Monday 22 May 2017 – Flicnic – Made in Dagenham

Venue: Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street. DE22 1GP

Time: 1.00 pm

Cost: Free entry – Raffle. Donations for refreshments would be appreciated

Enjoy your own picnic lunch and relax and enjoy the film – Made in Dagenham

Apply in the usual way

Closing Date: Monday 15 May 2017

NFWI Annual Meeting 2017

This is to be held at the Echo Arena, Liverpool on Wednesday 7th June 2017. All forms will be circulated to WIs with this Link. If you are interested in attending as a Visitor (go on DFWI organised coach and stay at hotel with Delegates, etc), or as an Observer (ticket only, make your own travel and accommodation arrangements) see your WI secretary for the forms

DFWI/CIO Consultations – various dates and venues

Monday 19 June 2017 –7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start

Venue: Fairfield Methodist Church

Monday 26 June 2017 – 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start

Venue: Staveley Methodist Church

Thursday 29 June 2017 – 2.00 pm and 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start

Venue: Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street

Free event – 2 members from each WI are invited to attend to find our more information about the consultation

Tea and biscuits available

Wednesday 21 June 2017 – Archery

Venue: Wild Farm Brailsford

Time:2.00 pm

All safety equipment provided. Fully qualified Instructors

Cos: £15 per person

Apply on general Application Form

Closing Date: 12 June 2017

Thursday 22 June 2017 – Board of Trustees Open Evening

Venue: Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street. DE22 1GP

Time: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Come along and find out more about the role of the Federation Trustees.

If you would like to find out more please apply to attend the open evening using a general application form or contact Chrissie Booth Tel 01332 872737 or Maureen Anderson Tel 01332 863901 for more information.

Saturday 24 June 2017 – Nordic Walking

Venue: Whitworth Park, Darley Dale, Nr. Matlock

Time: 10.30 – 11.30 am

Learn the technique of Nordic Walking with Phil a qualified Instructor

Apply in the usual way

Closing Date: Friday 26 May 2017

Thursday 6 July 2017 – Sailing at Carsington Water

Venue: Carsington Sailing Club

Time: 11.00 am for a 3 hour session including instruction and time on the water

Cost: £20 per person

Applications in usual way

Closing Date: 23 June 2017

Tea and coffee are available to purchase – please bring own packed lunch

Thursday 6 July 2017 – Gift Aid Tutorial

Venue: Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street. DE22 1GP

Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Cost: £5.00 per person (Treasurers your WI should pay for this)

Places are limited to 10 per venue

Apply on the usual application form

Closing Date: 22 June 2017

Friday 7 – Sunday 9 July 2017 – Derbyshire Denman Weekend

COURSES:

Flowers for the Fearful - £322.00

The Cotswolds – Beauty in a Limestone Landscape - £341.00

Sound of Summer - £322.00

Mosaics - £341.00

Ramble and Cruise the Thames - £337.00

Patisserie - £360.00

Ribbon Embroidery - £322.00

If you would like to apply please fill in the form and send it to Derbyshire House with a cheque for £50.00 byDECEMBER 19 2016. This is a non-returnable deposit ONCE YOUR PLACE IS CONFIRMED.

Wednesday 26 July 2017 – A tour around Chesterfield Town Hall

Venue: Chesterfield Town Hall

Time: 10.00 am

Cost £5.00 per person – donation to be given to Mayor’s Charity 2017

Apply in the usual way to Derbyshire House

Closing Date: Monday 10 July 2017

Wednesday and Thursday 2nd and 3rd August – Bakewell Show

Huxley Cup Competition – Staging day Tuesday 1 August 2017

More details to follow

Wednesday 20 September 2017 – Fun and Laughter with Judith Hibbert

Venue: Ticknall Village Hall

Cost: £10 including light refreshments

Time: Doors open at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start

Apply in the usual way

Closing Date: 5 July 2017

Thursday 28 September 2017 – Hand Sewn Curved Patchwork

Venue: Wadshelf Village Hall, Nr. Chesterfield, S42 7BX

Time: 10.30 am to 3.30 pm

Cost: £28

Tea and coffee available during the day. Please bring own packed lunch.

Apply in the usual way to Derbyshire House

Closing Date: Thursday 17 August 2017