BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Essex WI - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Essex WI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://essexwi.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Essex WI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190402T155812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T155812Z UID:4774-1563012000-1563123600@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Essex Festival of Food & Drink 2019 DESCRIPTION:The County’s biggest Food Festival returns to Cressing Temple Barns on the 13th and 14th July! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nOver 100 food and drink stands\, 3 chef demonstrations stages\, 2 food courts\, live music\, talks and tastings and free kids activities. A fantastic foodie weekend for all the family. Visit www.essexfoodfestival.co.uk to buy your advanced tickets and to find out everything going on. \nNot only will Essex WI be attending\, but Rosemary Shrager and Candice Brown (Winner of 2016 of The Great British Bake Off) will be there too!!! URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/essex-festival-food-drink-2019/ LOCATION:Cressing Temple Barns\, CM77 8PD\, cm77 8pd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190803T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190619T121056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T115411Z UID:4899-1564840800-1564848000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Poetry & Pimms - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a relaxing afternoon (hopefully the sun will shine)\n \n\n\nBring your favourite poems\, and/or write your own poetry to enjoy with a glass or two of Pimms (alcoholic or non alcoholic) or tea\, along with a cream tea.\n\n\n \n\n\n£10.00 per person.\n\n\nClosing date 11 July 2019 URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/poetry-pimms/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190805T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190805T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190430T121943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T120711Z UID:4807-1565008200-1565019000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Five Lunches around the County - St Osyth SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:A Wonderful lunch is planned on Monday the 5th of August – 12.30pm for 1pm start. \nLater we will hear from a local rep of the RNLI who will tell us about their work along this coastal area of Essex. \n£21.00 per head for Members£23.00 Non Members URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/five-lunches-around-county-st-osyth/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190813T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190813T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190430T122053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T123234Z UID:4809-1565703000-1565713800@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Five Lunches around the County - Thurrock - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:We hope that you can join us for lunch at Tilbury Community Centre on the 13th for August 1pm for 1.30pm start. \nYour speaker for the afternoon will be Fiona Craven a Border Force Maritime Intelligence Officer covering a large area including hr entire Essex Coast Line. The role of her team is to gather information from a variety of sources and research and develop it into meaningful intelligence that can be shared within her own organisation and other Government Departments. \n£26.00 per head for Members£29.00 Non Members URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/five-lunches-around-county-thurrock/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190814T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190814T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190402T113053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T113053Z UID:4770-1565777700-1565789400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Colne Engaine Walk -Essex WI Members Only DESCRIPTION:Get out those Walking Shoes!!!! \nApproximately 3 mile walk on public footpaths around the picturesque village of Colne Engaine. We will be showing local points of interest and also asking walkers to answer a few simple questions\, the answers to which will become evident during the walk.Wednesday 14th August 201910.15am -10.30am start\, meeting at Courtauld Memorial Village Hall1 Station Road\, Colne Engaine\,Nr.ColchesterCO6 2ESColne Engaine WI are happy to fund the supply of refreshments after the walk.Ticket price £3.00 (administration and Hall Hire) \n\nend time is approx URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/colne-engaine-walk-essex-wi-members/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190814T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190814T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190430T122159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T122159Z UID:4811-1565785800-1565796600@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Five Lunches around the County - Hatfield Heath DESCRIPTION:Come along for a sumptuous lunch at Hunters Meet in Hatfield Heath\, CM22 7BQ. \nWednesday 14 August 12-12.30pm start. \nAfter lunch Karen J Adams a very talented local artist\, will enchant us with her art demonstration “Inspirations of a Contemporary Artist”This will be Karen’s last time as a speaker as her work is now in such demand\, so this is really ‘a not to be missed’ opportunity! \n£26.00 per Head Members£29.00 Non Member URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/five-lunches-around-county-hatfield-heath/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190815T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190815T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190430T122249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T122249Z UID:4813-1565872200-1565883000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Five Lunches around the County - Tiptree DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Cat Barrie to Tiptree for lunch at The New Times Restaurant in Tiptree.Cat is a senior Leader in Essex Police who is currently Head of Investigations for the West Local Policing Area\, is an accredited Tactical Firearms Commander and is the Chair of the Women’s Leadership & Development Forum. Cat is passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be to ensure that the public get the very best service from Essex Police. \nThursday 15th August 12 for 12.30pm start \n£21 for Members£23 Non Members URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/five-lunches-around-county-tiptree/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190816T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190816T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190430T122353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T120644Z UID:4815-1565958600-1565969400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Five Lunches around the County - Burnham on Crouch SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a lovely lunch overlooking the picturesque River Crouch in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club\, Burnham on Crouch! \nFollowing lunch we will again hear from local Border Force Maritime Intelligence Officer Fiona Craven. Based in Tilbury\, Fiona will tell us about her work in and around Essex. \nFriday 16th August12 for 12.30pm start£22.00 per ticket for Members£24.00 per ticket for Non Members URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/five-lunches-around-county-burnham-crouch/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190904T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190904T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190501T121940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T121833Z UID:4817-1567593000-1567603800@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Gestingthorpe Walk DESCRIPTION:Join Wickhams St Pauls WI (who are leading the walk) to Gestingthorpe’s Roman Settlement.\n\n\n \n\n\nA walk across farmland to Hill Farm\, owned by local historian Ashley Cooper. Many interesting Roman remains found on the farm during the last century together with old agricultural artefacts\, can be viewed in his museums. \n\n\nTime will be allowed for us to enjoy tea and biscuits.\n\n\nA different return cross country path passes the site of the ancient Roman villa and settlement.\n\n\n \n\n\nWednesday 4th September 2019\n\n \n\nMeet at 10.15 for 10.30 start at Gestingthorpe Village Hall\, Church Street\, CO9 3BB (cars can be parked on the grass at the side of the road) \n\n\n \n\n\nApproximately 3 mile walk.\n\n\n \n\n\nTicket cost £3.50 (for admin\, tea/coffee and biscuits and hall hire)\n\n\nOR Ticket cost £11.50 for above\, plus a Ploughman’s lunch and dessert.\n\n\nPlease state on ticket order which one.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor information there is a little rural pub a mile up the road \, The Pheasant\, Audley End CO9 3AU. Advisable to book ahead\, on 01787 465010.\n\n\nIf this doesnt take your fancy\, food can be obtained at nearby Wickham St Pauls – Victory Inn or Spencer’s Farm Shop and Castle Hedingham where there is a great little cafe and two pubs!\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing date will be 7th of August 2019.\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease call 01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk to book. URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/gestingthorpe-walk-2/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190921T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190617T120608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T132335Z UID:4894-1569060000-1569078000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Wellness Day - CANCELLED please see details DESCRIPTION:“The Arts and Leisure Wellness Day planned for the 21st September has been withdrawn from our 2019 programme.  Apologies to our members who have already purchased tickets and full refunds will be made. It’s not all bad news – we will be running a Wellness Day in our 2020 programme so please look out for more details in your monthly Essex WI News\, on the Website and also on our Facebook page.” \n\n \nJan Rickwood will be showing us how to blend essential oils and make your own unique hand oil. The delights of hand massage will then be explained to us with a chance to use your oils and try out this very relaxing therapy.\n\n\nAfter lunch Jan will take us through some very basic Tai Chi movements and exercises. The joy of this therapy is taht we will b doing seated exercise which is suitable for all abilities.\n\n\n \n\n\nTea and coffee will be available all day\, and please remember your own mug and lunch.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe are offer this an Early Bird price of £15 for tickets bought before 25th of July 2019 with any remaining tickets being sold at a standard price of £18.\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing date for this event is the 21st of August 2019. URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/wellness-day/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190926T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190513T130133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T130133Z UID:4830-1569492000-1569502800@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Make your WI matter DESCRIPTION:We understand that new ideas can be hard to come by\, so to assist with this\, Your Federation is awarding you the opportunity to attend a workshop in Hatfield Peverel on the 26th September 2019. \n  \nThe aims of this workshop are to help boost your committees and your general membership by encouraging fresh ideas and input from all perspectives of the WI.  I.e: What would make women in your area interested in joining your WI? How do we reach out to the wider community in general? \n  \nWhat do you have to lose?                \n  \nCLOSING DATE:   28th August 2019 URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/make-wi-matter/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190927T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190927T233000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190620T142331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T121043Z UID:4902-1569614400-1569627000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Casino Evening - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Come along for a night to remember at the Genting Casino at Westcliff The Western Esplanade Westcliff on Sea SS0 7QY on Friday 27th September 2019 at 8 pm. \nWe have booked the Big Deal package where you will get a welcome complimentary drink from the bar\, a free bet including a learn to play session. Food can be purchased on the evening. Car park places outside\, but please give your registration to the reception when you arrive. \nThe ticket price will be £17.00. \nClosing date 17.8.19 URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/casino-evening/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191003T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190702T134309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T142738Z UID:4944-1570096800-1570114800@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Kumihimo Workshop DESCRIPTION:Kumihimo is a type of braiding traditionally used to create finishes for soft furnishings and upholstery\, however in this class run by Michele Turner\, (Website craftyheffalump.co.uk) you will be using your new found Kumihimo skills to create jewellery and accessories like necklaces\, bracelets\, key holders\, stitch marker holders or even scissor keepers. \nThis class is suitable for all crafters and all you need to bring with you on the day is your imagination\, glasses if needed\, lunch and a mug. \n\nThe cost of the workshop is £29 and includes all materials. \n10am until 3pm URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/kumihimo-workshop/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191010T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190429T125658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T130243Z UID:4801-1570694400-1570737600@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:The Knitting & Stitching Show Alexandra Palace - Essex WI Members Only DESCRIPTION:The Cookery & Creative Crafts Committee are off to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexander Palace\n\n\n \n\n\nC&CC have organised this special day to the Knitting and Stitching Show on Thursday 10th October this year. \n\n\nWould you like to go with us on a great day out where your crafting interests will soar in the company of like-minded WI members?\n\n\nThe cost of this great day out\, including entry to the show is £29.50.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Coach will leave Braintree Bus park at 8.30am and 9.00am at Hatfield Peverel (WI Centre) where you can leave your car for the day. The return home from the show is scheduled for 5.00 pm\, but we will meet lunchtime to confirm time of departure. \n\n\n \n\n\nLook forward to seeing you all there. Please book early as places are limited. URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/knitting-stitching-show-alexandra-palace-essex-wi-members/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191019T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191019T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190711T115559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T120123Z UID:4973-1571479200-1571497200@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Festive Fusion DESCRIPTION:Cookery &Creative Crafts are delighted to announce that the amazing Katie Lynn is coming back to WI Centre. \nFollowing a hugely successful workshop here\, Katie will be sharing the delights of her Fused Glass with us and once again we will create 4 pieces. \nThe workshop is on Saturday 19 October 2019 where you will make a Christmas tree and a nugget in the morning then in the afternoon you will turn your talents to a sun-catcher and a bauble. \nAll in time to make something unique for Christmas. \n£45 \nNot to be missed – please book early.(Pictures of example pieces) URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/festive-fusion/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191023T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190702T132045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T132045Z UID:4942-1571824800-1571842800@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Who do you think you are? DESCRIPTION:Many of you will have seen the TV programme and seen family histories come to life and interesting lives come to light. Have you ever thought that could be your family? \nUnless you dig deeper you will never know!!! \nA this workshop you can start exploring your family history or\, if you have made a start\, we can help take you further and explore a family or two.. \n\nPlease bring a packed lunch and a mug for drinks. \n£10.00 per person \n10am until 3pm URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/who-do-you-think-you-are/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190508T130654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T134506Z UID:4827-1571911200-1571929200@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Liberty Lawn iPad Mini Cover / Kindle Cover - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:LIBERTY LAWN IPAD MINI/KINDLE COVER \nWith Pat LumsdaleThursday 24th October10.00-3.00 Price £34.50 \nCCC are pleased to be welcoming Denman tutor\, Pat Lumsdale to WI Centre for this creative workshop exploring the art of strip piercing. \nIn the morning you will be making either a iPad mini cover or Kindle cover with Liberty Lawn material and the cost of the workshop covers this beautiful material. \nIn the afternoon using your own material you will be making a fabric basket. You will need to supply the material for this so perhaps you could make it with Christmas material for a present or simply use up some of those material pieces\, that may come in useful one day!! \nThis course requires the use of a sewing machine but you will only be using straight stitching. A requirement list for the day will be sent out with the tickets stating the material requirements for the afternoon basket project. \nThis workshop is suitable for those new to patchwork and for those ladies with some experience. \nTea and Coffee will be available upon arrival and at lunch time but remember your packed lunch\, mug and glasses if needed!! URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/liberty-lawn-ipad-mini-cover-kindle-cover/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190813T121756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190813T121756Z UID:5057-1573812000-1573826400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Take a Bag of Flour DESCRIPTION:Hazel Ridgwell will be demonstrating how to make the dough\, prove it\, shape it into different loaves and rolls and a lardy cake\, and bake it! \nFollowing the demonstration\, you will be served a light lunch of homemade soup and fresh bread\, followed by cake. \nThis promises to be a fun and informative morning so do come along and join us. Book early as places are limited. \n£15pp URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/take-bag-flour/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191116T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20190429T124427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T122209Z UID:4799-1573898400-1573916400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Save the Date! Christmas Craft Dabble Day - Essex WI Members Only DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!Your Cookery & Creative Crafts Committee is hosting a Christmas Craft Dabble day on Saturday 16th November when you will be able to have a go at 4 different crafts all with a Christmas theme. The CCC committee members will be your tutors and hosts for the day so Save the Date!! \nMore information to follow URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/save-date-christmas-craft-dabble-day-essex-wi-members/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191122T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20191008T135957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T135957Z UID:5217-1574416800-1574436600@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:New Speakers Day DESCRIPTION: Why not come along for another New Speakers Day and see if any if there are any that you would like to book for next year! URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/new-speakers-day-6/ LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20191023T122521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T135224Z UID:5258-1575972000-1575990000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Flowers for Christmas - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:You will create two items – a door swag which can be placed on a table\, mantelpiece etc. and a more contemporary Christmas arrangement using flowers and a selection of other items such as cones\, fruit\, nuts and baubles. \nThe price includes container and oasis. Wires\, spray paint\, tape etc will be available for general use but please bring your own it you so wish. \nA full requirements list will be sent out with confirmation emails/letters. Although some foliage will be available\, participants are asked to supply their own selection\, examples of which will be on the requirements list. \nThe workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. \nBring a packed lunch\, tea and coffee will be available so please also remember your mug. \n£25pp 10am until 3pm URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/flowers-for-christmas/ LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200214T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200107T152614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T152614Z UID:5602-1581674400-1581692400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Show the Love DESCRIPTION:This year we have two events on Friday 14th of Feb 2020. We will meet again at the WI Centre in Hatfield Peverel with speakers Andrea Speranza\, Traid Head of Campaigns and Education\, talking on “Fashion in an era of Climate Change”\, Doug Parr\, Chief Scientist and Policy Director at Greenpeace and John Whittingdale MP. \n\n\n \n\n\nThere will also be a display of the gorgeous abd inventive green hearts as made by so many WI Members.\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets cost £3.00 including drinks (please bring a packed lunch)\n\n\n \n\n\nThe other venue is Hadleigh\, near Southend. Some prominent and informative speakers will be attending. More details about both events will be in future editions.\n\n\n \n\n\nWe also to have more venues\, so if you are concerned about the climate crisis would like to know how you can help\, or would like to show off your beautiful craft work and win a prize\, please email publicaffiars@essexwi.org.uk for more details and to register. Please bring your friends\, non members are always welcome.\n\n  URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/show-the-love-2/ LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200221T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200130T142001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T142001Z UID:5676-1582279200-1582297200@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Open Door Day DESCRIPTION:Come along as and when you like! Bring whatever craft/s you are currently doing\, for a day of craft and natter! \nPlease bring packed lunch and your mug. No need to book! \n£3.00 nominal charge. URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/craft-open-door-day-19/ LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200304T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200227T114151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T114344Z UID:5768-1583316000-1583323200@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:So you think you would like to be........ DESCRIPTION:President\, Secretary\, Treasurer or WI Adviser….. \n  \nEver wondered about being an officer at your WI?  \nHelping at Fed? \nBeing a WI Adviser? \nDrop in between 10 & 12 noon\, Wednesday March 4th @ The WI Centre \nCome at chat with WI advisers and find out more information. \nTea\, coffee and cake available too! \n  \nEmail tickets@essexwi.org.uk if interested. \n  \n  URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/so-you-think-you-would-like-to-be/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200102T151546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T114853Z UID:5593-1584144000-1584230399@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:County Annual Meeting Felsted School - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:2020 County Annual Meeting \nFELSTED SCHOOL \nLord Riche Hall\, Felsted School\, Felsted\, Essex\, CM6 3LL \nSATURDAY 14th March 2020 – Doors open 9.15am for 10.15am – 3.30pm/4.00pm (approx.) \nThe guest speakers for both venues are Dawn Wood – Skipper of the Essex Police Launch and the Second Fastest Female to row across the Atlantic solo and unsupported\, \nCaroline Wheeler – A second generation bee-keeper who swapped a successful Finance Career in London and she is also a member of Writtle Evening WI and lastly \nAmie Willenburg – CEO of Harembee Schools Kenya\, a small charity that supports schools and their communities in Kenya. \nThe afternoon entertainment will be from the Burlesque Bombshells! \nWe will have a select range of stalls for retail therapy and a bumper raffle!! Parking will be available. \nVisitors Tickets £15.00 each – Delegates Tickets Free \n  URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/county-annual-meeting-felsted-school/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200317T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200317T115501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T115501Z UID:5861-1584432000-1584464400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Bletchley Park - POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 DESCRIPTION:Top Secret \n  \nWe are going to \nBletchley Park!!! \nFriday\,12 June 2020 \nShhh – don’t tell anyone! \n£45 members \n£49 non-members \n  \nOur Arts and Leisure Committee are delighted to announce that our trip this year will be to Bletchley Park\, once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers and is now a vibrant heritage attraction. Coach 1 will leave from Hatfield Peverel at 8am and Coach 2 will leave Dunmow at 8am and Swan Meadows in Saffron Walden at 8:30am. Once at Bletchley Park we will split into 3 groups for guided walking tours of the site and hear all about the wonderful work that went on here. \nThere are cafes and restaurants to use plus all the usual facilities.  The Coaches will then bring us back leaving at 3pm so you can take full advantage of your time there. \n  \n  \nPlease order your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment – there is always a huge demand for these trips. Let us know when ordering what your chosen pick-up point is. Appropriate attire required\, as we will be both inside and out the buildings at the site. \n  \n  URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/bletchley-park-postponed-2021/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200320T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200320T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200130T142034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T114656Z UID:5678-1584698400-1584716400@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Craft Open Door Day - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Come along as and when you like! Bring whatever craft/s you are currently doing\, for a day of craft and natter! \nPlease bring packed lunch and your mug. No need to book! \n£3.00 nominal charge. URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/craft-open-door-day-20/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200327T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200327T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200317T115045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T115256Z UID:5857-1585303200-1585323000@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:New Speakers Day - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Come and spend the day listening to 5/6 possible New Speakers. \nTwo tickets per WI\, please bring your lunch\, mug and pen and paper! URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/new-speakers-day-cancelled/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200328T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200328T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200121T131658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T114847Z UID:5648-1585391400-1585398600@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Group Link Delegates Workshop - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Meet fellow delegates\, learn about your role and what happens at National federation of Wis Annual Meetings. \n£7.50 per person \n01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk to book URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/group-link-delegates-workshop/ LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T103157 CREATED:20200318T095721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T095721Z UID:5864-1586858400-1586869200@essexwi.org.uk SUMMARY:Splash & Stitch - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to learn and develop two different skills with this exciting workshop completed over two sessions (14 & 28 April) . In the first session you will be painting a scene on fabric\, which you will then embellish with silks and metallic thread in the second session. The workshop will be led by Pam Jermy\, and all materials are included in the cost. \nYou do need to have any prior skills to do the painting on fabric and only basic embroidery stitches will be used when stitching\, these can be learnt at the workshop. \nWhy not book to Splash and Stitch your own unique piece of artwork? \n01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk to book! \n£32 for both sessions URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/splash-stitch-cancelled/ LOCATION:Essex END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR