What’s Happening
March 2019
March 2019
February’s Meeting: There was a mixed response to the talk given by Andrew Waite on gold and silver. The talk was affected by several technical issues but was interesting and well received. The jewellery that was on display and for sale, was beautifully made and well presented.
Outings/Events:
17 April 2019 – Proposed trip to Oakham to include visit to castle, museum and market. Total cost £20 which will be collected at this meeting. This includes transport and entrance to castle.
Thursday 23 May 2019 – Lunch at Northampton College
Wednesday 17 July 2019 – Coffee morning at Fiona White’s home.
Thursday 18 July 2019 – Visit to Highclere House: The list is now closed. The cost of £31.50 (coach fare/entrance fee) will be collected at the June meeting.
Lunch at the Pytchley Hotel was enjoyed by all. It is proposed to have another pub lunch in September with the Fox and Hounds at Harlestone as a possible venue.
County Quiz 2019: Tuesday 9 April 2019 (7 – 10.15 pm approx.) To be held at Wickstead Park. Are you able to get a team of 4 together for a challenging but FUN evening? See Sign Up sheet. We currently have two teams and two reserves.
Health Walks: Join Brenda Scoble for about 30-45 minutes for an easy pace walk on Wednesday, 20th March 2019 at 10.00am. For the serious walker join Brenda on Friday, 29th March 2019 and a Grade 3 walk lasting about 90 minutes. All walks start at Long Buckby Library.
Games: Scrabble: Wednesday 27th March at Joan Cockerill’s
Mah-Jongg: Tuesday 2nd April at Susan Avery’s
Craft Afternoon - Monday 18th March at Chris Berry’s
Fundraising: Smartie Tubes to be returned FULL at our April Meeting.
Long Buckby Library update: Please remember that your local library is under threat of closure. The process of public consultation by Northants CC is still available until 22nd March at: northamptonshire.citizenspace.com/bipm/librariesproposal/
Paper copies are available in Long Buckby Library.
Please could you encourage as many people as possible to say whether they would like a Community Managed Library.
WI Diaries for 2020 - If you wish to purchase a diary for next year, the cost is £5. Please see sign-up sheet.
April Meeting:
Easter Craft by the Long Buckby WI Craft Group
Thank the Speaker – Judith Leach
Refreshments: Virginia Penney and Gill Bigley
Flowers: Gill Bigley
Competition: Best card by member made at the meeting
Outings/Events:
17 April 2019 – Proposed trip to Oakham to include visit to castle, museum and market. Total cost £20 which will be collected at this meeting. This includes transport and entrance to castle.
Thursday 23 May 2019 – Lunch at Northampton College
Wednesday 17 July 2019 – Coffee morning at Fiona White’s home.
Thursday 18 July 2019 – Visit to Highclere House: The list is now closed. The cost of £31.50 (coach fare/entrance fee) will be collected at the June meeting.
Lunch at the Pytchley Hotel was enjoyed by all. It is proposed to have another pub lunch in September with the Fox and Hounds at Harlestone as a possible venue.
County Quiz 2019: Tuesday 9 April 2019 (7 – 10.15 pm approx.) To be held at Wickstead Park. Are you able to get a team of 4 together for a challenging but FUN evening? See Sign Up sheet. We currently have two teams and two reserves.
Health Walks: Join Brenda Scoble for about 30-45 minutes for an easy pace walk on Wednesday, 20th March 2019 at 10.00am. For the serious walker join Brenda on Friday, 29th March 2019 and a Grade 3 walk lasting about 90 minutes. All walks start at Long Buckby Library.
Games: Scrabble: Wednesday 27th March at Joan Cockerill’s
Mah-Jongg: Tuesday 2nd April at Susan Avery’s
Craft Afternoon - Monday 18th March at Chris Berry’s
Fundraising: Smartie Tubes to be returned FULL at our April Meeting.
Long Buckby Library update: Please remember that your local library is under threat of closure. The process of public consultation by Northants CC is still available until 22nd March at: northamptonshire.citizenspace.com/bipm/librariesproposal/
Paper copies are available in Long Buckby Library.
Please could you encourage as many people as possible to say whether they would like a Community Managed Library.
WI Diaries for 2020 - If you wish to purchase a diary for next year, the cost is £5. Please see sign-up sheet.
April Meeting:
Easter Craft by the Long Buckby WI Craft Group
Thank the Speaker – Judith Leach
Refreshments: Virginia Penney and Gill Bigley
Flowers: Gill Bigley
Competition: Best card by member made at the meeting
