Wednesday 9th September & Thursday 10th September 2026
Once again, we would very much appreciate your help with stewarding at the above show, in the W I Marquee, where your duties will be the safeguarding of members’ exhibits by moving around allotted areas of duty and keeping a close eye on things. Volunteers must be willing to stand for a period of 1 hour at some time between 10.30am and 5.30pm on WEDNESDAY 9th September (first session 10.30am – 12noon) or THURSDAY 10th September.
Please note, because of the special concessionary ticket prices, stewards’ tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Stewards are asked to report to the Chief Steward, 5 minutes before their chosen time of duty. Biscuits, tea or coffee are provided for them in the special area screened off at the end of our marquee, in recognition of their valuable help on this important day.
If you are prepared to steward for a period of two hours you will be entitled to a Concessionary ticket for £9 The two hours can be at separate times to avoid fatigue. If you are prepared to steward for 2 hours on both days you will be given a free wristband for both days.
Everyone entering the Show field will be asked to show their tickets. These are available through WIs, at a concessionary rate of £16.50 instead of £25; WI OAP tickets £15 instead of £20; children aged 5-16 £2.50 and should be applied for on the form with your Secretary. Alternatively, tickets can be ordered by emailing the WI Office admin@cwfwi.org or via the www.cwfwi.org event bookings page.
The tickets will be generated by the WI Office and the order MUST include a current email address and telephone number for the tickets to be created. The tickets can be printed out or downloaded on to a device. If you are unable to print/download them, please inform the WI Office who can print them for you, but we will need a stamped addressed envelope for the tickets to be sent out.
Tickets will not be issued until payment has been received, which can be by cheque made out to CWFWI or by BACS payment to Account name: Cumbria WFWI, Account number 67226995, Sort Code 08 92 99.
Please note – if you are entitled to a £9 ticket please attach a cheque payable to WCAS to the downloadable application form HERE or in your email or website form communication. Please tell us if you are paying by BACS. (details below)
If you are entitled to a free ticket for both days, please enter your details on each day’s form or below and we will ensure you get your wristband.
If any of your members can help, please return the form which can be found HERE by 19th August to: Mrs Jane Shufflebottom, c/o, WI Office, Kendal House, Murley Moss, Kendal, LA9 7RLenclosing a reasonably large stamped addressed envelope for the return of confirmation of times of duty. Thank you!
