The History & Mystery of the WI 29th September 2008 Walton Community Centre, Whitemill Lane, Stone, ST15 0EQ. £4.00 to include tea/coffee & biscuits 7.15 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. "From Stoney Creek to Staffordshire" An evening when you will be able to hear the amazing and intriguing stories of women behind the WI movement and also take a look at the present day wider picture. Come and find out more through displays and power point presentations. Closing date 4th September 2008 Annual Council Meeting 14th October 2008 County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford £8.00 10.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Morning Speaker - Mr Gren Burgess - Facilitaid Find our what all you knitted bears have achieved. Afternoon Speaker - Martin Bell Other attractions: Raffle Country Markets Various Display Trading Post Tea/coffee and soft drinks will be available before the meeting and at lunch time. Please bring a packed lunch. Closing date 17th September 2008 Murder by Candlelight 23rd October 2008 Checkley Community Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Checkley, ST10 3NA £10.00 You are invited - if you dare to "Murder by Candlelight" an evening of mystery. The action will commence at 7.30 p.m. During the performance a three course meal will be served. BYO (bring your own wine - glasses provided) Raffle and Prizes Cost per member £10.00 Closing date 18th September 2008 Thorntons Chocolate Evening 5th November 2008 Coven Memorial Hall, WV9 5AL £6.00 to include tea/coffee & biscuits This evening promises to be different! Hear a talk about chocolate followed by tastings, quizzes, a gift wrapping competition, raffle and gifts. Come and join the Chocoholic Chairman for a real fun evening. An opportunity to buy chocolates for Christmas. Closing date 25th September 2008 Day at the Races 27th November 2008 Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, ST14 8BD £16.00 Gates open 10.30 a.m. Members, family and friends are invited to a special day at the races. Enjoy festive celebrations at uttoxeter Racecourse and shop between races at the Christmas Market selling gifts for all the family. To be included in this very special package is:- Entrance to the Premier Enclosure A Tipster - to give you betting advice for the day An exclusive tour of the racecourse Glass of wine Savouries Closing date 25th September 2008 Christmas Extravaganza 3rd December 2008 The White Eagle Polish Club, Riverway, Stafford £6.50 10.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Come and enjoy an excellent floral art demonstration. Learn how to gift wrap that special present. Enjoy a cup of tea/mincepie. Purchase raffle tickets and perhaps win one of the floral arrangements or one of the gift wrapped items. Closing date 3rd November 2008 Carol Service 13th December 2008 Lichfield Cathedral Order of Service £1.25 2.00 p.m. The Executive Committee invite members, family and friends to join them for their annual Carol Service to be held in the beautiful surrundings of Lichfield Cathedral. This is always a joyous occasion with the congregation joining in the singing of the Carols and listening again to the well loved Christmas Story. Closing date 6th November 2008 Lunch with Dickie Arbiter LVO (London) 27th January 2009 County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford £27.50 90th Anniversary 1919 - 2009 12 noon for 12.30 p.m. What better to start off our 90th year of celebrations than lunch with Dickie Arbiter a former press secretary to H.M. the Queen. He is a television & raio journalist with over 35 years experience covering royalty, Heads of State and other globally recognised personalities. In 1988 he joined the Bucking Palace Press Office serving as a Press spokesman to M H the Queen as well as managing the media relations for the The Prince of Wales and the late Dianan, Princess of Wales. He was also responsible for the media management of all Royal ceremonial occasionas as well as major engagements in the UK including State Visits and State events inside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Do come along and join us to hear more about what goes on inside the Palace Walls. 90th Anniversay Cake will be served with coffee. Closing date 20th November 2008