Burniston & Cloughton WI

  • Based at Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall

Calling all ladies interested in meeting others, taking part in a variety of activities and listening to fascinating speakers! 

We generally meet at the Village Hall on the second Thursday of every month (see programme for alternative dates and venues) and offer opportunities for other events in the interim.  Come and try us out at no charge. 

Burniston and Cloughton WI – Programme 2024

All meetings the second Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Burniston and Cloughton Village Hall unless otherwise stated. 

Jan 11th – An introduction to Tai Chi. Competition – A winter health tip

Feb 8th (12.30pm) – Lunch at The Oak Wheel, Burniston

Wednesday March 20th – Who am I? Portraits from the Scarborough Collection. A presentation by Andrew Clay, CEO of Scarborough Museums Trust

Competition – an interesting family photo (NOT to include any WI member!)

April 11th – Crafting activity – felting.  Competition – a handmade fabric or woollen item

May 9th – A presentation on India by member Alison Meads. Competition – an item with an Indian or Asian connection

June 13th – South Cliff Gardens Restoration. A presentation by Peter and Brendon Southwaite of PBS Construction Ltd. Competition – A gardening tip

July 11th – Evening walk at South Cliff Gardens

August 8th – Afternoon Garden Party (date and venue to be confirmed)

Competition – an item for the bring and buy stall.

Sept 14th – AGM    Competition – a donation for the Rainbow Centre

Thursday September 26th – Talk by dress historian and costume maker, Meridith Towne – to be held in conjunction with other local Wis at Norton College, Langton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9PT. 

Nov 10th – Possible talk by local nutritionist but to be confirmed.

Competition – A favourite winter recipe

Dec 14th – Christmas festivities

Competition – an item for a Secret Santa sack (£5 max)

For more information – email wiburnistonandcloughton@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at “Burniston and Cloughton WI”

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