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Public Affairs, Education & Science team update – Sept 2026
Reminders: Hancock Museum Talk - 6 October 2026 at Cresswell House at 2 pm. There is still time to apply for this talk by Dr Rachel Anderson, Heritage Researcher, and discover the history of the Hancock Museum. The cost is £8 to include tea/coffee and cake. Closing...
Craft team update – Sept 2026
Since the last Newsletter there have been two successful events. The Quilling Workshop was thoroughly enjoyed and those attending would like another workshop in 2027. Another Floral Workshop resulted in some fabulous arrangements thanks to Alison’s tuition. Reminders....
Arts & Leisure team update – Sept 2026
The Domino Competition has reached the semi-final stage. Good luck to Corbridge & Netherton and Clousden Hill and Newbrough. The Grand Final will be on September 28th. Application forms for 2027 will be with the October Newsletter. Thank you to all members who...
Treasurer’s update – Sept 2026
I would like to clarify the information recently sent to Treasurers about who can be asked to audit the accounts of a WI. This person does not have to be a Federation IFE. What is asked is that it is helpful if the auditor has an awareness of Charity Commission Rules....
Membership Support team update – Sept 2026
Hello Ladies, hope you're all ok and managing to hang on to the year's coat-tails as it flies by. It's said that time goes by faster as we age, and I can't argue with that at all! Thank you very much for the support for our Programme Planning session with 28 members...
Chat from the Chair – Sept 2026
Hello ladies, here we are back after the break where the weather has been fabulous and there is a lot of exciting news, so much I am not sure where to start! Firstly we have been approached by three (yes really, THREE) members who have shown interest in joining the...
Thropton WI – CPR event 2026
CPR = CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION THROPTON W.I. committee arranged an interesting demonstration of CPR which was given by a local person, highly trained in CPR technique. Twelve of us assembled in Thropton Memorial Hall one June afternoon and watched Paul bring out...
Slaley WI – Walking for MND June 2026
Slaley WI gets drenched to donate over £2,000 to MND ………………….07/06/26 Very early in January, as the New Year dawned, Slaley WI announced that 2026 was to be their year of self styled ‘challenges’. As well as personal challenges to learn new skills, four of the fittest...
Whitfield WI – aka The Wombling Walkers – July 2026
🎉🚶♀️ WE DID IT! 🚶♂️🎉 The Wombling Walkers have officially completed the Trek26 sponsored walk at Wells-next-the-Sea! 💙 Thirteen miles, plenty of laughs, aching feet, a few “whose idea was this?” moments, and enough determination to keep us all going right to the...
Day Trip to Northallerton and Newburgh Priory – June 2026
Wow, what a fabulous day we had. We enjoyed a lovely air conditioned coach trip to Northallerton for some shopping, eating and enjoying the market, then on to Newburgh Priory where we were given a tour of the house and gardens - although it was actually a bit too...
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