Our 2020 Programme has something interesting for everyone, plus we will have three competitions this year, in January, July and September. Please join in – it’s not competitive, just a bit of fun. Do make 2020 the year you come along and try us out. You will experience a warm and friendly welcome from a small but perfectly formed WI!
If you are thinking of joining the WI and would like to come along as a visitor please either contact Lynnette on 07824 535868 or just turn up on the night. You can come along twice to get a taster before you join. We make a small charge for refreshments.We usually meet on the first Thursday of the month (although there are some exceptions – see below) at 8.00pm at Hatch Warren Community Centre, Long Cross Lane, Basingstoke RG22 4XF.
Programme
2 January 2020
- Talk – Entabeni, A South African Safari & WI Resolutions
- Speaker – Rowan Whiffin
- Competition – a holiday souvenir
6 February 2020
- Fish & Chip supper and social time
- Venue – At the hall
5 March 2020
- Paint a silk scarf (£10) or card (£2)
- Demonstration Deborah Wheeler
2 April 2020
- Talk – My Life as an Asylum Seeker
- Speaker – Mirriam Matandu
7 May 2020
- Annual General Meeting
- Venue – At the hall
4 June 2020
- 27th Themed Birthday Celebration with Kate Sadler
- Venue – At the hall
2 July 2020
- Talk – How we use gardening to change lives
- Speaker – Wynne Aherne from Thrive
- Competition – A gardening photo
6 August 2020
- Summer Social Evening
- Venue – TBA
3 September 2020
- Talk – A History of Hampshire in 10 objects
- Speaker – Tony Cross
- Competition – Bring an object of your own history
1 October 2020
- Talk – History of the Watercress Line
- Speaker – Dave Powers
5 November 2020
- Talk – Medical Detection Dogs
- Speaker – to be advised
** December 2020
- Christmas Meal
- Venue – TBA