The C&CC team would love to welcome members for some crafting, chatting, cake and coffee. Maybe you've started a project and are stuck, or you need some help to get going, now is the chance to pick the brains of the C&CC team and/or fellow members. Or just come along for a chat, we would […]

We are delighted to announce that true to our promise to take events around the County, this year's Carol Concerts will be in Kings Road United Reformed Church, Westcliff on Sea, on 3rd December 2025. Our celebration of Christmas will have traditional carols, festive readings and some very special guests. Concerts start at 2.30pm (doors […]

Do you often wonder how you would cope in a medical emergency? This one-day course provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most circumstances, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. At the end of day you will be given a certificate to show your […]

A wonderful opportunity to tour the winter gardens at Beth Chatto and enjoy a guided tour of the Snowdrops with their Snowdrop expert. Ticket price includes tea/coffee and a cake in the tea room. Non members welcome £22

Non members £33 A bouquet with a difference!! Angela, an experienced pastry chef, will be leading this workshop. You will create your choice of colour of buttercream icing and pipe roses onto supplied cupcakes before assembling into a bouquet.  The ingredients you need are included in the workshop price and you will also be given […]

The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be visiting WI Centre with their heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical) which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in the heel is strongly related to the hip and spine and is an excellent surrogate scanning site for osteoporosis assessments.  A small amount of ultrasound […]

Non members £33 Tutored by Penny, who has over 20 years experience lace making, you will learn the art of bobbin lace making.  You will be shown how to set up a lace pillow, bobbin winding, and the basic stitches needed to make your unique piece of lace.   All the lace making equipment is provided […]

2026's annual meeting will be held at the Brentwood Centre so please put the date into your diaries - more information coming soon!

The NFWI Annual Meeting for 2026 will be entirely virtual again. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST to come along to our live screening and watch along with other WI members.  2025's Watch Party at WI Centre involved bunting, cupcakes and fizz - we made a real party of it! Currently we are registering interest in this event. […]

The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be visiting WI Centre with their heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical) which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in the heel is strongly related to the hip and spine and is an excellent surrogate scanning site for osteoporosis assessments.  A small amount of ultrasound […]

The 2027 annual meeting will be held in Chelmsford Theatre so please get the date into your future diaries!