Join us in a taster session to try the fastest growing sport in the UK. Padel Tennis is an innovative form of tennis that is fun, and sociable. It is the perfect Cardio exercise. You can play at your own level or ability and play at your own pace. Coach, Dan Troy, will show us […]

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 […]

Calling All Treasurers! A chance to get together in person and meet other Treasurers.  No matter how long you have been a Treasurer it is always good to share some of your best practices and pick up some tips. You may have a concern you want to chat over or you a success story to […]

Join us on a visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome to learn about life experienced a century ago at this distinctive WWI site with the largest surviving group of […]

Welcome to the 23/24 season of FEWI's darts tournament.  The year's tournament is being co-ordinated by The Brentwood Belles and we are very grateful for their help and expertise. Team captains should sign up their team on TicketSource and their WI will be invoiced separately.  WIs can have as many teams as they wish at […]

Come and join us for a lovely lunch at the Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club. After a two course lunch we will have an interesting talk by Jane Harman who has been instrumental in setting up the female led group providing a floating bakery and workshops on one of the oldest Thames sailing barges.  The barge, May, […]

The C&CC  team are very excited to offer for the first time a Lino Printing workshop with Eleanor Malinder of Wee Bothy Art www.weebothyart.com at WI Centre. You will be guided through […]

This event is sold out - please contact WI Centre if you would like to go on the waiting list Come and joing us for a lovely lunch overlooking the picturesque River Crouch in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham on Crouch. After a two course lunch we will have an interesting talk from His […]

Non members £45 As part of our programme of Summer Lunches, come and join us for a sumptuous lunch. Our after lunch speaker will be the very entertaining Paulus with his wonderful homage to the music and wit of the late, great Victoria Wood. The show debuted at the Edinburgh Festival 2022 where it was […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role including year end accounting preparation 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 Verity Brome and, […]

Non members £15 This walk in Spitalfields, led by experienced private walks tour guide, Sue Jackson, will be around Spitalfields.  The immigration of the French Hugenots into this area of London and their extraordinary weaving skills gave Spitalfields its great 18th-century reputation as a European centre of production of fine quality silks. The walk chronicles […]

Rachel Lawson describes Punch Needle as "drawing with wool".  Rachel runs The Modern Crafter with her sister at their Saffron Walden store. Their designs and patterns have featured in several magazines such as Mollie Makes, Love Embroidery and Crafts Beautiful.  At a discount for our members, Rachel will teach you techniques to enable you to […]

Non members £15 This walk in Spitalfields, led by experienced private walks tour guide, Sue Jackson, will be around Spitalfields.  The immigration of the French Hugenots into this area of London and their extraordinary weaving skills gave Spitalfields its great 18th-century reputation as a European centre of production of fine quality silks. The walk chronicles […]

Come along to WI Centre for plenty of bargains, craft supplies, books, kitchen equipment and so much more. First come first served at this bumper stash busting day. Take a […]

£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom 10am 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 […]

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 […]

2pm-4pm OR 7pm-9pm HYBRID IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM NFWI's Resolution Shortlist will be decided in October so this meeting is an opportunity for you to learn more about each Resolution on the shortlist and to discuss the pros and cons before you vote for your preferred option.  You could attend this before taking the […]

Wow your guests at Christmas with beautifully decorated cupcakes.  In the morning you will learn and practise the skills needed to decorate your cupcakes.  After lunch you will be creating six unique cupcakes.  Angela Flynn is an experienced pastry chef supplying many local businessses with homemade cupcakes.  Workshop includes all ingredients and recipes.

Non members £22 Federation of Essex Women's Institutes (FEWI) presents a day organised and run by CCC members to give you an opportunity to learn new skills whilst going home with 3 items that are ideal for those Christmas gifts for family and friends.  Under Angela's tutorage you will be making 6 marzipan fruits, colouring […]

  NON MEMBERS WELCOME

Did you enjoy Art Lessons at school? Have you picked up a brush for art since? This beginners art workshop will  be a real opportunity to relearn the how’s and why’s of drawing and water colour painting. Both colour, tone and  texture will tackled. You will be able to take away a simple landscape painting […]

£1 in person or free on Zoom. This is a personal invite to all those who have registered as WI Delegates or Deputy Delegates for Essex WIs. If it's your first NFWI AM or you have attended as a Delegate before, find out the format of NFWI AM and what is expected of you as […]

2pm-4pm OR 7pm-9pm HYBRID IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM WI votes for the final 2024 Resolution will be taken to NFWI's Annual Meeting in May by Link Delegates.  Help your WI to select it's preferred Resolution from the final shortlist by learning more about the proposed Resolutions and discussing the pros and cons of each. […]

Tatting is an old craft and a form of lace. We are so pleased to offer this taster day to this historic craft.  A starter pack is supplied with the shuttle and the thread. The workshop will consist of a talk on the craft and then under Kaye’s expert guidance you will have a go, […]

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 […]

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.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

  Join us for an historical walk around Colchester led by yellowbadge tour guide, Kate. The tour covers the history of Colchester and includes Hollytrees Museum, Colchester War Memorial, Colchester Castle, the Obelisk, the Roman Theatre, the Dutch Quarter, Jumbo Water Tower, Trinity Church, finishing at Tymperleys Coffee shop. Meet by 10.15 for a 10.30 […]

Enjoy a tour around the lovely Buckhatch Nursery & Garden Centre, led by our guide Gill. Gill will also demonstrate the planting of a summer basket and/or pot (please note that you will be standing in a greenhouse during the demo). You have the option of staying for lunch (at your own cost) - please […]

C&CC are pleased to be able to offer this workshop in Mountmellick Embroidery with Pat Trott, who is an expert in this field. Mountemellick is a whitework technique developed in Ireland during the 19th century. It is traditionally known as white on white and has very distinctive stitches. At this workshop you will be learning […]

Cancelled due to speaker unavailability. 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.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only […]

Are you a new treasurer for your WI? Or have you been doing it for a while and are still unsure about things? This is the event for you! Come along to the WI Centre and we will show you the ropes. You will learn all the hints and tips to keep your WI finances […]

Early Bird £18 book by 29th February 2024 Members £21 Non Members £25

Members £38 Non members £41 Do you want to hear about millinery and its local history, and learn how to make something beautiful and meaningful? Milliner Susan Widlake will firstly give a new talk 'One Hundred Years of Hat Making - tools, materials and techniques'. Then after a break you will create a poppy from […]

Are you thinking of observing NFWI AM virtually? Why don't you come along to WI Centre for the day and enjoy the company of other members while watching the meeting on the big screen? Enjoy free tea and coffee, bring your lunch and make it an occasion. Almost as good as going in person!

FREE EVENT At our County Annual Meeting on 22nd May 2024, FEWI's Resolutions Co-Ordinator, Laura Pisaneschi (Chafford Hundred WI) and the Resolution Proposer, Frances Simmons (Wanstead WI ) launched an Essex Federation Resolution to improve Palliative and End of Life Care Services.  We are hosting a free Zoom discussion on the 10th June 2024 at […]

For 2024's Inter WI Quiz we are holding a single event instead of heats and a final as in previous year. Teams can consist of up to 6 members. We can have a maximum of 15 teams on the night and in the event that we are over subscribed a ballot will take place shortly […]

Non members £26 To celebrate our heritage focus during 2024 in C&CC, we will be serving a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and cakes, served on vintage china. Angela Flynn will be preparing and serving the tea, supported by C&CC team members as waitresses.  After the tea there will be an illustrated talk by […]

£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom 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 […]

FREE 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 […]

£1 in person, free on Zoom We will have a stellar array of exciting speakers for you again for this year’s Show the Love. If you attended in February 2023 or in previous years you will want to come back. Please bring your friends, this meeting is open to non WI members.   10.00am Welcome Chair […]

£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom 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 […]

Come and enjoy a great day out on the Suffolk coast.  Southwold boasts lots of history - a magnificent pier, a lighthouse and a brewery, and of course the beach, plus shopping and restaurants. We are only providing the coach, once you get there, the day is yours to spend as you wish.  Why not […]

Come and join us for a lovely lunch overlooking the picturesque River Crouch in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham on Crouch.  After a two course lunch we will have an interesting talk from Rachel Nolan is the Assistant Chief Constable for Operational Policing Command and Contact Management in Essex Police. Rachel has had a […]

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 […]

1. Full day 10.30am-3pm - morning talk and afternoon workshop in person (10 places available) 2. Morning talk only in person 10.30am - 12noon (20 places available in addition to those attending the full day event) 3. Morning talk on Zoom Talk: Shetland Lace A talk by Elizabeth Williamson followed by a Q&A session.  Elizabeth […]

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 £35 Our after lunch speaker will be author Clare Mulley.  Clare is an award-winning author focused on female experience during the Second World War. Her books include AGENT ZO about the only woman to parachute from Britain to occupied-Poland during the Second World War, to play a key role in the largest organised […]

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.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

Come along to WI Centre for plenty of bargains, craft supplies, books, kitchen equipment 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 […]

non members £16.50 We will travel by underground to Westminster and walk to Buckingham Palace where you will learn about the Guard Change and the history of Buckingham Palace and its day to day workings. From here witness the new Cavalry Guard making its way along to Horse Guards. We shall stroll along The Mall […]

non members £16.50 We will travel by underground to Westminster and walk to Buckingham Palace where you will learn about the Guard Change and the history of Buckingham Palace and its day to day workings. From here witness the new Cavalry Guard making its way along to Horse Guards. We shall stroll along The Mall […]

Non members £25.50 Gingham embroidery is a lovely form of embroidery using straight stitches to make patterns on gingham material.  Now is your chance to learn this new technique at our workshop led by Mary Long.  On this day you will make either a needlecase or a bookmark. All the materials you need to make […]

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 and we will be covering End […]

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.  Tea and coffee will be available but please bring your own mug. This is a members only meeting.

Does your WI need additional funds? Come along to this informal online session where Becky from easyfundraising will show you how you, the member and your family and friends can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for free for your WI when they shop online with leading retailers. And show WI committees how easy […]

Does your WI need additional funds? Come along to this informal online session where Becky from easyfundraising will show you how you, the member and your family and friends can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for free for your WI when they shop online with leading retailers. And show WI committees how easy […]

Non members £32 Join us for a festive-inspired introduction to Hardanger Embroidery with Karen Odinga. This method of counted, cut, and filled stitching takes its name from the area surrounding the Hardanger fjord in western Norway. The embroidery designs are geometric and arranged in simple or complex ways. Using just some of the basic stitches, […]

Non Members £47 On this bread making course you will learn, and take home, white and brown bread, bun dough, naan breads, pittas and flatbreads.  You will be working with dried and fresh yeast.  Your tutor Hilary Hicks, who has been teaching cookery for 30 years, has a passion for baking and loves passing on […]

Non members £39 Another in our Heritage Craft series, this is the first time we are offering this technique.  The workshop begins with the history of canal art before practicing strokes that make up the design and finish with painting a tea pot.  Worksheets and all materials and equipment included.  Participants need only to be […]

Non members £22 A wonderful opportunity to see the famous Hedingham Castle snowdrops and experience a private tour of the Castle itself with one their historians.  Ticket price includes tea/coffee and a cake in the Keep Tea Room. Access - Some parts of the grounds present varying degrees of difficulty for those with mobility issues, […]

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.

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 £31.50 Straw plaiting is a heritage craft and we are pleased to welcome Paul, a master thatcher to lead this workshop. This is the first time we have offered this craft at WI centre. Your day will start with preparing the straw to enable it to be plaited. The techniques of plaiting, joining […]

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 £24 Some of you might remember your grandparents making a rug from rags and now you have an opportunity to learn this skill yourself. You will be making a small pompom which can be turned into a brooch or a hanging decoration. Lynne ​will bring a mixture of colours and all the equipment […]

Would you like more information about the chosen resolution? Would you like your WI to make an informed decision when voting? Come and discuss the pros and cons of this year's selected resolution - Bystanders Can be Lifesavers. Bystanders Can be Lifesavers There are over 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests a year in the […]

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 […]

Join us to continue our historical walks around Colchester led by yellowbadge tour guide, Kate.  This tour covers the history of Colchester and includes St Botolph's Priory, Tymperlys, Trinity Street Church and the Red Lion Hotel.  You will learn about the historic Roman Wall and its many gates, the Roman Circus and witchcraft and plaque […]

The NFWI Annual Meeting for 2025 will be entirely virtual. Come along to our live screening and watch along with other WI members and delegates. There will be a nominal fee to help cover costs.  This is a members only meeting. You will need to bring your own mug and a packed lunch.

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 £27.50 Continuing our focus on Heritage crafts and customs we will be again serving an Afternoon tea. The C&CC team will serve your tea which will have been prepared by Angela Flynn. Vegetarians and gluten free diets can be catered for. After tea, James Marriage will give a short talk, with animation, on […]

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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 […]

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 […]

Non members £66 Following members requests we are returning to Burghley House, this time with more emphasis on the artwork and a guided tour of the garden.  In July we are hoping for good weather as the gardens will be at their best.  If you would like to see pictures of our previous sold-out tour […]

Welcome to the 25/26 season of FEWI's darts tournament.  The year's tournament is again being co-ordinated by The Brentwood Belles and we are very grateful for their help and expertise. Team captains should sign up their team on Ticketsource and their WI will be invoiced separately.  WIs can have as many teams as they wish at £16 per […]

Non members £48 This workshop offers the opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a 30cm drum lampshade, with a fabric of your choice, which you can use in your home for either a table/floor lamp or ceiling pendant. No experience necessary and no sewing is involved! You will learn how to apply the lampshade […]

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 As part of our programme of Summer Lunches, come and join us for a sumptuous lunch. A fabulous 2 course lunch with coffee or tea at Hunters Meet, Hatfield Heath with guest author Ruth Leigh. Ruth is a novelist and freelance writer living in Suffolk. She has published 4 books in her […]

As part of our sponsorship scheme, FEWI has teamed up with Essex Ladies County Golf Association (ELCGA) and Golf World Stansted to offer members and their relatives the chance to have a go at the sport of golf with the aim of getting more ladies taking up the sport. ELCGA are hugely subsidising this event […]

  In partnership with English Heritage and Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk West Federations, the WI will be "taking over" Audley End for WI Day 2025. English Heritage are offering WI members free tickets to attend the event to include tours of the house and full access to the gardens. More details to come but please […]

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 £17.50 The tour will be through the City of London. It will start by the Monument visiting some wonderful City churches and Leadenhall Market, the Royal Exchange, Bank of England and finishing in the area of the Guildhall. Walkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder […]

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 […]

Non members £33 Explore traditional smocking (a pleated and stitched technique) with Karen Odinga creating a decorative round bauble sampler. Your bauble can multi-task as a pretty hanging ornament for any season, depending on your colour choices! In addition to your bauble, other smocking techniques will be discussed showing traditional smocking stitches in a contemporary […]

Non members £17.50 The tour will be through the City of London. It will start by the Monument visiting some wonderful City churches and Leadenhall Market, the Royal Exchange, Bank of England and finishing in the area of the Guildhall. Walkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder […]

Non members £15 We are delighted to welcome Alex Froggatt, Glass and Decorative Arts Specialist from Sworders Auctioneers.  Alex will spend the morning with us talking about his speciality – Glass.  After lunch (bring your own) there will be a Q&A Session with Alex and he will be happy to look at any small items […]

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 £46 We are pleased to be welcoming back to WI centre Eleanor from Wee Bothy Arts www.weebothyart.com This hands-on workshop is designed for those who have completed the introduction to linocut workshop. You will be guided through the process of designing, carving and printing your own reduction print. You will learn how to […]

Non members £39 Come along to a painting party with Express Yourself Painting.  You will paint a picture with acrylic paints, accompanied by music.  All materials are provided, apron, brushes and paints.  Advice is to wear old clothes as you will be working with acrylic paints.  Guidance from the company artist should ensure everyone goes […]

We are pleased to offer end of year training on Zoom. Karen Powell and Verity Brome will cover all you need to know to successfully produce an end of year financial statement ready for examination by an Independent Financial Examiner (IFE). This is a members only event

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 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 […]