All these events are also open to non-members. For further details please contact us at WI House 0118 9333448.
For all events send applications with cheque payable to BFWI, SAE for tickets, a contact name, address and phone no to :BFWI, WI House, The Street, Mortimer Common, Reading RG7 3RD
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JUNE WHITFIELD
Friday 19th November 2010 11.00am
The Hexagon, Reading (RG1 7UA)
We are absolutely delighted to welcome June Whitfield to Berkshire. June has had a long and very successful career on radio, stage and screen. She will tell us about her life and times, in conversation with Wesley Smith. There will be the chance to ask June questions. Do come and join us! As always, your family and friends are very welcome. Ticket prices are the same as last year!!!
Tickets £12 in advance, or £15 on the door.
Please apply by Friday 22nd October 2010
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THE ROYAL COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE SHOW
18th and 19th September 2010
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County Show WI Tent sub-committee
LUNCH & FASHION SHOW
Padworth Village Hall
Monday 18th October 2010 12 midday until 4.00pm
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A hot lunch will be served at 12 midday, followed by a Fashion Show presented by The Clothes Shop of Newbury. Buy your outfit for that Autumn wedding or plan ahead for Christmas.
Tickets £12.
Please apply by Friday 8th October 2010
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Science & Technology sub-committee
PAPER CONSERVATION
Woolhampton Village Hall (RG7 5RE)
Thursday 21st October 2010 7.00pm-10.00pm
And now for something completely different! Come and learn about the skills of a Paper Conservator Victoria Stevens works for several Oxford Colleges as a Paper Conservator and will tell us about the interesting history of papers and demonstrate some of the ways that valuable old paper objects can be saved for the future.
A homemade buffet with wine or soft drinks will be served at the beginning of the evening. Please advise of any dietary requirements. Members’ guests will, of course, be very welcome. Please include a list of names and telephone numbers of those attending. A map will be sent with tickets
Tickets £15
Please apply by Saturday 9th October 2010
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International & Public Affairs sub-committee
NEW ZEALAND – LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD
Grazeley Village Hall, Church Lane, Grazeley, RG7 1LD
Thursday 28th October 2010 10.00am-3.30pm
Different perspectives of New Zealand will be explored at this all day meeting. The history, culture, food, drink, scenery and wildlife, together with an understanding into living in New Zealand today will all combine to give us an insight into this fascinating and faraway land. Coffee will be available from 10.00 am and a light lunch will be served. New Zealand is thousands of miles away, Grazeley only a short drive, so please come and join us.
Tickets £14.50( this includes coffee on arrival and a light lunch)
Please apply by Friday 8th October 2010.
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Arts & Craft sub-committee
FELTING WORKSHOP
Thursday 4th November 2010
A new workshop will be held at WI House with Tutor June Withers. Come and make your own piece of felt and hand sew a small design from a premade felt sample to give you experience to use your own at home when fully dried. Details of all items to bring with you will be listed on the tickets.
Experienced and non experienced welcome – open to members and non members
Tickets £16.00
Please apply by Friday 29th October 2010
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County Show WI Tent sub-committee
FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS
Long Gallery, Englefield House
Monday 29th November 2010 12 midday to 4.00pm
Join us in the Long Gallery for a hot lunch followed by a demonstration of Flowers for Christmas. Janice Tattersdill and Barbara Ayres will give you some ideas for your own home, or you might be lucky enough to win one of the arrangements.
Tickets £12.
Please apply by Monday 15th November 2010.
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