What's On - The Worcestershire Federation of WIs
For more information and to book your place contact your WI Secretary or email events@wfedwi.org.uk if you aren't a WI member. All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the content or end result of individual workshops.
The WI Learning Hub provides cookery courses, craft demonstrations, history and cultural talks and activities free for WI members.
If you are a Facebook user then search for WI Wanderers. This group is open to any WI member and posts a daily list of events and activities.
WIgglers walking netball
Walking netball is a great way to improve your general health and fitness while having fun. The WIgglers meet every Thursday morning at Droitwich Leisure Centre.
- Thursdays, 10.00am
- Droitwich Leisure Centre
- Costs: £5 per session
- Email: kworboys@wfedwi.org.uk for more information
Pen drawing is fun
Come along to learn the basics of drawing birds, animals and people in character form - with the opportunity to produce your own card. You will gain confidence following examples of ink illustration by Quentin Blake and E.G Lutz, who inspired Walt Disney.
Pen illustration has a graphic quality and is easily duplicated and enjoyed. All materials will be provided.
- Thursday 12 September 2024, 10.00 - 2.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 2 September
- Cost: £10 members, £12.00 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
Tewkesbury Town Walk - on WI Day
Come and join us for a walk around the alleys, courts and lanes of Tewkesbury, led by a guide. There will be plenty of time to visit the many shops in Cheltenham or to have a special lunch to celebrate WI day. a Good opportunity to meet WI friends and make new ones.
- Monday 16 September 2024, 10.30 - 12.00pm
- Meeting place: tbc
- Closing date: 22 July 20024
- Cost: £6.00 members, £8.00 non-members
- Contact WI House for late availability
Haberdashery - coffee and chat
Come along and enjoy a coffee, have a chat and make something from our haberdashery stash. Members of the Creative Activities Committee will be on hand to help you. You can make greeting cards or something from our pile of material, the choice is yours.
- Thursday 19 September 2024, 10.00 - 12.00pm
- WI house
- Free to attend
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk if you want to come
Indian cookery demonstration
Suki Patel will cook a vegetarian based recipe and talk about all aspects of Indian cooking including the mysteries of spices. You will go home with a sample sachet of spices so that you can try them at home. Enjoy a welcome tea or coffee before the demonstration.
- Wednesday 25 September 2024, 10.30 - 12.00pm
- Bells Farm Shop, Chadwick Bank, Stourport on Severn
- Closing date: 3 September
- Cost: £11.50 members, £14.50 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
Chutney making workshop
Chris Henderson, WFWI Cookery and Preserves Judge will be running these workshops to show you how to make delicious chutney - you will have a choice of various recipes. Recipes and a list of equipment will be sent prior to the day
- Thursday 26 September OR Saturday 28 September, 9.30 - 1.00pm
- St Leonard's Church Hall, Frankley
- Closing date: 2 September
- Cost: £20.00 members, £23 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
New speakers showcase
We are running popular auditions for prospective new speakers to
give a brief taster or demonstration on what talks etc they can offer WIs for your yearly programmes.
- Monday 30 September 2024, 10.00 - 1.00pm
- Hallow Village Hall
- Closing date: 4 September
- Cost: £7 each or £12 for 2. Can be paid from WI funds
- Apply via your secretary
Pottery for beginners
You will be making six hanging Christmas decorations, similar to those in the picture - it is your choice which ones you make. You will cut out your chosen designs and create the decorative patterns and apply them to the clay and choose your colour glazes. The tutor will glaze and fire the items and return them back to you
- Saturday 5 October 2024, 10.00 - 12.30pm approx
- St Leonard's Church Hall, Frankley
- Closing date: 9 September
- Cost: £17.00 members; £20.00 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
Treasurer's training - general
Learn about the latest information and updates from NFWI, Charity Commission, or just get answers for any queries you have on your WI accounts, gift aid and other items. We will also take a brief look at accessing digital accounts on MyWI.
Office 365 training will follow at 1.00pm if you want to stay. Bring you laptop or tablet. Email and let us know. Free to attend.
- Tuesday 8 October, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 12 September
- Cost: £7 payable from WI funds
- Apply via your secretary
Haberdashery - coffee and chat
Come along and enjoy a coffee, have a chat and make something from our haberdashery stash. Members of the Creative Activities Committee will be on hand to help you. You can make greeting cards or something from our pile of material, the choice is yours.
- Thursday 10 October 2024, 10.00 - 12.00pm
- WI house
- Free to attend
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk if you want to come
Pottery - intermediate
You will make a solid pottery Santa Claus approximately 6-8 inches in height. Liz the tutor, will discuss everything with you regarding the colour you use. The tutor will glaze and fire the item and return back to you.
- Friday 11 October 2024, 10.00 - 12.30pm approx
- St Leonard's Church Hall, Frankley
- Closing date: 9 September
- Cost: £17 members, £22 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
Rock Choir Concert
The Rock Choir have put together feel-good, toe–tapping tunes. Why not bring your family and friends and listen to the joyous sounds of the Rock Choir as they perform in the magical surroundings of the theatre
- Saturday 19 October 2024, 2.00 - 4.00pm
- Rogers Theatre, Malvern College WR14 3DF
- Closing date: 26 September
- Cost: £9 members, £11 non-members
- Apply via your secretary or Eventbrite (from 1st September)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wi-rock-choir-concert-tickets-957195636917?aff=oddtdtcreator
Demystifying the WI
This is a workshop for Presidents and Secretaries - present and future. We will look at the what’s, why’s and how’s of running the WI. Topics covered will include annual meetings, resolutions, growing your WI, fundraising and much more.
Office 365 training will follow at 1.00pm if you want to stay. Bring you laptop or tablet. Email and let us know. Free to attend
- Sunday 20 October, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 3 October
- Cost: £7 for 1, £12 for 2, can be paid from WI funds
- Apply via your secretary
Resin Pendant Workshop
A chance to attend Jo Lovell’s very popular Resin Pendant Workshop. You will make 5 pendants and take them home in a box provided to you, as it will take 24 hours to cure/dry. For anyone who likes a science experiment this is the class. All materials and aprons are provided, although you can bring your own apron if you wish.
- Saturday 2 November 2024, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 14 October
- Cost: £52.50 members, £55.50 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
Haberdashery - coffee and chat
Come along and enjoy a coffee, have a chat and make something from our haberdashery stash. Members of the Creative Activities Committee will be on hand to help you. You can make greeting cards or something from our pile of material, the choice is yours.
- Thursday 7 November 2024, 10.00 - 12.00pm
- WI house
- Free to attend
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk if you want to come
Treasurer's training - general
Learn about the latest information and updates from NFWI, Charity Commission, or just get answers for any queries you have on your WI accounts, gift aid and other items. We will also take a brief look at accessing digital accounts on MyWI.
Office 365 training will follow at 1.00pm if you want to stay. Bring you laptop or tablet. Email and let us know. Free to attend.
- Saturday 9 November, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 12 September
- Cost: £7 payable from WI funds
- Apply via your secretary
Demystifying the WI
This is a workshop for Presidents and Secretaries - present and future. We will look at the what’s, why’s and how’s of running the WI. Topics covered will include annual meetings, resolutions, growing your WI, fundraising and much more.
- Tuesday 12 November, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 28 October
- Cost: £7 for 1, £12 for 2, can be paid from WI funds
- Apply via your secretary
Christmas dotting workshop
Come along and join Emily to make up to 4 Christmas cards using a dotting tool. Christmas design fun. All tools and materials provided.
- Saturday 16 November, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 10 October
- Cost: £10 members; £12 non-members
- Apply via your secretary
Poetry tea
WATCH THIS SPACE for further details or ask your WI Secretary in the autumn.
- Saturday 30 November, tbc
- Hallow Village Hall
- Closing date: tbc
- Cost: tbc