What's On

Upton-upon-Severn © Michael Whitefoot

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.

County Quiz

The popular County Quiz returns in 2025. Test your team’s wits against other like minded teams all for fun and in the name of your WI. Bring your own nibbles and drinks if you wish. The same quiz is run in two parts of the county. One winning team from each venue will receive a small prize. The overall winner will receive a certificate.

Thursday 27 March 2025, 7.00pm for 7.15 start
Hartlebury Village Hall OR Leigh and Bransford Village Hall
Closing date: 20 February
Cost: £16 for team of 4. Only 1 team per WI.

Easter Dabble Day

Come along and dabble at a range of crafts all on an Easter theme. This great value day will include making decorative cards, seasonal decorations, dried flower glass lanterns, decoupage eggs, to name but a few, Bring your own lunch; drinks will be provided.

Saturday 29 March 2025, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Great Witley Village Hall
Closing date: 27 February 2025
Cost: £15 members; £18 non-members

Terrific Teamwork - WI workshop

Does your committee sometimes feel a little jaded? We can help you revitalise and ‘spring clean’ your committee. We will cover:

• Using the skills of your committee – playing to their strengths

• Sharing roles and responsibilities – what needs doing and by whom

• Spotting the do-ers – getting them on the committee

• Planning for succession – keeping it fresh

• Growing your WI - attracting and keeping new members

Saturday 5 April 2025, 10.00am - 12.30pm
WI House
Closing date: 20 March 2025
Cost: £7 members (payable from WI funds)

Office 365 familiarity & training workshop

There will be an Office 365 training session after the Treasurer's workshop.

Saturday 5 April 2025, 1.00 - 3.00 pm
WI House
Cost: free to members
Let Trudi know on events@wfedwi.org.uk if you wish to attend.

Let's Talk About: your last great event - death!

The first of a series of sessions that will cover important topics that are not always openly discussed due to their sensitivity.

Have you thought about your funeral? What do you want - a Church service, a burial, a cremation, a naturalist service or nothing?

Is it a sad time or a happy time celebrating your life? Do you

want all in black or bright colours? What music would you like?

You can have anything, but you must let someone know.

Thursday 10 April 2025, 7.00pm
WI House
Closing date: 27 March 2025
Cost: £5 members

Pottery workshop - beginners

You will make an oak leaf plaque with added Swarovski crystals fitted into the flowers. Liz will take the plaques away for firing and glaze your item. It will be returned to you when completed.

Please bring an apron to keep your clothes clean.

Saturday 12 April 2025, from 10.00-12.30pm
St Leonards Church Hall, Frankley
Closing date: 27 March 2025
Cost: £22 members; £25 non-members

Murder Mystery Lunch - Against All the Odds

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of intrigue and excitement. Step into the glamourous world of the 1920s, where the thrill of horse racing meets a chilling murder mystery. Enjoy a 2-course meal while mingling with our talented actors who will weave the tale of a shocking crime right before your eyes. Don your finest 1920s attire (prizes for the best dressed) and prepare for a day filled with suspense, laughter and a dash of glamour. Will you crack the case before coffee?

Make your lunch choices to your Secretary.

Saturday 26 April 2025, from 12.30pm
St Andrew's Hall, Worcester
Closing date: 27 March 2025
Cost: £20 members; £23 non-members

WonderWool Festival 2025

Would you be interested in attending the WonderWool Festival of 2005? The largest Award Winning wool and natural fibre festival in Wales and the UK. you can find out more on www.wonderwoolwales.co.uk.

Sunday 27 April 2025
Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys
Cost: £14.00 coach travel and £11.00 group show entrance
Register your interest with Trudi on events@wfedwi.org.uk

The history of tea and the WI craft collection display

Join us for an afternoon of talk, tea and wonderful company. The WI craft collection will be on display, and then at 2.00pm Paul and Helen from Discover History will give a talk on the history of tea and tea drinking.

Followed by refreshments - tea, coffee, cream scones and Victoria sponge cake.

Friday 2nd May, from 1.30pm
Leigh & Bransford Village Hall
Closing date: 14 April 2025
Cost: £13 members; £16 non-members

Dorset button workshop

Come and learn about the history of Dorset buttons from the traditional to the present day. Then enjoy making your own. All materials are included, just bring scissors, needles and your lunch.

Thursday 15 May, 10.30 - 2.30pm
WI House
Closing date: 1 May 2025
Cost: £10 members; £12 non-members

County walk around Chaddesley Corbett - Toilet Twinning

Join the Public Affairs team on the delightful walk around Chaddesley Corbett. We will be starting and finishing this circular, flat walk at Rowberry's Garden Centre where you can refuel with coffee and cake afterwards.

Tuesday 20 May, from 1.30pm
Rowberry's Garden Centre
Closing date: 1 May 2025
Cost: free to members, donations to the Toilet Twinning appeal
Register interest: with events@wfedwi.org.uk

Dorset button workshop

Come and learn about the history of Dorset buttons from the traditional to the present day. Then enjoy making your own. All materials are included, just bring scissors, needles and your lunch.

Wednesday 21 May, 10.30 - 2.30pm
WI House
Closing date: 1 May 2025
Cost: £10 members; £12 non-members

Tickets

NFWI Annual Meeting

Speakers include:

Angel Strawbridge will join us at the 2025 Annual Meeting as a keynote speaker. Angel is the founder of the Vintage Patisserie, a glamorous hospitality company, author of the ‘Vintage Tea Party’ Series, and perhaps most known and loved for being co-owner of the Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson; featured in the Channel 4 series "Escape to the Chateau".

Emma Bridgewater soon realised that there was a gap in the market for pottery that was both beautiful and practical, and that reflected the relaxed, colourful, mismatched home she’d grown up in. Emma's pottery in Stoke-on-Trent produces more than 40,000 pieces of pottery a week and is sold worldwide.

Wednesday 4 June, start time 10.00am
Closing date for WFWI screening: 1 May 2025
Cost: Observer tickets are available on a donation basis from Eventbrite, recommended donation for individual tickets £5, the recommended donation for group tickets £20.

Morton Hall Gardens - visit

Our visit will include a guided tour round this beautiful garden followed by a fabulous afternoon tea. Depending on number, we will either go in our cars, or be able to arrange a minibus or coach. Please register your interest as soon as possible.

Thursday 26 June, 10.30 - 2.30pm
Morton Hall Gardens, near Redditch
Closing date: Register Interest asap
Cost: £13.50 to £17.50 depending on numbers
Register Interest: email events@wfedwi.org.uk

Macrame Bracelet Workshop

Come along and craft a unique bracelet using wire and the basics of Macrame with Jo Lovell. All materials included.

Saturday 12 July, 10.00 - 12.30pm
WI House
Closing date: 26 June 2025
Cost: £40.00 members; £43.00 non-members