2020 Programme
Find out about our programme for 2020
9th January 2020
Wellbeing
We are having an evening which focuses on wellbeing and the importance of looking after you. Along with a Secret Santa (of upcycled, re-gifted or crafted gifts) there's a little surprise in store.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
6th February 2020
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Holt
Come and listen to our fabulous (and fellow WI Member) Rebecca Holt. Rebecca is going to speak to us about American traditions. Rebecca was due to speak at our November 2019 meeting, however the floods forced us to cancel. We are really looking forward to welcoming her.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
5th March 2020
Guest Speaker: Jude Warrender
This month we are lucky enough to have the fabulous Jude Warrender, Jude is a fascinating lady who has travelled and volunteered in Nepal. Jude is going to talk to us about her amazing volunteer work, and more about this fascinating country and its people.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
2nd April 2020
Resolutions Meeting
The WI isn't just about Jam and Jerusalem! A big part of the WI is it's campaigns or resolutions. Find out more about WI campaigns here.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
7th May 2020
Street Art
Bring your creative side (or have a good look on Pinterest!) and have a go at some street art. A session, guaranteed to be full of fun and a lot of paint!
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
4th June 2020
BOWI Charity 2020: Barnsley Churches Drop-In Project (BCDP)
Find out more about our nominated charity, Barnsley Churches Drop In Project. BCDP provide a hot meal and support for those who are homeless, have addiction issues or are in need of support. Please visit their Facebook page for more information about how to get involved.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
2nd July 2020
BOWI AGM and Birthday Celebration
Come and join us for our annual AGM and 1st birthday party. Keep checking back on here or on our Facebook page for further details.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
August 2020 (date to be confirmed)
Summer Social Outing (no meeting)
Join BOWI on their first 'Summer Social'. Further details and exact costs to follow.
3rd September 2020
Dancing Feet (Bhangra Blaze)
Come and join us as we have a Bhangra Blaze session by the fabulous Janine from Exercise Roadshow. Get fit and have fun! You can find out more about them here and on their Facebook page.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
1st October 2020
A Matter of Life or Death
Bit of a different topic for our October meeting, it also links to one of the proposed WI resolutions for 2020 'Time to talk about death and dying'. Further details to follow. You can find out more about the shortlist for the 2020 resolutions here.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
5th November 2020
SWISH
In keeping with BOWIs eco friendly and ethical ethos we are holding a 'SWISH', described as “The latest craze sweeping the country is ethical, eco-fabulous, social and fun. Welcome to the future of fashion." At a SWISH you bring nice, clean presentable clothes, shoes and accessories for others to fall in love with, and then leave with something new to you. You can find out all about swishing here.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)
3rd December 2020
Christmas Craft
Join BOWI for a wonderful evening of Christmas Craft. Bring your creative side (or just hunt on Pinterest) and enjoy what fab crafts we have to offer.
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(Free for members, £3.50 for guests)