Tuesday 3 March 2015 - Annual Council Meeting -
Morning Speaker – Dr Ian Campbell – “You are what you eat”
Afternoon Speaker: Peter Snow CBE – Journalist, Reporter, TV Presenter, Author
Winding Wheel, Chesterfield
See WI Secretaries for ticket details
Wednesday 18 March 2015 – Dance Fit and Dru Yoga
Baslow Village Hall
Time: 10.30am – 2.30.pm
Friday 20 March 2015 – Dance fit and Dru Yoga
Derbyshire House
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Cost: £10 to include drinks and biscuits – please bring own packed lunch
Apply in the usual way on general application form
Closing Date: Monday 16 February 2015
Tuesday 24 March 2015 – Temari Balls with Cathy Reavy and Jani Barnard
Derbyshire House Sherwin Street Derby DE22 1GP
Time 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Made in Japan in 8th centaury you will be taken through the process to make your own beautiful balls.
Cost: £35 to include all materials
Closing date: Tuesday 10 February 2015
Send cheque payable to DFWI with application form and SAE
Friday 27 March 2015 – Centenary Concert with the Sherwin Singers and Guests
Derbyshire House Sherwin Street Derby DE22 1GP
Time: 7.30 pm start
Cost: £5.00 per ticket - to include light refreshments
Closing Date: Saturday 14 March 2015
Wednesday 15 April 2015 - ACWW Afternoon Tea Party
Derbyshire House Sherwin Street Derby DE22 1GP
Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pm
If you were a member of the International or Agricultural Committee you are invited to the above event
Please email: or contact Sam Hall for further details
Tuesday 21 April 2015Cheese and Chocolate at Ashford in the Water
Ashford in the Water Memorial Hall
Time: 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
Cost: 12.50 to include a buffet lunch and coffee on arrival
Simon from the Cheese Factor in Chesterfield will talk about cheese making – with tasting samples.
After lunch Thorntons Chocolates will tempt us with chocolate delights.
Application forms from Derby House – apply in the usual way.
Closing Date Monday 23 March 2015
Further enquiries to Maureen Anderson.
Thursday 23 April 2015 – Hand Patchwork with Greta Fitchett
Derbyshire House Sherwin Street Derby DE22 1GP
Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Cost: £25
Creative patchwork with a modern twist with Greta – material and equipment list will be sent with confirmation
Tea and coffee provided during the day – please bring a packed lunch
Closing date: Tuesday 19 March 2015
Send cheque payable to DFWI with application form and SAE.
Saturday 25 April 2015 – Sport and Leisure Spring Walk 2015
Join us for a walk around the beautiful and historic village of Eyam. The walk is approx 4 miles – part across field and there are some hilly bits.
There are places to eat in Eyam – you may need to book The Miners Arms. Eyam Hall is now a National Trust property.
Start time: 10.30 am – meet in the museum car park, Hawkhill Road, S32 5QP
Ring Diane McHarg on 07866982832 with any queries otherwise just turn up on the day
Wednesday 29 April 2015 – NFWI AM Resolution Briefing Meeting
The Ballroom, The Whitworth Community Centre, Darley Dale, DE4 2FT
An opportunity to hear informed speakers on the selected resolution(s) for the Annual Meeting to br hrld on Thursday 4 June 2015 in the Albert Hall, London. Decision on the shortlisted resolutions will not be made until mid February.
Cost: £3.50 per person to include tea and coffee on arrival
Apply to Derbyshire House in the usual way. WIs should be prepared to fund one ticket. Every WI applying will be allocated one place.
Contact Nancy Hawksworth on 01332 792254 or
Thursday 30 April 2015 - County Quiz
Multiple Venues: Barlow, Derbyshire House, 1fairfield, Mickleover, Risley, Stavely, Swanwick
Time: Doors open at 7.00 pm – Quiz to commence promptly at 7.30 pm
Teams may bring drinks and nibbles – Spectators not allowed
Cost: £12 per team of 4
Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2015 – Late applications will not be accepted
Wednesday 20 May 2015 – Archery
Derby University, Kedleston Road Campus, Derby
Time: 2.00 – 4.00 pm
Cost: £5 per person – no previous experience necessary
Closing Date: Wednesday 6 May 2015
Thursday 21 May 2015 – A Felting Day with Heather Vickers
Wadshelf Village Hall, Nr Chesterfield, S42 7BX
Time: 10.30 am – 3.30 pm
An opportunity to make your own felted bag using wet felting. No experience necessary
Cost: £25. Information on items to bring will be distributed later – Materials will be available on the day at a charge of £6 approx.
Tea and coffee available during the day – please bring a packed lunch
Closing Date: Thursday 2 April 2015 – apply in the usual way
Tuesday 9 June 2015 – Visit the 18th Century Building which houses The Dome Restaurant – Buxton
Preliminary notice – Lunch in The Dome Restaurant with possible pre-lunch tour of the building. Free time after lunch to explore Buxton.
Lunch 12.00 noon for 12.30
Cost of meal: £11 - £13 - £5 deposit when booking.
Closing Date: Friday 1 May 2015
Ring Joan Rowland on 01246 203476 or email with any queries
Derbyshire Federation Weekend to Denman – 25 – 27 September 2015
Courses on offer: Let’s Make Cheese, Silver Clay Jewellery, Design your own Christmas card in Watercolour, Ribbon Embroidery – Poppy Fields, Discover Oxford – Lewis and Morse, Music of the Musicals, Royal Palaces in and around London.
Cost: £300 approx – to include pick-up points. There may be an extra charge for some materials – refer to course notes.
Applications to be sent direct to Derbyshire House together with a deposit of £50 – payable to DFWI
Closing Date: End of February 2015
Long Haul Holiday to Cuba – 8 – 24 November 2015
Itinerary, costing and booking form now available.
Holiday amongst WI friends this year – Husbands, partners and friends also welcome.
For further details please email or , or telephone 01246 203476