YWI Dormansland

Social. Wreath Making
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Bring your own greenery, secataurs, scissors and any ribbon you would like.

Social. Devil Wears Prada
2024-11-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Dominium Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road London, W1T 7AQ
Tickets will be destributed to members that have purchased them once they have arrived with us.

Meeting. Annual Meeting & Festive Tastings
2024-11-11 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
The evening starts with our Annual meeting wherewe will relect on our year, present our accounts and elect our next committe for 2025.

We will then be testing your taste buds!

Do you know your Cremant from a Lambrini, an all-butter mince pie from a budget brand, quality chocolate?

We’ll be blind tasting some festive favourites!

Step Out with the Sole Sisters with Optional Brunch
2024-11-02 08:00 - 17:00
A circular, dog-friendly walk with the option to take brunch at Dormansland Baptist Church Community Cafe

Meet at the Memorial hall car park at 9.30am

Note that the Community cafe is a public event and not organised by YWI

Kindred Krafters. Let's get Crafty
2024-10-29 19:30 - 21:30

Meeting. My Life in Comedy
2024-10-08 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
We welcome Colin Bostock-Smith to the Parish Room!

Colin says ‘I am retired comedy writer. I spent 35 years of my life working in the world of British television, stage and radio, and even, on odd occasions, for foreign broadcasters. I provided the words for a long and glittering succession of star comedy performers, and others who perhaps were not quite so glittering.

The stars I have written scrips for include Bob Monkhouse, David Jason, Rowan Atkinson, Anne Robinson, Russ Abbott, The Two Ronnies, Griff Rhys Jones, Pamela Stephenson and, not to be overlooked, Basil Brush.

I was one of the major contributors to Not the Nine O’clock News, and latterly spent ten years in a two-man writing partnership with the late and great Clive James composing the scripts for multiple series of the Clive James Show.’

Should be a good one. Not to be missed!

Step Out with the Sole Sisters with Optional Brunch
2024-10-05 09:30 - 11:00
A circular, dog-friendly walk with the option to take brunch at Dormansland Baptist Church Community CafeMeet at the Memorial hall car park at 9.30amNote that the Community cafe is a public event and not organised by YWI

Social. Matthew Bournes Edward Scissorhands
2024-09-25 19:30 - 22:00 | The Atrium, 10 King St, East Grinstead, RH19 3DJ
Cinema screening of this contemporary ballet.

Meeting. Womens Land Army
2024-09-10 20:00 - 21:45
We look forward to welcoming Ian Everest. Ian, who’s mother was one of the 80,000 Land Girls during WW2 will tell us about the vital role of the Women’s Land Army during WWII. Promises to be an interesting one.

Meeting. Foraging for our supper with James
2024-08-20 19:00 - 22:00
We will head out with James who will help us forage for toppings for pizza! We will then sample our forage at The Plough

Step out with the Sole Sisters.
2024-08-06 19:00 - 22:00
A local circular, dog-friendly walk. More details to follow but save the date!

Meeting. Garden party & Summer raffle
2024-07-09 19:30 - 22:00
Annie’s House. Please check your emails for full details.

Meeting. Annual Ramble
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:30
Meet at the Parish Room at 7pm.

We will head to The Star for evening drinks.

Alternatively, you could meet us at The Star at 8pm if you can’t manage the walk.

Below are some pics from a previous outing!

Meeting. First Aid Refresher. Open Meeting
2024-05-14 20:00 - 21:45

Meeting. Colour Analysis.
2024-04-09 20:00 - 21:45
Here is Nickie’s, our visiting colour analysts introduction to herself…..

Hi Ladies

My name is Nickie and I’m an Image Consultant with House of Colour.

I’m really looking forward to coming along to see you on 9th April.

I’m going to be talking to you about first impressions, how they are made, and how the theory of seasonal colour analysis can help us to use the colours we wear on our bodies to influence these impressions.

There’s going to be a quiz, a visual demonstration, prizes, and a special booking discount on my services, so bring your diaries!

I can’t wait to met you all!

Nickie

My website, if you want to include a link is www.houseofcolour.co.uk/nickiecotter

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW TO ENTER THE DRAW TO HAVE YOUR COLOURS ANALYSED ON THE NIGHT!

Meeting. Gentle Exercise Techniques with Sandra!
2024-03-12 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
YWI member Sandra runs an exercise class in the village, and she will give a short demonstration of some of the exercises and talk about the benefits of them. She hopes you will then take part in an exercise session to great music (mainly 60’s and 70’s). The exercise class is called “Options”, reflecting the fact that the exercises are versatile and can be done at different levels of intensity.

Please wear trainers and comfortable clothes, and bring a bottle of water.

Sandra will put us through our paces!

The Vanguard Way. 66 miles from the suburbs to the sea
2024-02-13 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Colin & John will be coming to talk to us about the history of this public right of way. The Sole Sisters should definately be interested!

Irish Dancing with the Gibbins School of Irish Dance
2024-01-09 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
We will be welcoming the Rachel & the Gibbins School of Irish Dance!

Rachel tells us ‘GSID was formed three years ago (although then had to close for lockdown) and we started with adult beginner and advanced classes. We’ve now just launched children’s classes too and are getting to an exciting time when some of our dancers are ready for competition and exams (we have four going to the World Championships in Belgium in April and two taking part of their teachers’ exams in May!)- but we have plenty of dancers who are there just for fun, to keep fit and learn a new skill with a great bunch of ladies too 😊’

‘I started dancing at the age of 7 and gave up at 11 – but took it up again as a way to integrate when I moved to Germany when I was 19. I competed for the next ten years or so – including 7 world championships (best placing silver in solos and 7 world titles in teams), and won the European championships, as well as 2 British Open titles, 2 Irish Open titles and 3 German Open titles. I retired from competition when I was diagnosed with ME/CFS 12 years ago and struggled to maintain my fitness for competition – so I took my teacher’s, adjudicator’s and examiner’s exams instead to remain involved with the dancing. I am affiliated with the World Irish Dance Association – an organisation with is incredibly supportive of adult dancers – and now hold the position of Head of the Examinations & Continuing Education Committee. Last year three of my dancers went to the World Championships in Killarney Ireland and placed 3rd, 5th and 14th respectively so we’re looking forward to improving on the success of last year this year and starting to work on some team dances now we’re big enough for this years nationals.’

On the evening, we can expect some demonstrations in both softshoe and hardshoe from dancers who range from brand new beginners to championship dancers who’ll show you what they can do, and then they’ll get everyone up to learn the first steps of their first beginner light dance – the beginner reel. (Rachel advise sporty clothing – eg leggings and T-shirts, sports bras and trainers – and bring water!)Once we’ve given that a go, we’ll get some ceili (team) dances going for a bit more of the social side of it. Sounds like great fun xxx

Christmas Curry, Fun & Games
2023-12-12 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Our last meeting of the year with competitive games, mulled wine and prizes.

Wreath Making Workshop
2023-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Places are limited so click here to book your spot!

Annual Meeting & Kingscote Vineyard Wine Tasting
2023-11-14 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Our Annual Meeting brings us all together for a fun evening to look back on our YWI year in photos and a chance to celebrate and share the wonderful memories we have made! Elect in your new Committee and have a say on what you’d like to see at future meetings or sub groups.

Following the formalities we will have an expert from Kingscote Vinayard with us and will sample several of their wines. Not to be missed!.

Autumn Wreaths & Pumpkins
2023-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Make a fabric pumpkin or autumn wicker wreath (or both 🙂). Full instructions and equipment will be provided and everyone (even those who say you’re not crafty) will take home a beautiful seasonal item you will be proud of!

Play some Golf!
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:30

Step Out with the Sole Sisters & Brunch
2023-09-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-03 09:30 - 11:00
A local circular, dog-friendly walk with the option to stay for brunch at the Baptist church Community Cafe.

Meet at the Memorial Hall car park.

Please note, the cafe is a public event and not organised by YWI, thanks

Bravehearts! Intro to SUP (Paddleboarding)
2023-08-31 18:30 - 19:30 | The SHAC, Buckland Park Lake, Reigate Road, Buckland, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7BG
We are asking you to book direct with the SHAC as you need to confirm an emergency contact and date of birth.

Please arrive by 5.45pm. Other details will be in you booking email.

Impressive!!

Treasure Hunt.
2023-08-08 20:00 - 21:45

My Time with the Royal Ballet
2023-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
An inspirational talk by local Pilates Instructor Pip Marsh who spent 8 years with the Royal Ballet. Pip’s talk has been highly recommended by DEWI as one of their best speakers in 2022 – rated as “excellent’.

Carnival Prep and Summer Raffle
2023-06-13 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
A fun and sociable evening preparing for The Dormansland Carnival The Wild Wild West – float, costumes and our fundraising stall. Plus a summer raffle and refreshments.
