AS THE centenary of the Women’s Institute is marked in 2015, the Saddleworth branch has several events planned throughout the year to celebrate.
On Easter Monday, The Mikron Theatre at The Swan,Dobcross performed ‘Raising Agents’, a very funny, touching play about ‘Bunnington’ WI interwoven with information about the last 100 years of the WI.
Then an ‘Off The Rails Comedy Club’ evening at the Royal George,Greenfield, on Saturday April 18 was a very enjoyable event with lots of laughs.
Around £600 was raised towards a mini-bus for Funky Fitness and Fun, the local community group the WI is supporting this year.
The group sends a big thank you to Muse Uppermill, TOAST Delph, The Nail Lounge Uppermill, Re:Therapies, Saddleworth Players, Lisa Butterworth Reiki Master, The Backstep Boogie Club and Greenfield Brewery for donating raffle prizes.
Next on the calendar is a delicious afternoon tea at the Civic Hall Uppermill in September to celebrate 100 years of the WI and commemorate WW1. More details to follow.
Then a Centenary Ball at the Saddleworth Hotel takes place on Friday, October 16. Tickets on sale soon at £40, including welcome drink and canapés, three-course meal and entertainment by ‘The Threetles’.
The Saddleworth WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Saddleworth Hotel from 7.30pm. New members and guests are always welcome.
Please visit their website, www.saddleworthwi.com for further, details of events, activities, sub-groups and a programme of monthly speakers.
