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National Annual Meeting – Hull, 2027
National Annual Meeting 2027 The Connexin Live, Hull - Thursday 3rd June - in person and online It's that time of year again when we make plans for us to attend the National Annual meeting. Full information is being sent out in the WI Secretaries' mail this month. We...
Public Affairs, Education, Science & ACWW team update – October 2026
The tours of Woodhorn Archives were very successful. Hopefully, there will be enough interest to have our talk about the Hancock Museum. There is still time to apply for the talk "A career in Forensics" , specialising in fingerprints, on 17 November 2026. Closing date...
Arts & Leisure team update – October 2026
Two new application forms for you this month. Christmas Beetle Drive. This now traditional event will be with Frosty the Snowman as our guest “ beetle” and Christmas cake and cheese for refreshments. Date: Thursday December 10th 2026. Venue: Cresswell House. Time....
Crafts team update – October 2026
We look forward to welcoming some of you to the Christmas Multi-Craft Day on Saturday November 28th. A day of crafting. Coffee at 10, crafting from 10.30 to 14.30. All materials and equipment supplied PLUS lunch. All for the bargain cost of £35pp. Closing date.Tuesday...
Membership support team update – October 2026
Hello Ladies, I have a couple of serious subjects this month and both concern our Federation IFEs (Independent Financial Examiners). First of all - they're rather lonely as we only have two and they'd love more 'money minded' ladies to join them as they sometimes get...
Treasurer’s update – October 2026
Three polite reminders this month. If none of these apply to you give yourselves a pat on the back. Firstly, payment by BACS is working well for WIs but not always for administration at the office. Your payment MUST be accompanied by details of contact for event,...
Chat from the Chair – October 2026
Hello ladies, I think that Autumn is now with us and we are drawing the curtains a little bit earlier each week, so we shall soon be swapping sandals for boots! and I definitely would like a new pair, so if Santa gets a copy of our Newsletter please make a note...
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...
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