Our diary of events for April 2024 to March 2025
Previously this 2024-25 season
3rd April 2024 - Blood Bikes
A life-saving venture
This talk explains the work of the Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes and the life-saving service provided in our county.
Event Comments
What a fantastic evening! Great talk from Brian on the roles and responsibilities of Blood Bikes - Kandis
1st May 2024 - Handmade Fused Glass
A demonstration by Ally Glass
An interactive talk with the opportunity to make a piece of jewellery and buy handcrafted glass goods.
Event Comments
This was great fun. I can't wait to see how our efforts turn out after they've been fused in Ally's kiln and returned to us as pendants – Gillian
5th June 2024 - The History of Shelton Hospital
A talk by Rose Morris
A talk about one of our old local buildings once known as Shelton Asylum.
Event Comments
23rd June 2024 - Centenary Afternoon Tea
at Refresh
This promises to be a splendid afternoon. Booking required.
Event Comments
Great weather, lovely afternoon tea and fantastic company. Thanks to everyone that made it happen - Sue L
3rd July 2024 - Outing to Llanfair PG
The location of the UK's first WI
A coach trip to the first WI in the UK – to include a visit to the WI museum and a two-course lunch.
Event Comments
A lovely, happy day was had by all - Sue R
7th August 2024 - Garden Meeting
In the garden of one of our members
As usual, this will be a bring-and-share evening.
Event Comments
What a truly wonderful evening yesterday spent with amazing ladies plus fantastic food and drink in a beautiful, stunning setting - Sue R
4th September 2024 - Butterfield's Edward Johnson Trust – Supporting platform children in India
Speaker: Rebecca Moulding
How the charity was founded and helps to give street children lifechanging opportunities.
Chance to buy gifts and Indian silk scarves
Event Comments
2nd October 2024 - Annual Meeting & Members' Centenary Evening
A review of the last twelve months
And a chance to have a look at some of the archives.
Event Comments
A lovely evening celebrating all that is Bicton & Oxon WI - Tanya
22nd November 2024 - Centenary Dinner
At the Corbet Arms, Uffington
A celebratory dinner with a fabulous after-dinner speaker!
Event Comments
6th November 2024 -The Land Army
A talk by Emma Spencer
From suffragettes to to the Women's Land Army, a talk about the everyday lives of ordinary women making a difference.
Event Comments
It was fabulous. A really quirky and interesting speaker - Linda W
A brilliant speaker and evening - Linda T
4th December 2024 - Hands of Genius
The incredible artwork of Graham Short
Graham works as a micro artist, and among his creations he has engraved the Lord's Prayer on the head of a dressmaking pin!
Event Comments
8th January 2025 - Beetle Drive
Please note that this meeting is on the 2nd Wednesday
This is a fast game and it can get very competitive!
Event Comments
31st January 2025 - New Year Party
Our annual bring-and-share party
Open to members and their guests.
Entertainment will be provided.
Event Comments
Fab evening. Great food, company and quiz - Shirley
Thanks to everyone who put in all the hard work to make it special - Penny
Beautifully decorated, lovely music, delicious food and great company. What more could you want for an evening out? - Gillian
5th February 2025 - Heroes and Villains
with Ian and Hilary Templeton
A tale of famous people, but it may cause you to consider which are the heroes and which are the villains!
Event Comments
An excellent talk, the topics were so varied and interesting - Sue
Great speakers - Gilli
5th March 2025 - Singapore
a talk by Graeme Kerr
True events about the period 1939-1950 in Singapore where Graeme spent many years.