2019 Programme
One of the aims of the Jesmond WI is to provide a meeting which is interactive, engaging and educational. Here is a list of our meetings for 2019. All guests are welcome, and we encourage members to come to every meeting to gain the most out of their yearly membership.
All meetings start at 7.30pm at St. George’s Church Hall
21 January 2019
Circle Dancing lead by Liz Hammer
Pop Up Shop: Recycled Gifts
18 February 2019
A talk on ‘The History of Old Infirmary and RVI’ by Ken Smith
Pop Up Shop: Books
18 March 2019
Bell Ringing lead by Lorna Taylor. Also, our Annual General Meeting
Pop Up Shop: Music, CDs
15 April 2019
Cookery Demonstration by Marjorie Goodchild (taking place at Cresswell House)
20 May 2019
Police Dog Handling with Malcolm Welch
Jesmond Community Festival Open Meeting
Pop Up Shop: Plants
17 June 2019
Cafe 1901 at Trinity Church, Gosforth
15 July 2019
City Guided Walk lead by Marion Anderson (The walk ends at Old George Yard, Cloth Market)
Pop Up Shop:
19 August 2019
Our Annual Shared Supper and Quiz Night hosted by Amanda Griffiths
Pop Up Shop: Home Bakes
16 September 2019
Glass Working with Julie Rankcom
Pop Up Shop: Bric-A-Brac
21 October 2019
Friends of Jesmond Dene with John North
Pop Up Shop: Craft Supplies
18 November 2019
Buddhism and Meditation with Gen Kelsang Sherab
Pop Up Shop: Kitchenware
16 December 2019
Christmas Social
Pop Up Shop: Christmas Gifts
Please note the schedule may be subject to change at short notice. Notice of a rearranged meeting or change of guest speaker will be sent by email and posted on social media.
Visitors will be charged an entrance fee of £4 per meeting, and can visit a maximum of twice per year. Members’ entrance fee is £2 per meeting.
