What’s On?

Federation events for you to enjoy!

Is there something you’d like to see Federation hold? Perhaps you have a skill you’d like to share with a group of fellow WI members? Please get in touch with the office by calling 01480 453137 or email office@hpfwi.org.uk. We would love to hear from you! Whether it be ideas for future events or something you would like to share yourself, every suggestion is welcome.

December

11th – Christmas Lunch – 12pm for 12.30pm, WI Centre

Menu:

Santa’s Parmesan Cheese Christmas Appetizers

Festive Venison Beef, Chestnut & Orange Casserole, with braised red cabbage, seasonal green vegetables, and celeriac and potato mash with crème fraiche.

Christmas Pubbing Cheesecake with red coulis.

Tea and coffee.

Whisky and Mince Pie Fudge.

Tickets: Members: £25 / Non-Members: £27

Closing date: 20th November 2024

2025

January

22nd – Life Story Coffee Mornings: Wigs and Gowns with Sue Rook – 10am-12pm, WI Centre, Huntingdon

Life as a legal secretary in London! Hear Sue Rook, Hemingford Grey WI, talk about her experiences in London in the 1960’s, including her time at the Old Bailey and other courts. Ticket includes talk, tea/coffee, and pastries.

Tickets: £5 per person

Closing date: 20th January 2025

23rd – Starlight Express Theatre Trip – Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Experience a new version of Starlight Express in a purpose built theatre from top priced seats surrounded by the skating tracks.

Coach pick up points:

8.30am – Serpentine Green, Hampton

9am – WI Centre, Huntingdon

9.30am – Riverside Park, St Neots

Tickets: Members: £88 per person / Non-members: £90 per person

Closing date: Tuesday 12th November 2024

27th – Silk Painting Workshop – 10am-2pm, WI Centre

Join a tutor from The Stained Glass Museum for a follow-on from our silk painting workshop in 2024. Paint a bookmark and a 28cm x 118cm silk scarf. All welcome. Please bring your own lunch.

Tickets: £35 per person

Closing date: 17th December 2024

To book an event:

Please download and complete this booking form and return to the office. Payment can be made via BACS (please email the office for details), cheque or via card machine at the WI Centre.

Workshop Events:

If you would like further training to be offered, or you would like a one-to-one session, please contact the office. There is no charge for attending training or committee role workshops.

Hints and Tips: Running an Annual Meeting

Virtual: Tuesday 14th January 2025, 7.15pm, via Zoom. Click here to book your place.

In-person: Saturday 25th January 2025, 10.30am, WI Centre, Huntingdon. Click here to book your place.