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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...
Treasurer’s update – July/Aug 2026
We have now received 2026-2027 subs from all of our WIs, for which thank you. It has not been an easy task for you this year so your efforts are much appreciated. It is not specifically the role of the treasurer but can I remind you that if your WI is registered as a...
Craft team update – July/Aug 2026
Details of 2 events for you to consider: Sat Sept 26th Jen’s WI Competition Biscuits. Join our very experienced baker, Jen Dover, as she demonstrates the baking of her WI entries of sweet and savoury biscuits plus a delicious No Bake tray bake. All to be tasted at the...
Public Affairs, Education & Science team update – July/Aug 2026
Hancock Museum talk - 6th October, 2026. Dr Rachel Anderson, Heritage Researcher, will give a talk about the history and current role of the Hancock Museum. Have you ever wondered where it started and why it became the Hancock Museum? Come along and find out. There...
Arts & Leisure team update – July/Aug 2026
First, huge thanks to Shotley WI for organising our 4th circular walk. Over 30 ladies braved a very wet morning and, despite the weather, the photos on website show that fun was had. The Shotley girls rewarded us with a delicious lunch. So, it would be great if...
Membership Support update – July/Aug 2026
Hello Ladies...Summer's here and I'm 'on the hunt' .... As you may know, we have a very small (but perfectly formed) team of WI Advisers at Northumberland Federation and this year we've been delighted to train three 'pupils' who are about to graduate with flying...
Chat from the chair – July/Aug 2026
Hello ladies, here we are halfway through the year already with a double issue for you all to enjoy. I hope that those of you who acted as delegates or proxy delegates for the National Annual Meeting on 4th June enjoyed the experience. There were around twenty of us...
Norhumbrian revival weekend
Another email received which some of your members may be interested in: Hello, I'm running an event in Northumberland on weekend 6 June, it's a 40s to 60s revival , with reenactors campouts, entertainment day and evening, vintage market etc etc. I'd like to offer your...
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS) offers talks
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance. NDAS provides free confidential support to people across our vast and predominantly rural county. NDAS is a registered charity and has been supporting survivors of domestic abuse for...
Local artist with inspirational story / workshops
As a visual artist based in Newcastle, Jayamini's work is a bridge between her Sri Lankan heritage, years studying in Beijing and life here in the North East. Her talk "The Art of Resilience: From Sri Lanka to the North East" shares his personal journey of navigating...
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