Visit to the National Needlework Archive in Newbury
We will visit the two current exhibitions, one of which is The Country Wife textile mural made by Constance Howard for the Festival of Britain in 1951. This large wall hanging, 4.5m x 5m, is currently undergoing conservation by the expert team at the NNA. We will also have the opportunity to view the original […]
Stella Rimington, ‘The Woman Who Came Out Of The Shadows’
This is an OFWI Centenary event and some of our members are going to Oxford Town Hall to hear Stella Rimington talk. Stella is a British author and was formerly Director General of MI5.
Cake icing evening session
Holly HouseCome to Holly House for the second session of the day. We shall be decorating small cakes to be sold on our stall at the Christmas Market. Cakes and all equipment will be provided.
WI Walk – a Circular Walk from Begbroke via Bladon
Begbroke PHA circular walk of about 5 miles from Begbroke via Bladon, possibly with a meal afterwards for interested members. Meet at 9.20 am at the Institute to arrange car sharing.
Block printing at Arty Crafty, Middle Aston
Arty Crafty at Middle AstonThere will be two sessions on the day and members can opt for either or both of them at a cost of £20 per session. The morning will be spent printing on paper and card with the opportunity to create Christmas cards and wrapping paper. The afternoon session will be printing on textiles. Tuition, advice […]
Garden Morning at Katharine House Hospice
An hour to work on the flower beds we maintain in the hospice grounds. Just come along if you would like to join us. Our seeds are provided through the Kew Royal Botanic Garden Grow Wild Seed outreach project.
Christmas decoration making for the Christmas Tree Festival
A morning to plan our design and work on the materials.
Members’ meeting
The Institute The Green, Adderbury, Oxfordshire, United KingdomThis evening we will welcome Bruce Duncan whose 2015 book about his experiences in the army is titled The Loan Soldier. His talk tonight gives a snapshot of a military family living in unusual and challenging locations in terms of culture, poverty, politics, adventure and conflict.
Decorating and filling lavender bags as part of our Christmas Tree decorations
A morning to decorate and fill lavender bags, which Gill has already bought, with lavender from Maureen's garden and to finish the Christmas tree decorations.
November book group
18 Henge CloseThis month's title is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. We are meeting at Dawn's house.