Events

For this years holiday we will be staying at the Hogs Head Inn, (named are the pub in the Harry Potter Books) a contemporary new-build in  that stands on the […]

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WI Centre 10.30am — 3pm.Bring your own projects (sewing, knitting etc) and enjoy a day of happy chatter whilst you work away doing your own thing.It is hoped that this will […]

Your tutor for the day will be Carol Allen - more details to follow.

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OUR NEW MEMBERS AND EXISTING MEMBERSTO JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENT THAT HAS BEEN ORGANISED BY YOUR WI ADVISERSThursday 6th October 2016Choose between:Afternoon Tea […]

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?Family History Days for you to start your Family Tree. Wednesday 21st September and Wednesday 19th October 2016 Many of us have watched the TV programmes and […]

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Members who may be interested in becoming and Independent Financial Examiner for the Federation are welcome to attend a Training Day at being held at the WI Centre on the […]

POSH LUNCH AT SAXON HALL, SOUTHEND ON SEAWednesday 12th October 2016It is some time since we held a Posh Lunch, as we felt that earlyAutumn would be a good time […]

WI Centre 10.30am — 3pm.Bring your own projects (sewing, knitting etc) and enjoy a day of happy chatter whilst you work away doing your own thing.It is hoped that this will […]

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?Family History Days for you to start your Family Tree. Wednesday 21st September and Wednesday 19th October 2016 Many of us have watched the TV programmes and […]

Members who may be interested in becoming an Independent financial Examiner for the Federation are welcome to attend a Training Day being held at the WI Centre on the 24th […]

The British Museum Sunken Cities - Egypt's Lost WorldsWednesday 2nd November 2016 Submerged under the sea for over one thousand years two lost cities of Ancient Egypt were recently rediscovered.  Their […]

WI Centre 10.30am — 3pm.Bring your own projects (sewing, knitting etc) and enjoy a day of happy chatter whilst you work away doing your own thing.It is hoped that this will […]

Horndon Village Hall, High Road, Horndon on the Hill, SS17 8LBClosing date 17/10/2016£12.00 members only TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED

Tuesday 29th November 2016 WI Centre  - 10am to 4pm £26.50Our popular tutor Marion Garvey is returning to The W.I. centre at the end of this year. She will be showing you […]

WI Centre 10.30am — 3pm.Bring your own projects (sewing, knitting etc) and enjoy a day of happy chatter whilst you work away doing your own thing.It is hoped that this will […]

Come & join us for a Celebration of Christmas.We are returning to Chelmsford Cathedral for our Christmas Carol Services on Tuesday 6 December 2016 2.30pm (Doors open 2pm) & 7.30pm (Doors open 7pm) The Celebrations […]

We would like to wish you all a pleasant and Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

Do you have a sewing machine that has not been used for a while or a new machine purchased after being inspired by " The Sewing Bee?" The day will cover basic […]

Do you have a sewing machine that is collecting dust or a new machine purchased since watching "The Sewing Bee?"the day will cover basic stitches, neatening seams, buttonholes and zip […]

Once every few years it it your WI's turn to convene the "Group Meeting".........that's when the worry kicks in!!................the planning..............the responsibility!! Don't panic help is at hand!  Training in provided free by […]

Would you like more information about the chosen resolutions?Would you like your WI to make an informed decision when voting? Then join us in this lively discussion!There will be:Guest speakers on […]

WI Centre£25.00 per personPlease ring the WI Office on 01245 382233

Crown Plaza ResortColchester Road,Tolleshunt KnightsMaldon CM9 8HXDoors open 9am (for shopping!) for 10.30 am start - 3.30 -4.00pm finishPlease bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee stands will be available. 

 A day of diversity hosted by St Osyth WI with three speakers: local farmer Guy Smith who will discuss his role with the NFU and the challenges facing farmers today: […]

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Wednesday 19th April 7.30pm High Roding and Gt Canfield WI Hall, The Street, High Roding.Finish time is unknown  

Come along and master the art of wet felting and take home your finished work ( if a little damp).The Tutor is Kris MarriottAll materials will be supplied.Closing date 7th […]

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£3.00 charge for tea and coffee and a natter whilst working on your own crafts! Dont forget your lunch!

You will be covering a number of machine embroidery effects using both automatic and free machine techniques to explore how your machine can be used to develop creative surfaces. You […]

You will be covering a number of machine embroidery effects using both automatic and free machine techniques to explore how your machine can be used to develop creative surfaces.You may […]

Invigorating walk down the longest pier in the world. I’ve arranged for a stop at the end for drinks and snacks. Times to be confirmedClosing date 17/5/17

Did you know that a group of owls are called a “Parliament”?Come along to the WI Centre onSaturday 17th June 2017 with Debbie Gair, our tutor and makethese delightful Patchwork […]

Come along to the WI Centre for the Federation Show in this our Centenary Year, where all manner of crafts, food, flowers and scarecrows will be on show! Plenty of […]

A walk through the wood down to the river, past the amazing Grayson Perry’s dream house. Cake and tea served by Wrabness WI. Closing date 14/6/2017

£3.00 charge for tea and coffee and a natter whilst working on your own crafts! Dont forget your lunch!

We will meet outside the Mess Hall from 1.45pm for a 2pm start. There will be a film and a tour around this unique WW1 site which has the largest […]

A walk around the lovely town of Halstead, with its lovely river walk and hidden charms.  Closing date 19/7/2017

£3.00 charge for tea and coffee and a natter whilst working on your own crafts! Dont forget your lunch!

7 September 2017  10.00-3.00pmWI CENTRE£22.00 per personClosing date 10 August 2017. 

£3.00 charge for tea and coffee and a natter whilst working on your own crafts! Dont forget your lunch!

Have you ever been asked to thank the speaker?  You agree but you are quaking in your shoes and the right words don’t seem to come out????Have you been nominated […]

We look forward to seeing you at the New Speakers Day at the WI Centre, Whitelands, Terling Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2AG which we have arranged for Friday 15 September […]

A walk around this medieval hunting forest with its rich history.  Closing date 23/8/17

Denman College Oxford details to follow

The Cookery and Crafts Committee has a lovely event planned with three very talented people. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the programme maybe altered on the day and please note the new […]

The Civic Hall, Blackshots Lane, Grays, Essex RM16 2JUFriday 13 October 2017Doors open 9.30am for 10.30am – 15:30pmWe can now confirm that our guests for the Autumn County Meeting  will […]

Come along and create a beautiful faux chenille bag. Pieces of different colored material are layered and machined together and the technique produces a wonderful textured finish and a very […]

Come and enjoy a delcious autumnal lunch with good friends in the delightful surroundings of Earls Colne Golf Club!£30.50 per head, members only Closing date 22/09/2017

We are delighted to welcome Pat Lumsdale to Essex. Pat is a very popular tutor at Denman, working with textiles for over 35 years.  Her first love is “playing with […]

As we all know the WI is renowned for taking on tricky issues and using our ‘voices and choices’ to make a difference!Much of this reputation stems from the WI’s […]

We are delighted to welcome Pat Lumsdale to Essex. Pat is a very popular tutor at Denman, working with textiles for over 35 years.  Her first love is “playing with […]

£3.00 charge for tea and coffee and a natter whilst working on your own crafts! Dont forget your lunch!

As we all know the WI is renowned for taking on tricky issues and using our ‘voices and choices’ to make a difference!Much of this reputation stems from the WI’s […]

Students will make sample lined and tape headed curtains in a fabric of their choice (1 metre). A sewing machine will be used along with some hand sewing. The day […]

On this day we will over coffee and cakes be meeting up with Essex Police and Essex Fire Service to update everyone on Home Security. Lisa from the Fire Service will […]

                   Chelmsford City Racecourse £48.00 per person, 3 course meal, live band and photograph booth (£10.00 per head)

Come along and get in the "festive spirit".Lesley Grove will be guiding you through he techniques to achieve a beautiful Christmas Wreath.The workshop is suitable for beginners and you will […]

£3.00 charge for tea and coffee and a natter whilst working on your own crafts! Dont forget your lunch!

Bring along your crafts, work on them with like minded folk and have a natter at the same time! £3.00, no need to book, just turn up!

This event has sadly been cancelled due to the current weather related conditions at the FEWI Centre.If you have any queries - please contact the FEWI office when they reopen […]

The meeting will be full of interest, with an inspiring talk from Mandy Hickson,Former fighter pilot with the RAF. Mandy draws on her experiences with working in a team of […]

This workshop will be lead by tutor Michelle Turner and is designed for those who are new to Tunisian Crochet. During the day, you will learn the starting rows, the basic […]

This walk will lead us through what was the more upmarket part of London, where the Suffragettes made their impact, as well as Downing Street and Westminster Abbey.Starting at 10.30 […]

Pros & Cons Workshop at the FEWI CentreCome and meet others in Essex who are also interested in Resolutions and Community issues, and how we can use the WI as […]

Ticket price also includes a Buffet Supper £7.00 each.  Please call 01245 382233 or email tickets@essexwi.org.uk to book!

THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLEDHavering Bowls Club, Hornchurch

Come and enjoy a delicious two course lunch, followed by speaker Guy Smith - Vice Chairman of the National Farmers Union (NFU). Menu as follows: Breast of Chicken served in a mushroom, […]

Using one stitch this workshop will give participants the opportunity to creatively design and stitch a series of sample vignettes under the experienced tutorship of Karen Odinga. This is your […]

10.15am for a 10.30am start.  Walk along the tidal river and farmland overlooking Brightlingsea and back to the picturesque village of St Osyth. Tea and cake served after the walk. The walk […]

"Shakespeare - The Real Thing" - and enlightening, thought-provoking and frequently hilarious look at the world of William Shakespeare and his audience. Come and join our Shakespeare Workshop! Led by Simon Bridge, […]

      Find out how ACWW spends your money to make a difference to women and communities around the world. Please bring a packed lunch, tickets £7.00 each

Along the footpath to the woods to see the beautiful bluebells. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards.Walk is approx 3 miles.With regret, no dogs only assistance dogsfinish time depends […]

10.15am for a 10.30am start.  Along the footpath to the woods to see the beautiful bluebells. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards. Walk is approx 3 miles. With regrets no dogs please. 

A workshop suitable for those who are knew to felting. Kris Marriott will be returning to run this workshop. No special skills are needed and this workshop is suitable for beginners or […]

We look forward to seeing you at the New Speakers Day at the WI Centre, Whitelands, Terling Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2AG which we have arranged for Friday 11 May […]

A buffet supper will be served during the evening and the bar will also be open. Even if your team did not reach the semi-finals we would be delighted to have […]

If you are organizing the programme for your WI, holding an event and you need to write a press release or just publicizing your WI, come along to this workshop […]

Why not come along and join us, learning a variety of dance genres. The workshop will be run by 2 experienced dance teachers, who will make it a fun day […]

Spring brings new beginnings and this craft day for those who are keen to learn new skills and go home with two finished items. The morning session, under guidance from Shirley […]

Have you ever wanted to learn how to embroider?The Cookery and Creative Crafts committee have organised a series of four three hour workshops for members wishing to do so (June […]

The walk will commence from the Village Hall in Wickham St Pauls at 10.15 for a 10.30 start. (FINISH TIME IS WHENEVER WE FINISH!!) We will go down dale and up […]

10.15am for a 10.30am start.  Walk through gentle rolling countryside from Wickham St Paul, with its beautiful duck pond. Past one of the leaders in restoration brickwork "Bulmer Brick Yard". We […]

A wonderful opportunity to lean more about these roles within the WI. You may have just taken on the role or may be thinking about it, please come along an […]

Get Out Those Walking Boots Join us for an exhilarating walk around Cranham Marsh Nature Reserve, with its ancient wet woodland, wet meadow and marsh. Walk in the Thames Chase […]

A wonderful opportunity to lean more about these roles within the WI. You may have just taken on the role or may be thinking about it, please come along an […]

Following on from the NFWI Annual Meeting, this workshop will look at what our campaigning and Public Affairs focus will be for 2018-19 and how we can plan and implement this.Speaker details […]

Do you always wish that you could draw? Well now is your chance to learn. come and join in the fun at the WI Centre with the summer holiday special […]

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE RE-SCHEDULED DATE FROM THE CANCELLED EVENT ON MAY THE 14TH. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED AND BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE CANCELLED EVENT THERE IS NO […]

Get out those Walking Boots!A scenic walk to visit Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park in the Roach Valley to view the picturesque lake area. The 200 acre wildlife park was opened […]