Workshops, Events and Trips

Workshops, Events and Trips are available to Saddleworth WI members only.
For more information, email [email protected]

MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OUR TRIPS CAN BE FOUND ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS.

ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME. PLEASE PUT YOUR IDEAS IN THE SUGGESTION BOX FOUND ON THE BAR AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS.

We are planning a visit to the Corn Exchange in Manchester for 1 hour in an Escape Room followed by a curry at Mowgli. If you would like to join in, put your name down and we can choose a date to suit everyone.
ESCAPE ROOM COST: £19.80 for over 60 or £22 for under 60

Date: Saturday 23rd March
Time: to be confirmed
Location: Manchester Northern Quarter
Cost: £45 per person
Duration: Approximately two hours

A roving lunch of five small plates in the best Northern Quarter eateries, accompanied by stories of Manchester’s boho district, old and new. This is their original and most popular tour, looking at the district’s history, from its historic markets, shops and rag traders to its cultural regeneration, highlights and attitude of today. You’ll discover the history of Afflecks Palace and the Arndale, the curry cafes and the area’s standout public art, and walk in the footsteps of some of Manchester’s most famous names. Ticket price includes all food and guiding. Other drinks not included.

Manchester Food Walks

Date: Tuesday 16th April
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Millgate Theatre, Delph
Price: £12.00

We are having a trip to see “Murder, Margaret and Me”.

SPRING FAIR

DATE: 20th April 2024
VENUE: Sacred Heart Parish Church, Uppermill
TIME: 10.00am-4.00pm.


Members are asked to save any unwanted Christmas gifts for the tombola, empty jars are available to take for jumble jars and bottle bags for a bottle tombola. Volunteers will be needed to bake cakes to sell in the café and to help with various activities on the day.

Date: Friday 7th June
Venue: Boarshurst Band Club
Time: 7.00pm with first race starting at 7.30pm

This will be a family and friends event in aid of our chosen charity.
Members can “own” a horse for the very affordable sum of £2 so please bring a little spare cash and start thinking about a suitable name. There will be a sign up sheet on the WETS table. (Prizes for the winners!)
We will also be looking for sponsors for each of 6-8 races so if anyone knows of a business or individual who would be prepared to do this (for £20) please let a member of the committee know.

MURDER MYSTERY – Tragedy at the Olde Barn – Grantham

DATE: 16th JUNE 2024
TOUR OPERATOR: ELLEN SMITH
COST: £169.00 – PER PERSON (SHARING A ROOM). £22.00 – SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
INCLUDES RETURN TRAVEL, 1 NIGHT/2 DAYS, DINNER, BED AND BREAKFAST

SHOW INTEREST AT THE SIGN IN DESK. EVENTS SUCH AS THIS HAVE TO BE ORGANISED WELL IN ADVANCE

This overnight stay in Grantham is going to be so much  fun and full of laughter.  Relax and enjoy the hospitality of his Lordship & his friends in our classic Edwardian themed MURDER MYSTERY EVENING!  All the household staff are on hand to serve you faithfully as you settle down to your meal in the Allington Suite....but a SHOT rings out…. a body is discovered and  (YOU’VE GUESSED IT)… The Inspector is Called !!!  Join us as we FOLLOW THE CLUES  to HELP solve the crime or just enjoy the FUN & LAUGHS along the way, because, we are sure, there will be Plenty!!

Staying at The 3 star Olde Barn Hotel &  Spa  in Grantham, Marston in the beautiful countryside of Lincolnshire. ~ This charming rustic hotel is an ideal place to stay for your murder mystery night, comfortably furnished with tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms, single, twin & double rooms available, atmospheric restaurant, serving a seasonal menu, contemporary bar & lounge with a relaxed environment, also a health club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, available to use

DATE: SATURDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2023
TIME: 2PM
VENUE: THE LOWRY
TICKET COST: £60 SENIORS (16 TICKETS ONLY)
PAYMENT DEADLINE: APRIL MEETING
TRANSPORT: TBA

Matthew Bourne’s audacious, rule-breaking reinvention of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago. It has now become the most successful dance theatre production of all time, creating new audiences and inspiring generations of young dancers. In celebration of that ongoing impact, Swan Lake will take flight once more in a major new revival for the next generation of dancers, and for audiences who will experience it for the very first time.

Thrilling, bold, witty and emotive, this genre-defining event is still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turning tradition on its head.

First staged at Sadler’s Wells in London in 1995, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake took the dance theatre world by storm becoming the longest running full-length dance classic in the West End and on Broadway. It has since been performed across the globe, collecting over thirty international accolades including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production and three Tony Awards for Best Director of a Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

DATE: SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER

TRIP TO HARROGATE FOR COUNTRY LIVING CHRISTMAS FAIR. RETURN COACH WILL BE PROVIDED.
TICKETS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED YET.
SHOW YOUR INTEREST NOW SO THE BEST PRICE CAN BE ARRANGED WHEN AVAILABLE.

Date: Friday 13th December
Time: 6.45pm – 10.30pm
Venue: East Lancs Railway, Bury
Price: £89

A Victorian Christmas Murder Mystery Evening.
Glass of fizz on arrival followed by a Three course meal and Tea/coffee with after dinner chocolates.

Transport to Bury to be arranged at an additional cost.


More events in the investigating/planning stage…
Shakespeare North
Atlas Club
Open water swimming
Manchester Cathedral

Details to follow soon!