Programme

Programme of Events

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2024
JANUARY 11^th	SOCIAL EVENING Fun quiz themed around Christmas and delivered by Margo and her hearing dog Linus
FEBRUARY 8^th	MIDWIFERERY THROUGH THE AGES Lynda Brignall will share her 42 years as a midwife at the WSH and talk about the interesting progression of midwifery through the ages.
MARCH 14^th	STILL GOOD FOOD Sarah Bullen is talking about her charity “Still Good Food” This involves distributing the food donated by businesses sometimes close to sell by dates and how this is passed onto people at reduced cost whilst also reducing waste.
APRIL 11^th	WE LOVE PETS Tasha and Andy will talk about their business in Bury. They have a wide experience of all animals including reptiles and offer boarding, house visits and house sitting.
MAY 9^th	AGM/RESOLUTION MEETING Our only business meeting of the year to elect a new committee and president and to vote on this year’s WI RESOLUTION
JUNE13th	ST NICHOLAS HOSPICE Following our highly successful coffee morning, George Chilvers coming to talk to us about the work of St Nicholas Hospice and the important role they play in our local community.
JULY 11^th	GARDEN PARTY SUPPER A chance to chat, have lovely food and relax
AUGUST 8^th	CORAM Ruth Miller will be talking to us on behalf of the Coram Childrens Charity which originates from the Foundling Hospital in London, founded in 1739 for babies at risk of abandonment.
SEPTEMBER 12^th	GATEHOUSE FOOD BANK Amanda is coming to talk about the Gatehouse Food Bank and the much needed work they do there to provide food to those that need it. Local charity in Bury.
OCTOBER 10^th	TONY STROWGER – JEWELLER He designs bespoke jewellery and specialises in remodelling old rings and necklaces. If you can draw or describe your dream piece Tony can bring the idea to life. Bring your own jewels to the meeting to see what he suggests.
NOVEMBER 14th	PAKENHAM WATERMILL Mike Dean who has a vast knowledge of all things Suffolk will be telling us about the fascinating history of all things Suffolk, will be telling us about the fascinating history and incredible workings of the watermill.
DECEMBER 12^th	ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER Relaxing evening with our supper