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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A wonderful opportunity to tour the winter gardens at Beth Chatto and enjoy a guided tour of the Snowdrops with their Snowdrop expert. Ticket price includes tea/coffee and a cake […]

Non members £33 A bouquet with a difference!! Angela, an experienced pastry chef, will be leading this workshop. You will create your choice of colour of buttercream icing and pipe […]

Non members £33 A bouquet with a difference!! Angela, an experienced pastry chef, will be leading this workshop. You will create your choice of colour of buttercream icing and pipe […]

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 […]

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. Perhaps better known […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST to come along to our live screening and watch along with other WI members.  2025's Watch […]

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