Annual Meeting & Kingscote Vineyard Wine Tasting
2023-11-14 20:00 - 21:45 UTC | 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!.

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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

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. 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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

Meeting. Christmas Shenanigans
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:45

Meeting. The Work of the RNLI
2025-01-14 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Learn about the important work of this charity & their volunteers

Meeting. Facial Yoga
2025-02-11 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Learn how to sculpt your face and give yourself a lift!!

Meeting - Geeky Ladies
2025-04-08 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
A Historic Talk About Women of Note

Laurence Scales will join us. He describes the tals as…

Until recently, women have been sadly rare in the historical record of progress in science, technology and medicine which, as a specialist London guide, are my areas of expertise. But in my research I have been delighted to chance upon lesser known but interesting and pioneering women of strong character, who ventured into traditionally masculine domains. This talk is about some of them, living in or near London, between roughly 1750 and 1950, and involved in such fields as public health, astronomy, chemistry, engineering and science fiction.

Meeting. Introduction to Reiki
2025-05-13 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
Becky Read will be visiting to give an Intro to Reiki & a short demonstration.

About Reiki Master – Becky Read

Hi there, I’m Becky and I am an Usui Reiki Master in Lingfield, Surrey.

I offer in-person 1-to-1 Reiki Treatment Sessions at Claridge House, Lingfield or My Happiness Hub in Godstone Green or can travel to your home (10 mile radius of RH7) or can channel Distance Reiki for you.

I came to Reiki from a place of curiosity and found that it really resonated with me and I wanted to explore it further.

My first introduction to Reiki came before I had any plans of training: I was mourning the death of my dearly beloved step-father and while supporting my widowed mother, I naturally felt drawn to placing my hands on her chest asking for help to comfort her – when suddenly we could both feel heat pulsating through my hands. “What is that?” my mother asked – and my answer at that point was “I don’t know….but it’s not coming from me – it’s coming from something greater than me; through me”.

This was the beginning of my exploration with the Universal Energy of Reiki and how it can nurture and support us for our highest good – whether that be for Physical, Mental, Emotional or Spiritual healing and guidance

I feel committed to channeling this great resource that empowers and supports us – for anyone who feels it may benefit them.

I am a member of The Reiki Association and adhere to The Reiki Association’s Code of Ethics. I’m also working as a Volunteer Reiki Therapist weekly at The Macmillan Centre, Queen Vic Hospital, East Grinstead.

Meeting. Shuffleboard
2025-06-10 20:00 - 21:45 | The Parish Room, The Platt, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6QZ
How good will you be? 🙂

Shuffleboard (Shovillaborde) existed in England over 500 years ago. It is an exciting variant of Shov-Ha’Penny. Henry VIII was very fond of the game. The Royal Expenses for 1532 show a payment from the Privy Purse of nine pounds:

”Paided to my lord Wylliam for that he wanne of the Kinges grace at shovillaborde”

The game was made illegal as early as 1542. Played in taverns it was feared that it might keep the proletariat from work!

Attempts to ban the game were never completely effective. It was simply too popular. Even after Cromwell came to power, when it was listed with other diversions as immoral, the game continued to thrive.

During the early part of the twentieth century ‘Sjoelbak’ a Dutch variation of the game emerged. A standard specification for the board and discs was introduced in 1966 in response to the growth of club and tournament play.

Today shuffleboard (sjoelbak) is played across the UK.

Theatre - The Great Gatsby
2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:30
It’s the Roarin’ 20’s, old sport. Meet mysterious millionaire, Jay Gatsby. He entertains the rich and famous with riotous parties at his Long Island mansion yet never joins in. Gatsby longs instead to reunite with his former flame Daisy Buchanan, but Daisy comes from another lifetime, long before the money…

Featuring a jazz and pop-influenced original score, The Great Gatsby is the brand new musical based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, New York, this is “one wildly entertaining night at the theatre, and musical theatre at its finest” (Theatrely).

Meeting. Garden Visit & Picnic
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:45
We will visit a local, beautiful garden & have a picnic. Picture for attention only

Meeting. Annual Ramble
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for a local stroll in Dormansland finishing at Dees Cottage in Mutton Hill to be fed by Fat Will’s Burger Co!
