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Melksham WI in January

January 19, 2022
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MELKSHAM WI are meeting on Wednesday 26th January at 7.30pm at the Riverside Club. 

This will be instead of their usual third Wednesday meeting, originally planned for the 19th, as the Riverside Club will be closed for maintenance. 

The evening will be a talk on hats and fascinators. All ladies welcome. 

Please contact Janey Cox on 07763 146660 for more information. 

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