This month's event is called DIY Christmas and we've got some great arts and crafts for you all to make, including Christmas wreaths, flower arrangement table decorations, cards and gift tags, sugarcraft and many more. Please note: If making a wreath or table decoration there will be a small charge of £2.00 as materials were a little more expensive than we first thought. You will also be able to purchase a few decorations for your Christmas wreath. All proceeds will be put back into the WI Hassocks. There will also be a mood board for you to add your Christmas tips, food tips, present wrapping ideas, family traditions, childhood memories, funny stories or what makes Christmas special to you. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served and there will be a raffle with tickets costing £1.00 each. Finally, at the end of the evening there will be an opportunity to sing a few Christmas carols to really get us into the Christmas spirit. Oh and by the way don't forget to bring your scissors, secateurs and a bag to take your goodies home in!!
*Please note there are only 20 Wreaths and 20 Table Decorations, due to space and time. There will be an opportunity to buy an oasis ring on the night to make from home.
On Tuesday 16th March, Lucinda Clarke got engagement. It is our first Hassocks WI engagement and we are thrilled for her. Hope that the wedding plans come together. 
Thank you for all those who rose to the challenge of the Spring Bake Off. It was such a successful evening with so many wonderful winners. We raised £200 and once again thank you for your generosity. Groups are happening over the next few weeks, please see facebook.
We are really looking forward to the small/interest groups being launched later this month. Monday 15th February will be an evening for our members to find out and sign up to one or more of the groups. 
This month's event is called DIY Christmas and we've got some great arts and crafts for you all to make, including Christmas wreaths, flower arrangement table decorations, cards and gift tags, sugarcraft and many more. Please note: If making a wreath or table decoration there will be a small charge of £2.00 as materials were a little more expensive than we first thought. You will also be able to purchase a few decorations for your Christmas wreath. All proceeds will be put back into the WI Hassocks. There will also be a mood board for you to add your Christmas tips, food tips, present wrapping ideas, family traditions, childhood memories, funny stories or what makes Christmas special to you. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served and there will be a raffle with tickets costing £1.00 each. Finally, at the end of the evening there will be an opportunity to sing a few Christmas carols to really get us into the Christmas spirit. Oh and by the way don't forget to bring your scissors, secateurs and a bag to take your goodies home in!!
If you have not heard already Made 2009 is over this weekend. Tickets cost £5.00 and under 14's are free. Hours are 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday at the Corn Exchange in Brighton. It will be a chance to be inspired by talented artists/designers or simply to buy handmade goods in time for Christmas (only 36 days away)!
