2019
72 years of SWI
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to be confirmed | Monthly Meet-Up
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month in Shadforth Village Hall,
7.00pm-10.00pm Visitors welcome! (All dates/times subject to change.) | Book Group
In Shadforth, from 10.30am (Usually meets every 4-6 weeks.) | Meals Out Meet and Eat Group Every 1st
Monday at The Running Waters, 12.30pm.
| Outings & Special Events
Theatre, Trips, etc. New ideas always welcome!
| Kurling
In Shadforth Village Hall, 4th Tuesdays, 2.00pm -4.00pm Visitors welcome! |
| Jan | Tuesday
15th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: John Moreels MBE,
"Nostalgic Views of the North East". Also: Resolutions Discussion.
Competition: Bring along a Photograph of the North East.
Refreshments: Jacket Potatoes. Visitors welcome! | Friday 18th, BOOK GROUP: "The Couple Next Door" by Shari Lapena, 10.30am at Margaret's house.
| Monday 8th, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. | F
| Tuesday 22nd, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each.
Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| Feb | Tuesday
19th, 7.00 - 10.00pm
72nd Birthday Party!
Entertainer - Julia Penleton and Pianist: Old Time Music Hall.
Competition: Make an old time fancy hat, in the spirit of the music hall.
Refreshments: Shared Faith Supper.
Also, wear your green heart and add to the wall decoration. | Friday 23rd, BOOK GROUP: "No Time for Goodbye" by Lynwood Barclay, 10.30am at Margaret's house. | Monday 4th, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. | | Tuesday 26th, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each. Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| March | Tuesday
19th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: Ruth Smith, from Durham County Council,
"Recycling".
Competition: Bring
along a small item made from recycled material. | Friday, BOOK GROUP: tbc "Little Tea Shop of Horrors" by Jane Lovering, 10.30am at Margaret's house.
| Monday 4th, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. Friday 24th, SAFARI LUNCH, 12.30pm. | | Tuesday 26th, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each. Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| April | Tuesday 16th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
SWI AGM with WIA Freda Laverick.
Competition: Bring along your favourite quotation about life (handwritten by you). Visitors welcome! | | Friday 1st, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. | Wednesday 3rd, Theatre Trip: EVITA at the Gala Theatre, £18-19.50 Thursday 4th, GROUP MEETING at Bishop Middleham, 7.30pm. Entertainer: Yvonne Slater. Competition: bring a Decorated Fan. £6 Friday 12th, EASTER FUNDRAISING COFFEE MORNING, 10.30am at Barbara's house (£3 at Birthday Party). Friday 26th, DAY TRIP: Harrogate Spring Flower Show, £35 members, £36 non-members. | Tuesday 23rd, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each. Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| May | Tuesday 21st, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: Dr Lowery,
"Laughter is the Best Medicine".
Competition: Bring along a written joke.
Visitors welcome! | | Monday 6th, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm.
| | Tuesday 28th, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each. Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| June | Tuesday
18th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: Val Sculley, "Birds, Bowes and Books".
Competition: Bring along a Rose. Visitors welcome! |
| Monday 3rd, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. | Monday 10th, TRIP: Yorkshire, 10am, £23 members, £25 non-members. | Tuesday 25th, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each. Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| July | Tuesday 16th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: Judy Summerson,
"Return of the Red Kites".
Competition: Bring along a Bird (any medium).
This is an open evening for other WIs and also visitors. | | Monday 1st, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm.
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| Tuesday 23rd, KURLING, 2pm-4pm, £2 each. Just turn up - visitors welcome! |
| Aug | No meeting. ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS! (But don't forget the Book Group!) | | | Special Summer Event:
Coffee Morning (tbc)
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| Sept | Tuesday
17th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
South Pacific themed evening! Competition: Bring along a Lei (a handmade neck garland).
Refreshments: Faith Supper.
Visitors welcome! |
| Monday 3rd, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. |
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| Oct | Tuesday
15th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: Liz White, "How to Stay Stress Free".
Competition: Bring along your tips for staying stress free. Visitors welcome! |
| Monday 7th, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm.
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| Nov | Tuesday
19th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Speaker: Keith Anthony,
"Humorous Stories from Wales and A Childhood Christmas"
Competition: Bring along a dressed Welsh Doll.
Visitors welcome! |
| Monday 4th, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. |
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| Dec | Tuesday
10th or 17th, 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Christmas Party!
Competition: Bring along a decorated candle or arrangement for Christmas.
Refreshments: Christmas Meal. |
| Monday 2nd, Meet and Eat PUB MEAL at the Three Horse Shoes at Running Waters, 12.30pm. |
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