Events diary
GFWI organise events throughout the year to suit all interests. There are many holidays and outings, meetings and conferences, entertainments or activities and courses to choose from, or you can design your own course from our extensive Menu. Full details are available from WI House, or through your WI secretary. Make sure that you check the latest issue of GFWI's Gloucestershire County News, too!

Holidays & Outings

Denman Diamond Jubilee
The 60 anniversary our college's opening will be celebrated between 23 and 26 September. There are plenty of special events going on throughout the week, and during each day there'll be chances to sample the new WI Cooker School and the all-new Gloucestershire bedroom.

£25.00 for the day. Application form from your WI secretary.

Ireland
Monday 13 - Sunday 19 October

See spectacular and unspoilt scenery, the mighty Giants Causeway, beautiful Donegal, the stunning Glenveagh National Park and revel in the delights of Dublin. Six nights half-board in 3 & 4 star hotels, en-suite accommodation, daytime sea crossings.

£453 (single room supplement £84). Application Form from WI House. Closing date 29 May.

Day visit to Denman College
Monday 23 February 2009 (11:45-3:45)

Includes a short history of the house, tour of the college, new buildings and grounds.

£18.50 (includes welcoming glass of wine, buffet lunch, tea and homemade cakes). Own transport. Application form from your WI secretary. Closing date 20 November.

Isle of Wight Spring break
Monday 20 - Friday 24 April 2009

Enjoy a few days in Sandown at the Royal Pier Hotel. Two day trips are included and family and friends are welcome.

£175 (includes coach & ferry, half board shared en-suite accommodation - single room £40 supplement). Application Form from WI House. Closing date 30 October.

Meetings & Conferences

Autumn County Meetings
Apperley: Monday 22 September
Coleford: Tuesday 23 September
Fairford: Wednesday 24 September
Blockley: Thursday 25 September

Full details soon...

Entertainments

Activities & Courses
County Walks 2008
English Bicknor: 20 September at 10:30. Ploughman’s lunch.
Avening: 18 October at 10:30. Ploughman’s lunch.
Lechlade: 22 November at 10:30. Ploughman’s lunch.

Walks often go to a ballot for places, so members must book a place and obtain a ticket.

Would your WI be willing to host a walk in 2009? Email Diana Colbeck or our County Secretary Liz if you are interested.

Foundation Food Hygiene
WI House, Gloucester

Another of our popular one day food hygiene courses. Full details from WI House.

Silence in Court!
Gloucester Magistrates' Court
Monday 6 & Friday 10 October 2:00-4:00 pm

Another chance to visit the County's courts. Discover the workings of a magistrates' court with a magistrate as guide. A possible opportunity to observe business in session

£1.50. Members only. Application form with your WI Secretary
Closing date: 20 August.

Peyote Spiral Beading
WI House, Gloucester
Friday 17 October

Why not take up this popular new craft? Full details from WI House

New Age Curling
Whitminster Village Hall
Friday 17 October 7:30-9:30

Have some fun, try something different and enjoy yourself. Play standing, sitting or kneeling, everyone can do it!

£8.00. Application Form from your WI Secretary. Closing date 25 September.

New Speakers' Morning
St Andrew's Church hall, Churchdown
Tuesday 21 October

Another of our showcases for new speaking talent. Full details from WI House.

Christmas Craft Taster Day
Churchdown Community Centre
Saturday 25 October 10:30-3:30

Learn to make Christmas carrier bags, cake decorations, flower arrangements, quilling cards and tags.

£16.00. Application Form from WI House. Closing date 30 October.

Slimbridge Wetland Centre visit
Monday 24 November

Join us on a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary. Full details from WI House.

The Menu
The GFWI menu of classes is available here in Adobe Acrobat 5 PDF format so that you can read it now and print it out yourself whatever your operating system - Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris etc...

Read or download the Menu (menu.pdf 200KB)

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