The Women's Institute - Northumberland

Poetry Please (event code 2616)
2026-07-30 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Cambo Village Hall, Cambo Village Hall, Cambo nr Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4BA, United Kingdom
Poetry Please and Afternoon Tea. Thursday July 30th from 13.30 to 15.30 at Cambo Village Hall. The event will be hosted by the ladies of Cambo WI who will serve you with one of their renowned afternoon teas. As with the Radio 4 programme of that name (any listeners amongst you?) please bring along a favourite poem (not too long!!), perhaps share with us why it is a favourite, and read it to your audience of WI ladies. If shy, bring along a poem that can be read out for you. We will then all enjoy afternoon tea. Time & Weather permitting a tour of the village can be taken. Cost pp. £14.00. C/d Tuesday July 14th.
Download application form here: AL POETRY PLEASE 2026

Busy Bee Coaster - Goldwork Embroidery workshop (event code: 2623)
2026-09-12 10:30 - 15:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
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 a packed lunch. Venue. Cresswell House. Cost pp. £20. Closing date for applications. Tuesday September 29th.
Download application form here: CC GOLDWORK Oct 2026

Federation Quiz heats. (event code 2611)
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Newbrough Town Hall, Town Hall, The Stanegate, Newbrough, Northumberland, NE47 5AR, United Kingdom
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. (event code 2611)
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | saint columba’s church hall, Wideopen, NE13 6NH, United Kingdom

Federation Quiz heats. (event code 2611)
2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Ulgham WI Hall, Grangemoor Road, Ulgham, Northumberland, NE61 3AW

Hancock Museum Talk (event code: 2622)
2026-09-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
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 and cake at 2 pm. and will end at 3.30 pm. The cost is £8.00. Closing date 22 September 2026.

Download application form here: PA – Hancock Museum Talk Sept 2026

Jen's WI Competition Biscuits (event code: 2620)
2026-09-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
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 are NOT gluten free recipes). Tea & coffee on arrival and at tasting.
Time: 10 for 10:30 until 12:30
Cost £12 pp, closing date 8th September

Download application form here: Jen’s WI Competition Biscuits (event code: 2620)

Northumberland Federation Annual Council Meeting - Oct 2026 (event code 2621)
2026-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4DX
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 Bursary’ There will also be the Federation pop up shop. This is a chance for you to meet the Federation team and get an overview on the past year’s activities. Delegates free of charge, observers £8.50. Closing date 14 Sept.

Application form here: ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING 2026

Jigsaw competition (event code: 2624)
2026-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
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 for applications. Tuesday October 6th.

Download application form here: AL JIGSAW COMPETITION Oct 2026

Christmas at Chatsworth (Event code: 2626)
2026-11-15 - 2026-11-16 | Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP, United Kingdom
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 2026

A Career in Forensics (event code: 2625)
2026-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
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: A Career in Forensics
