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Circular Walk (Shotley)

Shotley WI hosting this circular walk, approx 5 miles. The Terrain is reasonably flat with a couple of slight inclines. Mainly on public footpaths, there are a couple of very easy styles to navigate and a short stretch along a very quiet country road. After the walk – a delicious 2 course lunch will be served. Meeting point: Snods Edge Hall. Arrive at 10:00 for a 10:30 start. Cost £15 pp. Closing date 26th May.

Thu 11 Jun11:00Womens Institute

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Quilling Workshop

The session in the ancient art of quilling will be led by an experienced tutor. Use strips of paper that will be rolled, looped, curled, twisted and manipulated to produce a beautiful greetings card. All materials and tools will be provided and the session is suitable for all levels of ability. Date. Friday June 19th. Venue. Cresswell House. Time.10 for 10.30 – 12.30. Cost. £10pp to include coffee and biscuits on Date. Tuesday June 2nd.

Fri 19 Jun11:00Womens Institute

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Workshops & Classes

Quilling Workshop (event code 2607)

Fri 19 Jun11:00Womens Institute

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Community

Information get-togethers for WI Presidents and Secretaries (Event code: 2608 / 2609)

Informal get-together for both WI Presidents and Secretaries for those in post or considering taking on these roles. An opportunity to be brought up-to-date on National and Federation matters, ask questions, share ideas and view and have a chat over a cuppa and biscuits. Cost: £5 per WI per session. Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 Application form (click here)

Fri 19 Jun15:00Womens Institute

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Community

Day Trip to Newburgh Priory

A fabulous day out – full details to follow… The trip will include a stop off at Northallerton (market day) for refreshments and shopping / browsing. Then on to Newburgh Priory which is steeped in history and interest.

Wed 24 JunWomens Institute

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Talks & Lectures

Knutsford Tapestry talk (Event code: 2610)

Life in Knutsford is captured in a 40 ft tapestry containing 6,500,000 stitches in three panels named Tatton, Canute and Toft. It is a truly amazing piece of art featuring a vast range of very detailed buildings and scenes. One of the original WI supporters of the project will share her insights and details of the work via a video recording. There will be an open discussion and questions and answers, as well as some memorabilia on display. There will be tea/coffee and cake at 2 pm. The price is £8 and the closing date is 12 June 2026 Application form (click here)

Thu 25 Jun15:00Womens Institute

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