Monday 19 February 2018 – Flicknic – Victoria and Abdul
Venue: Derbyshire House Sherwin Street Derby DE22 1GP
Time: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm approx – depending on length of film
Cost: FREE – donations for refreshments and there will be a raffle
No need to book – bring a packed lunch to eat
Tuesday 6 March 2018 – Annual Council Meeting
Venue: The winding wheel Chesterfield
Speakers: Joanna Trollop – author, Steve Cook from BBCs Egg Heads, Debbie Fennell of Helens Trust – a local charity
Thursday 15 March 2018 – Sashiko Embroidery with Meryl Wilson
Venue: Derbyshire House Sherwin Street Derby DE22 1GP
Time:10.30 am to 3.30 pm
Cost: £28.00
Sashiko is a form of Japanese folk embroidery combining country style with intricate designs – all made with simple running stitch. You will be able to make a small drawstring bag
Tea and Coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch
Apply in the usual way to Derbyshire House
Closing Date:@ Wednesday 31 January 2018
Saturday 24 March 2018 – Singing Workshop
Venue: Broadway Methodist Church Derby DE22 1BP
Time: 10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Cost: £15.00 per person
No experience necessary
Bring own packed lunch – tea and coffee available all day
Apply in the usual way to Derbyshire house
Closing date 20 February 2018
Monday 9 April 2018 – On with the show
Venue: Darley Dale Methodist Hall Dale Road North
Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Cost: £5
Tea and Coffee Provides
Apply in the normal way to Derbyshire House
Closing Date: Friday 1 March 2018
Wednesday 11 April 20018 – Baking to win
Venue: St Johns’ Church Hall Long Eaton
Time: 7.30 – 9.30 pm (Doors open at 7.15 pm)
Cost: £7.50 per ticket
Hints on tips on how to keep as many of the 20 points in competition to win! Demo of Jam Tarts and Lemon Drizzle Cake
Refreshments half way through to include canapés and nibbles
Apply in the normal way to Derbyshire House
Closing Date: 16 March 2018
Sunday 15 April 2018 – Celebration Service
Venue: Derby Cathedral
Time: 2.00 pm start
Light refreshments to be served after the service
Wednesday 18 April 2018 – Resolution Briefing Meeting
Venue: The Ballroom, Whitworth Community Centre, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2 FT
Time: Doors open 10.00 am for a 10.30 am start – 12.30 pm
Cost: £3.50 per person to include tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival
Discussion on the resolutions to be voted on at the NFWI Annual meeting in Cardiff
Closing Date: 22 March 2018
Apply using General Application form to: Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street, Derby
Tuesday 24 April 2018 – Afternoon Tea and Talk on Alleviating Loneliness
Venue: Derbyshire House, Sherwin Street, Derby DE22 1GP
Time: 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Cost: £7.00 – to include Afternoon Tea
An insight and discussion on the alleviation of loneliness
Apply in the usual way to Derbyshire House
Any queries please contact Viv Rhodes – email: , phone: 01909 723437
Closing Date: 1 March 2018
Thursday 26 April 2018 – County Quiz
Venue: Baslow, Buxton, Derbyshire House, Mickleover, Risley Staveley and Swanwick
Closing Date: 9 March 2018
Details to be confirmed
Saturday 28 April 2018 – Baking to Win
Venue: Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Hall
Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pm (Doors open at 2.15 pm)
Cost: £7.50 per ticket
Hints on tips on how to keep as many of the 20 points in competition to win! Demo of Victoria Sponge and Scones
Refreshments half way through to include Afternoon Tea delicacies
Apply in the normal way to Derbyshire House
Closing Date: 16 March 2018
Saturday 12 May 2018 – Centenary Showcase
Venue: The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield
A Day of fun and laughter
Cost : £2.00 – tickets available by application form in the January copy of DFWI Link magazine
Further details from January 2018
Wednesday 6 June 2018 -NFWI Annual Meeting
Venue: Motorpoint Arena - Cardiff
Details with WI Secretaries
Tuesday 19 June 2018 – Centenary Walk and Tea – Ashover Village
Venue: Ashover village – 2 walks to choose from around the village
Time: Start at 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm when afternoon tea will be served
Cost:£5.50
Apply in the normal way to Derbyshire House including a stamped SAE
Closing Date: 30 April 2018 – if oversubscribed a ballot will take place
Wednesday 4 July 2018 – Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth
Venue: Chatsworth House
Time: 4.00 pm
Cost £10.00
Please see November 2017 Link magazine for all details
2 September 2018 – DFWI 2018 Holiday to Northern Ireland
Coach transport throughout the trip, four* all inclusive hotel, ferry crossing, 3 organised excursions.
Cost:££499 per person – shared room £575 single room (Limited availability)
Apply using general application form to Derbyshire House
Closing Date: 24 March 2017 - £100 non refundable deposit required
Thursday 27 September 2018 – Variety Show
Venue: The Winding Wheel – Chesterfield
Time: 7.00 pm
More details to follow
Saturday 20 October – Autumn Council Meeting
Venue: Trent College – Long Eaton
More Details to follow