2023 Programme

17 May 23 - Sustainable Fashion

Jean Tallis of the West Yorkshire Federation will explain how fashion can be made more sustainable.
plus: Raffle

21 Jun 23 - Musical Creativity & Gay Pride Through the Ages

Lisa Colton, Professor of Musicology will lead us from Medieval to Pop music, and how the gay community has shaped it.
plus: Paper Musical Quiz

19 Jul 23 - Summer Party

Time for your summer frocks and fancy hats to wow while enjoying strawberries and cream and a glass of bubbly
plus: Silent auction, party games, and a chance to chat

16 Aug 23 - The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Ryad Alsous, the inspiration for the novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo, recalls his journey from Syria to the beehives of Marsden
plus: the Great Potato weigh-in

20 Sept 23 - Kaleidoscope Therapeutic Programme

How Kaleidoscope Colour supports mental health and well-being; helping children to thrive and parents/carers to guide them. A presentation by our own WI member, Anne Kaye
plus: find out about our Scenic Slawit Photo Challenge and take home some bulbs to grow for Spring

18 Oct 23 - Art of the Chocolatier

David Greenwood-Haigh of Coeur De Xocolat will be showcasing his award-winning skills at artisan chocolate making
plus: Raffle

15 Nov 23 - Slaithwaite & Huddersfield during WW1

Local amateur historian Peter Brown will talk about Slawit and the neighbouring area during the Great War.
plus:: a Christmas Craft

20 Dec 23 - Christmas Party

Celebrate Christmas with fun, games, a buffet, and bubbly
plus: Raffle

17 Jan 2024 - A Taste of Latin American Dancing

A chance to enjoy some Latin American dancing with Tristan Dance Studio
plus: bring your photos of Scenic Slawit for judging

21 Feb 2024 - Story Telling the Yorkshire Way

Josephine Daker
plus: bring your Spring Bulbs whatever state they are in. Vote for your favourite flower then take home a seed potato for the next growing challenge

20 March 2024 - The Papyrus Charity

Papyrus is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
plus: Homemade birthday card competition

17 April 2024 - The Annual General Meeting

All members are encouraged to attend so we can review our progress and plan for the future
plus: Try a Taste Test. Last year we compared mint chocolate.  What will be on the plate this year?