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 of England and finishing in the area of the Guildhall. Walkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder […]

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 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 […]

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 any season, depending on your colour choices! In addition to your bauble, other smocking techniques will be discussed showing traditional smocking stitches in a contemporary […]

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 of England and finishing in the area of the Guildhall. Walkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder […]

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 – Glass.  After lunch (bring your own) there will be a Q&A Session with Alex and he will be happy to look at any small items […]

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 £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 introduction to linocut workshop. You will be guided through the process of designing, carving and printing your own reduction print. You will learn how 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 and paints.  Advice is to wear old clothes as you will be working with acrylic paints.  Guidance from the company artist should ensure everyone goes […]

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 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 Sea, on 3rd December 2025. Our celebration of Christmas will have traditional carols, festive readings and some very special guests. Concerts start at 2.30pm (doors […]