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SUMMARY:Needle Felted Zip Brooch
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make these unique brooches using zips and a variety of techniques with wool felting and fabric.  \nAll the materials for the course are included in the price\, all you need to bring is your sewing kit with scissors\, sewing needles and dont forget your glasses. \nYour tutor for the workshop is Marian Chapman\, a member of the Essex Handicraft Association who sells her needlecraft creations at Warner Active in Braintree. \nDont forget your packed lunch and mug for refreshments and during lunch the WI Shop will be open. \nPlaces are limited so please book early. Over-subscription of this event means it may have to go to ballot. \n£29pp and doors open at 9.45am.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/needle-felted-zip-brooch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190322T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T135427Z
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SUMMARY:County Annual Meeting 2019 (doors open 9am)
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s Meeting we are delighted to announce our special guest is BBC Radio 4’s Rev’d Richard Coles. \nReverend Coles is the host Radio 4’s Saturday Live\, and former competitor on Strictly Come Dancing as well as a musician\, journalist and Church of England priest\, who was one half of The Communards\, a popular 80’s band whose hit ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ was the biggest selling number 1 of 1986. \nFor your afternoons delectation\, we have the fabulous tribute band\, ABBA Rival for you to sing and dance along too. \nDoors open at 9am and there will be all your favourite stalls\, plus some new ones to give you the chance for a little retail therapy! \nTickets cost £19.50 per observer\, £5.00 per delegate (please check with your Secretary who your delegate is). \n10.30am – 3.30pm (doors open for shopping and coffee at 9am)Please car share or join with other WI’s on a coach where possible. Car parking charges at Charter Hall are £3 for the day. \nOrder your ticket by emailing tickets@essexwi.org.uk \nPlease see the December issue of Essex News for more information and the ticket order form will be with your secretary
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/county-annual-meeting-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190311T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20190110T141144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T141144Z
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SUMMARY:Group Convenors Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Is it your Wis turn to convene the group meeting?Have you been out in charge?Come along to this workshop for hints and tips on running a successful event! \nDoors open at 9.45am please bring your own mug\, £7.50pp
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/group-convenors-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20190219T123525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T123536Z
UID:4558-1551434400-1551452400@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Show The Love
DESCRIPTION:SHOW THE LOVE !Come to the WI Centre 10am – 3pm on Friday 1st March to seeHow many Green Hearts can you pin on your MP! \nLet’s all share our Green Heart ideas in an exhibition. \nFind out how to get your MP working for you – Invite your MP to pop in and join us! \nspeakers include:Ann Jones\, Chair\, NFWI Vice Chair\, Chair of Public Affairs CommitteeAntonia Jennings\, Policy and Public Affairs Manager\,UK Health Alliance on Climate ChangeOliver Hayes\, Campaign Lead (Air Quality)\, Friends of the EarthClara Goldsmith\, Campaigns Director\, The Climate CoalitionCharly Cox\, Climate Change CoachSir Bernard Jenkin\, MP for Harwich and North EssexVicky Ford\, MP for ChelmsfordJohn Whittingdale\, MP for Maldon and East Chelmsford \n£7.50 ticket includes tea\, coffee and biscuits.Please bring a packed lunch and your mug. \nWI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peveral CM3 2AG. \nContact Jill Bruce \, WI Climate Ambassador\, jbandajs@aol.com for more information
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/show-the-love/
LOCATION:WI Centre\, Whitelands\, Terling Road\, Hatfield Peverel\, Essex\, CM3 2AG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190225T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20190107T203327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T130326Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out! Only a couple of places left on our members only 2 day long\, Mental Health First Aid training. \n9.30am – 4.30pm both days \nHeld at the WI Centre. \n£32 pp. BYO packed lunch. \nBook by emailing tickets@essexwi.org.uk
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/mental-health-first-aid-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20181218T124535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T124535Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolour Workshop for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:The beginners workshop will be areal opportunity to re-learn the hows and whys of watercolour painting. Both colour and texture will be tackled\, along with plenty of demonstrations and personal attention from a very experienced tutor. All the equipment will be provided but please bring a large apron nor an old shirt to protect your clothes.Tea and coffee ill be available from 9.30am\, so dont forget your mug and you will also need to bring a packed lunch. \nTickets are £20.00 per head – Numbers are limited to 30 so book early to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/watercolour-workshop-beginners/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180927T124129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T131159Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Carols at Chelmsford Cathedral 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:The Celebrations will include guest entertainers at both services\, \nBaynards School choir in the afternoon\, and the \nEssex Police Choir in the evening. \nAlso\, Roger & Ruth Montgomery will return this year to entertain us with their music on flute and guitar.   Not forgetting the favourite seasonal carols and readings! \nAll this will bring an enjoyable start to the Christmas period\, and get us into the mood for some Christmas spirit! \n  \nCome along and make this an opportunity to combine the Carol Concert with some Christmas Shopping and/or a meal in Chelmsford. \n  \nProgramme/ticket available from the WI Centre – £5.00
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/christmas-carols-chelmsford-cathedral-7-30pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181204T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181204T163000
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CREATED:20180927T123253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T131217Z
UID:4182-1543933800-1543941000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Carols at Chelmsford Cathedral 2.30pm
DESCRIPTION:The Celebrations will include guest entertainers at both services\, \nBaynards School choir in the afternoon\, and the \nEssex Police Choir in the evening. \nAlso\, Roger & Ruth Montgomery will return this year to entertain us with their music on flute and guitar.   Not forgetting the favourite seasonal carols and readings! \nAll this will bring an enjoyable start to the Christmas period\, and get us into the mood for some Christmas spirit! \n  \nCome along and make this an opportunity to combine the Carol Concert with some Christmas Shopping and/or a meal in Chelmsford. \n  \nProgramme/ticket available from the WI Centre – £5.00
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/christmas-carols-chelmsford-cathedral-2-30pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180905T124832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T124856Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas make and wrap
DESCRIPTION:This workshop hosted by Cookery and Creative Crafts offers the opportunity to try two different seasonal crafts.  \nJulie Alen will lead a morning workshop \,when you will make 3 different Christmas Gift Bags. You will need to bring a roll of wrapping paper (min 3m )\,scissors\, ruler\, pencil and double sided tape (thin width)\, Never again will you have to purchase gift bags!!  \nAfter lunch Pat Robson will help us make a seasonal wall hanging. Find out how Origami can be used\, quite easily\, to create something special using fabric\, beads and ribbon. Bring along your sewing equipment and scissors and\, don`t forget your glasses! Kits will be provided for this. \nBring a packed lunch and your own mug. Tea and coffee will be provided. The WI shop will be open at lunchtime and perhaps you may buy some gifts to go into those gift bags\, The cost for the day will be £25.00 and places are limited so book early\, the closing date for this workshop is Monday 29th October\, 2018
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/christmas-make-wrap-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180620T113853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T113853Z
UID:4088-1541844000-1541862000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Make your own Lunch Bag!
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to banish your old plastic lunch bag for good!\n\n\nThis workshop\, led by tutor Debbie Gair of C and G Crafts\, means that you can create your own unique lunch bag.\n\n\nAll the materials will be provided for you\, but each kit will be slightly different.\n\n\nPlease note that this workshop involves the use of machine sewing and you will have to bring a sewing machine with you.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for all\, both beginners and advanced sewers but you do need to be proficient in using your sewing machine. Please note that on the day you will be using straight and zigzag stitches. \n\n\n \n\n\nRemember to bring spare sewing machine needles and your glasses if needed! A more detailed requirement list will be sent out with tickets for those attending the workshop.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis workshop is being held at the WI Centre and tea and coffee will be provided from 9.30am for a 10am start. Remember a mug\, plus your packed lunch.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe shop will be open all day for some early Christmas shopping!\n\n\n \n\n\nThe cost of this event is £34.50 and places a limited\, so please book early!\n\n 
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/make-lunch-bag/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180620T120858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T120858Z
UID:4093-1540288800-1540305000@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shakespeare Re-Visited
DESCRIPTION:Do you have not-so-fond memories of Shakespeare from your schooldays? All those long speeches and strange words and worst of all being made to read them out in from of class?\n\n\n \n\n\nWell\, 30 of your fellow members would disagree with you! the recent Shakespeare Workshop that was held at WI HQ was such a success that \, they have requested a repeat performance from tutor Simon Bridge\, that he has agreed to return in October with another inspirational (but light hearted) workshop on the world of Shakespeare and his plays.\n\n\n \n\n\nRefreshments will be available so pleas bring your own mug. Doors open at 9.30am for a 10am start\, the workshop will finish at around 1pm and will be followed by a light lunch. Please let us know of any allergies etc. \n\n\n \n\n\nTickets for this event will sell out quickly\, so get in early! tickets are £15.00 per member
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/shakespeare-re-visited/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180522T140434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T140653Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn County Event
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees are pleased to announce that Helen Pankhurst – Great Grand-Daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst has been confirmed as one of the speakers at this event. \n\n\n \n\n\nHelen will be bringing along her latest book and will happily sign any copies you purchase. The book will be on sale for £20.00 (RRP £25) but if there are over 100 copies pre-ordered the price will be reduced to £15. Please let us know if you would like to order a copy when you order your tickets with the WI Office. If you would like the book signed by Helen please also make this known.\n\n\n \n\n\nDetails of other speakers and entertainment will be announced soon but this is looking like being another popular Federation Event so please do get your ticket requests into the Office asap.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis event is also open to Non Members\, so please bring along all your non WI friends!\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets cost £15.50 for Members and £17.50 for Non Members.\n\n\n \n\n\nClosing date 7th September 2018.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/autumn-county-event/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181002
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180501T120247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T120247Z
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SUMMARY:A Taste of Denman
DESCRIPTION:Never visited Denman College or would like to take a friend or your partner to show them why you love Denman so much or perhaps you would just like a good day out?\n\n\n \n\n\nHere is a good opportunity to have a true Taste of Denman on Monday 1st October 2018.\n\n\n \n\n\nYou will join the coach at the WI Centre where you may safely leave your car for the day\, to travel in comfort to Denman. You will be greeted on arrival with Coffee or Tea and Biscuits. \n\n \n\nWe will then watch a Floral Art Demonstration given by the experienced Denman Tutor that is\, Anna Steven.\n\n \n\nAfter enjoying the beautiful Flowers\, we will have lunch with desert and a glass of wine\, following which you will have time to sit in the sun (I hope!) have a stroll in the beautiful grounds or visit the Shop.\n\n \n\nAn experienced Denman Guide then will escort us around the College and tell us some of its history. She will show us a selection of the bedrooms\, if possible\, to include our own Essex Bedroom.\n\n\nBefore we leave for home we will enjoy a cream tea and have time for another visit to the shop.\n\n \n\nThe only thing you won’t have tried is the beds! That will have to wait for another visit.\n\n\nThe cost of the whole trip is £60 which covers everything unless you spend in the shop!\n\n\nIf you should have any dietary requirements please let me know when you book. Denman can cope with all diets so long as they are aware in advance.\n\n\nThe coach will leave Hatfield Peverel at 7.30am so please arrive about 10 minutes earlier to enable us to leave on time.\n\n\nWe have to pay Denman College 4 months in advance so Closing Date is 24th May but please do not leave booking until the last minute or you could be disappointed!\n\n\n \n\n\nEND TIME IS APPROX
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/a-taste-of-denman/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180927T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180606T115525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T140057Z
UID:4037-1538049600-1538062200@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Literary Lunch at Saffron Walden Golf Club - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:With the luck the sun will be shining as you read this and September seems a long way ahead\, but we would like to invite you to another of our literary lunches\, this time with local author Liz Trenow\, as the after lunch speaker! \n\n \n\n\nThe menu will be Lemon Roast Chicken followed by Peach Melba Roulade! (Yes please!!) Tea and Coffee with mints will add the final flourish. As always\, on prior request\, a vegetarian option will be available!\n\n\n \n\n\nIf you book your tickets now\, you can take advantage of the “Early Bird” discount price!\n\n\n \n\n\nTickets go on sale on the 8th of June. Early Bird discount price is £30 for members and £35* for non members but must be booked between the 8th and 29th of June. After this date\, tickets will be £33 for members and £35* for non members with the closing date being the 31st of July! \n\n\n(*Non members are not eligible for Early Bird discount)
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/literary-lunch-saffron-walden-golf-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180926T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180926T101500
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20171128T133455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T142321Z
UID:3258-1537956900-1537956900@essexwi.org.uk
SUMMARY:Radwinter Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk around the picturesque village of Radwinter\, through meadow and farmland beside the River Pant.\n\n\nWednesday 26th September 2018\n\n\nMeet at 10.15 for 10.30 start.\n\n\nThe walk is approximately 3 miles and we will meet at the Radwinter Recreation ground\, Water Lane CB10 2TY.\n\n\nRadwinter WI have kindly offered to serve us light lunch after the walk.\n\n\nThe cost of the walk will be £5 per head\, which includes food and administration fees.\n\n\nSorry no dogs unless they are Registered Assistance Dogs only.
URL:https://essexwi.org.uk/event/radwinter-walk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180918T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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:20180908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180510T130532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180510T130532Z
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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:20180815T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
CREATED:20180326T123641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T114036Z
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:20180806T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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:20180804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180711T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180711T101500
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180627T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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:20180625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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:20180620T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T101500
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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:20180620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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:20180605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T145008
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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