Diary Dates
Programme for 2025
All our meetings are held in Attleborough Town Hall, Queen's Square, NR17 2AF. Doors open from 1.15pm. The meeting starts at 1.30pm, ending at about 4pm.
| Date | Speaker (if applicable) /Activity | Competition / Quiz |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd January | Clive Evans on the work of the Priscilla Bacon Hospice | A New Year's Resolution |
| 26h February | Ladies in Pigs: From Farm to Table | A limerick using the word "Pig" |
| 26th March | Linda Scoles: Around the World in 23 Years | A holiday souvenir |
| 23rd April | Saffron Summerfield: When Birds Sing - an illustrated talk in birdsong | A photo or picture of a bird |
| 28th May | Discussion and voting on the proposed WI Resolutions for 2025 | Bingo! |
| 25th June | Fund Raising Auction, followed by a tea party | - |
| 23rd July | Jo Tunmore demonstrating flower arranging | A photograph of a favourite flower |
| 27th August | Art, Craft & Cookery Show: your chance to shine! | A fun and frantic Beetle Drive |
| 24th September | Cheryl Cade with her "Cheesy Chat" | Your favourite cheese recipe |
| 22nd October | Our 89th Birthday Party with cake and entertainment | - |
| 26th November | Our Annual Meeting when we vote on our new Committee | Handbag Bingo |
| 17th December | Christmas Lunch at The Crown in Great Ellingham |
Programme for 2024
All our meetings are held in Attleborough Town Hall, Queens Square. Doors open from 1.15pm. The meeting starts at 1.30pm, ending at about 4pm.
| Date | Speaker (if applicable) /Activity | Competition / Quiz |
|---|---|---|
| 24th January | Phil Butcher on "Stuff and Folly". Nominations for our new Committee | A theatre programme |
| 28th February | Annual Meeting, followed by a Getting to Know You Bingo | - |
| 27th March | Wally Webb on his career as a BBC Radio Norfolk Presenter | A famous line from an old radio show |
| 24th April | Julie Porter with a Murder Mystery - full audience participation! | - |
| 22nd May | Discussion and voting on the proposed WI Resolutions for 2024 | Beetle Drive |
| 26th June | Summer Garden Party by kind invitation of member, Kate Edwards | A posy picked from your garden |
| 24th July | Georgette Vale on "A Royal Visit from Queen Victoria" | A very old photograph, any subject |
| 28th August | Art, Craft & Cookery Show: your chance to shine! | - |
| 25th September | Andy Malcolm from the Fishermen's Mission on the True Price of Fish | Your favourite fish recipe |
| 23rd October | Our 88th Birthday Party with cake, fun and games. | |
| 27th November | A Craft Afternoon with Betty Stacey creating a Christmas decoration | A Christmas quiz |
| December | Christmas Lunch with all our WI friends (date and venue to be confirmed) | |
Programme for 2023
All our meetings are held in Attleborough Town Hall. Doors open from 1.15pm. The meeting starts at 1.30pm, ending at about 4pm.
| Date | Speaker (if applicable) | Competition/Quiz |
|---|---|---|
| 25th January | Selection and voting on the WI Resolutions for 2023. Followed by a quiz | A New Year Resolution |
| 22nd February | The Norfolk Blood Bikers. Plus nominations for new Committee members | |
| 22nd March | Annual Meeting, when subscriptions are due. Plus "Wear Your Mother's Jewellery". Tell us about this item. | |
| 26th April | Simon White of Peter Beales: a demonstration on creating a spring container | A photo of a spring flower(s) |
| 24th May | Voting on the WI Resolutions for 2023, followed by a Beetle Drive | |
| 28th June | A Royal Celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III | Your favourite cup and saucer |
| 26th July | Bruce, the Pickle Man | Your favourite pickle recipe |
| 23rd August | Our Arts, Crafts & Cookery Show: A chance for everyone to join in. | Prizes in the various classes will be awarded |
| 27th September | Jenny Gibbs on Turkish Cookery | A photo of an exotic meal |
| 25th October | Attleborough will be 87 Years Old this Month: A Tea Party with entertainment | Handbag Bingo |
| 22nd November | Betty Stacey: A demonstration of creating a Christmas craft item. | |
| 13th December | Our Christmas Lunch: date and venue to be confirmed |
Other Dates for your diary
Events to be held in St Mary's Church Hall:
- Saturday 15th April: Spring Fair
- Saturday 1st July: Summer Fete
- Saturday 18th November: Autumn Fair
The Guiltcross Group (a group of local WIs to which Attleborough WI belongs):
Meetings at Old Buckenham Village Hall on 20th April and 21st September.
DON'T FORGET : We also have various Groups that any Attleborough WI member can attend e.g. our craft group meetings, regular coffee mornings in Old Buckenham Country Park, our Walk 'n Talk Group, Cookery Club and our Book Club.
Contact Genevieve Wicks for more information (01953 451107)