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
Lunch with Nick Warburton
What do doctors, Holby City and EastEnders have in common?
The answer is Nick Warburton, an award-winning theatrical producer and writer for radio and television. His credits include Doctors, Holby City and EastEnders. Includes a two-course lunch, vegetarian option is available, followed by tea or coffee.
· Thursday 30 September 2021, 12.00 noon
· Holt Fleet Hotel restaurant
· Closing date: 6 September 2021
· Members £25.00; non-members £28.00
Make your own glass bunting
Make a small string of glass pieces for your own use or to give as a present. The tutorial will be approximately two hours in length, giving you plenty of time to create your bunting string.
· Saturday 2 Oct 2021, 10.00am–12.00pm OR 1.00-3.00pm
· WI House, Hallow
· Closing date: 16 September 2021
· Members £35.00; non-members £38.00
Chutney workshop
· Tuesday 5 October 2021, 9.30am – 1.00pm OR Saturday 9 October, 9.30 – 1.00pm
· Frankley Church Hall
· Closing date: 27 September 2021
· Members £20.00; non-members £23.0
WFWI Annual Council Meeting
Guest demonstrator is super-talented florist, Andrew Lloyd. Free refreshment on arrival. WI mailing, county stationery and other items, raffle.
Remember to enter our Village Show classes: class 1 – floral art ‘Time for Tea’; class 2 – craft: a tea cosy suitable for afternoon tea; class 3 – cookery: afternoon tea themed decorated cupcakes; class 4 – photography ‘Looking through the door or gate’; and class 5 – art ‘Our precious world’.
· Tuesday 19 October 2021, 10.30am – 12.30pm
· Bank House Hotel, Bransford WR6 5JD
· Village Show closing date for entries: 19 September 2021
· Closing date: 27 September 2021
· Members £12.50; non-members £15.00
Really useful day
This will be a fun yet information packed day that will leave you feeling inspired and informed! Although designed for committee members, all members are welcome. There will also be a surprise guest speaker in the afternoon and we will have a tech corner where you can get signed on to office 365 (WI Officers) and have you tech questions answered.
· Saturday 23 October 2021, 10.30am – 3.00pm
· Crowle Village Hall
· Closing date: 4 October 2021
· Cost: £7 per member, can be paid from WI funds
Bring your own lunch
A grand musical medley afternoon with Fordante
Fordante is a 5-piece critically acclaimed light classical ensemble directed by the award winning film, TV and classical composer Phil Mountford. Hear them perform sweeping Celtic melodies, mysterious Venetian harmonies and evocative Argentinean rhythms fused with the sound of spectacular film music. Light refreshments served during the interval are included in the ticket price.
· Sunday 31 October 2021, 2.30pm
· Pershore Abbey
· Closing date: 7 October 2021
· Members £10.00; non-members £13.00/£14.00
· Tickets from Eventbrite or contact your WI Secretary or email: events@wfedwi.org.uk to register
Festive treats cook-a-long
Join Sue Cook to make some festive treats, zesty mincemeat, chocolate rum truffles and quick pickled onions.
·Tuesday 2 November 2021, 3.15pm - 5.00pm
· online event - zoom
· Closing date: 25 October 2021
· £5.00
Jewellery making workshop
During the session you will make a pendant – a crystal caged in silver-plated wire. All materials and tools will be provided.
· Saturday 20 Nov 2021, 10.00am–12.00pm OR 1.00-3.00pm
· WI House, Hallow
· Closing date: 25 October 2021
· Members £35.00; non-members £38.00
Food safety foundation level and Refresher
The Foundation Certificate in Food Safety is designed for anyone working in a food business. Update your existing knowledge and Food Safety Certificate with this refresher course, which is then valid for another 3 years.
· Saturday 20 Nov 2021, 10.00am – 3.00pm
· WI House, Hallow
· Closing date: 4 November 2021
· Foundation level: members £40.00; non-members £43.00
Refresher: members £36.00; non-members £39.00
Increase your awareness of the subtle signs of ovarian cancer
Worcestershire Federation of WIs will host this lecture following up on the 2021 National Resolution to raise awareness of the subtle signs of ovarian cancer. The lecture will be given by Dr Manon Van Seters, assisted by Nicky Plant, clinical Nurse Specialist from the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
· Tuesday 23 Nov 2021, 7.30pm
· Online event
· Closing date: 16 November 2021
Tickets £5.00 - apply through your WI or via Eventbrite
Christmas trip to Bath
It's time to shop for those Christmas presents and to enjoy looking around this historic City and its beautiful festive decorations. Pickups will be in Worcester and Bromsgrove and, depending on the number of coaches, other pickups will be added.
The coaches will park outside the city centre and we will need to catch a bus from the car park at a cost of £1.00, buses run every 5 minutes.
· Wednesday 1 December 2021, coaches leave approx 9.00am
· Closing date: 4 November 2021
Members £19.00, non-members £22.00
Christmas wreath workshop
Kick start your Christmas decoration s by making your very own festive wreath to adorn your front door. This workshop is very popular, so don't delay in applying for your place.
· Saturday 11 December 2021, 10.30am to 12.00
· Closing date: 22 November 2021
Bonterre CIC, Old Quarry Drive, Holt Fleet
Members £28.00, non-members £31.00