Worcestershire Federation of WIs
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.
Tickets for events from the 1st September 2026 - NEW BUYING OPTION
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Tickets for many WFWI events falling after 1st September 2026 will be made available for WI members and non-members to buy directly from the WFWI website.
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For smaller events such as workshops in WI House, events will be accessible on-line via a waiting list to enable ticket sales to be monitored and additional dates negotiated.
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Be assured that you can still book and pay for all events via your WI Secretary as you do at present.
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Each event will be publicised with a ticket Release Date as well as a Closing Date. Tickets will be released towards the end of each month, giving those WIs who meet towards the end of the month, time to circulate information about events to their members.
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If you wish to block-book or buy more than 5 tickets, please contact Trudi on events@wfedwi.org.uk
The WFWI Ticket and Event Policy includes information about cancellation and refunds; changes
in date, time or venue; ticket allocations for over-subscribed events; and tickets for carers .
The Bayeux Tapestry
To coincide with the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum later in 2026, the Federation is planning to hold a talk on the background of the Tapestry. The 70-metre Bayeux Tapestry depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings, and is due to go on display in the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery at the British Museum in the autumn of 2026.
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Tuesday 23 June, 6.45 for 7.15p,
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Location: Abberley Village Hall
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Closing date: 18 May 2026
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Cost: £10 members; £12 non-members
Lavender Wreath Making Workshop
Come along and have fun creating your own lavender wreath. After a demonstration and a delicious cream tea, you will be free to wander through the gardens to collect your own lavender. Support will be available to help you make your own wreathe.
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Saturday 27 June 2026, 10.00-12.00 OR 2.00-4.00pm
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Location: BonTerre CIC
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Closing date: 28 May 2026
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Cost: £30.00 members, £33.00 non-members
Amazing Opportunities - the WFWI current charity
Come and find out more about the new WFWI charity - Amazing Opportunities. Learn about why and how the charity was set up and how WI members can support their work. The focus of the charity is to offer people in need, support and meaningful employment that enables them to rebuild their lives.
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Wednesday 1 July, from 7.00pm for a 7.30 start
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Hallow Parish Hall
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Closing date: 10 June 2026
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Cost: £6.50 members, £8.50 non-members
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Trip to the Wonderful World of Wedgwood
Go behind the scenes to discover how Wedgwood is designed, created, and crafted on a 45-minute guided tour of our original 1940s working factory. Experience the craftsmanship of our famous jasperware, the unique invention of Josiah Wedgwood I, and marvel at the extraordinary skills of our talented artisans.
Tickets include afternoon tea in the Wedgewood tea room, and shopping in the Wedgewood and Josiah & Co stores.
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Tuesday 7 July, times to be confirmed
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Pick-up points: to be confirmed
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Closing date: 8 June 2026
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Cost: £40 members; £43 non-members
The WFWI Annual Craft Show
This is an opportunity to showcase members' creative skills either in the individual classes such as cookery, calligraphy, or in the co-operative class. The 2026 competition theme is "Worcestershire Countryside".
Hintons of Bewdley Gin - A fascinating talk about the story of this local gin company - from branch to bottle a 100% natural product. Discover and taste unique flavours. Gin will be available to purchase.
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Tuesday 21 July, from 10.30.
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Location: The Ark, Alvechurch
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Closing date: 22 June 2026
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Cost: £11.00 members, £14.00 non-members
WI Day - Guided Town Walk in Evesham
join us to spend time in the attractive and historic town of Evesham. As well as a guided walk of around 45 minutes, there are plenty of opportunities for refreshments and browsing the shops. There will be two options - either a morning guided walk or an afternoon walk.
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Wednesday 16 September, 10.00am or 1.00pm
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Location: Evesham, details to follow
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Ticket release: 29 June 2026
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Closing date: 2 September
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Cost: £5.00 members, £7.00 non-members
Indian Cookery Demo with Suki Patel
Another popular demonstration of Indian cookery with Suki. This time it's all about chicken curries with recipes from her new book. Hot drinks on arrival, and why not stay for lunch in the café afterwards (not included in cost).
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Wednesday 23 September, 9.30am - 12.00pm
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Location: Rowberry's Garden Centre, Chaddesley Corbett
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Ticket release: 29 June 2026
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Closing date: 3 September
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Cost: £12.50 members, £15.50 non-members
Lucy Hingley Lecture - Bowel and Bladder Health Awareness
Our second Lucy Hingley Lecture in 2026. This time come along and listen to Helen Freeman, lead nurse from the Worcestershire Uro-Gynaecology Centre.
You can also srrive early and visit the small medical museum as an added extra to your evening.
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Thursday 24 September 2026, Museum from 6.00pm, lecture starts 7.30pm
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Charles Hastings Education Centre, Worcester Royal Hospital
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Ticket release date: 29 June
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Closing date: 7 September
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Cost: £7.50 members, £9.50 non-members
Events from 1 September 2026 onwards
For events from 1 September 2026 onwards please follow the link to our new Events page
https://www.worcestershirewi.org.uk/events
This page is still undergoing testing and there may be some teething problems as we change over pages.
Please email events@wfedwi.org.uk if you spot any problems.