Events

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 […]

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. Come along to our live screening and watch along with other WI members.  2025's Watch Party at WI Centre […]

We will go behind the scenes which are normally off-limits to the general public.  You will see the vast staging, workshops, rehearsal studios, costumes, lighting and end up in the […]

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 […]

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 £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 […]

 Buttons can say so much and now is your opportunity to create 3 different types of buttons at this dabble day hosted by the CCC team. Each attendee will go […]

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 […]

Continuing our Heritage Crafts theme, tutor Elitta Fell will give a talk on silk, it's history and today's techniques and applications. After a short lunch break, you get to 'have […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Come and enjoy a fabulous lunch at Hunters Meet with author Alison Bruce.  Alison has penned a series of excellent detective novels featuring Cambridge DC Gary Goodhew. Books will be available to buy on the day. Non-members are welcome. The menu has a choice of main courses and desserts which you can […]

      English Heritage in partnership with Federation of Essex Women's Institutes are delighted to invite WI members to a WI Day 2026 event at Audley End House & Gardens.    To take part in the WI activities (tours and re-enactments) on the day you must purchase a WI Event Admission Ticket in advance, […]

Non members £25   This small group session offers a calm and welcoming atmosphere where you can slow down, enjoy the process, and develop new practical skills. No previous experience is needed - just curiosity and a willingness to have a go.  Discover the relaxing art of willow wreath making in this hands-on workshop. Using […]

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 £19 Meet at Liverpool Street station for a short underground journey to St Paul's where we will hear about the history of the cathedral. Then we will cross the Millennium Bridge to the south bank of the Thames. Here we will learn that the area of Southwark was outside the jurisdiction of the […]

Non members £34 Pulled and drawn work are embroidery techniques that create decorative effects on even weave fabrics.  This workshop, led by Karen Odinga, will give attendees an introduction to the basic stitches used in pulls and drawn embroidery.  The day has been planned so that you will take home a completed mug coaster and […]

Non members £19 Meet at Liverpool Street station for a short underground journey to St Paul's where we will hear about the history of the cathedral. Then we will cross the Millennium Bridge to the south bank of the Thames. Here we will learn that the area of Southwark was outside the jurisdiction of 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 […]

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 £22   The CC&C team would like to welcome you to our Heritage Day. Our speaker for the morning is  Mary Schoeser a world renowned expert in textiles, from the School of Textiles Coggeshall https://www.schooloftextiles.co.uk/  who will be speaking on William Morris.  After a soup lunch and the opportunity to browse in the […]

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 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 […]

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