requirements will be sent out with your tickets. \nTea and coffee will be available but please ring remember to bring a packed lunch. \nPLEASE NOTE:This workshop is suitable for those with some experience of free machine techniques. In order to do free machining you must be bale to either lower or cover the feed dog and attach the appropriate sewing foot. WITHOUT THIS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES. \nTicket cost for the event is £25.00 \nClosing date is the 9th of July 2018
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/exploring-textures-free-machine-embroidery/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180815T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180326T123641Z
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UID:3849-1534329000-1534336200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Roach Valley Walk
DESCRIPTION:Get out those Walking Boots!A scenic walk to visit Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park in the Roach Valley to view the picturesque lake area. The 200 acre wildlife park was opened on former agriculture land in 2003\, and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar an avenue of some 200 oak trees were planted\, including one from Hockley and Hawkwell WI. \nWednesday 15th August 2018\, meet at 10.15 for 10.30 start . \nThe walk is approximately 3 miles and we will be meeting at Clements Hall Leisure Centre SS5 4LN The cost of the walk will be £5.50 for administration\, tea/coffee and cake which will be served in Clements Hall after the walk.Registered Assistance Dogs only. Please wear appropriate footwear and sunscreen!  \nFINISH TIME IS APPROX\, maybe later maybe sooner!
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/roach-valley-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180510T130532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T130532Z
UID:4000-1536400800-1536411600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Presidents and Secretaries Workshops
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful opportunity to learn more about these roles within the WI. You may have just taken on the role or may be thinking about it\, please come along and learn more!\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nTickets are £5.00 per person.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/presidents-secretaries-workshops-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180720T100303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T101634Z
UID:4105-1537005600-1537027200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Food:  From Austerity to Abundance - Waste Not Want Not
DESCRIPTION:Sat 15th Sept 2018\, 10am to 4pm\, at Rainham Hall\, Essex\nCome and join us on a great day out in support of the WI campaign on food waste.\nEntrance is free apart from entrance to the Hall itself\, where normal NT admission fees apply. \n\nThe WI has always been in the forefront of issues over food particularly during the war years when the supply of food was central to our aims. Consequently we have joined forces for a special one day event with the National Trust at Rainham Hall as their current theme is ‘Remembering the Day Nursery’ – set in World War II when the Hall was used as a children’s nursery to allow mothers to undertake war work. Parts of the exhibition focus on food rationing\, digging for victory etc. and FEWI are therefore involved in various exhibits\, talks and activities on offer as listed below. \nEntrance is free apart from entrance to the Hall itself\, where normal NT admission fees apply. However you will be asked to make a small donation to help us cover the cost of the event. Many of us will be dressing in 1940’s clothes in line with the theme of the day\, so feel free to join us in costume too! \n\nWHAT’S ON?\nThe Pride of the WI in the Coach House \nVisit us in here to get information on trying jam making\, bottling and pickling in order to avoid food waste.  You can drop into this location throughout the day to gain ideas\, recipes and confidence in these traditional WI skills.  You will also be able to see the display of entries and find out the results of the inter Essex WI competitions for jam\, chutneys and bottling. \nCOMPETITIONS: To enter the competitions  \n  \nTalks in the Hayloft \nThere will be timed talks throughout the day on issues around not wasting food\, the Hayloft holds a maximum capacity of 30 so tickets will be issued just before the talks on a first come first served basis. \n10:30  Essex County Council – using leftovers to create meals \n11:30  Essex County Council – how to store food to avoid waste \n12:30  Rainham Hall – the realities of rationing \n13:30  Essex County Council – using leftovers to create meals \n14:30  Essex County Council – how to store food to avoid waste \n15:30   Toast Ale – how they use waste bread to make beer \nCommunity Garden Tours \nThere is the opportunity to take a guided garden tour with a focus on grow your own and composting. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes and will run throughout the day at the following times: \n10:30\, 12:00\, 13:30 and the last one at 15:00. \nYou don’t have to take a tour to enjoy the garden so please do feel free to enjoy this lovely space throughout the day. \nVisit the Hall  \nThe Hall will be open to visitors throughout the day and NT guides will be on hand should you have any questions. Admission fees: £6 adults/£3 children/NT members and under 5’s free. \nCatering \nThe NT Stable Café will be open all day serving coffee/tea\, sandwiches\, cakes etc. There is seating both inside and out but this is limited. Please feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy this is the grounds if would prefer. There are also a number of external food outlets near the Rainham Hall site. \nCourtyard \nEssex WI and Essex Country Council will have stalls in the courtyard for you to peruse throughout the day. \n\nACCESSIBILITY\nThe Rainham Hall site consists of the Hall\, Community Gardens\, Coach House\, Stables Cafe with an upstairs meeting room called the Hayloft which has a lift for disabled access and a welcome area which was originally a Brewhouse. The buildings and garden entrance are around a small cobbled courtyard. \nHow to get there \nAddress:  The Broadway\, Rainham\, Havering\, London RM13 9YN \nBy Bus:  Rainham Hall is served by local bus routes alighting from Rainham Tesco\, Rainham War Memorial and Rainham Train Station (Essex)\, including the 103\, 165 and 372.  Please check your journey via the Transport for London website before travelling. \nBy Train: Rainham (Essex) rail station is very close by\, 176 yards (170m)\, and is only a few minutes walk from the Hall.  Trains operated by C2C Services via London Fenchurch station (located near Tower Hill Underground).  Check times before you travel\, particularly on weekends when services may be diverted. \nBy Road:  A1306 (exit at junction for Rainham\, Aveley and Purfleet) or A13 (exit at junction for Rainham Ferry Lane). SatNav: RM13 9YN. \nParking : Please note that there is no parking at Rainham Hall but there are nearby options including Rainham Tesco\, which has 3 hours free parking for customers.  Adjacent to this is a Council pay and display car park.  Parking is also available at Rainham railway station. All these options are less than 5 minutes walk from the Hall. \nBy Underground:  London Underground District Line services towards Upminster can be used for travel\, but only C2C rail service connects directly to Rainham station.  Change at the following stations on the District Line:  Tower Hill (for London Fenchurch Street)\, West Ham and Barking. Check times and plan your journey before you travel\, particularly on weekends.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/food-austerity-abundance-waste-not-want-not/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180918T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T153013
CREATED:20180115T150845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T150845Z
UID:3360-1537266600-1537275600@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Iris Folding
DESCRIPTION:IRIS FOLDING \nTUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2018 \nWI CENTRE10.30am to 1pm \nIris Folding is a lovely way to recycle paper\, whether it is old envelopes or wrapping paper they can all be transformed into beautiful cards you will be proud to give to family and friends.This workshop is suitable for those new to this craft and under Sheila Gunson’s expert tuition the fun technique of Iris Folding will be explored. At the end of the morning you will have produced 2 iris folded cards and all materials will be supplied for these cards.Tea/coffee will be available upon arrival and the WI shop will be open for some retail therapy. The cost for this workshop is £10.00. \nSo do come along and enjoy a morning learning a new craft and enjoying the company of like minded crafters.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/iris-folding/
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