What's On
For more information and to book your place contact your WI Secretary or email events@wfedwi.org.uk.
Denman at Home provides cookery courses, craft demonstrations, history and cultural talks and activities for WI members and non-members.
If you are a Facebook user then search for WI Wanderers. This group is open to any WI member who is looking for something different to do or would like to get to know people outside their area. The group posts a daily list of events, meetings 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: £15-£20 per month
· Email: kworboys@wfedwi.org.uk for more information
WFWI January Quiz
Test your knowledge and get your name on the winner's board in our first quiz of 2022
- Wednesday 12 January 2022, 2.00pm
- Zoom
- Closing date: 6 January 2022
- email events@wfedwi.org.uk
Online Presidents workshop
Whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer, there is always more for you to take away from these workshops.
- Saturday 15 January 2022, 10.00 - 12.30
- zoom
- Closing date: 20 December 2021
- £5.00, payable from WI funds
- email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
The young Charles Darwin in Cambridge
Murray Jacobs will answer several intriguing questions:
Why did Darwin, an undergraduate in Cambridge say " The three years I spent in Cambridge were the most joyful of my happy life"?
Why did he end up living in three different places in the city centre despite no plans whatsoever to live in two of them?
What could possibly have made him swear at Mr harbour?
Is there any trust in the suggestion that he may have inspired the TV programme "Come dine with me"?
- Thursday 20 January 2022, 7.30pm
- Zoom
- Closing date: 12 January 2021
- £5.00
- email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Online Treasurers workshop
Whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer, there is always more for you to take away from these workshops.
- Saturday 22 January 2022, 10.00 - 12.30
- zoom
- Closing date: 20 December 2021
- £5.00, payable from WI funds
- email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Online Secretaries workshop
Whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer, there is always more for you to take away from these workshops.
- Saturday 29 January 2022, 10.00 - 12.30
- zoom
- Closing date: 20 December 2021
- £5.00, payable from WI funds
- email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Presidents workshop - face-to-face
Whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer, there is always more for you to take away from these workshops.
- Tuesday 8 February 2022, 10.00 - 12.30
- WI House
- Closing date: 20 January 2022
- £7.00 or £12.00 for 2, payable from WI funds
- Apply via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Secretaries workshop - face-to-face
Whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer, there is always more for you to take away from these workshops.
- Tuesday 15 February 2022, 10.00 - 12.30
- WI house
- Closing date: 20 January 2021
- £7.00 or £12.00 for 2, payable from WI funds
- Apply via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
WFWI February Quiz
Test your knowledge and get your name on the winner's board.
- Tuesday 15 February 2022, 2.00pm
- Zoom
- Closing date 10 February 2022
- email events@wfedwi.org.uk
Treasurers workshop - face-to-face
Whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer, there is always more for you to take away from these workshops.
- Thursday 24 February 2022, 10.00 - 12.30
- WI House
- Closing date: 20 January 2021
- £7.00 or £12.00 for 2, payable from WI funds
- Apply via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Wooden boats and iron men
David Hastings will talk about how tragedy, bravery and generosity has shaped the RNLI into what it is today.
- Thursday 24 February 2022, 2.00 - 3.00pm
- Zoom
- Closing date: 16 February 2022
- £5.00
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk
Tai chi movements for wellbeing workshop
Come along to one of our workshops with your partners, friends and neighbours and have a go at Tai Chi. These very gentle exercises are suitable for all ages and easy to learn.
Alison Wall is a qualified teacher of this modern simplified form of Tai Chi. You can join in seated or standing.
- Saturday 5 March 2022, 10.30 - 11.30am
- Holt Village Hall
- Closing date: 23 February 2022
- £7.00 members, £8.00 non-members
- Book via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Tai chi movements for wellbeing workshop
Come along to one of our workshops with your partners, friends and neighbours and have a go at Tai Chi. These very gentle exercises are suitable for all ages and easy to learn.
Alison Wall is a qualified teacher of this modern simplified form of Tai Chi. You can join in seated or standing.
- Thursday 10 March 2022, 10.30 - 11.30am
- Hartlebury Community Hall
- Closing date: 23 February 2022
- £7.00 members, £8.00 non-members
- Book via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Listen, speak and inspire
If your knees quake and your hands shake when you have to stand up and speak at a meeting, then this day is for you. If you feel that you just need a little more confidence to speak in public, to introduce a speaker or to read out a report, then this day is for you.
You will learn how to relax, control your nerves and project your voice. This is a fund day when you will build your skills gradually and work with others.
- Saturday 12 March 2022, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 25 February 2022
- £12.00, bring your own lunch
- Book via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
Spring craft - Little rabbits
Claire Salmon will demonstrate how to make your own charming calico bunny wearing either a pinafore dress or dungarees.
- Tuesday 15 March 2022, 7.30pm
- Zoom
- Closing date: 8 March 2022
- £5.00
- Email: events@wfedwi.org.uk or book on Eventbrite
WFWI March Quiz
Test your knowledge and get your name on the winner's board.
- Thursday 24 March 2022, 2.00pm
- Zoom
- Closing date 21 March 2022
- email events@wfedwi.org.uk
Really Useful Day
This is a special day for WI officers and committee members, or members who are interested in becoming committee members. There will be talks and discussions on promoting your WI, developing an inspiring programme, ensuring it is a great shop window to everything your WI offers, and finding ways to attract more committee members.
There will be a tech corner to help with MCS, Office 365 and accessing MyWI and WI Training. To tempt your taste buds, we hope to have a talk from Croome Cheeses with a chance to buy their products.
- Saturday 9 April 2022, 10.00 - 3.30pm
- Crowle Village Hall
- Closing date 18 March 2022
- £8.00 for 1 or £14.00 for 2, can be paid from WI funds
- Book via your Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk
ACWW Women walk the world day
- Friday 29 April 2022
- Free event