Upcoming Meetings
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We hold our official SSWI group meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7pm-9pm. They alway cover a variety of topics, interests and crafts. Please note, meetings are subject to change - get the latest updates on our social media profiles or by joining our Whatsapp group if you're a member (email shoreditchsisterswi@gmail.com to get access).
ADDRESS: Tindlemanor, 52-54 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8RT (unless the meeting venue is otherwise stated - occasionally we hold meetings elsewhere). |
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SSWI Tuesday 10th August 2021
Sip & Sew in Granary Square
We are looking forward to finally seeing you all in person for our August meeting! We will be meeting at Granary Square in Kings Cross.
Chloe, our Treasurer, will be leading a lovely cross stitch session for us. Please bring a drink and some snacks and we will bring all you'll need for the session. More information in your member email! PREVIOUS MEETINGS
SSWI Wednesday 14th July 2021
Introduction to British Sign Language
We'll be learning the basics of British Sign Language with WI President Lindsey Barrell, who has been signing for 11 years having passed both Levels 1 and 2 in BSL (British Sign Language) whilst supporting hearing impaired students in a high school.
Now a Sensory Support Officer with Deafblind UK, Lindsey has a wide range of experience of working within a Sensory world. Lindsey will take you through the BSL alphabet, some BSL ‘etiquette’ and factoids and can even teach you how to sign Jerusalem! This is a fascinating and interactive session that everyone can enjoy. An experienced and very well received speaker, Lindsey has been delivering workshops and talks on BSL for ten years. SSWI Tuesday 08th June 2021
Let's learn origami
For our June meeting we'll be welcoming Origami artist Nick Robinson to give us a crash course on all things origami!
Nick has been folding paper since the early 80's and has been a member of the British Origami Society for over 30 years. He has served on their council for over 25 years. He was editor of their bimonthly magazine for 8 years and maintains their web site. In 2004 he was awarded the “Sidney French medal” – the highest award the society can offer, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to origami. In 2010 he was made an honorary member of the Society. SSWI Tuesday 11th May 2021
Talk on phianthropy in the East End, 1800-1945
For our May main meeting we’ll be joined by Tim Potter who’ll give us a talk all about philanthropy in the East End, covering 1880-1945.
The talk will focus on the East End of London and how generations of East Enders worked to raise the population from the poverty that surrounded them. It's a great story of remarkable people: Barnardo, the Elephant Man, the Salvation Army, Clement Attlee, the match girls will all make an appearance. Mainly it's about self-help; ordinary people working together to help each other - a story fit for our times. But it's also an introduction to a wonderful walk through Stepney and Mile End. SSWI Tuesday 13th April 2021
Felicity's crafts - learn to crochet
Our April meeting will be with @felicity_crafts_ and we’ll be learning how to crochet Granny squares!
We'll send out information on what wool and hooks to buy, and Felicity will explain this all in the session too as well as giving a proper introduction to crochet and the basics to get you started. If you've always wanted a 'kickstart' in how to crochet, this is your chance! SSWI Tuesday 09th March 2021
Talk by Chris Duffin - ex-governor of Strangeways
For our March meeting we’re excited to welcome Chris Duffin, ex Governor of HMP Strangeways! 👮♀️
Whether it's flying out of the UK with a briefcase full of class A drugs, talking to the BBC’s John Humphries in her nightie, displaying a naked hunk's willy on her office wall, or having MYRA HINDLEY as her tea-lady, Chris Duffin’s life as a prison governor was never dull. As the first female governor into HMP Strangeways and the notorious Dartmoor Prison, Governor Chris Duffin was a ground-breaker. She'll recount some of the many stories and incidents from her twenty-year career both as a lowly 'screw' and as a prison governor. SSWI Tuesday 09th February 2021
Boozy Bakealong - Carrot Cake!
We will be welcoming the fabulous Boozy Bakers for a bake along. Boozy Bakers are a passionate, fun Hampshire based bakery – they have gained popularity through lockdown, hosting at least one free bake-along a week.
We will be baking a delicious carrot cake - ingredients to follow! SSWI Tuesday 12th January 2021
Body image - finding your way home
Our January main meeting will see a focus on body image as Pippa - founder of the girlness project - joins us for a body image workshop to help us to: consider the way we relate to our bodies; develop a self-compassion practice; understand how our body image informs our behaviour; and develop a positive mindset, cultivate self-acceptance and leave with a renewed sense of appreciation for ourselves and our body.
At the beginning of the meeting we will also have a short members’ talk about the Bone Marrow Donation Process. Open to members (7pm) and visitors (7.30pm). SSWI Tuesday 08th December 2020
Christmas party
For our December meeting, we'll be hosting a members-only (virtual) Christmas-themed 'get together' - we can sip at our mulled wine or mulled cider, made using the spice packs all Shoreditch Sisters members will have posted to them (you can choose whether to make yours alcoholic or not!), we'll have a fun quiz and also chance to share our favourite festive 'makes' with each other - whether that's a cocktail recipe, bake or something else. Don't worry, this is only for those people that really want to share - everyone else can just soak up the knowledge!
Most importantly, after many weeks of lockdown, this is a great chance to connect together virtually and celebrate! SSWI Tuesday 10th November 2020
Massage and Wellbeing
November's main meeting will be focused on massage and wellbeing! We’ll learn how to self massage and help ourselves relaaaax 🖐 Enjoy a relaxing neck, shoulder, face and head massage and embrace the wellbeing inside you. 💆🏼♀️ 💆🏾♀️
All you need is : - a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of oil (olive, vegetable, coconut, baby – whatever you have to hand), - a small towel, - a warm & comfortable chair to sit in, The important stuff: If you have high or low blood pressure then avoid massaging too deeply, just stay light. If you’ve had cancer in the past 2 years, you’ll be fine if you don’t go to heavily on the pressure. If you’re experiencing any of the following then massage is not suitable for you at this time: COVID19, any virus, any illness, fever, shock, spinal injury, major/minor surgery in the past 6 weeks, and being under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol – so no drinkypoos before or during dinner. |
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SSWI Tuesday 13th October 2020
London's Secrets and Spies: A Virtual Tour
Join us for our October main meeting where we’ll join City of London guide David Charnick, for a virtual tour all about London’s secrets and spies! 🕵🏼♀️
The world of British Intelligence is dominated by MI5, MI6 and GCHQ. This tour sees some of their traces in London, and explores aspects of the development of British intelligence. We'll join David in an exploration of espionage and counter-espionage, terrorism, bravery and treachery. Though this will be a virtual event, there'll be photos and discussion to give us a simulation of the tour as it would be delivered on the streets of Westminister, with the opportunity to ask questions too! SSWI Tuesday 08th September 2020
Cancelled
We're working really hard to line up some great meetings for the rest of the year - but, as we would normally only do 11 meetings a year anyway, September will be our month without a meeting.
We'll resume as normal with our October meeting on Tuesday 13th October - further details to come, so please stay tuned 😀 |
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SSWI Tuesday 11th August 2020
Virtual Plant Clinic with Plant Therapy London
**Please note that this month our main meeting is taking place on Tuesday 18th at 7pm, not Tuesday 11th August!**
🌱 Join us for a virtual plant clinic with Lynette Lalero from @planttherapylondon. 🌿 Have you become a green goddess during lockdown, but don’t quite know your magnolia from your monstera? Plant pro Lynette will be answering all your questions from pest control to pruning. 🌵🍃 Please submit your questions in advance - feel free to message us here if you have a burning question for Lynette to answer! |
