2024 Events and Workshops
Scroll down to see full details including Booking Forms to the end of 2023.
A summary of events can be found at this Summary of Events page.
2024 Events
The events below are open for bookings scroll down to download the booking forms.
Save the Dates - events which are in planning for 2024 are listed on this link to summary-of-events-and-dates Booking Forms and full details will be added below as details are firmed up.
Note GYS Catering and Steward Booking forms available in July Section below
Forms are available in both Word and PDF format for completion before emailing or posting to Alma House to reserve places.
If the closing date has passed please contact the office on 01765 606339 for availability.
April 2024
| Date and Time | Description |
|---|---|
Wed 10th April | Spring Council 2024At Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall HG3 2EJ Wednesday 10th AprilTicket prices: Delegates: £27.50 Visitors £32.50 |
| Fri 19th April | Membership Communication System 3 (MCS)Bedale Hall 2.00pm to 4.30pmCost Per WI £7.50
These are workshop/problem solving sessions designed to enable your WI MCS rep to maintain the records which are used by the WI to communicate with members securing their personal details in a centralised secure system. Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office) or download a Word version for editing here Booking Start Date: 1 Jan 2024 – Closing Date: 3rd April |
Friday 26th April 2024 7:00pm Booking Ref 24A01FS | Fashion Show and Pop Up ShopCANCELLED |
May 2024
| Date and Time | Description |
|---|---|
Wed 15th & Thurs 16th May 24A06FA | Basic First Aid Course by First Aid SkillsUK – Trainer Gloria Cooke At Alma HouseWednesday 15th May and Thursday 16th May 2024 Coffee at 9.00 am, to 4.00 pm Cost £60, but we are subsidising this amount to £30 for 1 member per InstituteThis is a basic First Aid Course with the Awarding Body Qualsafe Awards, includes a First Aid Book.
Please note that members will be expected to be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR. Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office) or download a Word version for editing here Booking Start Date: 1 Mar 2024 – Closing Date: 26th April |
| Friday 24 May | Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers WorkshopTo be held at Alma House, Ripon, HG4 1NG On Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm and 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
There is no charge for this meeting.
These are workshop/problem solving sessions designed to enable your WI officers to have their questions answered and share experiences with other WI Officers Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office) or download a Word version for editing here Booking Start Date: 1 Mar 2024 – Closing Date: 1st May |
June 2024
| Date and Time | Description |
|---|---|
Wed 19th June | New Members Evening
The Membership Support Committee invite you to an evening atAlma House HG4 1NG, on Wednesday 19th June 2024From 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.There is no charge for this meeting.This is a chance to get together with other new members and find out what the WI is all about. We Are Looking Forward To Welcoming You To North Yorkshire West Federation of WIs.Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office) or download a Word version for editing here Booking Start Date: 1 Mar 2024 – Closing Date: 22nd May |
Tues 25 June 9.30 am to 3.30 pm 24A08WR | RETURNERS WATERCOLOURS WITH GAILTuesday 25th June 2024 – 9.30am to 3.30pm at Alma House
Enjoy the magic of watercolour. - Find your hidden talents and join us for an exciting time “playing with paint”. Caution – it can add an extra dimension to your life! All materials supplied. Maximum 12 people Cost of workshop - £12.00 – Cost of materials £5.00 To get inspired see the results from previous workshops at this link Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office) or download a Word version for editing here Booking Start Date:1st April – Closing Date: 14th June 2024 |
Tues 25 June 6:00pm for 6:30pm 24A09WB | BEGINNERS WATERCOLOURS WITH GAILYour opportunity to try a new hobbyFriday 28th June 2024 – 9.30am to 3.30pm at Gargrave Hall
Enjoy the magic of watercolour. - Find your hidden talents and join us for an exciting time “playing with paint”. Caution – it can add an extra dimension to your life! Gail will lead you through the basic techniques and provide everything for you to have a go All materials supplied. Maximum 12 people Cost of workshop - £12.00 – Cost of materials £5.00 To get inspired see the results from previous workshops at this link Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office) or download a Word version for editing here Booking Start Date:1st April – Closing Date: 14th June 2024 |
Fri 28 June 9.30 am to 3.30 pm 24A07AA | AXE THROWING AND ARCHERY
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July 2024
GYS July 2024
The draft schedule for the competetions is available at this link https://yorkshire-north-west.thewi.org.uk/federation-and-national-competitions
GYS Catering and Steward Booking Forms
- remember shifts are booked on a First Come Basis - so book early for your best chance of getting the shift you would like.
GYS Catering Assistant Word - GYS Steward Word
GYS Catering Assistant PDF - GYS Steward PDF
Note if you can help with cleaning /setting up in the week or day before the show - please let the office know via reverse of forms above.