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SUMMARY:Croquet and Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon of croquet followed by a delicious afternoon tea.  Whether an experienced player\, or completely new to the game\, this friendly event is a lovely way to while away an afternoon in good company.  NB flat shoes must be worn.\n \n£17 per person (WI members only)\n \nLINK to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/croquet-and-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Croquet Club\, Cheltenham Croquet Club\, Old Bath Road\, Cheltenham\, GL53 7DF
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T103000
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SUMMARY:Maisemore Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the village hall at 10:30am for an 11:00am start.  One route of about an hour by the lake\, weir and riverside\, followed by a light lunch.  There are 40 places available\, if more than that apply there will be a ballot for places.  No dogs (apart from assistance dogs) and no children.\n \nCost £10 per member\, £12 per non-member.\n\n \nLink to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/maisemore-county-walk/
LOCATION:Maisemore Village Hall\, Church Road\, Maisemore\, GL2 8JE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260904T190000
DTSTAMP:20260710T113708Z
CREATED:20260609T093839Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Paul Kerensa
DESCRIPTION:Script writer for BBC comedy shows such as Miranda and Not Eating Out\, Paul takes a humorous stroll through the early history of the BBC\, with clips\, pops and anecdotes from the 1920s to the present day. \nThis stand up history show informs\, educates but above all entertains\, with laugh-out-loud tales along the way. \nTickets £15. \nLink to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-paul-kerensa/
LOCATION:Longford Village Hall\, Longford\, GL2 9EL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T094220Z
CREATED:20260107T160708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T094220Z
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SUMMARY:GFWI COFFEE AND CHAT MORNINGS 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are holding several “Coffee and Chat” mornings once again at various garden centers around the County and WI members are welcome to attend. \nBelow are dates and venues for any WI member to meet and have an informal chat with a WI Adviser and a Federation Trustee about anything from financial or general questions. \nPlease let us know which venue and how many of your members will be attending to: suejdavies10@gmail.com \nSaturday 7th February\, 10am – 12 noon\, Jolly Nice Farm Shop\, Frampton Masell Stroud \nThursday 5th March\, 10am – 12 noon\, Fosseway Garden Centre\, Moreton in Marsh \nFriday 24th April\, 10am – 12 noon\, Nailsworth Garden Centre \nSaturday 16th May\, 10am – 12 noon\, Trioscape\, Highleadon \nTuesday 9th June\, 10am – 12 noon\, Eastwood Garden Centre\, Weston Upper Edge \nNo coffee and chat mornings during July and August \nThursday 10th September\, 10am – 12 noon\, Lavendar Bakehouse\, Stroud \nTuesday 13th October\, 10am – 12 noon\, Three Shires\, Newent \nThursday 5th November: 10am – 12 noon\, Dobbies\, Tewkesbury
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/gfwi-coffee-and-chat-mornings-2026-6/
LOCATION:Blue Diamond Garden Centre\, Avening Road\, Nailsworth\, GL6 0BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T165452Z
CREATED:20260609T090931Z
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SUMMARY:Tutshill Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Old School at 10:00am for a 10:30am start. Either a 2 mile or a 4 mile walk\, followed by a light lunch. \n£10 per member £12 per non-member (note that only WI members are covered by WI insurance). \nWalks often go to a ballot for places in fairness to all that apply. There are 35 places available. \nLink to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/tutshill-walk/
LOCATION:The Old School\, Rosemary Lane\, Stroat\, NP16 7LX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T121013Z
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SUMMARY:Silk Rose Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The easiest roses you will ever make\, with a wide variety of colours and fabrics to choose from\, as well as learning some tricks of the trade.  You can then either display your finished rose in a vase\, or make it into a brooch.  Rose Codling will be our newest tutor for this workshop.\n \nCost £35 per member\, £40 non-members.  There will be an additional charge of a maximum of £5 for materials used\, payable to the tutor on the day.  Tea and coffee provided throughout the day\, please bring a packed lunch.\n\n\n \nLink to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/silk-rose-workshop/
LOCATION:WI House\, 2 Brunswick Square\, Gloucester\, GL1 1UL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260203T170113Z
CREATED:20260203T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T170113Z
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SUMMARY:New Speakers Morning
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity for WI members from around the county to listen to up to four potential new speakers and decide which they would like to add to our approved speakers’ list. \nCost: £6.00 per member
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/new-speakers-morning-6/
LOCATION:St Andrews Church Centre\, St Andrews Church Centre\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260710T122829Z
CREATED:20260710T122823Z
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SUMMARY:Sandhurst Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start.  Two walks of 2.3 and 4.7 miles and return for tea / coffee and cake.  There are 60 places available\, if more than that apply there will be a ballot for places.  No dogs (apart from assistance dogs) and no children.\n \nCost £8 per member\, £10 per non-member.\n\n\n\n \nLink to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/sandhurst-walk/
LOCATION:Sandhurst Village Hall\, Sandhurst Village Hall\, GL2 9NP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T122400Z
CREATED:20260710T121757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T122400Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Tea
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Golding is a local author.  Little Darlings (2019) won the Dragon Con award for best horror novel\, it has been translated into 12 languages and also optioned for film.  As well as being an author\, Melanie is a freelance mentor for emerging fiction writers\, lectures in creative writing at Bath Spa University and leads the “Sing Your Heart Out Stroud” women’s choir.  Following her talk you will be served a full afternoon tea\, sandwiches\, cake ans cones\, prepared by WI members.\n \nCost £20 per member\, £21 per non-member\n  \nLINK to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/literary-tea-2/
LOCATION:Cadbury Hall\, Lake Lane\, Frampton on Severn\, GL2 7HG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260203T155614Z
CREATED:20260107T160809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T155614Z
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SUMMARY:GFWI COFFEE AND CHAT MORNINGS 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are holding several “Coffee and Chat” mornings once again at various garden centers around the County and WI members are welcome to attend. \nBelow are dates and venues for any WI member to meet and have an informal chat with a WI Adviser and a Federation Trustee about anything from financial or general questions. \nPlease let us know which venue and how many of your members will be attending to: suejdavies10@gmail.com \nSaturday 7th February\, 10am – 12 noon\, Jolly Nice Farm Shop\, Frampton Masell Stroud \nThursday 5th March\, 10am – 12 noon\, Fosseway Garden Centre\, Moreton in Marsh \nFriday 24th April\, 10am – 12 noon\, Nailsworth Garden Centre \nSaturday 16th May\, 10am – 12 noon\, Trioscape\, Highleadon \nTuesday 9th June\, 10am – 12 noon\, Eastwood Garden Centre\, Weston Upper Edge \nNo coffee and chat mornings during July and August \nThursday 10th September\, 10am – 12 noon\, Lavendar Bakehouse\, Stroud \nTuesday 13th October\, 10am – 12 noon\, Three Shires\, Newent \nThursday 5th November: 10am – 12 noon\, Dobbies\, Tewkesbury
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/gfwi-coffee-and-chat-mornings-2026-7/
LOCATION:Three Shires\, Newent\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T123345Z
CREATED:20260710T123339Z
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SUMMARY:Stained glass flower and foliage workshop
DESCRIPTION:Caroline Lambert\, a very experienced craftswoman and tutor will lead you through making these beautiful stained glass flowers and foliage.  Using pre-cut coloured glass pieces and wire\, this gorgeous item will be a great keepsake for yourself or as a gift.  Tea / cpffee will be provided\, please bring a packed lunch.\n \nCost: £35 per member\, £40 per non-member\, there will be an additional charge of a maximum of £10 for materials used payable to the tutor on the day.\n\n\n\n \nLink to booking form
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/stained-glass-flower-and-foliage-workshop/
LOCATION:WI House\, 2 Brunswick Square\, Gloucester\, GL1 1UL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260203T170138Z
CREATED:20260203T170138Z
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SUMMARY:New Speakers Morning
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity for WI members from around the county to listen to up to four potential new speakers and decide which they would like to add to our approved speakers’ list. \nCost: £6.00 per member
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/new-speakers-morning-7/
LOCATION:St Andrews Church Centre\, St Andrews Church Centre\, Churchdown\, GL3 2JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260203T155740Z
CREATED:20260107T160854Z
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SUMMARY:GFWI COFFEE AND CHAT MORNINGS 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are holding several “Coffee and Chat” mornings once again at various garden centers around the County and WI members are welcome to attend. \nBelow are dates and venues for any WI member to meet and have an informal chat with a WI Adviser and a Federation Trustee about anything from financial or general questions. \nPlease let us know which venue and how many of your members will be attending to: suejdavies10@gmail.com \nSaturday 7th February\, 10am – 12 noon\, Jolly Nice Farm Shop\, Frampton Masell Stroud \nThursday 5th March\, 10am – 12 noon\, Fosseway Garden Centre\, Moreton in Marsh \nFriday 24th April\, 10am – 12 noon\, Nailsworth Garden Centre \nSaturday 16th May\, 10am – 12 noon\, Trioscape\, Highleadon \nTuesday 9th June\, 10am – 12 noon\, Eastwood Garden Centre\, Weston Upper Edge \nNo coffee and chat mornings during July and August \nThursday 10th September\, 10am – 12 noon\, Lavendar Bakehouse\, Stroud \nTuesday 13th October\, 10am – 12 noon\, Three Shires\, Newent \nThursday 5th November: 10am – 12 noon\, Dobbies\, Tewkesbury
URL:https://gfwi.org.uk/event/gfwi-coffee-and-chat-mornings-2026-8/
LOCATION:Dobbies: Tewkesbury\, United Kingdom
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