Looking Ahead to What's On

2025

2025 August Yarnbombing Newsletter is out
check with the Secretary or click on the link

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Reminder
Events must be paid for at time of booking. Cancellations made up to 3 days before the Ticket Allocation Date will not be charged but cancellations made after that will be invoiced and must be paid for. Please do not turn up to Events if confirmation of attendance has not been received. If the event is fully booked we will not be able to admit you
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Saturday 11 October 2025 NCFWI AGM Observer Tickets £12.50 (Delegates free).
“Meal Deal” bags £7.50 payable with application.
Members will not be able to bring their own food into the school  
10am – 4pm   Northampton High School for Girls
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the Northampton High School for Girls to listen to our Guest Speakers Lucy Lewis former Army Bomb Disposal Officer and currently Marshal of the University of Cambridge and Jodie Mutch, from the Maggie’s Charity.
We have invited various stallholders to join us including Zuche Boutique, Sixty Two Homeware, Whimsy and Wist Candles, Ruthies Home Comforts. Many of the stallholders will take Debit/Credit cards.
A raffle with some great prizes to win will also be available.
Refreshments will be available to purchase at all the breaks, the school operates a card payment only system. Lunchtime “Meal Deal” bags can be purchased in advance.
Please get your bookings in by the closing date of 13 September. Observer tickets are £12.50 (Delegates attend for free) and remember to order your lunchtime “meal deal”.
Transport: If a few of you are thinking of coming along why not consider hiring a community bus or share with your neighbouring WIs.

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Thursday 16 October  OR Tuesday 21 October  London Walking Tour
Members £40  Non-members £43
Join us for an all-day walking tour (5 hours with breaks – approximately 3 miles of walking) with Rob the “Chap in Hat” to explore the area from Trafalgar Square to Somerset House. A tour full of incredible facts but above all great entertainment, you’ll see this part of London come alive. Start point in Trafalgar Square (South side) 11 am.
Group size is very limited – please indicate your preferred date and get your booking in quickly! Closing date 5 September

Saturday 25 October - County walk Harlestone Firs
St Andrew’s Church, Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN   Approx 4.5 miles
9.45am for 10am start
A walk around Harlestone and on into Harlestone Firs. No stiles. A soup lunch will be provided by members of St Andrew’s Church (for a suggested donation of £10). Park at the Church, where toilets will be available at the start.

Monday 27 October 2025  Speakers Selection Evening  Members only £5 Maximum 2 members per WI
WI House  7pm-9pm
These are very popular evenings, showcasing future speakers for you to consider and book for your members’ evenings. They do get booked quickly so get your applications in early.

Saturday 15 November 2025  County Walk near Eastcote
9.45 for 10am start  Approx 4.5 miles
Walking across fields with stunning views, there are three stiles, a railway bridge that has steps and a canal towpath. Plenty of interest and variety
Parking: The Eastcote Arms. 6 Gayton Road, Eastcote, Towcester, NN12 8NG

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Saturday 22 November 2025  Treasurers Financial Statement Workshop
WI House  10am or 1.30pm
Whilst this workshop is aimed primarily at those WI Treasurers who do their accounts using the Accounts Book, it will also benefit those who complete their accounts online. Helpful tips will be shared by members of the Membership & Training Sub- Committee, to give you confidence you have all your financial year-end paperwork in order, ready for your WIs Independent Financial Examiner. Come along and learn about Acting as Agent to Year-End jobs to be done to ensure your year-end runs smoothly.

Thursday 27 November 2025     Winchester Day Trip & Christmas Market  Members £32 Non-members £35
Come for a day out to Winchester. There’s plenty to explore in the cathedral and castle. Then enjoy a visit to the Christmas Market and many independent shops. A wonderful pre- Christmas treat. Places filling fast!  Closing date: 16 October 2025

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Friday 6  December - An Evening of festive entertainment with Northampton Rock Choir
Festive Refreshments included £10 (members) £13 (non-members)
The Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury, Northampton
Come along and join us for an evening of festive entertainment featuring the Northampton Rock Choir. There will be a Christmas raffle as well as festive refreshments of tea/coffee and mince pies. Ticket allocation date 6th November

Tuesday 30 December 2025 - County Walk near Brixworth
10.15 for 10.30 start  (2 miles)
Our annual “walk off the mince pies” will take us around the very old village of Brixworth, passing about 20 blue plaque places on our way around. The walk includes a visit to the Anglo-Saxon All Saints Church
Parking: The George Inn, Northampton Road, Brixworth, NN6 9BU

2026

SAVE THE DATE
Monday 13 April 2026  COUNTY QUIZ
Mercure Hotel, Daventry
By popular demand the County Quiz will now be an annual event! Put the date in your diary.
More information will follow in the coming months.

Friday 24 – Sunday 26 April DENMAN STYLE RETREAT
Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club
A hark back to those lovely weekends we used to enjoy at Denman. We have tried to emulate this as much as possible and have
even managed to secure the services of 3 ‘Denman’ tutors. A poster with all the information for this is event is included with
your news-sheet email. As well as enjoying the Retreat you will have full access to the hotel’s other facilities, e.g. swimming pool. Please book your place via Warwickshire Federation’s TicketSource account on their website www.ticketsource.co.uk/wfwi

Prices vary depending on the workshop you select. Please see accompanying poster and guidance notes for links to the various courses. You will be asked to pay a non-refundable deposit of £100 to secure your place. An invoice will be sent to you direct for the balance in January.

Bookings and deposit required by 30 September 2025. Places allocated on a first come basis, please check TicketSource for availability. Please book directly and not through your WI Secretary or WI House