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Whist Drive

Our first Whist Drive (no experience needed). Cost:  £8 pp and will include a finger food supper.   Closing date:  Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Mon 13 Apr19:00Womens Institute

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Whist Drive - ****cancelled - due to lack of numbers *****

Our first Whist Drive (no experience needed). Cost:  £8 pp and will include a finger food supper.   Closing date:  Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Mon 13 Apr19:00Womens Institute

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A Murderous Night at Cresswell House

Another Murderous Night at Cresswell House.  An evening of puzzling and quizzing to challenge your detective skills and knowledge. The cost is £10 pp and will include a finger food supper. Closing date:  Tuesday 5th May 2026

Tue 19 May19:00Womens Institute

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A Murderous Night at Cresswell House (Event code: 2603)

Another Murderous Night at Cresswell House.  An evening of puzzling and quizzing to challenge your detective skills and knowledge. The cost is £10 pp and will include a finger food supper. Closing date:  Tuesday 5th May 2026 Application form (click here)

Tue 19 May19:00Womens Institute

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Lunch with the Chairman

A new venue for our Federation:  The Derwent Manor Hotel.  A lovely setting, choice of menu. Speaker:  Steve Arnott who has been involved with radio, television and theatre. Cost: £42pp.  Closing date:  30th April, 2025

Wed 20 May12:00Womens Institute

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Lunch with the Chairman (Event code: 2604)

A new venue for our Federation:  The Derwent Manor Hotel.  A lovely setting, choice of menu. Speaker:  Steve Arnott who has been involved with radio, television and theatre. Cost: £42pp.  Closing date:  30th April, 2025 Application form (click here)

Wed 20 May12:00Womens Institute

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Greek Delights - cookery demo and tasting

Some traditional Greek dishes with Kevin…   dishes will include:   Chicken Souvlaki,  Tzatziki,  Halloumi bites & flatbread, followed by a delicious  Galombrama. All dishes will be tasted and enjoyed at the end of the session.

Sat 30 May10:00Womens Institute

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Greek Delights - cookery demo and tasting (Event code: 2605)

Some traditional Greek dishes with Kevin…   dishes will include:   Chicken Souvlaki,  Tzatziki,  Halloumi bites & flatbread, followed by a delicious  Galombrama. All dishes will be tasted and enjoyed at the end of the session. Application form (click here)

Sat 30 May10:00Womens Institute

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NFWI National Annual Meeting

Another online meeting this year – more details of costs and watch parties etc. to follow

Thu 4 Jun10:00Womens Institute

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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 Jun10:00Womens Institute

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Circular Walk - Shotley. (Event code: 2606)

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. Application form (click here)

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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 Jun10:00Womens Institute

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Quilling Workshop (event code 2607)

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. Application form (click here)

Fri 19 Jun10:00Womens Institute

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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 Jun14:00Womens Institute

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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.

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Day Trip to Newburgh Priory (event code 2615)

Come and Join us for a grand day out to Northallerton and onwards to the historic stately home estate of Newburgh Priory in Coxwold near Thirsk. Coach pick ups:   Hexham 08:45   and Cresswell House 09:30 Once we have travelled to Northallerton you can enjoy the shops and market and some lunch on one of the many coffee shops / restaurants before going on to the Priory for a tour of house and gardens. We aim to leave the priory approx 4 – 4:30pm Closing date:  Tuesday26 May, 2026 Application form:   click here

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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 Jun14:00Womens Institute

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Summer Quiz (Event code: 2613)

Quiz time again! our quiz is played in teams of 4, but if your WI wants to enter less than that you can join with other quizzers. At the interval a light supper of sandwiches and homemade cake will be served along with a soft drink. Closing date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Application form (click here)

Mon 6 Jul19:00Womens Institute

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