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.
July 2024
GYS 9th – 12th July 2024
The draft schedule for the competitions is available at this link https://yorkshire-north-west.thewi.org.uk/federation-and-national-competitions
Date and Time | Description |
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Friday 26th July 2pm - 4pm 24A10HW. | History Wardrobe - Ladies of Leisure with Lucy AdlingtonMasham Town Hall , on Friday 26th JulyFrom 2:00 pm to 4.00 pm.Cost £20 to include Cream TeaDo you fancy a spot of Regency cricket? Or is enchanting embroidery more your thing? This delightful new talk explores pleasure and pastimes in Jane Austen’s era, featuring marvellous original fashions for sport and dancing and hilarious readings from Austen’s novels. 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 May 2024 – Closing Date: 1st July |
August 2024
No Federation Events Planned
September 2024
Date and Time | Description |
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Thursday 5th September 10:30am |
Vist to Littlethorpe Manor Gardens HG4 3LGThursday 5th September 202410.30 am for coffee, tour starts at 11.00 am with Eddie Harland, Head Gardener
Cost £15 including refreshmentsThis garden has recently undergone a major refurbishment and has only just reopened to visitors so now is you chance to visit and hear the background to the changes made as well as enjoy the autumnal planting. Please let us know of any dietary requirements There is limited parking at the site – please car share if you can. 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 June to 15th August |
Tuesday 24th September 2:00pm-4:00pm (doors open from 1:30pm 24A13CB. | Autumn Bounty Cookery Demonstration by Julie ClarkeAT BOLTON ABBEY VILLAGE HALL, BD23 6EXON TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2024DOORS OPEN 1.30 PM, DEMONSTRATION FROM 2.00 PM TO 4.00 PMCOST £15 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTSJulie will demonstrate a number of dishes using the bounty which comes in Autumn - perhaps giving you ideas to use the excess in your garden or neigbourhood or lower priced items in the shops due to a glut.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 June to 6th September |
Friday 20th September 6:30pm for 7:00pm Start 24A11QH. | Federation Quiz 2024 Heats Cost £8.50 per team member - Light Refreshments will be served - so please indicate any dietary requirements on the booking form.Note Final will take place at Alma House on Friday 18th October 2024 at 7pmBooking 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 June to 30th August |
Friday 27th September 6:00pm-9:00pm | Programme PlanningMore details to follow |
October 2024
Date and Time | Description |
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Wednesday 9th October |
Autumn LunchWednesday 9th October10.00 am -4:00pm
Cost £35 including coffee on arrival and two course lunch
Morning Speaker:Dianne Sinnott is the 20th Century Design specialist and general valuer at Tennants Auctioneers. Afternoon speaker: Nicola Mills, “Opera For the People”. Popular opera singer Nicola will perform a mix of opera, classical, musicals and popular music for your entertainment. Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office by post or email) Booking Start Date: 1st July to 24th September |
Tuesday 15th October 10:00am-3:30pm | Cathedral Window Patchwork with Ann StarkeyOn Tuesday 15th October 2024 at Alma House, Riponfrom 10.00 for coffee, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm Cost £25You can make either the Christmas tree or cushion and a small item such as the tree .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 July to 27th September |
Friday 18th October 6:30pm for 7:00pm Start | Federation Quiz 2024 Final |
November 2024
Date and Time | Description |
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Friday 1st November | Visit to Holker Hall and MarketFriday 1st November arriving at 11.00 am on Cost £30 includes entry to Holker Hall, Gardens and Christmas Market and Coach Travel Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office by Post or email ) Booking Start Date: 1st June to 6th September |
Tuesday 5th December & &th December . | Christmas Decoration Workshop with Sheila Carr![]() ![]() ![]() Two Venues Alma House & Long Prestonfrom 9.30 am for coffee to 4.00 pm Cost £25 to include all materials by Sheila”Snowflakes, Angels and Trees”Booking Form - Download a PDF Booking Form Here (you need to print it off and send in to the office by post or email ) Booking Start Date: 1st July to 18th October |