Meetings on the second Tuesday of each month are free to attend for all members and only £5.00 for guests. All meetings take place in Burford Baptist Chapel excluding ones marked *
Events in italics are outside of the usual member meetings and may incur additional costs / or be “pay as you go” as appropriate.
9 April – Owls, Rescue, Conversation and Live Owls by Chrisse Haines https://www.chrissiesowls.com/
14 May – Decluttering – The Spacemaker by Helena McBride https://thespacemaker.co.uk/
11 June – No meeting as Burford Festival
9 July – Coffee and Chocolate – Our love affair with caffeine by Melanie King https://melaniekingbooks.com/
13 August – Garden Party* with Aunt Sally Competition by the kind invitation of Sue and Richard Newport, Woodgrove House, Fulbrook.
10 Sept – Behind the tape – Crime Scene investigator by Hayley CSI | Forensic Experience | Reading – The Forensic Experience
8 Oct – Harvest Festival Supper and Competition
12 Nov – Celebrating the pictures of the Pre-Raphelite Sisterhood by Jannine Kilroe https://www.janinekilroe.com/
10 Dec – Christmas Lantern Craft, Festive food and Rosebowl event. Crafting will be lead by Lechlade Craft Barn | Craft in the Cotswolds – lechladecraftbarn
14 Jan 25 – Would I lie to you quiz on Zoom
11 Feb 25 – Fitness, your balance and your brain by Jennifer Cowling https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cowling-20043833/?originalSubdomain=uk
11 Mar 25 – AGM with pizza supper
2023 Past Events
10 Jan 23 – Welcome to new Hall & Resolutions discussions
14 Feb 23 – “Hearts, Minds and Treks Up Mountains” – Jennie Craven
14 March 23 – Beetle Drive and AGM
11April 23 – “Vintage cup cake decorating” activity by The Cake Tutor – Sally Davies
29 April 23 – WI Cake sale underneath Tolsey (morning)
9 May 23 – “The Pearl Lady” talk and customised pearl necklaces to buy – Frances Carlaw – at Minster Lovell WI
Hilary Dix said “I heard her speak and she was fascinating, speaking on the different types of pearls, how to look after them and how they differ in price, so everyone can treat themselves! There will be an amazing array to look at and purchase if you wish. (Absolutely no pressure to buy)
13 June 23 – Walk and Talk about Trees/Nature at Blue Cross, Carterton – Lucy Stavley
11 July 23 – “Afternoon Tea” – History, Etiquette & Hosting – Shaun Todd
8 August 23– Garden Party
12 Sept 23 – “Wellbeing with Bowen therapy” – by Gus de la Querra, Oxford Bowen
Gus does Bowen treatments at Witney Lakes. He can talk about some of revolutionary research into health with immunity and digestion, etc
The key to releasing tightness, soothing aches and freeing body is in the fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that holds our bodies together, and when it becomes inflamed, tense or bound up it can lead to physical ailments and pain. Gus will talk about Bowen and how it works
10 Oct 23 – Harvest Festival – Bring & share and Wine/Soft drinks
14 Nov 23 – “Alpacas and Their Fabulous Fluff” – plus a Felting demonstration by Jane Abbott
12 Dec 23 – Christmas games and Festive food with Mulled Wine/Soft drinks
Past Events 2021-22
13 Dec 22 – Quiz and Festivities, including the Rose Bowl competition.
8 Nov 22 – Furoshiki “The Art of Present Wrapping” – Larkswold Creative Workshops. If you, like us, hate the never ending waste of gift wrap (much of which cannot be recycled) and also have a small obsession with buying beautiful scarves or fine fabrics then Furoshiki is for you. If you don’t have an obsession buying silk scarves, then lucky for you…we do 🙂 This on trend Zero Waste craft not only looks divine, adds that little personal touch to your gift, but also gives your gift recipient wrap that can be worn or used time and time again. Cathy from Zusetsu Store will tell you all about the ancient Japanese history of Furoshiki & show you the knotting techniques for wrapping a variety of gifts
11 Oct 22 – Harvest Supper – Bring and share supper celebrating great food and friendship in the WI
13 Sept 22 – Oxford Of Morse – Alistair Lack. Alistair was an undergraduate at Oxford before embarking on a 30 year career in the BBC World Service. He now shares his love of Oxford as a certified tour guide and specialises in the history of Oxford’s many Colleges. Alistair’s depth knowledge of Oxford and it’s integral role in the Morse stories means this promises to be an interesting and educational evening.
9 Aug 22 – Art Scavenger Hunt – outdoor event in small teams, all welcome.
Event Tues 19 July – Visit to Pettifers Garden – either 10.30am or 2pm, time tbc. £10 members / £10 non members – please book and pay in May meeting. Pettifers is an English garden in the Oxfordshire village of Wardington. Since 1984, Gina Price has transformed Pettifers into one of the most influential gardens in England. Our private tour includes refreshments in the family kitchen.
12 July 22 “Sun Hives and Bees go to Rye Hill Prison – Gareth John
Event Sat 18 June – Fashion Show – WI help behind the scenes as well as strutting your stuff on the catwalk is very much appreciated! Again contact Jane Arnell for details
Event Sat 11 / Sun 12 June – WI help has been requested for Teas / Cakes at the Open Gardens – Please contact Jane Arnell for more details
June – no meeting as this is Burford Festival Week. See more on the many events of the Festival and book tickets here.
10 May 22 – Wellbeing Evening – enjoy an evening of wellbeing tips and techniques
12 April 22 – Stone Sculptor– Martin Cash is a local sculptor and exhibits at Burford Garden Company. Martin designs and creates unique figurative and abstract forms.
8 March 2022 – Bingo night and AGM
8 February 2022 – Al Sylvester presents “Southern Reach”, his amazing adventure leading an RAF team supported to reach the South Pole
11 January 2022 – Virtual event
14 December 2021 – Christmas celebration – “40 years of the musicals with festive treats”
9 November 2021 – Talk on Asthall, Swinbrook and the Mitfords by local historian Stuart Norridge
12 October 2021 – Get Crafty with the Lechlade Craft Barn – Rosebowl competition evening
14 September 2021 – Harvest Supper celebration meal – with Mrs Bumbles artisan products
10 August 2021 – Medical Detection Dogs – meeting inside Warwick Hall, COVID regulations permitting. Arrive 7 for refreshments to start the presentation at 7.30pm. Members free, non members very welcome at £5.00 per person.
8 June 2021 – Drinks and nibbles in a member’s garden. Owing to COVID regulations numbers are limited so the event is initially open to members only.
11 May 2021 – Treasure Hunt around Burford. Meet at 6.15 at the Tolsey in Burford for a prompt 6.30 start. Please let Jane Arnell gjaarnell@icloud.com if you would like to come along. Free to members, non members £4.50.