During this class we explore what your sewing machine is capable of doing and making sure you have the confidence to use it. The session will explore all of the stitches in your machine. You will learn about combining stitches, inserting zips, buttonholes, overcasting and decorative stitches and lots more. The session also includes basic […]
The Flying Geese Block is very versatile and is incorporated into many patchwork projects. Some of the techniques are ideal scrap busters whilst others lend themselves to making more blocks quickly. Included in the session will be Pre-cut Fabrics to enable you to practise each of the techniques, you will also receive instructions for each […]
You are invited to call in to Cresswell House between 10:30 and 14:30 on Wednesday 3 May, for coffee and cake to celebrate the Coronation of their Majesties King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla. There will be lots of cake, coffee and chat and at 11 am a tree will be planted outside Cresswell House. The event is free but […]
We are offering another 2 sessions of Croquet at Belsay, hoping for good early summer weather. There will be a 2 hour session of the game followed by tea and cake in Belsay’s dining hall. Please wear suitable clothing and SOFT shoes to protect the lawn. Please note you will NOT be charged the English […]
Monday 12 June 2023 is another airing for our popular FUN Summer Quiz. A general knowledge quiz based on leisure, active or inactive. A light supper will be included along with tea/coffee and soft drinks. Please bring any other beverage of your choosing. Glasses provided! Tables of 4 will be set up but you may […]
This is an event not to be missed. You are invited to an evening of beauty and fashion at the John Lewis store in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a fundraising event organised by John Lewis for Northumberland Federation members and there will be beauty demonstrations, fashion shows and a glass of fizz all for […]
We are offering another 2 sessions of Croquet at Belsay, hoping for good early summer weather. There will be a 2 hour session of the game followed by tea and cake in Belsay’s dining hall. Please wear suitable clothing and SOFT shoes to protect the lawn. Please note you will NOT be charged the English […]
Marj on the Move – Widdrington WI Hello ladies, many people really enjoyed the Chairman’s Roadshows last year and this year Marj will be on the move on the road once again. The first two of four venues are Widdrington WI and Bardon Mill. There will be tea, lots of delicious cake, a raffle in […]
An informal get-together will be held on Thursday 22 June 2023 in Cresswell House, when current (and future) WI Presidents will talk about the part they play in the running of their WI with WI Advisers Moira Bengtson and Marj Read. This is a good opportunity to be brought up to date on National and […]