Federation quiz heats - teams of 4 please. All heats will take place on the same date at the same time to avoid any cheating (as if we would!) Cost: £15 per team. Closing date 1st September Venues: Newbrough / Wideopen / Ulgham Download application form here: Federation Quiz 2026
Federation quiz heats - teams of 4 please. All heats will take place on the same date at the same time to avoid any cheating (as if we would!) Cost: £15 per team. Closing date 1st September Venues: Newbrough / Wideopen / Ulgham Download application form here: Federation Quiz 2026
Hancock Museum talk 6 October 2026 Dr Rachel Anderson, Heritage Researcher, will give a talk about the history and current role of the Hancock Museum. Have you ever wondered where it started and why it became the Hancock Museum? Come along and find out. There will be an illustrated talk and copies of interesting material from the archive. The meeting will start with tea/coffee […]
****** EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS ******* Join our very experienced baker, Jen Dover, as she demonstrates the baking of her WI entries of sweet and savoury biscuits plus a delicious no bake tray bake. All to be tasted at the end of the session. Recipes will be available (please note, these […]
Rosie and Julie our two IFEs will be hosting an informal coffee morning for those who wish to come along and have an informal time with them, asking questions etc. Download application form here: Treasurer's Coffee Morning application form
Federation Annual Council Meeting - Saturday 3rd October. 11:00 - 15:00 Once again we will be holding our Annual event at the RGS in Newcastle. Full details are with your Secretaries. This year we will be entertained by two wonderful speakers as well as voting on two resolutions: ‘Adoption of revised Northumberland Federation’s Articles of Association’ and ‘Centenary […]
Goldwork Workshop. Busy Bee Coaster. Your tutor for the day will be Marian Fairless and with her you will learn some basic goldwork techniques using threads and fine wires on silk. The finished image of a bee will be made into a coaster. All materials will be provided. Time. 10 for coffee to start at 10.30. Finish at 3.30 so please bring […]
Jigsaw Competition. Remember you play in teams of 3 but WIs can enter one or two ladies and they will make up teams on the day. Date. Monday October 19th. Time. 11am to 2pm. Venue. Cresswell House. There will be a break for a light sweet and savoury lunch. Please make sure you notify us of any dietary requirements. Cost pp. £11.00 Closing date […]
A fabulous overnight trip involving a stop off at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, then on to hotel for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast. Next day - Chatsworth house Christmas... Cost £195pp (based on two people sharing) or £225 for single occupancy. Closing date: 14 September. Download application form here: CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTH WITH MEADOWNHALL […]
A Career in Forensics (tales of a fingerprint expert) Tue 17 November 2026. If you wondered how fingerprints help solve crimes, join former expert Judith Kirby for an engaging talk exploring real cases, the science behind fingerprint identification and the realities of working in Forensic investigations. 7 - 9 pm Cresswell Hs. £8 pp, Closing date 30 October 2026. Download application form here: […]