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
Office 365 Training
We are encouraging all presidents, secretaries and treasurers to access and actively use the Federation's Office 365. If you are not yet using it or struggling to use it, then come along to a workshop to get help.
- Saturday 17 September 2022, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 9 September 2022
- Cost: free to Officers with WFWI Office login
- Book via your Secretary
WFWI Online Quiz - September
Come and join our online monthly quiz. Your quizmaster is Jaye Field
- Wednesday 28 September 2022, 2.00pm
- Online
- Free
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk
Sperm, egg and embryo donation - one woman's journey
There are many causes of infertility with increasing numbers of individuals and couples experiencing difficulty in conceiving. With early onset menopause, Pip Morris will highlight her own experience.
- Wednesday 28 September 2022, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall, Droitwich
- Closing date: 7 September 2022
- £7.00 members; £9.00 non-members
- Book via your Secretary
Treasurer's workshop
Come along and join us whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer. There is always something to take away from our Adviser-led sessions.
- Thursday 29 September 2022, 10.00-12.30pm OR 1.30-4.00pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 19 September 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00 - payable from WI funds
- Book via your Secretary
Coffee and Chat - Fairfield
Welcoming all members, new or existing to a coffee and chat session where you have the opportunity to meet other members, advisers to discuss and exchange all things WI. Light lunch provided.
- Saturday 8 October 2022, 12.00 - 2.00pm
- Fairfield Village Hall
- Closing date: 29 September 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00
- Book via your Secretary
Secretary's workshop
Come along and join us whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer. There is always something to take away from our Adviser-led sessions.
- Tuesday 11 October 2022, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 27 September 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00 - payable from WI funds
- Book via your Secretary
Programme Planning
Do you need inspiration or help to plan your programme so it looks interesting and appealing to everyone? Then come along to this workshop to get new ideas.
- Tuesday 11 October 2022, 1.30 - 4.00pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 27 September 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00 - payable from WI funds
- Book via your Secretary
Office 365 Training
We are encouraging all presidents, secretaries and treasurers to access and actively use the Federation's Office 365. If you are not yet using it or struggling to use it, then come along to a workshop to get help.
- Saturday 15 October 2022, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 7 October 2022
- Cost: free to Officers with WFWI Office login
- Book via your Secretary
WFWI Online Quiz - October
Come and join our online monthly quiz. Your quizmaster is Jaye Field
- Wednesday 26 October 2022, 2.00pm
- Online
- Free
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk
British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry - trip
Come along to Oswestry and take a walk around the outdoor sculpture park where you can view incredible sculptures of animals and characters from the movies, among other installations such as the extinction trail. This is the centre where the Angle of Knives was created. Afterwards have a browse in the extensive showrooms, relax in the undercover garden room or in the Forge Café. https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/contact-us
- Wednesday 5 October 2022, depart approx 9.30am, tbc
- Closing date: 6 September
- £18.00 members; £21.00 non-members
- Book via your Secretary, places are limited
2022 Annual Council Meeting
Dr Annie Gray, one of Britain's leading food historians, specialising in the history of food and dining from 1600 to the present day, will be the guest speaker at this year's Annual council Meeting. Anne is an author, broadcaster and consultant who has given talks for Historic Royal Palaces, the National Trust and has worked widely on both TV and radio.
- Tuesday 18 October 2022, 10.30am
- Stourport Manor hotel, Stourport on Severn DY13 9JA
- Closing date: 29th September
- £12.50 members; £15.50 non-members, refreshments extra on the day, with a pre-bookable set-menu lunch
- Book via your Secretary
Coffee and Chat - Defford
Welcoming all members, new or existing to a coffee and chat session where you have the opportunity to meet other members, advisers to discuss and exchange all things WI. Light lunch provided.
- Saturday 22 October 2022, 12.00 - 2.00pm
- Defford Village Hall
- Closing date: 29 September 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00
- Book via your Secretary
Christmas Card Stampin' Up
Following on the from successful 'Stampin' Up' card workshops with Diane Marlow aka the Craft Duck, this is a chance to come along and make you won personalised stamped Christmas cards.
- Thursday 27 October 2022, 10.00am - 1.00pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 10 October 2022
- £14 members; £17 non-members
- Book via your Secretary
President's workshop
Come along and join us whether you are new to the role, supporting someone else or are an experienced officer. There is always something to take away from our Adviser-led sessions.
- Tuesday 1 November 2022, 10.00 - 12.30pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 18 October 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00 - payable from WI funds
- Book via your Secretary
Programme Planning
Do you need inspiration or help to plan your programme so it looks interesting and appealing to everyone? Then come along to this workshop to get new ideas.
- Tuesday 1 November 2022, 1.30 - 4.00pm
- WI House
- Closing date: 18 October 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00 - payable from WI funds
- Book via your Secretary
The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
Noella Plasman will demonstrate Ikebana, the art of arranging flowers that originates in ancient Japan. It is practised as an art where flowers and other natural elements are placed to embody harmony, peace and beauty. Refreshments included.
- Friday 4 November 2022, from 10.30am
- De Beers Garden Centre, Nr Kidderminster
- Closing date: 14 October 2022
- £9.50 members; £11.50 non-members
- Book via your Secretary
Coffee and Chat - Wickhamford
Welcoming all members, new or existing to a coffee and chat session where you have the opportunity to meet other members, advisers to discuss and exchange all things WI. Light lunch provided.
- Saturday 12 November 2022, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Wickhamford Memorial Hall
- Closing date: 1 November 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00
- Book via your Secretary
Christmas Scrap Busting
Have some Christmas fund while using up any bits and pieces of scrap material and other recyclable waste you have at home. Projects may include making rag wreaths, Christmas cards and decorations. Please bring any remnants of Christmassy material, ribbon and cards. Other material will be provided. Bring a packed lunch.
- Saturday 19 November 2022, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Blakedown Parish Rooms
- Closing date: 29 October 2022
- £15 members; £18 non-members
- Book via your Secretary
Coffee and Chat - Abberley
Welcoming all members, new or existing to a coffee and chat session where you have the opportunity to meet other members, advisers to discuss and exchange all things WI. Light lunch provided.
- Saturday 26 November 2022, 10.00am - 4.00pm
- Abberley Village Hall
- Closing date: 1 November 2022
- £7.00 members or 2 for £12.00
- Book via your Secretary
WFWI Online Quiz - November
Come and join our online monthly quiz. Your quizmaster is Jaye Field
- Wednesday 30 November 2022, 2.00pm
- Online
- Free
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk
Rock Choir Christmas Concert
Come and join us in Pershore Abbey for a Christmas Concert. The Rock Choir have put together feel-good, toe-tapping tunes as well as many of your favourite Christmas songs. Mulled wine and mince pies included.
- Saturday 3 December 2022, 2.00 - 4.00pm
- Pershore Abbey
- Closing date: 11 November
- £9.00 members; £11.00 non-members; children £4.00
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk or Eventbrite.co.uk https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-choir-christmas-concert-tickets-390418621607
WFWI Online Quiz - January
Come and join our online monthly quiz. Your quizmaster is Jaye Field
- Wednesday 25 January 2022, 2.00pm
- Online
- Free
- Email events@wfedwi.org.uk