The committee has worked with Newbrough WI to offer this ramble around their picturesque town in the Tyne valley. It is a moderate walk of 4.13 miles with a gradual incline to a view over the valley. Our guide will be a Northumberland National Park trained walker with a current Outside First Aid Certificate. The […]
The re-arranged date for the above event has been set for Saturday 15 July at 10.30 am. If you are new to the WI, come along to Cresswell House for an informal morning of chat over tea/coffee, scones and biscuits! There is ample car parking space. No charge but, of course, we need to know […]
Please ensure your nomination forms are returned to Cresswell House on or before 14 August 2023
Marj on the Move – Cresswell House 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 second two of four venues are Cresswell House (in the evening) and at Henderson Hall, Alnmouth. There will be tea, lots of […]
On Thursday 7 September 2023 join us for an interesting walk in this old cemetery, the resting place for many famous local people. Jesmond Old Cemetery is a Victorian cemetery in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, founded in 1834. It contains two Grade II listed buildings and seven Grade II listed monuments as well as […]
Come to Cresswell House on 11 September at 10am for a 10:30 start, to join new to the wider Federation, Yasmin Sayed Ahmed, from Layla’s Kitchen. She will demonstrate a delicious tagine, with salad and couscous all food native to her homeland of Egypt. As is our way, there will be tips, hints as well […]
Marj on the Move – Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth 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 second two of four venues are Cresswell House (in the evening) and at Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth. There will be tea, lots of delicious […]
This year, one of our newer WIs, St. Mary’ Belles, the winners of last year’s event, have enthusiastically volunteered to organise the event. So please support them and explore the quiet roads of south Northumberland followed, as always, by tea. This will be held on Sunday 17 September 2023 and the Meeting Point is at […]
The heats for this year’s Federation Quiz will be on Thursday 21 September at 7pm. There will be four venues: Newbrough, Powburn, St Columba’s and Widdrington. Once again, we are indebted to Sue Malloy who is setting the questions for us. I know that many of you really enjoy quizzing and pitting your wits against […]
Professional artist and Shotley WI member Margaret Robinson will hold a half-day workshop 'drawing with pastels', and at the end you will go home with a finished pastel drawing of a fox. If you have ever wanted to try something arty this is for you. Paper and soft pastels provided and refreshments on arrival. Examples […]