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Monday 5 October   SPEAKERS SELECTION EVENING   Members only £5 each,  Max 2 members per WI
WI House 7pm to 9pm
Time to book your place at this very popular evening event? You’ll get the opportunity to hear potential future speakers showcase their talk for you to consider and book for future members’ evenings.
Book early to avoid disappointment!
Application form with your Secretary.

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Thursday 8 to Saturday 11 October  WI 4 DAY HOLIDAY IN CHESHIRE
Members sharing £574, non-members £584 Members single occupancy £638, non members £648 £23
Supplement for non National Trust Members.
Deposit £100 required on Application with final payment by 27 July 2026. 
Only 6 WEEKS to go so get your place booked on our fantastic WI holiday. Deadline is 27 July. There is so much to do and see in Cheshire and all from a comfortable coach and an equally comfortable hotel.
Check out the hotel website to see what is on offer
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With everything included it is just a case of sit back, enjoy and make new friends.
Application form and full details with your Secretary

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Wednesday 21 October  NCFWI Annual Meeting
Northampton High School for Girls  Hardingstone Northampton NN4 6UU
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our AGM with guest speakers Fay Johnson and Louise Penn , details of both speakers were included in the July/August Events Sheet.
The competition winners for the Pauline Duff Trophy and Challenge Trophy will be announced so if you have entered either competition please come along to the AGM, you could be the winner.
We will have a shopping hour from 5.45pm and there will also be time to visit the charity and sub-committee stands. Refreshments will also be on sale, payment for refreshments is by card only.
Transport: If a few of you are thinking of coming along why not consider hiring a community bus or share with your neighbouring WI(S). We look forward to seeing many of you there..

Application Form for Delegates and observers was with your Secretary in July.
There are some places available contact admin@NCFWI.org.uk if you’d like to attend

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Saturday 24 October  County  walk near Wicken
9.45 for 10.00 am start.
Good all-weather walking in an area we have not walked for a long time. There are no stiles. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. Please visit the menu on The Old White Lion’s website (keep scrolling down to get to it!)
Venue: The Old White Lion, 7 Deanshanger Road, Wicken MK19 6BS

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Saturday 7 November 7.30pm prompt   An Evening of Entertainment with the Northampton Rock Choir 
7.30pm  prompt    The Abbey Centre, Northampton, NN4 0RZ
Members £10   Non members £12   This event is booked via ticket source   Closing date is 5 October
Surprise your family and friends with tickets for this amazing event. Only 4 weeks to go until the cut-off date. If last year is anything to go by we are in for a fantastic night of singing and entertainment by our very own Northampton Rock Choir.
There will also be a raffle and refreshments.
You won’t want to miss this one so book below as soon as possible.
www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshire-county-federation-of-wis/rock-choir concert/2026-11-07/19:30/t-yzzxvky

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Wednesday 11 November 2026   Standing with Giants
Members £27.00 Non members £30.00  Application via ticketsource - see link below
Additional charge to the grounds for non-National Trust Members. £11.90
(Entry to the house may incur a further cost. )
Set in the beautiful grounds of Waddesdon Manor on Remembrance Day, our visit promises to be a day where we celebrate our National Day of Honour and find time for reflection for the members of the armed forces who have died or served in wars and conflicts or you can just enjoy the house and gardens.
The amazing display that is Standing with Giants, is a community-based project which works to raise understanding and appreciation of our freedom and to remember and pay tribute to those who gave their lives so we could live ours today.
So many members have knitted poppies to support this project and it is a vision not to be missed. Tickets are now available to book. Please click on the link below to secure your place.
www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshire-county-federation-of-wis/coach-trip-to-standing-with-giants-at-waddesdon-manor/2026-11-11/11:00/t-ejjdnrl

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Friday 20 November 2026    Soup and Chatter Lunch  £12.00 members  £15.00 non members
12 noon to 2pm WI House
After the success of last year’s event and requests to run more, we will be holding a Soup and Chatter lunch at WI House. Join us for a warming lunch of homemade soup, cake and a hot drink.
A good opportunity to dispel the winter blues and chat with friends. F

Tickets are now available to book via TicketSource. Please click on the following link to secure your place.
https://www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshi re-county-federation-of-wis/t-oevojjj

Applications online via TicketSource or Telephone 0333 666 3366 Closing date is Friday 6 November 2026

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Saturday 21 November    Treasurers Financial Statement Workshop   Members only £7.50
10am WI House 
What do I need to do to complete my WIs accounts for the end of year and prepare for the independent financial examination?
What will the Independent Financial Advisor be looking for in the accounts?
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 that you have all your financial year-end paperwork in order, ready for your WIs Independent Financial Examiner.
WIs pay for their Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer to attend.
Come along and learn about Acting as Agent to Year-End jobs to be done to ensure your year-end runs smoothly.
Tea/Coffee provided.  Application Form with your Secretary Ticket Allocation date:- Monday 2 November 2026

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Friday 27 November    Reclaim the Night Walk
Northampton 6.15 pm
We are hoping that lots of you will join us on this early evening walk to make a real impact and send a loud message that Violence Against Women should not be tolerated.
This is a great opportunity to show the public how the WI engages with things that matter to women and how we can influence change through our Campaigns.
Meeting at 6.15 the walk starts at 6.30pm near the Co-op shop, Barry Road, junction with Wellingborough Road, Northampton. As part of a multi-agency group we then walk to Northampton Market Square. We will have members taking you back to your car afterwards or dropping you off at the Market Square.
Please confirm with WI House admin@ncfwi.org.uk , if you wish to join the walk.

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Friday 4 December 2026   Christmas Coffee Morning  £4 for Coffee, mince pies or cake
10am to 12 noon   WI House 
Come along and enjoy some Christmas fun with WI friends.
We will be holding our annual Christmas jumper competition along with a Christmas Tombola.
Do come and join us for a fun-filled morning!  No need to book, just come along

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Tuesday 29 December  KINGSTHORPE
9.45 for 10.00 am start.
Thanks to the efforts of Stephanie Tarry (Kingsthorpe WI) and Jessica Carey of Kingsthorpe Ministry Team, our “Mince Pie” walk this year will be a history walk and talk of old Kingsthorpe and the church followed by a soup lunch – all provided by the Ministry Team.
More details nearer the time.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR
2027

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 April 2027 Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club
Prices start at £301 per person sharing a twin room or £384 for a single room. You will be asked to pay a non refundable deposit of £100 to secure your place. BOOKINGS AND DEPOSITS ARE REQUIRED NOW.

Back by popular demand; come and spend a lovely weekend with us ‘Denman Style’ at Staverton Park. Workshops include Enamelling, Free Motion Embroidery, Paper Cutting, Walking for Pleasure, Bias Knot Cushion, Mandala Stone Painting.
As well as enjoying the Retreat you will have full access to the hotel’s other facilities, e.g. swimming pool.
To book your place visit Warwickshire Federation’s TicketSource account: www.ticketsource.com/wfwi where you’ll also find more information about the workshops.
Places allocated on a first come basis and the first 21 bookings will receive a 10% discount on the remaining cost. Please check TicketSource for availability.

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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.