Upcoming Events

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with most things – you get out of it what you are prepared to put in. Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee. This is a…

EARLY BIRD TICKET £48 Book by 31st March 2022 NON MEMBERS £55 Just in time for those of you planning to complete flower arrangements for the Jubilee Weekend we are offering a jubilee themed floral workshop at WI Centre. Your tutor for the workshop is Susan Horne, NAFAS Qualified Area Demonstrator and Tutor, who has City and Guilds Diploma’s level 2 and 3 in floristry. Sue’s love of flower arranging gave her the confidence to compete in in floral Art…

EARLY BIRD MEMBER PRICE £40 - BOOK BY 31ST MARCH 2022 NON MEMBER PRICE £49 The Cookery & Creative Crafts Committee is pleased to welcome a new Tutor, Nik Ravenscroft, to run a goldwork workshop. Goldwork embroidery dates back thousands of years with its roots in religious and royal embroidery and the English were renowned for their particular skill in this area during the early medieval era - so much so that their work is known as opus anglicanum. Goldwork…

All FEWI Climate Ambassadors are warmly welcomed to the WI Centre for a good catch up, sharing ideas and experiences over afternoon tea. All WI members who are concerned about climate change and would like to know, or do, more, or those wanting to find out about being a Climate Ambassador are very welcome to join us.

FEWI is delighted to invite members to our 105th County Annual Meeting.  Along with our usual business of the day we are pleased to confirm that our speaker will be broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond and our entertainment will be provided by community choir The Big Sing.  We are also inviting a selection of traders to tempt you into some retail therapy and the Trustees, Committee/Team Members and staff will be available for a chat at the various FEWI stands and throughout the…

EARLY BIRD PRICE £32 - BOOK BY 30/04/22 NON MEMBERS £38 We are delighted to welcome back to WI Centre the fabulous Pat Lumsdale who will teach you how to make a handy tote bag and quilt it too. This 12”x 12” x 5” bag is a useful size for your bits and pieces whether it’s books, craftwork, dancing shoes or shopping with handles long enough to go over your shoulder. It’s also a great way to use fabric left…

Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role and you will have a chance to meet other new Treasurers. Some of our Independent Financial Examiners (IFEs) will be on hand with Federation Treasurer Moyra Jackson and, together, we can hopefully answer any questions you may have. Please bring a packed lunch and a mug for your tea or coffee. Cake will be provided!

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 6 new speakers.  Teas and coffees will be available but please bring your own mug.  You are welcome to bring a packed lunch and stay and chat after the meeting. This is a members only meeting.

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with most things – you get out of it what you are prepared to put in. Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee. This is a…

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with most things – you get out of it what you are prepared to put in. Please bring your own mug for tea/coffee. This is a…

Come and join us for a Summer Literary Lunch, as part of our celebrations of our Queen’s Platinum Anniversary. A two course lunch will be served at this delightful venue Our after lunch speaker will be the very entertaining author, Sarah Harrison. Your choice of menu: MAINS:   Chicken Supreme with white wine & mushroom sauce, buttered new potatoes and veg OR Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagne DESSERTS: Eton Mess OR Fresh Fruit Salad and Ice Cream PLUS: tea/coffee and after dinner…

Ever wanted to learn to crochet or know somebody who does? You will learn basic crochet stitches and complete a “granny square”. Our crochet tutors will provide guidance and advice on developing your newfound crochet skills and future projects you may feel inspired to try.  All the materials for the morning session will be provided and we will also be serving tea/coffee and cake. We have a great selection of wools for sale in the Federation shop for you to…

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with most things – you get out of it what you are prepared to put in. This is a member only event.

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with most things – you get out of it what you are prepared to put in. This is a member only event.

Early bird ticket price £28 if booked before 31st May Non members £33 Ever wanted to learn to patchwork. Now C&CC are offering you the opportunity to try this diverse craft. This workshop is concentrating on one aspect of patchwork, American blocks, and you will also learn a basic quilting technique.   At the end of the workshop, you will leave with a completed cushion cover. The cost includes the fabric for the cover with a variety of colours and…

  As part of our programme of Literary Lunches, come and join us for a sumptuous lunch. Our after lunch speaker will be the very entertaining author, Amanda Campbell. Bestselling author AJ Campbell is an alumna of the Faber Academy and published her debut novel Leave Well Alone in August 2020, described as ‘a gripping story with a killer twist’. Amanda has since published two more novels: Don’t Come Looking and Search no Further. The menu has a choice of main courses and desserts which…

Tuesday 13th September AND Tuesday 20th September Early bird price £52 book by 31st May Non-member price £56 Join Denman Tutor Pat Robson to make her Father Christmas Doorstop. This rather special old gentleman would stand at your door to welcome you through the festive season. He measures twenty inches high on a 6inch base and is a dark red with white trim. A kit with all the fabrics required to make him will be provided, and a list of…