EVENTS
2023/2024
Events 2022/23
EVENTS 2021/22
A first preview of our planned programme for Child Okeford WI.
Over the next few weeks we will add events and dates for events organised by Beacon Group, Dorset Federation and NFWI.
Sessions are on Monday afternoons and start at 2pm unless stated otherwise
The events calendar for 2021/22 may be amended as required to meet government requirements, social distancing etc and the availability of a meeting location. The Community Centre is currently closed but we are hoping it will be open before September.
However, that doesn’t stop the Child Okeford WI. We continue to get together and communicate in a variety of ways.
We are now holding our monthly meetings via Zoom, for those members, new members and visitors who would like to join us.
EVENTS 2020/21
Sessions are on Monday afternoons and start at 2pm unless stated otherwise
The events calendar for 2020/21 has been disrupted as a result of the Coronavirus lockdown, social distancing etc and the Community Centre is currently closed.
However, that doesn’t stop the Child Okeford WI. We continue to get together and communicate in a variety of ways.
We are now holding our monthly meetings via Zoom, for those members and visitors who would like to join us.
In addition our other “lockdown” activities include our Socially Distanced Walking Group, phone calls, making of Scrub Caps, headband, Gizmos (see our News page).
Below are the dates for our scheduled meetings and these will take place via Zoom whilst government restrictions are in place. Actual events will be updated and we would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for speakers via Zoom etc.
June 8th – We are on “Zoom” Meeting
Scavenger Hunt, Quiz and catch up & launch of The Bean Challenge
July 13th – We are on “Zoom” Meeting
& its our 82nd Birthday. Come and join the party!!
August 10th
Socially Distanced Treasure Hunt*
bring a Picnic and sit and enjoy a catch up and natter with friends and learning about the village through the Child Okeford WI Treasure Hunt.
(This event is subject to weather conditions)
A risk assessment has been carried out.
September 14th –
Carrie & Steve Diamond – Getting Gold at Chelsea.
Although we appreciate that we are all wish to meet together, unfortunately, we are still unable to use the Community Centre so the meeting will be held via Zoom.
October 12th
Polina from Elemental Pilates will join us to demonstrate Face Yoga – watch this space.
November 9th
We will be joined by Catherine from My Scented Home, who will start to get us ready for Christmas by demonstrating a Christmas Wreath arrangement.
December 14th
OUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION!
We are being joined by Sarah Slater, via Zoom, Guide Lecturer, Hampton Court Palace, for her talk ‘ Secrets, Scandal and Salacious Gossip of the Royal Court, 1660 to 1830’ .
Sarah will talk about all the naughty bits of history you would probably not have learnt about at school! She will discuss royal mistresses, prostitution, sexual diseases of the time and the methods used to prevent SDTs and unwanted pregnancies.
Warning, this tour is not for the prude, it is fun but rude!
2021
January 11th
GET THE INSIDE STORY:
Allan Peters, Former Royal Personal Protection Officer to HRH The Princess of Wales. An intriguing insight.
Subject to Government guidelines, room availability & members wishes, we will be trying to meet (socially distanced) together. However if this is not achievable, Allan will do his talk via Zoom.
February 8th
THE NATURE RESERVES OF NORTH DORSET
Ben Atkinson, North Dorset Reserves Warden, Dorset Wildlife Trust. A look at some of the brilliant nature reserves close to us & the variety of wildlife.
Subject to Regulations in place at the time and hall availability
March 8th
Jo May will be joining us.
Jo trained as an orchestral percussionist at the Royal College of Music, and began her career working with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra and English National Ballet, performing at venues around the UK including the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
A trip to Sidmouth Folk Festival sparked an enthusiasm for traditional music and led to Jo’s involvement in various folk lineups, as well as study trips to Senegal (exploring drumming and balafon playing) and her participation in many Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban courses run by One Voice Music.
http://www.jomaypercussion.co.uk/
April 12th
ANNUAL MEETING
(Hopefully!)
EVENTS 2019/20
Sessions are on Monday afternoons and start at 2pm unless stated otherwise
2020
JAN 13th: NFWI Resolutions Voting to be held.
David Stocks will deliver a talk and presentation on ‘ Beatrix Potter – dispelling myths and preconceptions’ This is a change to original programme
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FEB 10th: PUB GAMES & INDOOR SPORTS at Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall.
Child Okeford Pantomime: during half term week 17th – 21st Feb.
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MARCH 9th: ‘FLOWER ARRANGING FOR BEGINNERS’ led by Sue Brown: Chair of Child Okeford Flower Arranging Club.
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APRIL 6th: ANNUAL MEETING plus ‘Would I lie to you?’ Our WI version! –
Note: This event was not held due to Coronavirus lockdown from March 23rd 2020.
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2019
MAY 13th: RECYCLING AND WHERE STUFF GOES: a talk by Marten Gregory from Dorset Waste Partnership.
Tues 14th: An evening visit to Kwikfit, Dorchester for a car care session led by John Larty.
Beacon Group: Thurs 9th: Talk on Salisbury Cathedral with Mike Deeming: Iwerne Minster 7.15pm
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JUNE 10th: VILLAGE TREASURE HUNT led by Liz Smith & Gaynor Cox.
Sat 22nd HEY DAY WI Stall: ‘Jarbola’
Beacon Group: Fri 21st : Visit to Salisbury Cathedral. 2pm
DFWI: Wed 5th: NFWI Annual Meeting. BIC
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JULY 8th: “TOTTYS GOOD LIFE – ECO BEEKEEPING”: A talk by Deb Crutenden plus sales of her goods and produce.
Beacon Group: Thurs 25th Skittles match : Tarrant Gunville.7pm
DFWI at Camp Bestival Fri 26th – Sun 28th
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AUGUST: Members Event / Outing TBA
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SEPT 9th: STRICTLY BALLROOM – led by Claire Davis: get your dancing shoes on!
OKETOBERFEST Events: Sat 28th
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OCT 14th: POPPY MAKING: CRAFT SESSION led by Child Okeford WI Members.
DFWI: Thurs 17th: Annual Meeting: The Lighthouse, Poole 10am – 4pm (Ticket only)
Beacon Group: Thurs 24th : Talk on Kingston Lacy with Andy Williams: Manston Village Hall 2pm
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NOV 11th: ‘WHICH DO YOU PREFER?’ Christmas food & drink tasting led by Liz Thomson & WI members.
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DEC 9th: CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.
Beacon Group: Fri 6th Carol Service: Child Okeford Parish Church: 2pm
DFWI Carol Services: Fri 29th Nov at Wimborne Minster and Fri 6th Dec at Sherborne Abbey.
OUR OTHER ACTIVITIES :
Our WI sales table – every meeting.
The Craft Group.
The Kurling and Skittles Team matches.
The Walking Netball Group.
ROTAS 2019
Teas Raffle VoT & Visitor Host
May
Tina & Vanessa B Gaynor C Lynne C
June
Vanessa D & Sue F No Raffle Linda F
July
Sue LR & Jackie H Jackie C Kay G
Sept
Dilys & Jane N Judi Pam C
Oct
Cathy & Linda W Tricia S Sammy
Nov
Liv & Ann Tina Liz S
Dec
Committee Committee Committee
2020
Jan
Gaynor C & Lynne C Sue F Vanessa D
Feb
Trisha L & Anita Jackie H Sue LR
March
Jackie C & Pam C Jane N Tricia S
April
Linda F & Sammy Liv Committee
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Members Rotas for 2019
Teas Raffle Vote of Thanks
2019
Jan
Pam C & Lynne Dilys Jackie C
Feb
Vanessa D & Tricia S Joan N Linda W
March
Sue Le R & Sammy Jane Linda F
April
Linda W & Dilys Judi Tricia S
Events programme for 2018/19
2018
MAY 14th: ‘My life as an Auctioneer’: Talk by Amy Brennan from ‘Heirlooms’ in Wareham, on her career in a leading auction house as Head of Jewellery.
JUNE 11th: WI Health & Wellbeing week ‘Spice on your doorstep’: A cooking demonstration and tasting led by Sharon Foxton, owner of The Cafe on Goldhill. Venue: Cafe at Goldhill Farm, Child Okeford.
Sat 23rd: HEY DAY WI Stall: Scones galore plus jams, chutneys & homemade sweets.
JULY 9th: Our 80th Birthday Celebration plus ‘Welcome to Brownsea Island’: A talk by The National Trust.
AUGUST: No meeting.
SEPT 10th: ‘The Alpaca Experience’: A visit from 2 Alpacas!
SEPT 20th Skittles League match v Tarrant Gunville 2pm and 4pm at Tarrant Gunville
SEPT 24th : Walking Netball : Introductory session: 5-6pm at Sturfit : Led by Karen Peaty, Dorset Netball Development Officer.
OCT 6th Oketoberfest – WI will be helping behind the bar at the village beer festival
OCT 8th: A talk by Jenny Kretz from ‘Home Start:North Dorset’ who will talk about the work of this local charity. She will be supported by a volunteer and a member of family who has benefitted from the help given by Home Start.
NOV 12th: Christmas Crafts: A chance to make something for the festive season.
Sat 17th: Child Okeford Christmas Fair.
DEC 10th: Our Christmas Celebration.
2019
JAN 14th: NFWI Resolutions meeting plus a fun activity & ‘Bring & Buy’ stall.
Wed 16th: WI Theatre Trip to ‘Calendar Girls The Musical’: Mayflower Theatre, Southampton 2pm. Coach departs 10.30am prompt!
FEB 11th: Feeling Sporty?: A chance to play & enjoy Kurling, Darts & other indoor games. Venue: Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall.
MARCH 11th: ‘Getting creative with clay’. A practical craft session led by Deborah Clarke from ‘Creative Clay for all’.
APRIL 8th: ANNUAL MEETING plus a fun activity.
Sessions are on the second Monday of each month, starting at 2pm at The Community Centre, Child Okeford unless stated otherwise.
Previous programmes
2018
JAN 8th
NFWI Resolutions meeting
Bring & Buy stall
FEB 12th
Medical Detection Dogs :
a talk by Pam Crook
Child Okeford Village pantomime :
15 -17 FEB : Providing audience refreshments plus some WI members will be participating in the panto!
MARCH 12th
Child Okeford Bell Ringers :
Talk on Child Okeford Bells & hand bell
ringing demonstration:
led by WI Member Lynne Crighton
APRIL 9TH
ANNUAL MEETING plus a fun activity
DFWI and Beacon Group events to be announced during 2018
Beacon Group is a combination of the following WI ’s in North Dorset :Child Okeford & Shroton, East Orchard & Margaret Marsh, Melbury Abbas & Cann, Sixpenny Handley, Sutton Waldron & Iwerne Minster (SWIM), Tarrant Gunville .
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2017
MAY 8th
‘Looking Good,Feeling FAB’: A talk and demo by Nicola Whitmarsh, Fashion Consultant. Scarves will be on sale
Beacon Group
Thurs 18:Talk by Nigel Turton : prize winning local thatcher .7.15 at Tarrant Gunville
JUNE 12th
Trip to Blandford Fashion Museum + Refreshments
Beacon Group
Thurs 22: Centenary Picnic :7.15
at Melbury Abbas
DFWI
Wed 7: NFWI ANNUAL MEETING Liverpool
JULY 10th
ACWW – Association of Country Women of the World :a talk by Esme Isaacs: DFWI
Beacon Group
Fri 21: Skittles Match at Melbury Abbas 7.15
DFWI:Thurs 27- Sat 29:
Camp Bestival WI Tea Tent
AUGUST : No meeting
DFWI
Fri 4 – Tue 8: Dorset Arts & Crafts Exhibition Purbeck School, Wareham
SEPT 11th
Treasure Hunt around Child Okeford to support Dorset WI Centenary initiative ‘Walk a hundred miles,yards,steps’
DFWI
Sat 2 & Sun.3: Dorset County Show:WI tea tent
OCT 9th
Cyber Crime – a talk by Jake Moore : Cyber Crime Prevention Officer for Dorset Police
Beacon Group
Thurs 26 : Photographic talk on Jurassic Coast by Brain Pettit :7.15 Shroton
DFWI
Thurs 19: Annual Meeting, The Lighthouse Poole 10-4 (Ticket only)
NOV 13th
Christmas Crafts Session
Sat 25 Child Okeford Xmas Fair
DEC 11th
WI Christmas Celebration : The Cricketers, Shroton. 12.30 . WI members only (Places must be paid for in advance)
Beacon Group
Fri 8: Carol Service at Melbury Abbas 2.30. Vanessa Dawson to do the reading on behalf of our WI
DFWI
Fri 1: Dorset Federation Centenary Carol Festival at Wimborne Minster 2.30 : tickets apply
Mon 4: Dorset Federation Centenary Carol Festival at Sherborne Abbey 2.30: tickets apply
Tues 19: Christmas Lunch : Milton Abbas
2018
JAN 8th
NFWI Resolutions meeting plus a fun activity
Bring & Buy stall
FEB 12th
Medical Detection Dogs :
a talk by Pam Crook
Child Okeford Village pantomime :
Feb. half term : Refreshments
MARCH 12th
Child Okeford Bell Ringers :
Talk on Child Okeford Bells & hand bell
ringing demonstration:
led by WI Member Lynne Crighton
APRIL 9th
ANNUAL MEETING plus a fun activity
DFWI and Beacon Group events to be announced during 2018
Beacon Group is a combination of the following WI ’s in North Dorset :Child Okeford & Shroton, East Orchard & Margaret Marsh, Melbury Abbas & Cann, Sixpenny Handley, Sutton Waldron & Iwerne Minster (SWIM), Tarrant Gunville .
Past WI events in 2017
Jan 8 Bournemouth and Poole Ramblers Tea at 3pm
9 Jan WI Resolutions Discussion meeting
13 Feb Dorset Button Making with Brenda Skaife,
President Shaftesbury Morning WI Institute
Bring and Buy stall
11 March – WI will be providing refreshments for performance of ‘Poachers Moon’ at Village Hall at 7.30
13 March ‘ A walk in China – an illustrated Travel Talk led by experienced traveller – Mike Spencer
10 April Annual Meeting and Quiz
Child Okeford Women's Institute 