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 £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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 £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 £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 […]

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 […]