To view what's coming up and to book on any Events please visit the Events webpage, alternatively you can book during one of the monthly meetings.
Please Note
All events are run alongside The Forge WI. If you'd like to attend any please ensure you have completed the 2025 Events Declaration which can be found on the Members Page. Alternatively the form can be completed during one of the monthly meetings.
Events Roundup
This month we started our 2025 programme with two Social Events.
A group of members with friends and family went to Chesterfield Observatory. It was clear night and they were able to see the Orion nebula, Venus and Sirius. Will from the observatory gave a really interesting talk.
We had the first of our meals out. This time we visited India with a meal at Everest Balti restaurant. The group shared a wonderful meal whilst having a great gossip and giggle.
Thanks to everyone who joined us on this month’s social events.
Please keep checking the website as more outings will be added and details of each event will be finalised nearer the time.
About 2 weeks before each event we will set up a WhatsApp group to keep people informed of last-minute changes such as bad weather, change of meeting time. Please ensure you have given your mobile number to Gill. After the event we can share photos on the chat. The chat will be deleted approximately one month after the event.
Future Events
National Ballet screening at The Light Cinema - Thursday 20th March - please let Gill know if you have booked a ticket for this but have not completed and RSVP
Edensor and afternoon tea - Saturday 22nd March - deposits due by 5th February. This event is now sold out. If you would like to join us , please join the wait list. A balance of £14 per person is due 5th March
Thornbridge Hall - Saturday 5th April - this event is now full. If you would like to join us you will need to book your own ticket
Dos Amigos 10th April - for our second meal out we will be visiting Mexico and Italy. A £5 deposit is due 5th March and the balance with menu choices 2nd April
Steve walk - Another Monument Walk at Weston Park - Thursday 24th April
Peak Rail visit and train ride - Sunday 18th May
Tissington Well Dressing Festival - Monday 2nd June
Edale Mountain Rescue - Thursday 26th June - numbers are limited so please book as soon as possible. The is event will be confirmed 7th May.
Steve walk - Moss Valley Meander - Thursday 10th July
Steve walk - Rother Valley - Sat 26th July
Steve walk - Prisoner of war camp - Thursday 28th August
Manchester Library visit - Monday 22nd September- Please rsvp as soon as possible so I can try and book a table in the library for lunch
For full details on each event please see Upcoming Events, book online or at the Outings Desk during a monthly meeting
Deposit Reminders!
All payments are to be made in cash to Gill
Edensor afternoon tea balance £14
Deposit for Dos Amigos £5
General notes
All members, friends and prospective members are invited onto any of the events. They can be booked via
the website
or by sending Gill a WhatsApp message on 07905922905
Once you have booked an event, if you need to cancel or change anything, please let Gill know via WhatsApp. If you get a thumbs up to your message, it means I have seen it.
When you have booked on an event via the website, you will get an email to confirm your booking. Save this email as it contains all the trip details, if you don’t receive an email, please contact Gill to confirm. Thank you.
For all events that state “please book your own ticket”, you need to RSVP to the event on the website as well as booking your own ticket so Gill knows you are going. This helps arrange car shares and ensure the outing can start on time.
Events for 2025 are being put on the website as they are booked. Some may be popular and will sell out due to limited number of places available, so keep an eye on the website. As the saying goes, if you snooze, you lose!
For the 2025 outings programme, Gill will try to organise
1 x day outing each month from March to October
1 x evening outing each month from March to November
1 x meal out to a different cuisine every other month
If there are any other events you wish to organise yourselves, Nik and Gill will help you put them on the website.
If you have any questions, please talk to Gill or WhatsApp Gill on 07905922905
Please join the Social Events WhatsApp group to keep up to date with events between meetings. To join, please give your mobile number to Gill.
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