Whiteley WAGs WI
A modern twist on the traditional WI
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Monthly WI Meeting programme 2024
Thursday
11th January
7.30pm
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Our first meeting of 2024 is a Guided Meditation and Self-Care session
Thursday
8th February
7.30pm
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Thursday
14th March
7.30pm
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Life Under the Veil
Sandra Simmons
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Hear the inspiring story of Sandra, a foreigner who lived in Iran prior to the 1979 revolution, married into a conservative Iranian family and her escape back to the UK.
Thursday
11th April
7.30pm
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Thinking differently; Autistic and ADHD in Women and Girls is a current WI Resolution. We will also discuss the proposed 2024 Resolution if time allows.
Thursday
9th May
7.30pm
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Everyone can draw a Tiger
plus Annual General Meeting to elect President and 2024/25 Committee
Thursday
13th June
7.30pm
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Comfy shoes on, we are going on a walk. Not just any old walk. This is a Quiz Walk around Whiteley, on your own or in teams.
Your reward for taking on this challenge? Cake on your safe return!
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Thursday
11th July
7.30pm
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Chocolate Heaven. We will welcome Debbie Towlson to our summer meeting, she will be demonstrating Chocolate goodies to make for others as gifts, or eat ourselves.
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Thursday
12th September
7.30pm
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Listen to the story of First Air Raid on Portsmouth and the service career of 2 spitfires with local Aviation expert Graham Spiller- and sign up for our guided tour of Solent Sky Museum in Southampton on 21st September.
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Thursday
10th October
7.30pm
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Jeremy Prescott joins us to tell us the story of how the Poppy has become the flower and symbol of remembrance. Jeremy will donate his fee to the charity, Combat Stress.
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Thursday
14th November
7.30pm
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Our 14th Birthday, join us as we celebrate another year with the wonderful Jennifer Parker Lummis to entertain us with 'Songs from the Shows'.
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Thursday
12th December
7.30pm
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Thinking of others at Christmastime ......
Hear how local charity Emmaus helps the homeless by providing accommodation and meaningful work.
Learn about Street Angels Southampton, and the vital work they do to support those who find themselves homeless and alone, not just at Christmas.