NORTH EAST MARCH 2018 Federation Office: WI House, Front Street, Norby, Thirsk, YO7 1BG Tuesday to Thursday: 10.00am – 12.30pm and 14.00pm – 15.00pm Closed Mondays and Fridays

Newsletter Editor: Gill Cressey Editor email: [email protected] Federation Secretary: Laurence Anderson Federation Sec. email: [email protected] Telephone: 01845 522415 Finance Sec. email: [email protected] NYEFed website: www.northyorkshirewi.co.uk Twitter: @NYorkEastFedWI

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd at Guildford, RHS Wisley and The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Tuesday 26 June– Thursday 28 June (open to non-members)

Join Glenis Wedzicha on a three day event that money can’t buy. The three venues hold many surprises (SSTL, Guildford), delights (Wisley RHS) and stunning scientific experiences (RAL, Harwell). All this and a superb dinner at Cosby Golf Club on the way home. Cost per member: £275.00; cost per non-member: £285.00. Book now, closing date: Thursday 10 May. Deposit of £70.00 on booking. Balance following notification of places. Please see your secretary for special application form for this event.

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Chairman’s chat

Being reminded about the Suffragettes this week and their fight for women’s votes, I was wondering what was left for us to fight for, but then the WI had some bad national press (The Daily Mail). So a fight for the WI!! Members from the south of have complained about the amount of our subscription taken by National, saying that WIs were having to close because they had no money. I have no objection to anyone complaining, but the facts that they reported to a National Newspaper were incorrect. I felt that I should make sure that we all knew the true facts. Just how many of us are aware of the true details or are we just complaining that the WI is getting too expensive? Our annual subscription is now £41.00 which is a £2.00 increase. Of this increase, £1.00 goes to our own WI and the Federation and National receive 50p each. This equates to £20.00, to your WI, £9.30 to the Federation and National receives £11.70 per year. I believe that the WI is still good value for money at £3.41 per meeting (Not much more than a coffee). Both National and Federation work hard and as efficiently as possible but costs keep rising. If you believe that your WI is not worth it then start to take a more active part and make it value for money!! The WI is what WE make it. It is the only national women’s organisation that Government listen to and that can make a difference throughout the country whilst at the same time still be a friendly monthly meeting for likeminded women each month who I hope help each other whilst sorting out local problems! My husband says that I would have made an excellent suffragette! Many suffragettes joined the early WI; I am proud to be a WI member, even though most people are not aware of all aspects of our movement and believe that they are too young to join the jam and cake brigade! I have to write these letters the month before you receive them so forgive me if at times I seem a little out of touch, I hope that National will have responded to the slur by the time you read this. Jennie Potter

OFFICE NOTICE BOARD

*2019 Diaries – the Order Form is enclosed. Supplies of the diary are limited, so please order as soon as possible. Closing date for orders: 17 May.

*Federation Annual Report & Accounts 2016/2017 – enclosed for discussion at your March meetings. Please remind your Delegate to the Spring Council Meeting to bring it with her and send in any questions in writing to WI House prior to the Council Meeting on 18 April.

*Gift Aid Questionnaire – the rules on Gift Aid have recently changed. In order to assess what needs to be done by both individual WIs and the Federation we need to know how many people currently Gift Aid their subscription. Enclosed is a questionnaire to be returned to the Office by 11 April at the latest.

MCS (MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)

By keeping correct and up-to-date MCS records you are helping us and NFWI to provide the best and most efficient service to your members and limiting the costly waste of resources. MCS Reps can be appointed at any time to take care of their WI’s records and useful step-by-step guides for the system are available on the Moodle and the MCS itself. We are asking WIs to ensure that: a) The details of your WI Secretary are up to date and entered correctly, as incorrect entries will result in your WI missing out on national mailings, voucher books and raffle tickets. b) All members’ details are correct so that they can benefit from their membership fully (Moodle access, WI Life magazine etc..) c) Members who have not re-joined by the deadline of 31 March 2018 should be removed from the system. They should be marked as “Inactive” under the section “Status”. d) All details of new members who have joined between 1 January and 31 March are entered on the MCS as soon as possible to ensure they receive a welcome pack from NFWI and Federation.

Please remember that Dual Members can only be added to the MCS by the Federation MCS Rep, so please contact the Office at [email protected] with the members’ full name, address and primary WI.

If you are experiencing difficulties with the MCS or your WI does not have an MCS Representative to keep the records up to date, please contact Laurence at the Office on 01845 522415 or email [email protected]

Agnes Salter Travel Fund exists to help with the travelling expenses of members who are attending Denman College for the first time. Once a member has been accepted on a course, they may apply to the Office for assistance with travel. They are then sent a letter and application form. 2

Reminder - The 35th Annual Spring Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday 18 April, 10.30am to 3.30pm, at Scarborough Spa Complex. Delegates’ tickets, Visitors’ tickets and pre-ordered lunches application forms are with your Secretary. Visitors’ tickets: £10.00. Pre-plated lunch: £13.80. Closing date: Visitors’ tickets and lunch: 21 March.

Reminder Stationery –order form was in February Newsletter for items for collection at the Spring Council Meeting. Order Forms will also be available on the day. If these cannot be collected from WI House, there will be a P&P charge.

Autumn Council Meeting 2018 on Saturday 13 October will be held at Manor School Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6PA. Details nearer the time.

Tour de Yorkshire – this comes through Thirsk and passes the Office on Saturday 5 May. We are going to have a marquee and serve coffee and cake. Come and join in and see the cyclists pass from 10.30am.

200 Club Monthly Draw: 24 Mrs Beryl Taylor, Scalby & Newby / 31 Mrs Margaret Platts, Worsall WI

Treasurers’ Helpline: Angela Fawcett on 01751 430210 and Val Illingsworth on 01347 888203.

SUB-COMMITTEE NEWS

Events - Chairman: Frances Langley

DARTS COMPETITION RESULTS 2017/18 - League A Snainton League B Ingleby Arncliffe League C Tholthorpe League D Stockton on the Forest

Thank you to all teams who have played this season, and congratulations to the league winners who will be taking part in the Final on Saturday 3 March at Nawton Pavilion, same venue as last couple of years. We wish them all good luck. We hope everyone who took part has enjoyed their matches and will enter again next year.

* 2018/2019 Federation Darts Competition - The darts competition is great fun, social and competitive. You need four members per team, and possibly a ‘spare’ to score or take turns to play. Preliminary round matches (often played in pubs or village halls) are played home and away, leading to a final in March 2019. Depending on number of teams entered there are usually four leagues with only the top team from each league going to the final. Great fun is had at these league matches so get a team together and have a go! Matches can be played from June up until January 2019. Closing date for all matches to be played and results in is Friday 1 February 2019. The cost is £15 per team. Book now – closing date for entries to the Office: Thursday 31 May. Booking form enclosed. Darts co-ordinators Angela Howgate 01723 859843, [email protected] and Sue Shutt 01723 859793, [email protected]. Get practising!!

Our thanks to Angela and Sue who have efficiently organised the Darts Tournament for a number of years. Although they are willing to carry on, they feel that it should be offered to others! So if you feel that you would like to have a go organising this, then please get in touch, otherwise the gallant two from Snainton will carry on. Jennie

Anglo-Indian Lunch, Thursday 10 May, Ebberston Village Hall, 12.00pm. Cost £20.00. Details in previous newsletters. Closing Date: 29 March.

A fun day of Fused Glass Art is to be held on Thursday 14 June (please note change of date) at The Stained Glass Centre, Cayton, nr Scarborough, 10.30am – 4.00pm. In the morning you will learn about glass fusing and then design and create your own glass coaster. This is followed by lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the Centre’s Tea Rooms. You will have time to browse the shop full of all things glass before the afternoon session of a Fused Art Class. Learn to design and make a fused glass art panel, which after being in the kiln will be mounted into a 6.5” x 8.5” white box frame. The finished articles will be brought to Thirsk for collection. Cost £75.00 including your lunch. Please inform the office of any dietary requirements. Book now. Closing date: 3 May.

*Federation lunch at Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York on Friday 15 June 12.00pm for 12.30pm. Special Guest Speaker: Dame Jill Black – cost £25.00 for a two course lunch + tea/coffee - members only. Although it is 100 years since women got the vote in this country we are still talking about women gaining full gender equality. Our speaker is a very inspirational woman in a male dominated world - The Right Honourable Lady Black of Derwent DBE is one of only two female Supreme Court Judges in the UK. Book now, closing date: 3 May. Booking form enclosed.

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* Friday 22 June – Gliding Taster, Wolds Gliding Club, Pocklington. Cost: £38.00 for one flight and BBQ. Yes, you too can fly like a bird! Enjoy the thrill of soaring over the Vale of York at the controls of a modern two-seater training glider with a BGA qualified gliding instructor. Flying will start at 6.30pm and will continue until everyone has had a flight. There may be the opportunity to pay for a second flight if time allows at a cost of around £12.00. Even at the height of summer an airfield can be cool and exposed so please wear warm loose fitting clothing. Jeans, jumpers and trainers are best and remember to bring a lightweight waterproof jacket too. If the weather is poor the flying will be rearranged for another date, but please note that the BBQ will still take place. After flying, the clubhouse and bar will be open – alcohol will not be served prior to flying. Friends and family welcome to watch and enjoy the BBQ. Cost for BBQ only: £13.00. Please note: the gliders used impose a weight limit of 102kg (16st 0lbs) and a height limit of 199cm (6ft 3in). You will be asked to make a medical declaration that you are fit to fly – the requirements are basically the same as those to drive a car. Book now, Closing date: 11 May. Special booking form with your Secretary.

Sailing Taster Day, Wednesday 4 July, Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, Melbourne Road, Allerthorpe, Pocklington, York YO42 4RL. Cost: £30.00 for a two hour session. Two sessions 12.30pm to 2.30pm, arrival from 12.10pm OR 3.00pm to 5.00pm, arrive from 2.40pm. Did you watch the sailing during the Olympics? Wanting to give it a go? Join us for a sailing taster day at Allerthorpe Lakeside Park, near Pocklington. Head out on the water with a qualified instructor and feel what it is like to have the wind carrying you along the lake. Participants must be able to swim. Wear shorts, or tracksuit bottoms, a waterproof jacket and some lace or Velcro shoes, which may get muddy. Bring outdoor gear to change into. Buoyancy aids will be provided and a safety launch will be in operation on the day. Please specify which session you want on the application form. Book now, Closing date: 23 May.

Rambles – Frances Langley [email protected] Tel. 01723 859086 / 07713933739

Please remember to send two separate cheques, £3.00pp payable to NYEFWI for the ramble and £5.50 pp made payable to the WI organising the lunch. Both cheques to be sent to WI House with the booking form.

Cropton Ramble, Wednesday 2 May. Full details in in January newsletter. Book now; Closing date: 21 March.

Hawsker Ramble, Thursday 17 May. Full details in January newsletter. Book now; Closing Date: 5 April.

Claxton and Sand Hutton WI Ramble Tuesday 12 June. This walk starts at Sand Hutton Village Hall (YO14 1LL) where parking is available and coffee will be served at 9.30am. This is a circular walk of just under 6½ miles. It is a largely level walk with no hills and just one stile to negotiate. There is a shorter route for those who do not want to do the whole route. On return lunch will be served by Claxton and Sand Hutton WI at Sand Hutton Village Hall. Dogs on leads are welcome but not allowed in the village hall. Booking now, closing date 3 May.

Scalby and Newby Ramble, Thursday 21 June. Full details in February Newsletter. Book now, Closing date: 10 May.

Byland-with Wass Ramble, Saturday 14 July. The walk will start at 10am from the village hall in Wass where parking is available. Coffee will be served from 9.30am. The walk is between 4 to 5 miles long through the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors National Park. The route includes woodland, pasture, one short stretch of road walking, a stile and a couple of steepish hills. The hills are more than compensated for by the wonderful views throughout. In places the walk crosses farmland and is therefore not suitable for dogs. Husbands, family and friends are all very welcome to join the walk which will end at Wass Village Hall, where a soup and sandwich lunch will be served. Booking from 3 April, closing date: 1 June.

Crafts & Home Economics Co-ordinator - Marigold Wilkinson

Knitting - One step further- Friday 27 April, WI House, 10.00am – 3.00pm, cost £15.00. Details in previous newsletters. Closing date: 16 March. Members only.

Wirework Workshop, Wednesday 4 July, WI House, 10.00am-3.00pm. Cost £55.00 to make a wirework wader bird. Although this course is a follow on from the Make a Hedgehog day, it can be attempted by a beginner. Wire and tools are included in the price. It is advisable to wear trousers, shoes and socks rather than sandals, and a close fitting pair of gloves. Come for 9.30am and enjoy a coffee before you start. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee available on the day. Book now, closing date: 23 May. Members only.

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Denman Ambassador – Jean Williams

Are you starting to save for the Federation Holiday at Denman from 22 to 25 July 2019? Courses still to be finalised. Watch out for more details in future issues! Public Affairs & International - Chairman: Sarah McFarlane

Visit Hartlepool, Thursday 26 April - learn how a Nuclear Power Station works and visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Full details, previous newsletter. Cost £22.00 – members only. Closing date: 15 March. Please state pick up point on application form (Form with your Secretary).

Science Co-ordinator - Glenis Wedzicha

An Evening of Forensic Archaeology, Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall, Burniston. Friday 11 May, 7.00pm – 9.00 pm. Members only. Price, inclusive of light refreshments: £10.00. If you missed the last of these events for any reason, be sure to get your name down for this. Dig away happily alongside fellow-members whilst our experienced teacher helps us all to uncover events long hidden in the past, some of a criminal origin. Event repeated by popular demand. The evening includes a break for light refreshments, prizes for top scorers and a practical demonstration of an excavation. Question and Answer session at the end. Book now, Closing date: 28 March.

The Science of Cream Tea, Wednesday 11 July, Scampston Walled Garden Conservatory, Scampston (Near Malton), Members only. Price: £20.00. This is a repeat event owing to popularity in 2017. The small increase in cost to members in 2018 is due to a rise in prices at Scampston. Our eminent speaker is Emeritus Professor of Food Science at the University of Leeds who will explain how this uniquely British institution is, in fact, a captivating science experiment, to be illustrated with entertaining hands-on demonstrations. The price includes cream tea and all-day admission to the acclaimed Scampston Walled Garden. Members can arrive at any time to enjoy the plants and borders. The talk and demonstration by the speaker will begin at 2.30 p.m. and will be followed by tea. Book now, closing date: Wednesday 30 May.

The A to Z of Science: “Z”

We have been a long time in reaching this point, but here we are at last. I can hardly believe it. But here are a few other things I find difficult to believe: We all know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, even a song was written to establish the wisdom of the saying. However, here are a few facts which just may serve to contradict the truth of the words we sing: What looks like diamond, feels, sparkles, is more brilliant and pure in terms of whiteness than diamond and yet by the addition of a tiny amount of impurity can assume various rainbow hues, including multicoloured? Answer, why a most wonderful material called cubic zirconia which is the cubic crystalline form of a substance called zirconium dioxide. The reason why cubic zirconia replicates diamond so well is because in virtually all of its characteristics it is better than natural diamond. Thus, we can now all bedeck ourselves in synthetic diamonds which sparkle and dazzle at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. And why not, indeed? Every woman wants to shine and with the coming of this synthetic procedure, she can do so. To buy a “diamond” necklace and still get change from a £20.00 note is science at its most magical! I can’t believe we have reached the end of the alphabet – I have learnt so much! Editor

Climate Ambassador – Aynsley Halligan

By the time you read this, you should have had your Green Hearts event, and I look forward to seeing photos of what you’ve created. Maybe you’ve already sent a green heart or a photo of your creations to your local MP. If not, I would like to encourage you to do so to remind him/her of your ongoing concern about climate change and the need for more political action. In any case, please don’t throw out any non-perishables. We should be able to use them next February!

I recently heard a very disturbing talk about the predicted impact of climate change on nature, and on birds, in particular. Most plants and animals are tied to a ‘climate envelope’ for their survival (i.e. they have a limited, some extremely limited, range of temperature in which they can survive) and they - or importantly, the prey or vegetation they are dependent on - may not be able to physically shift as temperatures change around them. Such obstacles as mountains, human populations or bodies of water, deserts, or simply lack of mobility (think of coral reefs) may prevent it. Plants or animals whose reproductive cycles are rapid may have a better chance of being able to adapt and evolve to cope with climate changes, but more slowly reproducing animals and plants have little chance. And never forget that we humans are totally reliant on other life on Earth for our own survival, so the fight to limit climate change must continue

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ACWW – Barbara Capaldi

Coffee morning - Unfortunately, we are going to have to change the date of the coffee morning, as someone down in London has hogged the date to get married! As yet, I have no further details, but will get the revised date to you as soon as I can. Can I just say a huge thank you again for all your support for the Dalit Women's Gardens project. I'm bowled over. Gill Boag-Munroe, Former ACWW Representative

Membership & Training - Chairman: Janice Whiteford

All About Resolutions Workshop - Wednesday 9 May at WI House, 7.00pm–9.00pm. Cost per member: £7.50. Do you have a burning issue that you would like to raise as a Resolution? Perhaps you feel you need to know more about the Resolutions process. What are the pitfalls to avoid when drafting a good Resolution? How did the WI get involved with Resolutions in the first place and what have been its notable successes? If you would like to find out answers to these questions and anything relating to Resolutions, come along to our first workshop on this subject in recent years. Who knows, you may as a result see your own resolution in print at a future National AM! - Closing date: 28 March.

Basic Computer Skills Workshop, Wednesday 16 May at WI House. Cost: £7.50 per member. Session 1: 10.00am – 12noon or Session 2: 1.00pm – 3.00pm. Your chance to learn new or further develop existing skills. We will show you how and try to answer your questions. Please state session you require on the booking form. Closing Date: 9 April.

Federation Quiz, Monday 21 May, 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Cost: £16 per team of 4. Get your teams ready for this very eagerly contested event. It’s great fun - if you have never entered before, you don’t know what you are missing! Three venues to choose from: Pickering Memorial Hall; Galtres Centre, Easingwold; and North Duffield Village Hall. Please state venue required on the booking form. Book now. Closing Date: 9 April.

WI Treasurers’ Workshops, Friday 1 June, WI House. Cost: £7.50 per person, payable from WI Funds. Session 1: 2.00pm – 4.00pm, Session 2: 7.00pm – 9.00pm. This is a chance for Treasurers to look carefully at the new accounting system for WIs (i.e. acting as Agent) and ironing out any problems or queries you may have. It will be especially helpful to new treasurers, but is also open to anyone needing an update on the new rulings. Please put on the application which session you would prefer to attend. Book now, Closing date: 20 April.

Treasure Hunt - Get ready! Coming to Helmsley, Monday 16 July - Details, price and booking next month.

Resolution Adviser - Glenis Wedzicha

The wheels of democracy in the WI which we know as the Resolutions process, swings once again into motion and 215,000 member voices have their say.

Resolution Selection Results - All the slips returned were counted and the following results were forwarded to NFWI:- Positive Body Image in a Digital Age – 71; Stop Female Genital Mutilation – 262; Raising awareness of Modern Slavery in the UK – 238; Mental Health Matters – 445; Healthier Mouth, Healthier Body – 42. Total correct voting slips received: 1,058. Unfortunately we had 3 spoilt papers which couldn’t be accepted.

Digital team - Janice Whiteford, Pat Shotton, Jane Holloway

Questionnaires - Thank you to those WIs who have returned their questionnaires. If your WI hasn’t returned it, please send it back to WI House as soon as possible to enable us to get the workshops you require in place. My WI Website - the new site built to replace the Moodle. Everything that was on the old Moodle site has now been transferred onto My WI website and lots, lots more: more cookery projects; more craft ideas; essential Information about running your WI; helpful documents to download; member interests; Campaigns and Public Affairs etc. too many to mention here. You will need to get a NEW password, unless you are the WI MCS Rep, then you can use this password. Log on to https://mywi.thewi.org.uk If you want to know more, want some help, then why not sign up to one of our workshops and find out? Or, if you have a Wi-Fi area near you, then we will come out and show you all about it. Please contact the Office.

Here to help: If you have anything you would like to know about the WI or need help, please contact one of the following WI Advisers: Pat Shotton 01904 795953; Janice Whiteford 01904 269361; Val Illingsworth 01347 888203; Glenis Wedzicka 01904 708704; Jane Holloway 01439 788870. 6

RECENTLY IN OUR FEDERATION…

Caedmon Students wise up to Food Waste! Students at Caedmon College in Whitby, have learnt valuable lessons about how not to waste food and save money. 40 students from Year 7 took part in two workshops organised by Whitby and District Rotary Club, in collaboration with Whitby WI and Rotters (from North Yorkshire County Council). Workshops involved cookery demonstrations making tasty meals from leftovers. Sue Clarke from Whitby WI showed the students how to make tomato and lentil soup with over ripe tomatoes and vegetable stir fry using vegetables often thrown away.Students also learned the importance of not cooking too much in the first place and were given their own spaghetti measures and rice cups to take home to help control portion sizes. A second workshop covered recycling and composting as well as food waste. Students were shown how to make a large wormery which helps to make compost from leftover vegetables, egg shells and paper waste. They then constructed a mini wormery to take home and look after and made their own smoothie by pedalling a bike to power the blender. Ripe fruit is ideal for making smoothies rather than being thrown away. Prior to taking part in the workshops, the students kept a diary for a week – setting out what food was wasted and why. Around 7.2m tonnes of food each year is thrown away each year in the UK and wasting this food costs the average family around £480 per year. Yorkshire generates enough food waste to fill York Minster one-and-a-half times every year (North Yorkshire Rotters/WRAP statistics). Susan Menier, Whitby WI

NFWI NEWS

Lady Denman Cup Competition 2018 “The day that changed my life…” The Lady Denman Cup Competition 2018 is to write a diary extract based on the day that changed their life, using no more than 500 words (excluding main title, but to include diary date if used). Entrants must submit four copies of their entry, typed if possible, on A4 paper to their Federation Secretary. Email entries are accepted, providing rules on Individual Entry Form are adhered to. Any entries sent directly to the NFWI Unit without being approved by the federation, cannot be entered and will be returned to the entrant. Federation closing date: Thursday 28 June. Full details, individual entry form and schedule available on My WI or from the Office.

Huxley Cup Competition, Friday 15 to Sunday 17 June, the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW. Flower arranging Competition. Contact the Office for full details. Closing date for entries to Federation: 29 March.

ENCLOSURES THIS MONTH:

Annual Report and Accounts; Diaries order form; Bulb Catalogues & Order Form; Darts Competition Booking Form; Gift Aid Questionnaire (for the attention of the Treasurer); Gliding Taster Booking Form; Sandburn Hall Lunch Booking Form

For information on the events in the diary page 8, please contact your WI Secretary or the Federation Office. Please book your place on any of the above events via your WI Secretary, who will send an application form with all the details and a WI cheque to WI House.

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EVENT DATE AND TIME VENUE CLOSING DATE

Amigurumi Crochet Friday 2 March WI House, Thirsk 12 January Workshop 10.00am - 3.00pm Darts Final Saturday 3 March, Playing field Pavillion, Main St, Nawton York - 10.00am. YO62 Presidents & Secretaries Saturday 10 March WI House, Thirsk 1 February workshop 10.00am – 15.00pm Fracking event Monday 26 March The Feathers’ Hotel,, Market Pl, Helmsley, York 12 February 7.00pm YO62 5BH Meet your Police Wednesday 4 April Cholmeley Hall, Brandsby Village Street 21 February Commissioner 12.00pm – 2.00pm Brandsby, YO61 4RF Paper Weaving Thursday 12 April, WI House, Thirsk 1 March Workshop 10.30am-4.00pm Annual Spring Council Wednesday 18 April Scarborough Spa Complex, South Bay, Dels. – 22 February Meeting 10.30am – 3.30pm Scarborough, YO11 2HD Visitors – 21 March Visit to Hartlepool Thursday 26 April Hartlepool 15 March Knitting - One step Friday 27 April WI House, Thirsk 16 March further 10.00am – 3.00pm Cropton Ramble Wednesday 2 May Cropton Village Hall, Main Street, Cropton, YO18 21 March 9.30am for coffee 8HL All About Resolutions Wednesday 9 May WI House, Thirsk 28 March Workshop 7.00pm–9.00pm. Anglo-Indian Lunch Thursday 10 May Ebberston Village Hall, Main Street, Ebberston, 29 March 12.00pm YO13 9NS An Evening of Forensic Friday 11 May Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall, Burniston, 28 March Archaeology 7.00pm – 9.00pm YO13 0JE Basic Computer Skills Wednesday 16 May WI House, Thirsk 9 April workshop 10.00am–12noon or 1.00pm-3.00pm Hawsker WI Ramble Thursday 17 May Hawsker and Stainsacre Village Hall, Mill Lane, 5 April 9.30am for coffee Low Hawsker, YO22 4LT Federation Quiz Monday 21 May The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, YO61 3AE 9 April 7.00pm prompt North Duffield Village Hall, YO8 5RP Pickering Memorial Hall, YO18 8AA Treasurers’ Workshop Friday 1 June – 2.00pm WI House, Thirsk 20 April to 4.00pm or 7.00pm to 9.00pm Claxton & Sand Hutton Tuesday 12 June Sand Hutton Village Hall, YO14 1LL 3 May Ramble 9.30am for coffee Fused Glass Wshop Thursday 14 June Stained Glass Centre, Cayton, YO11 3TP 3 May 10.30am – 4.00pm Lunch with Dame Jill Friday 15 June Sandburn Hall, Scotchman Ln, Flaxton, York YO60 3 May Black 12.00 noon 7RG Scalby & Newby Ramble Thursday 21 June Wreyfield Church, Wreyfield Drive, Scarborough 10 May 9.30am for coffee YO12 6NP

Gliding Taster Friday 22 June Wolds Gliding Club, Pocklington Ind Est, 11 May 6.30pm start Pocklington, York YO42 1NP Science Visit 26 June – 28 June Guilford, Wisley & Harwell 10 May Wirework workshop Wednesday 4 July WI House, Thirsk 23 May 10.00am – 3.00pm Sailing Taster Wednesday 4 July Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, Melbourne Road, 23 May 12.30pm to 2.30pm OR Allerthorpe, Pocklington YO42 4RL 3.00pm to 5.00pm The Science of Cream Tea Wednesday 11 July Scampston Walled Garden Conservatory, 30 May Malton , YO17 8NG Byland with Wass Saturday 14 July Wass Village Hall, YO61 4BE 1 June Ramble 9.30am for coffee

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