Programme

Glemsford WI Programme 2026-2027
Date	Topic
8^th April 7.30pm	Gin Tasting
22^nd April 2.00pm	Spring Walk
13^th May 7.30pm	Annual Meeting and Resolutions – “Taste the Difference”
27^th May 2.00pm	Alan Burbridge “ The Herveys of Ickworth”
10^th June 7.30pm	Derek Adams “The Life of Lee Miller”
24^th June 2.00pm	Strawberry Tea
8^th July 7.30pm	Chris Bates “Cyber Security”
22 July 10.30am	Visit to Cambridge Botanical Gardens
12^th August 7.30pm	The Walking Wok” – Malay Cooking with Lily Indra
26^th August 11.00am	Visit & Tour of Theatre Royal BSE
9^th September 7.30pm	Martyn Taylor “History of Transport in BSE”
23^rd September 2.00pm	Stephen Amer “Singing for Wellbeing”
14^th October 7.30pm	John Foreman “The View from Moscow”
28^th October 11.00am	Autumn Walk
11^th November 7.30pm	Adrian Tindall “A Neat & Beautiful Theatre”
25^th November 2.00pm	Christmas Decorations
9^th December 7.30pm	Christmas Party
23^rd December	No Meeting
13^th January 7.30pm	Quiz & Fizz
27^th January 2.00pm	Felt Ball Coasters
10^th February 7.30pm	Church House Stained Glass with Michelle Russell
24^th February 2.00pm	Soap Making with Crafty Foxes
10^th March 7.30pm	Riding for the Disabled with Anna
24^th March 12.00 noon	Annual Lunch

Glemsford WI Programme 2025-2026
Date	Activity/Talk
9^th April 7.30pm	“Uncle Sam’s Roots in Eastern Region” with Roger Pugh
23^rd April 2.00pm	Spring Walk & Tea
14^th May 7.30pm	Annual Meeting, Resolutions & Pudding Club
28^th May 2.00pm	“Tour of Europe” with Pat Collinson
11^th June 7.30pm	“The Real Robin Hood” with Graham Higgins
25^th June 2.00pm	Strawberry Tea
9th July 7.30pm	“Behind the Green Baize Door” with Bryan Thurlow
23^rd July 2.00pm	Yoga with Amanda
13^th August 7.30pm	“When the Dogs Don’t Bark” with Mary Newton
27^th August 2.00pm	Visit to Munnings Museum Dedham
10^th September 7.30pm	“Coco Chanel – Her Life & Loves” with Paula Short
24^th September 2.00pm	Hand-made soaps
8^th October 7.30pm	Confessions of a Paramedic with Laurie
22^nd October 2.00pm	Autumn Walk
12^th November 7.30pm	“Bury in the Great War” with Adrian Tindall
26^th November 2.00pm	Crafty Foxes with Michelle
10^th December 7.30pm	“What No Cake” Ukelele Band & Christmas Party
24^th December 2.00pm	No Meeting
14^th January 7.30pm	Fizz & Quiz
28^th January 2.00pm	What to do with an old duvet
11^th February 7.30pm	“Wildlife Photography & its role in Conservation” with Barbara Meyer
25^th February 2.00pm	A Journey with Glass with Churchouse Stained Glass
11^th March 7.30pm	“Spark a Love of Nature” with Nan Eshelby
25^th March	Annual Lunch

2024/2025

Evening 7.30pm	Topic	*Competition*	Afternoon 2.00pm	Topic
10^th April	“Forensic Science”” with Mary Newton	*A Fingerprint Picture*	24^th April	Tour of the Chocolate Factory
8^th May	Annual Meeting with International Pudding Club with the Committee	*No Competition*	22^nd May	Spring Walk & Afternoon Tea
12^th June	“Woolpatch” with Stuart Race	*A hand-knitted item*	26th June	Strawberry Tea & tombola with the Committee
10^th July	“Seven Sisters” with Jo Porth	*“Sisters”*	24^th July	“Canada East to West” with Paula Short
14^th August	A Night in Mexico with the Committee	*The best Mexican outfit*	28^th August	Visit to Tiptree Jam Factory Museum & Lunch
11^thSeptember	“Beavers at Spains Hall” with Darren Tinsley	*A wild life picture*	25^thSeptember	“A Handsome Little Town” with Adrian Tindall
9^th October	“Dad’s Army – The nation’s favourite” with Charles Garland	*What did you do in the War Granny?*	23^rd October 11.00am	Autumn Walk & Soup Lunch
13^thNovember	“Growing up in Norfolk in the 1950’s & 60’s” with Kevin Boardman	*Do you remember the 60’s?*	27^thNovember	Bury Stray Cats with Kelly Williams
11^thDecember	Christmas Party with Barrie, Paula & Nicky	*No Competition*	25^thDecember	No Meeting
8^th January`	“Quiz & Fizz” & Resolutions	Best Christmas Cracker Joke	22^nd January	Board Games with the Committee
12^thFebruary	Name That Love Song with the Committee	*Design a Valentine’s card*	26th February	“Tea Etiquette” with the Catherine Buchanan & Afternoon Tea
12^th March	“Make Do & Mend” with Amanda Sutherland	*An Upcycled Item*	26^th March	End of Year Lunch