These are just some ideas which have come in from around our Federations – it should be pointed out that these are NOT all approved by the Federation or recommendations – some may be recommendations from neighbouring WIs, and, if they take your fancy, please remember that what suits one WI, may not suit another.
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...
Building Society – how to avoid online scams
First Name: sean cook Email address: sean.cook@newcastle.co.uk Telephone number: 01661821828 Your query: Hi, I am from Newcastle building society i was just enquiring if we could possibly come and do a talk for your members. around scams that are occurring quite often...
Walking Food Tours
This company comes highly recommended by the two WIs who have recently been entertained by them: Our tours are carefully curated to showcase some of the best independent local businesses who are passionate about their offering and proud of their roots. We have a...
Jackie Watson – local author
A little bit about me I grew up in Cramlington and have always loved books. I’ve lived most of my life in the North East and my home is now in the Tyne Valley. I believe in following your dreams and in my twenties, thirties, and forties I took the opportunity to...
Andrew Osborne – rowing across the Atlantic
First Name: Andrew Osborne Email address: andrew@rowforamy.com Telephone number: 07977431096 Your query: Having spoken at three WI meetings and 30 other national events, I am keen to do more. I recently rowed 3,000 miles solo and un-supported across the Atlantic Ocean...
Age UK Northumberland Scams team offering talks etc.
First Name: dale boustead Email address: dale.boustead@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk Telephone number: 07977167821 Good morning WI, The Age UK Northumberland Scams team is here to provide support and advice to our 50+ community across the area. As part of this project...
Programme Planning ideas (from meeting held 2024)
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT COMMITTEE - PROGRAMME PLANNING 2024 Ideas from participants – contact details are given as supplied but some are general ideas or suggestions resulting from successful meetings. Many thanks to those who contributed - these ideas have been supplied...
The Cramlington Train Wreckers – animated talk by Ed Waugh
Tynemouth WI enjoyed an animated talk from playwright Ed Waugh about his play The Cramlington Train Wreckers, including the historical background around the 1926 General Strike. He and his writing partner, Trevor Wood, have enjoyed great success nationwide and as far...