BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES

Friday 24 February 2012, at 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm

at Tullie House Museum, Carlisle

Are you a creepy crawly lover or are you one of those people who have an aversion to anything small that moves quickly?  All these creatures must, like us, have a place in the pecking order of this planet.  What is their role?  Which are the garden and house goodies and baddies?  Come and find out more and perhaps allay your fears.

Cost: £4.00

Tickets available from Mrs M Suddart - see County News for further details

SUNFLOWERS AT MUNCASTER

Friday 9 March 2012, at 1.30 pm

at The Beacon, Whitehaven

A talk on paintings brought to Muncaster Castle during World War II.

Cost: £3.00
Tickets available from Mrs M Suddart - see County News for further details

QUIZ NIGHT

Friday 16 March 2012,at 7.30 pm

at Globe Hall, Ireby

Uldale WI invite teams of 4 to join in their quiz night.

Cost: £5.00 per head, to include refreshments
Tickets available from Janice Havelock - see County News for further details

COMPUTER SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS

Monday 19 and 26 March 2012

at Carlisle United Learning Centre

Do you feel you are being left behind in this technological age?  This is your opportunity to find out how to use those programmes on your computer.  With Carlisle United Learning Centre, we are offering 2 free half day classes, with the option to enrol on a 10 hour course.  Members will proceed at their own pace with support from a tutor.

Places are limited so book early!

Tickets available from Mrs M Suddart - see County News for further details

BEADWORK CLASS

Wednesday 28 March 2012, from 10.00 am until 3.00 pm

at WI House

An opportunity to attend this popular class tutored by Margaret Pattinson, whether a beginner or more advanced.  Beads for the class can be purchased on the day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Cost: £15.00 for the day, to include tea and biscuits on arrival

Organiser: Mrs M Pattinson

See County News for further details of how to book

SHORT MAT BOWLING

Saturday 24 March 2012, 10.30 am-3.30 pm

at Wigton Bowling Club

A social event for WI members.  Refreshments available

Cost: £3.00 per person

Organiser: Mrs E Bell

See County News for further details

FEDERATION TEAM DARTS FINAL

Monday 26 March 2012 , at 7.30 pm

at Wigton Bowling Club

FEDERATION SPRING COUNCIL MEETING

Saturday 31 March 2012, at 10.30 am

Shepherds Inn, Rosehill, Carlisle
(no admittance before 10.00 am)

Guest Speaker: To be confirmed

Visitors: £3.00 per person

Refreshments are available at the Shepherds Inn or the Auctioneer

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday 11, 18 and 25 April 2012, at 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

at WI House, Carlisle

Three sessions, tutored by Professor John Beazley, to bring out the artist in you.

Cost: £10.00 per day session

Organiser: Mrs A Watt

See County News for further details

WHITEHAVEN THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

Sunday 15 April 2012, commencing at 1.00 pm

from The Library, Whitehaven

A quizzical walk around Whitehaven.  How observant are you?

The answers are all around you.  Bring the family - it's fun!

Coffee is available at the Library - donation only.

Cost: £3.00 to include quiz sheet

Organiser: Mrs M Suddart

For full details of how to enter see County News

FEDERATION WALK

Saturday 21 April 2012, at 10.30 am

Meet at public car park in Pooley Bridge

Come and join us for a walk on Askham Fell and along Ullswater shore, approx 6 miles.

Waterproofs and boots or sensible walking shoes are essential.

Bring a packed lunch

Parking is limited so fill a car if possible.

Organiser: Jenny Wren

Please inform the organiser of numbers attending - contact details in County News

TRIP TO HAWES AND RICHMOND

Friday 20 April 2012

Pick up points at Carlisle and Penrith

A luxury coach will convey you through the Cumbria and Yorkshire countryside to arrive at Hawes mid morning.  A tour of the Hawes Creamery will include a cheese demonstration and tasty morsels to try.  Either buy your lunch in the restaurant or bring a picnic.  After lunch you will be taken to the quaint old town of Richmond where you can explore or visit the castle.

Cost: £15.00 per head (cheques made payable to CCFWI)

Organiser: Lynda Fraser
Full details of how to book in County News  

DIAMOND CELEBRATION

Friday 11 May 2012, at 2.00 pm

Newbiggin, Stainton Village Hall

A flower demonstration, by Pattie Dawson, celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, followed by afternoon tea.  An afternoon not to be missed.

Tickets £8.00 to include refreshments

Organiser: Mrs A Watt

Full details available in County News

NFWI ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Royal Albert Hall, London

Delegates will be travelling to London by coach on Tuesday 29 May and staying 2 nights at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, returning on Thursday 31 May.  There are a limited number of observer tickets for members who would like to attend the AGM at £17.00 each.  Transport can be provided on the delegates coach and accommodation, if desired, can also be booked, cost to be confirmed. 

To reserve a place or for further information please contact Sandra at WI House as soon as possible.

CUMBERLAND SHOW

Saturday 9 June 2012

at Carlisle Racecourse

FEDERATION AUTUMN MEETING

PAIRS DARTS FINAL

FEDERATION CHRISTMAS LUNCH

FEDERATION CAROL SERVICE

Saturday 1 December 2012, at 2.00 pm