Events

Treasurers - join us for an informal Q&A session on the dos and don'ts of fundraising. Send in your questions ahead of time to fedtreasurer@essexwi.org.uk or ask us on the night.  The session will run from 7:30pm - 8:30pm and we hope you will join us and your fellow treasurers for a lively discussion on […]

Would you like more information about the chosen resolutions? Would you like your WI to make an informed decision when voting? Come and discuss the pros and cons of this year's selected resolutions: Accessible public toilet facilities to promote dignity, health, and social inclusion This resolution is a call for accessible, clean, free public toilets […]

Non members £17 Two tours in one day!  A great opportunity to have a guided tour of the magnificent art deco Grand Lodge on Great Queen Street including the Museum of Freemasonry and the Hall itself, followed by a tour of Barts North Wing's Great Hall and Hogarth Stair which has been restored and is […]

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 […]

As part of our sponsorship scheme, FEWI has teamed up with Essex Golf Ltd, Frinton on Sea WI and the Frinton Links Golf Club to offer Essex members and their relatives the chance to have a go at the sport of golf with the aim of encouraging more ladies to take up the sport. Essex […]

Are you a new treasurer for your WI?  Or have you been doing it for a while and are still unsure about things?  Come along to WI Centre and we will show you the ropes.  You will learn hints and tips to keep your WI finances in good shape.  It's also a great way to […]

We meet at Liverpool Street Station and visit the Whitechapel/Spitalfields area which in 1888 was the scene known to Scotland Yard as the Whitechapel Incident of 1888. Perhas better known as the murders of Jack the Ripper. Without doubt, the most famous set of murders in the world. The walk will include visiting some of […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 5 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

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. 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! There is a nominal fee to help cover costs. This is a […]

We will go behind the scenes which are normally off-limits to the general public.  You will see the vast staging, workshops, rehearsal studios, costumes, lighting and end up in the theatre looking down on the stage.  It is a working area and we will encounter staff going about their business.  There are stairs in places […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths, these events are great for […]

Come along to WI Centre for plenty of bargains, craft supplies, fabric, yarn and so much more. If you have any stash to donate, please contact admin@essexwi.org.uk First come first served at this bumper stash busting day. Take a look at the video from our previous, very successful, stash day here. The WI Centre shop […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths, these events are great for […]

 Buttons can say so much and now is your opportunity to create 3 different types of buttons at this dabble day hosted by the CCC team. Each attendee will go home with their own unique Dorset button, Yorkshire button and either 6 small or 4 large polymer painted clay buttons. Dorset buttons are a historic, […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths, these events are great for […]

Continuing our Heritage Crafts theme, tutor Elitta Fell will give a talk on silk, it's history and today's techniques and applications. After a short lunch break, you get to 'have a go' painting on pre-prepared silks. These could be suitable for framing or using as greetings cards. No requirement to be able to draw, just […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 5 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

Are you interested in the history of the WI?  Or do you keep your WI's archives and need advice?  Or maybe you want an exclusive close up look at the fabulous archive items held at WI Centre?  This is your opportunity!  Sit down to hear a potted history of the WI followed by hints and […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 5 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

Non members £37 Come and enjoy a fabulous lunch at Hunters Meet with author Alison Bruce.  Alison has penned a series of excellent detective novels featuring Cambridge DC Gary Goodhew. Books will be available to buy on the day. Non-members are welcome. The menu has a choice of main courses and desserts which you can […]

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 £19 Meet at Liverpool Street station for a short underground journey to St Paul's where we will hear about the history of the cathedral. Then we will cross the Millennium Bridge to the south bank of the Thames. Here we will learn that the area of Southwark was outside the jurisdiction of the […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 5 new speakers.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You will hopefully find these sessions useful.  All WI Presidents, Secretaries and committee members are welcome to attend these sessions.  As well as covering roles, any updates on procedures and dispelling myths, these events are great for […]

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