Come to Cresswell House and learn from a very skilled knowledgeable experienced tutor Marian Fairless, how to convert a ball of wool into a sampler of more complex knitting which will have a variety of stitches on it, see the attached picture. You will have guidance about what the complex pattern codes are and how […]
On 5 September, join Sue Malloy in the Cresswell House kitchen to celebrate local produce as we recognise the joys of harvest time. Sue will be focussing on locally grown, locally sourced ingredients, showing you what to make that’s going to be tasty and improve your skill levels! She will take you step by step […]
This year the day will comprise of one competition on the Par 3 Course. Only golfers with an active handicap are invited to play. There will be a shotgun start at 10.30 preceded by registration at Matfen’s Driving Range at 10:00. The match will be followed by a light lunch and presentation in the clubhouse. […]
We have all done it at some stage, invested in a new, all singing all dancing sewing machine, and still we just do straight stitches, are a bit scared to move the dials, let alone change the sewing foot, sound familiar? Well, this session is suitable for all. Bring your sewing machine (and its manual […]
Enjoy a late summer’s afternoon learning the skills of this traditional game on Belsay’s beautiful croquet lawn. There will be a 2 hour session and this will be followed by tea and cake in Belsay’s tea rooms. Please wear suitable clothing and soft shoes to protect the lawn. Please note you will NOT be asked […]
Details will be with your secretary for Commonwealth Games competition day. Cost is £1 per entry. Closing date: 23 August
To be held at the RGS at 11:00 Refreshments are available but please arrange your own lunch. Observer tickets can be obtained from your WI Secretary or by contacting Nancy at the Federation Office Closing Date: Thursday 8 September
This year our host for the event is Bellingham WI. On Sunday 25 September you are invited to explore their beautiful part of North Northumberland and your drive will be rewarded by a delicious WI tea. Full details to be confirmed. There is a price freeze of £8.50 on the cost so please support them […]
We are delighted that Mari Hannah will be talking about her books at our Literary Lunch on Wednesday 5 October 2022 from 12:30 with a lunch at 1:00pm in the Banqueting Suite, Hexham Mart. There will be a bottle raffle and a three course lunch followed by a talk by local crime writer Mari Hannah. […]
I am pleased to say that Victoria Connor from the Willow Barn, has agreed to come again to Cresswell House on Monday 10 October and again on Friday 14 October. Offering repeat sessions only this time you will make willow orbs, either a big one or two smaller ones. You will need a packed lunch, […]