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 […]

    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 […]

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 […]

POSTPONED FROM 19/7/22 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 […]

POSTPONED FROM 19/7/22 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Many WIs will be organising events to celebrate the Great Big Green Week 24th September-1st October 2022. Not to be outdone, FEWI have the wonderful Amanda Sutherland showing us how to upcycle our clothes. If you’re bored with your clothes why not bring them to our swishing event to swap them with others? Or, if […]

This is open to all but geared towards longer serving Treasurers. We will cover many of the areas of your role and you will have a chance to meet other Treasurers and share you good, and not so good, experiences with one another. Some of our Independent Financial Examiners (IFEs) will be on hand too, […]

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 […]

EARLY BIRD RATE £35 book by 31/7/22 NON-MEMBER RATE £39 We are excited to welcome a new tutor to WI Centre: Karen Ives an established textile artist and tutor with a studio in Braintree.  Karen is a member of 02Textiles, an exhibiting textile group who exhibit at RHS Hyde Hall.   This is a machine […]

Victoria Robertson is a wonderful horticulturalist and garden writer from Essex. She enjoys growing garden sculptures, is passionate about growing and planting in the famous walled garden at Copped Hall, Epping. Her Sculptures are life size, you will learn how they are made and how to look after them in your garden.

Non members £43.50 In collaboration with Chelmsford College, CCC are pleased to offer you a bread making day. During the day you will learn to make, and take home, white and brown bread; bun dough; naan breads; pittas and flatbreads. Your tutor for the day will be Hilary Hicks, who has been teaching cookery for […]

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 Adviser Jan, 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 […]

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 […]

Claire Salmon is a regular tutor for Denman Online. In this session, learn how to make your own personalised lined stockings, mini stocking bunting or advent calendar using plain and patterned fabrics, and a range of decorative techniques such as printing and applique. Her classes are easy to follow, and you will receive instructions and […]

Cambridge has one or two very well-known bridges, but only one has links to a famous Italian painter. Stephen Hawkins once said "Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet". Art lovers in Cambridge should ignore this advice. In fact, they should do exactly the opposite. If you are as […]

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 […]

If you are interested in social history and/or needlecraft then this is an event you cannot afford to miss. The morning will consist of two speakers:  Firstly -  Author, Liz Trenow who will be talking about her book “The forgotten Seamstress” which is based in Essex;  www.liztrenow.com Secondly - Dr. Tony Mansi on WW2 Canadian […]

2.30pm and 7.30pm   FEWI is delighted to announce the return of our annual Carol Concerts in St Mary the Virgin, Saffron Walden at 2.30 and 7.30.  Please ensure you select ​your preferred time when booking your ticket. St Mary’s is the largest non-cathedral church in Essex with an overall length of 183 feet and […]

Sarah Barclay is a journalist and author, having had a column in You Magazine and various other publications. She has been researching and writing Eden’s Keepers which is about Nancy Tennant who was born in Ugley, and, after the first World War, devoted herself to music and to the Women’s Institute, which was a new […]

Many WIs will be organising events to celebrate the Show the Love in February and for FEWI's celebration the wonderful Amanda Sutherland will be showing us how to upcycle our clothes. Or, if you’re bored with your clothes, why not bring them to our swishing event to swap them with others? Plus, bring your climate […]

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 […]

RECORDING AVAILABLE - if you are unable to attend on the day, we have a recording ticket option.  The recording link will be emailed to you on Monday 6th March and will be available for 7 days. John Scott, currently of Sewing Street TV, has lived a varied life but, whether it's behind the scenes […]

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. The WI Centre shop will also be open.

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 […]

POSTPONED FROM 21st JANUARY DUE TO ILLNESS 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 books and the Treasurer's Report for your Annual Meeting.  You will have a chance to meet other new Treasurers.  Some of our Independent […]

This is an exclusive event to see the conservation work at Burghley house, to enjoy the wonderful treasures displayed in the house and explore the gardens and grounds of this Elizabethan house. The coach leaves WI centre at 8am (sorry no further pick ups) arriving at Burghley 10.30am, returning at approximately 6pm. The cost for […]

At this interesting meeting you will have the opportunity to hear details of each of the Resolutions on this year's short-list. There will also be the chance to discuss and debate these choices and find out more about the resolution process.  Hosted by FEWI's Resolutions Co-ordinator Laura Pisaneschi. Everyone is welcome - if you are […]

At this interesting meeting you will have the opportunity to hear details of each of the Resolutions on this year's short-list. There will also be the chance to discuss and debate these choices and find out more about the resolution process.  Hosted by FEWI's Resolutions Co-ordinator Laura Pisaneschi. Everyone is welcome - if you are […]

Sadly we have had to cancel this event but if you have a Work in Progress that you need some help with, please just give us a call and we will find someone to help you one to one.     Have you got any craft projects that you need help and or encouragement to […]

Spectators welcome to watch the exciting final of our 2022/23 Darts Tournament. No ticket purchase required.

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 […]

Do come along to see our first sponsered blue plaque being unveiled and join us for tea and cakes afterwards. We hope to have local press in attendance for interviews […]

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 […]

C&CC are pleased to offer this Hybrid workshop with Nik Ravenscroft.   Nik will be Zooming in to WI Centre so you could join from home, or come to WI centre […]

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 […]

This year we will focus on our WI resolution with a local twist, “Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife in Essex” for our Great Big Green Week event. This topic […]

This event is sold out - please contact WI Centre if you would like to go on the waiting list   Join us a for a cruise on an old […]

EARLY BIRD £45 NON MEMBERS £50 A welcome back to Katie Lynn, www.moltenwonky.co.uk, who produces quirky, original fused glass items.  You will make two pieces - a bird and a picture, […]

FEWI is delighted to invite members to our 106th County Annual Meeting.   Along with our usual business of the day we are pleased to confirm that our speaker will be writer, media personality and former greengrocer, Gregg Wallace MBE and our entertainment will be provided by Danny Foster and the Big Soul Corporation.  We are also inviting […]

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 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 […]

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 Royal Flying Corps buildings. The aerodrome houses a museum, reproduction WWI aircraft and a shop. Arrive at 11am for a guided tour of the exhibitions […]

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 the process of designing, carving and printing your own Lino block. On completion of the course you will have a small edition of your own […]

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 look at the video from our previous, very successful, stash day here. The WI Centre shop will also be open.

£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 […]