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 […]

Please call the WI Office on 01245 382233 to book your ticket

Please call WI Centre for information and tickets

Please call the WI centre for more information and tickets - FULL UP

Please call the office for more information and tickets - 8 spaces left!!!!

Please call the WI office for tickets

Please call the WI Office for more information and tickets 

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: […]

details to follow

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 […]

Details to follow

£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 may use this day to just experiment with a number of effects thought surfaces created will be suitable for a small pouch purse, book mark, […]

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 use this day to just experiment with a number of effects thought surfaces created will be suitable for a small pouch purse, book mark, cover […]

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 Owl Doorstops.Ticket price is £30.00 kit included.Please bring a packed lunch, Tea and Coffee is available.Members onlyClosing date 20/5/2017

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 things to see and do. A wonderful day out for the whole family!£5.00 in advance £6.50 on the gate.10-5pm Friday and 10-4pm Saturday 

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 known surviving group of Royal Flying Corps Buildings. The aerodrome houses a museum, reproduction World War 1 aircraft and shop.Afternoon Tea will be served at […]

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 as WI president and would love to accept the honour but feel you cannot stand up and address the whole WI?Have you longed to take […]

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 2017. There will be five or six different speakers who will give a shortened version of their usual presentations. As always there will be an […]

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 venue address. Parking costs are incurred by the individual.There will be the opportunities to purchase raffle tickets for the two raffles.The cost of this day […]

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 be the "West End Jerseys" and Steve Scruton.STEVE SCRUTON:Steve's involvement in radio began in the mid 1970's with Hospital Radio Chelmsford where he volunteered for […]

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 stylish bag. Our tutor will be Anne Bullman. Chenille is the French word for caterpillar which the technique is said to resemble.You will need to […]

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 fabrics”.Come and join us “playing with fabrics”Saturday 28 October  at the WI Centre, Hatfield Peverel. 10.00am – 3.30pm.  Materials will be provided to complete at […]

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 resolutions process and innovative campaigns that evolve from it.Have your voice heard and make a real impact on local, national and global issues by getting […]

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 fabrics”.Come and join us “playing with fabrics” Monday 13 November at the WI Centre, Hatfield Peverel. 10.00am – 3.30pm.  Materials will be provided to complete at […]

£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 resolutions process and innovative campaigns that evolve from it.Have your voice heard and make a real impact on local, national and global issues by getting […]

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 will cover estimating fabric requirements, metres corner, attaching a lining and getting a professional finish. Weights, lining and heading tape will be provided.A full list […]

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 talk to us about reducing the risks of fire in our homes and Chris from Essex Police will be helping us with home security, online […]

                   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 go home with a completed decoration ready to adorn your front door, all materials will be provided.Closing date 31st October 2017. £32.00 each

£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 next week.

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 elite fighter jet pilots. The importance of maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure, as well as leading from the front to achieve the best results […]

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 stitch, how to keep straight edges and how to finish. ONce this has been mastered you will go onto the second most common stitch plus […]

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 outside the public toilets at Liverpool Street Station, END TIME IS WHENEVER YOU DECIDE TO GO HOME. The whole walk will approximately last 2 to […]

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 a positive force to bring about change.Come and join us on Tuesday 27th March 10am – 1pm to discuss the chosen resolution, how we can […]

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, basil and sweet cider cream on new potatoes with roast Mediterranean vegetables. Vegetarian option - Roast Mediterranean vegetable tart. Dessert: Bakes New York lemon and sultana cheesecake. PLEASE […]

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 chance to explore the basic embroidery stitches in a brand new way that is unique to you. At the end of the day you will […]

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 will be approximately 3 miles. With regret, no dogs allowed. 

"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, an actor with over 30 years experience working in theatres throughout the UK including The Globe Theatre.  Starting at 10.30 am following by a light […]

      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 on how fast or slow you walk!!

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 those completely new to felting! All materials will be provided all you need to bring is a towel, as your finished hat will still be damp […]

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 2018. There will be five or six different speakers who will give a shortened version of their usual presentations. As always there will be an […]

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 your support for this occasion. (Finish time is approx) Tickets are £7.00 each are available from the WI Office Closing date 30th April 2018

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 and get new ideas, share tips and have some fun!Tea and Coffee will be available, feel free to bring lunch!Tickets £5.00 each.Please call the WI […]

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 for all. There will be a lunch break, there is a pub close by, Tesco cafe or bring your own sandwiches, whichever you prefer.There is also […]

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 Perkins, will be decorating a pot with decoupage, ideal for those Spring Bulbs!After lunch, prepared by a member of Cookery and Creative Crafts Committee, you […]

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 5th and 19th, July 3rd and 17th)The tutor will be Pam Jermy who will lead the sessions, numbers are restricted so that each attendee will […]

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 hill over local farmland and then make our way down to Bulmer Brock and Tile Co. Here the walk continues through the yard and past […]

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 will have a brief talk with the owner and look at the working kilns. With regret, no dogs please. 

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 learn more!  Tickets are £5.00 per person.

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 Community Forest with its visitor centre and grade 2 listed barn. This walk is kindly being organised by Oglethorpe WI.Wednesday 11 July 2018Meet at 10.15 […]

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 learn more!  Tickets are £5.00 per person.

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 TBC post the NFWI AGM meeting in June as it is dependant partly on what is voted for at that meeting.FEWI Centre, Terling10am - 1pm, £5 […]

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 learn to draw day. Your tutor will be Robert Finlay (Chairman of the Witham Art and Sketch Club). An ideal day for Mothers, Grandmothers and Grand-daughters […]

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 NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS EVENT.Back by popular demand Melinda Berkowitz returns to tutor a further workshop. Melinda sais.........'This workshop will explore the numerous possibilities […]

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 on former agriculture land in 2003, and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar an avenue of some 200 oak trees were […]

A wonderful opportunity to learn more about these roles within the WI. You may have just taken on the role or may be thinking about it, please come along and learn more!  Tickets are £5.00 per person.

Sat 15th Sept 2018, 10am to 4pm, at Rainham Hall, EssexCome and join us on a great day out in support of the WI campaign on food waste.Entrance is free apart from entrance to the Hall itself, where normal NT admission fees apply.The WI has always been in the forefront of issues over food particularly during […]

IRIS FOLDINGTUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2018WI CENTRE10.30am to 1pmIris Folding is a lovely way to recycle paper, whether it is old envelopes or wrapping paper they can all be transformed into beautiful cards you will be proud to give to family and friends.This workshop is suitable for those new to this craft and under Sheila Gunson's […]

Join us for a walk around the picturesque village of Radwinter, through meadow and farmland beside the River Pant.Wednesday 26th September 2018Meet at 10.15 for 10.30 start.The walk is approximately 3 miles and we will meet at the Radwinter Recreation ground, Water Lane CB10 2TY.Radwinter WI have kindly offered to serve us light lunch after […]