Events
We have had quite a few questions about how to book events. Please see the Q&A section at the bottom of this page. We hope these answers help - but please contact the office for further clarification. There are lots of ways to book and pay for events - so hopefully one will suit you.
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Autumn Literary Lunch
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 12.15pm for 12.30pm start
Landbeach Village Hall
Come and join us for a wonderful homemade meal and good company at our Autumn Lunch.
Gytha Lodge is a playwright, novelist and writer for Video games and screen, best known for the DCI Jonah Sheens series of novels. Her first book, She Lies in Wait, is a Sunday Times Bestseller and was recommended by the Richard and Judy Book Club.
Main Course
Chicken wrapped in Bacon with creamy Boursin and sage sauce, new potatoes seasonal green vegetables
Or
Mushroom Rarebit and thyme gravy with new potatoes and seasonal green vegetables
Pudding
Plum and blackberry pudding with lemon cheese and blackberry sauce
Tea and coffee will be served at the end of the meal.
Raffle
Cost: £20.00 WI Members £23.00 Non WI Members
Closing Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
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Learn how to play Bridge for Fun (in just two sessions)
Wednesday 23 and Wednesday 30 October 2024
2pm – 4.30pm
CFWI Office
The card game of bridge is not a difficult card game to play at an enjoyable, friendly level. Like all games, at the highest level, it can be complex. (think tennis in the park and Wimbledon.) All people with a basic understanding of card games, particularly whist, can learn to play in a very short time. Why not join us to be taught by a master who has run bridge courses for many years and if you join us you will play your first bridge hand in the first hour. A couple of sessions is enough for many people to become confident players.
Cost: £10.00 WI members £12.00 Non members for BOTH session
Closing Date: Wednesday 2 October 2024
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SPEAKERS SHOWCASE
Saturday 26 October 2024
9.45am for a prompt start at 10am - 4pm
Oakington Pavilion, CB24 3AW
We are holding a Speaker’s Audition day and we would like to invite WI’s to send one or two of their members to come along and listen to the presentations, after which they will be given the opportunity to vote on which speakers they consider suitable for inclusion on our speakers list. Prospective speakers will each be given a fifteen to twenty minute slot with a few minutes to set up, so that we can hear as many as possible during the day.
Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Cost: £6.00 per person
Closing date: Thursday 10 October 2024.
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Sashiko Workshop
Saturday 2 November 2024
10am to 3pm
CFWI Office
Sashiko is a Japanese type of patchwork, developed over the years to have become a very stylised form of sewing. The day will begin with a talk about its history and how it has developed.
Each attendee will be given a pack containing items for them to work on, which they can take home.
Coffee and tea will be available on the day but please bring a packed lunch.
Cost: WI Member £45.00 (This workshop is for WI members only)
Closing Date: Friday 4 October 2024
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Gift Bag Workshop for the
‘Dental Health Matters' Christmas Tree
Come and join our free bag making session at the Craft, Coffee and Chat group on Tuesday 12 November from 11am to 3pm at CFWI Office
To support NFWI’s campaign on Dental Health Matters we are aiming to donate toothbrushes and toothpaste to local causes. As part of this we have asked for donations from you all but we also need gift bags to put them in so that we can decorate our CFWI tooth ‘fairy’ tree in time for Christmas!
If you can help make bags, please come along to our workshop. Fabric and ribbon will also be welcome although we will provide materials on the day.
For those attending, please let us know if you wish to bring a sewing machine to make bags on your own or join the production line (there are limited spaces). Please inform us when you book.
This event is run as one of our Craft, Coffee and Chat sessions. Cake and coffee are usually provided for which we request a donation of £1 towards costs but there is no additional cost for the session.
You will need to bring your own lunch.
Closing Date: Monday 21 October
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Cadbury World Heritage Tour
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Cadbury World, Birmingham
Enjoy a walking and coach tour to find out the rich history of Bournville Village and the Cadbury family, and tour Cadbury World to discover the making and magic behind the Cadbury brand. There will be a light afternoon tea (cost included) and shopping opportunities before departure.
Please let us know if you use a wheelchair or have any mobility issues.
The coach will leave to return home at 4pm.
Cost WI Members £55.00 - Non WI £60.00
Coach pick up points: Lode Depot 8.15am and Trumpington Park & Ride 9am.
Closing Date:Monday 21 October 2024.
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Willow Weaving Workshop
Saturday 23 November 2024
10am to 1pm, CFWI Office
A three-hour morning workshop at Girton.
You will be making a Swedish Star plus a Conical Christmas tree.
All materials will be provided.
Tea and coffee will be available.
Bring gloves, sturdy scissors and secateurs.
Cost: WI Member £30.00 (This workshop is for WI members only)
Closing Date: Friday 4 November
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Come from Away Theatre Trip
Milton Keynes Theatre
Thursday 28 November 2024
This musical is the winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway. This smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11 and the small Newfoundland community that invited these “come from aways” into their lives with open hearts. This is the story of the real characters that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
The seats will be located in the Circle and there are lifts available.
The coach will pick up at Lode/The Coach Depot and at Trumpington Park and Ride. We will have time for lunch or a spot of shopping before the show starts at 2.30pm. We will leave Milton Keynes immediately following the show.
Coach pick up points: Lode Depot 9.45am and Trumpington Park & Ride 10am.
Cost: WI Members £64.00 and Non-WI Members £69.00
Closing Date: Friday 6 September 2024
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Cambridge Federation of Women’s Institutes
Presents
An Antiques Roadshow with David Palmer
At the William Collyn Centre, Girton CB3 0GP
Saturday 30 November 2024, 1.30pm 4.45pm
TV Auctioneer David Palmer from ‘Flog it’, ‘Bargain Hunt’ and ‘Cash in the Attic’ returns to entertain us with an afternoon… Antiques MASTERCLASS "The essential guide to the value of your antiques and collectables. “Bring up to 3 items that will fit on a table”.
David will be joined by jewellery expert Andre Marsh Do join us in this special event!
You don’t need to bring any items to join and watch the fun
Cost: £10.00 WI Members and £12.00 Non Members (includes tea, coffee and biscuits)
Closing Date: Thursday 7 November
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Festive Coffee Morning
Friday 6 December 2024
CFWI Office
10.30am to 12 noon
Enjoy a glass of non alcoholic mulled wine,
coffee and mince pies
Cost £6.00 Members Non WI £8.00
Closing Date: Wednesday 20 November 2024
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Holkham Hall Candlelight Experience
Monday 9 December 2024
Holkham Hall is an 18th century country house, near the village of Holkham in Norfolk. We will arrive around 11.30am, allowing time for you to explore the grounds and garden as well as have lunch in one of the cafes (lunch is not included in the price).
From 2pm we will enjoy the magical Candlelight Experience, visiting the sparkling splendour of state rooms that have been decorated for Christmas. This is a self-led tour and can be experienced at your own pace. It includes a glass of Prosecco and a mince pie. Wheelchair access is available via a stair lift.
The coach will leave at 4pm.
Coach pick up points: Lode 8.15am and Trumpington Park and Ride at 9am.
WI Members £60.00 Non WI £65.00
Closing Date: Monday 28 October 2024
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Christmas Celebration with Brunch
Monday 16 December, 10.30am-1pm
Oakington Pavilion - CB24 3AW
This year we have moved our annual Christmas Celebration from the evening to the morning - and combined it with a festive brunch.
Join the Federation Players and Combined Activities Committee for a morning of festive readings, singing and delicious food.
With your booking you need to choose between:
Bacon Brioche Rolls with optional Maple Syrup OR Cheese and Tomato Scone
with Pickle and Butter.
There will also be Cranberry Flapjacks, Blueberry Pancakes with Crème Fraiche and Christmas Muffins to enjoy - with Mulled Apple Juice, Coffee and Tea.
Cost: WI Members £15.00 Non-WI £18.00
Closing Date: Sunday 1 December 2024
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Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
Sadler’s Wells, London - Thursday 16 January 2025
Matthew Bourne’s rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time. Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head. First staged at Sadler’s Wells in London in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm becoming the longest running full-length dance classic in the West End and on Broadway. It has since been performed across the globe, collecting over thirty international accolades including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and three Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
Coach pick up points: Lode Depot 8.45am and Trumpington Park & Ride 9.30am.
Cost: WI Members £93.00 and Non-Members £98.00
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Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2024
HOW TO BOOK AN EVENT - FAQ's
Q. Who can book an event?
A. There are a variety of people who can book an event.
· Events can be booked by the WI booking secretary on behalf of the members. This is how we operated before COVID.
· Individual members can book for themselves and also on behalf of other members or non members (if applicable)
Q. How can I book an event?
A. Using the information from the booking form, including the Subject and Reference for the event, either:
· Post the booking form to the office.
· Email the booking form information to the address indicated on the booking form. Please read the booking forms carefully as we have new email addresses for bookings.
· If you are booking for several members please include their name and contact details in case events details change at last minute.
Q. How do I pay for an event?
A. There are three ways to pay:
· You can send a cheque to the office with your booking form. If you are booking by email please indicate on the email that you have sent a cheque to the office
· You can pay by BACS. Please indicate on your booking form or email that you have paid by BACS.
· You can pay your WI booking secretary who will choose whether to send a cheque or BACS payment from the WI.
Q. Can I send one booking form/booking email for several different events?
A. No. Separate forms/emails are needed for each event quoting the Subject as shown on the booking form.
Q. Can I send one payment for several different events?
A. No. Separate payments are needed for each event quoting the Reference as shown on the booking form.
Q. When will I hear whether I have a place at the event?
A. The individual or WI who applied will be notified after the closing date. There are two forms of notification:
· If you have sent a SAE you will hear from us by post
· If there is no SAE confirmation it will be by email. Please ensure postal bookings without SAEs include an email address.
Q. Where can I find a booking form?
A. Forms are sent to the WI Secretary and are also available on the CFWI website see above.
Q. Who do I contact if I have a query about an event?
A. Contact the office office@cfwi.co.uk or telephone 01223 234872. The booking email and postal forms will only be checked after the closing date.