The Women's Institute - Northumberland

Crewel Embroidery Course - First Session
2024-09-30 10:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Following the popularity of the Embroidery Workshop last year, we are really pleased to bring you a two day Crewel Embroidery Course at Cresswell House led by the talented Marian Fairless. She will introduce you to Crewel work, showing you lots of different examples, as well as teaching you a variety of surface decoration and line stitches.
You will be provided with all of the fabrics, wool and embroidery hoops to enable you to practise those new stitches and then go on to create a finished traditional crewel embroidery piece. Cost is £30 per person for the course. Bring a packed lunch. Closing date is noon 9 September.
Closing Date: Monday 9 September

Food Hygiene Course - Level 2
2024-09-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
If your WI serves food either to members or visitors or because you cater for others it is strongly advised that you have at least one member who has an up-to-date Food Safety level 2 certificate. The recommended practice is that this is renewed every three years.
We have arranged a course on Saturday 28 September 2024. The tutor will be Kevin Johnson, a fully accredited trainer.
The course will be held at Cresswell House and start promptly at 9.30 am, tea and coffee will be available beforehand. Please bring a packed lunch.
The course includes: Topic A – Introduction to Food Safety; Topic B – Legislation; Topic C – Food Safety Hazards; Topic D – Taking Temperatures Topic; E – Refrigeration, Chilling, Holding of Food Topic; F – Cooking, Hot Holding & Reheating Food; Topic G – Food Handlers; Topic H – Principles of Safe Food Storage; Topic I – Cleaning; Topic J – Food Premises and Equipment. There will be a 30 question multichoice assessment at the end of the day.
The fee for the course is £30.00 and your WI can pay the fee. Members are also welcome to take the course on an individual basis.
It is an expectation that all WIs will have at least one member who has a current Food Safety certificate unless your Institute never serves food to members or guests. It is particularly important if your WI is ever involved in catering for local events or anything outside of normal meetings. The Food Standards Agency is currently looking at guidelines for catering done on a voluntary basis e.g., at charity events and this is your opportunity to be prepared!
For further details please see the booking form. If the session is oversubscribed, we will try and arrange another.
Closing date: Tuesday 3 September

Federation Quiz heats
2024-09-26 19:00 - 21:00
Four venues for the heats: Newbrough Town Hall: Breamish Hall, Powburn: St Columa’s Church Hall, Wideopen and Ulgham WI Hall
Up to 4 members per team (any WI may enter more than 1 team) The cost per team is £12.
Closing date: Tue 3 September, 2024

Visit to Trinity House
2024-09-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Trinity House, Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
We hope you will join us on a visit to Trinity House on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 11am. Have a tour of this beautiful building in Broad Chare, off the Quayside, next to the Law Courts in Newcastle. This charity was in charge of shipping and collecting fees from ships coming into the Tyne, as well as lighthouses. They got their first Royal Charter from Henry VIII so there is much history to explore with a professional guide. The tour lasts approximately two hours including tea and biscuits. Unfortunately, there are MANY STEPS into the building so this event IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS. The price is £12.50 for the tour and refreshments. Closing date Friday 6 September 2024.
Closing Date: Friday 6 September 2024

Proper Programme Planning
2024-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
If you are involved in arranging your WI’s programme, you are invited to a get-together at Cresswell House on Monday 23 September 2024 for a session of informal chat and the sharing of ideas on how to make your meetings interesting and activities fun! Come along with any recommendations of speakers and any suggestions you may have to share with the WI Advisers and fellow members. The afternoon session will run from 2.00 – 4.00 pm and the evening from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Please choose which one you would like to attend. Light refreshments will be served with a soft drink. We hope to see you then!
The cost is £5 per WI.
Closing date: Monday 2 September 2024.

Car Treasure Hunt 2024
2024-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | heps, Hepscott, NE61 6LN
On Sunday 22 September, this year the event is being planned by Hepscott WI, for which many thanks. Once again I hope you will support them to meet up with friends old and new to explore more of south Northumberland’s country roads. You will be rewarded, as always by a delicious afternoon tea.
Meeting Point: Hepscott Village Hall. NE61 6LN Time: A staggered start from 13:00 to 13:30
Closing Date: Monday 15 July 2024

Chairman's Roadshow - Marj on a Mission
2024-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Breamish Hall, Powburn, Breamish Hall, Powburn, Northumberland, NE66 4HT, United Kingdom
This year Marj is on a Mission to raise funds that will be split between the Federation and ACWW. The Roadshows are: Beadnell WI, Cresswell House, Shotley WI, and Hedgley WI. There will be tea, lots of delicious cake, a raffle in aid of funds and we will see what Marj surprises us with this year! Please come along and have a lovely afternoon supporting Northumberland Federation and ACWW. The cost of attending each roadshow is £5 per person.
Closing Date: Tuesday 11 June 2024

Chairman's Roadshow - Marj on a Mission
2024-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Shotley WI, St John's Church Hall, Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge, DH8 9TJ, United Kingdom

Pasta Making with Karen Auty - CANCELLED
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Come and meet the lady featured on the front cover of WI Life in December 2022, Karen Auty who is described as the “pasta maker extraordinaire!”
She will be in the Federation demo kitchen at Cresswell House on Saturday 17 August at 10am for a 10:30 start. For up to 2 hours, she will talk about her skills, business in pasta making as well as demonstrating her beautiful coloured decorative and no doubt tasty pasta. She will bring with her some ready-made dough and hand boards for anyone who wishes to have a go… Now that sounds like an event not to be missed! Cost is £17 per person. Closing date is noon on 30 July 2024. This event will be a fundraiser to buy and install screens in the kitchen.
CANCELLED (sadly, due to lack of numbers)

Review of the Clean Rivers Resolution (Cancelled)
2024-08-14 14:00 - 16:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Come along and hear what has been happening since last year’s Resolution was passed. Steve Lowe of Northumberland Rivers Trust is coming back to give us information on what has been happening and what we can still do to clean up our rivers. The date is Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 2 pm in Cresswell House. The cost is £7.50 to include tea/coffee and cake.
CANCELLED

August Stroll
2024-08-08 06:00 - 19:30
A stroll around Ponteland. Join us for an early evening stroll of less than 2 miles and as we walk learn something of the past history of this now busy, large “village”. It is a walk on good paths with only one slight incline. Be prepared for all weathers with sensible shoes an umbrella and a bottle of water. Afterwards maybe treat yourselves to supper in one of Ponteland’s many restaurants.
Venue: Beside an information board on large grassy area with St. Mary’s Church in the background. Free car parking is available in village centre. Thorn Hill Road. NE20 9NN and Merton Road. NE20 9PY.
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 July 2024

Chairman's Roadshow - Marj on a Mission
2024-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS

Northumberland Newbies
2024-07-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
If you are new to the WI, we would like to invite you to come along to Cresswell House on Saturday 13 July from 10:30 to 12:30 (Office opens at 10am), for an informal morning of chat over tea/coffee, cake and biscuits.
Parking and free event.
Closing date: Friday 28 June

Learning with Technology - CANCELLED
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Are you having difficulty with the National Federation “Hub” to access courses? Come along to Cresswell House on Thursday 11 July 2024 between 10 am and 12.30 pm and get some guidance from Dee Ward. Please bring your devise – tablet, laptop or phone with you, whatever it is you use. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and the cost is £5 per person.

Summer Quiz
2024-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Join us again for our FUN Summer Quiz Evening. We can guarantee the fun but not the weather. Our regulars will remember how hot it was last year …couldn’t happen twice!! The quiz will have an interval when a light supper of sandwiches and tray bakes will be served along with a soft drink…if you feel the need for something stronger, we have the glasses. Tables of 4 will be set up but you may enter as threes, pairs or individuals.
Price: £9.00 to include supper
Closing Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024

Secretaries Workshop
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
“All you need to know!” An informal get-together will be held on Thursday 27 June 2024 in Cresswell House, when current (and future) WI Secretaries will talk about the part they play in the running of their WI with WI Advisers Karen Wynne and Jenny McLean This is a good opportunity to be brought up-to-date on National and Federation matters, ask questions, share ideas and views, and have a chat over a cuppa and biscuits! The afternoon session will run from 2.00 – 4.00 pm and the evening from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Please choose which one you would like to come along to – we hope to see you then!
The cost is £5 per WI. Closing Date: Monday 3 June 2024.

President's Workshop
2024-06-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
So you think you’re in charge!” An informal get-together will be held on Thursday 20 June 2024 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 Federation matters, ask questions, share ideas and views, and have a chat over a cuppa and biscuits! The afternoon session will run from 2.00 – 4.00 pm and the evening from 7.00 – 9.00 pm. Please choose which one you would like to come along to – we hope to see you then!
The cost is £5 per WI. Closing date: Monday 3 June 2024..

Netherton Circular Walk
2024-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | netherton, Netherton WI Hall, Netherton, Northumberland, NE65 7EZ, United Kingdom
Following the success of last year’s venture with Newbrough WI, Netherton WI have a planned a walk and lunch in their area of Northumberland on Thursday 20 June 2024. The walk is moderate and covers 5 miles with one slight incline and is on tracks and a short distance on a quiet road. There will be the possibility of turning back at any point. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and learn something of the area. Do you know Biddlestone quarry’s claim to fame? Come at 10:00 for tea and coffee and the walk starts at Netherton Memorial Hall at 10:30. Afterwards there will be a savoury and sweet lunch, which will reward your efforts. Price £12
PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING WATER AND WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR.
Closing Date: Tuesday 4 June 2024

Chairman's Roadshow - Marj on a Mission
2024-06-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Beadnell WI, 22 Meadow Lane, Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67 5AQ, United Kingdom

Sushi Making Workshop
2024-06-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Join us in Cresswell House on Saturday 8 June, 10 for 10:30 start for tea/coffee on arrival, to learn about the art and skill of Sushi making, under the skilled tutoring of Julie Thompson. You will see her create sushi different types and learn about their creation, and the best of all you will have a go yourself, either to eat on the day or take home to show off. Limited places, priced at £20. This will be a fundraiser for the technology we are investing in the kitchen area.
Closing Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024

National Annual Meeting
2024-06-05
The 2024 National Annual Meeting returns to the Royal Albert Hall. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually on Wednesday 5 June with a ratio of 1:4 WIs attending. Delegates can choose the method by which they wish to attend.
For further information contact the Federation Office – federationoffice@northumberlandwi.co.uk

The Oriental Museum
2024-05-22 14:00 - 16:30 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Would you like to travel to faraway places to see wonderful objects from ancient history?
Come along to Cresswell House on Wednesday 22 May at 2 pm to hear a talk given by Mr Ross Wilkinson from the Oriental Museum in Durham. Mr Wilkinson will bring objects with him for us to see and touch. Yes, touch! Hear interesting facts about the objects and enjoy tea and cake for £10. Applications to Cresswell House by Friday 10 May 2024.

Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
Venue: Cresswell House, NE13 6DS
Time: 14:00
Price: £10.00
Closing Date: Friday 10 May 2024

Buzzy Bee Day
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
The Craft Committee would like invite you to join them on Saturday 18 May 2024 at Cresswell House at 10:00 for 10:30 start, to celebrate World Bee Day as well as a themed bee raffle to raise funds for the demo kitchen tech. There will be bee themed crafts – making a fabric flower, a needle felted buzzy bee wax wrap and a decorated jar of flowers. What’s not to like for £30, especially as there will be a light lunch provided? Please let us know if you have any dietary limitations.
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024

Treasurer Workshop - Refresher
2024-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Session 3 Saturday 27 April: Refresher – this session is for all treasurers who feel they need to refresh and perhaps update their current practice and will cover the basic routines through to completing the Financial Statement.

Treasurer Workshop - Beginners
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
Session 2 Saturday 20 April: Beginners – this session will suit treasurers with up to two years’ experience in the role, or those thinking about taking it on and wanting to know more about it before taking the plunge. We’ll cover the basics from using the columns correctly through to completing the Financial Statement.

Spring into Summer 2024 - An evening of Fashion & Beauty with John Lewis & Partners
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | John Lewis Eldon Square, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RR
We are delighted that we are invited to another evening of beauty and fashion at the John Lewis store in Eldon Square, Newcastle on Thursday 18 April. This is a fundraising event organised by John Lewis for Northumberland Federation members. Discover the new trends in fashion and accessories with Stylists at their Fashion Showcase. Take a seat at one of the Skincare Secrets show cases. Join a fashion floor tour – tours leave from the Fashion Stop, Style Studio every 15 minutes. My John Lewis members can enter the Prize Draw for a chance to with one of four £50 gift cards. Receive £5 off your bill when you spend £50 or spend over £100 and Spin to Win. All this whilst you sip a glass of fizz or two! The ticket price is £10 of which £5 will be donated to the Federation. There will be limited places so make sure you get your application in before the closing date to secure your place.
Closing Date: Thursday 4 April 2024

Whist Drive
2024-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cresswell House, 11/12 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Northumberland, NE13 6DS
All are welcome to join us for another night of fun and friendship playing a simple (!) form of Whist. Those who played last year might remember what you learned! Included will be a finger food buffet and non-alcoholic drink. Price is the same as last year at £8.
Closing date: Tuesday 2 April
