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DELIVERY DATES 2025 (and order form)
Your Federation needs Volunteers Board of Trustees 2025/2026
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Save the Dates for 2026!YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAREvents Update DecemberFederation Events:Auditions DayTuesday 10th March 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm £22 Southery Village Hall, Downham Market Come along for an opportunity to hear potential WI speakers, and enjoy a 2 course lunch. Royal Opera House tripLondon trip, with a tour of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden visit, and a 2 night stay Sunday 15th - Tuesday 17th March 2026 £440 (payment by instalments available) For all the details click here Centenary SalverCentenary Salver 2026 (Including the Novice Class)Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th April 2026 at Honingham Village Hall The theme is 'A Period in Fashion (past, present or future)' Please click here for the entry form and further details Centenary Salver - A Competition for IndividualsSaturday 11th - Sunday 12th April 2026 at Honingham Village Hall We invite you to make 'A Handmade Box' using any suitable medium Please click here for the entry form and further details .............................................................................................................................................................................. Sales & Marketing:Christmas CardsPacks of the winning designs of the Christmas card competition are now available for pre-order £3.25 per pack of 5 cards of the same design Click here for the order form and images of the winning designs The 100 Norfolk Places Quiz
Launched at the Federation Annual Meeting. Pick up your copy for just £2.00 from Evelyn Suffield House, or get your WI to order copies for you. You could win £100 !!! Entries to be returned to the Office by 31st December 2025 Norfolk WI 2026 CalendarOrder your 2026 calendar to record those important dates £6.50 - stock is limited!
2026 WI National DiaryOrder your 2026 Diary to record those important dates - please order soon as only limited numbers will be ordered £7 NEW !! Federation vouchers - Ideal presents, which can be used for any Federation event, given as a raffle prize or to spend in the front officePens and Aprons - *New* Norfolk Federation Branded pens and apronsCommunications:Creative Writing Competition 2025
"Grandma's Handbag" - open to all members of the Norfolk Federation. Click here for further details of how to enterMCS Reps WorkshopHave you just taken on the role and need some help, or are already your WI's rep and need to brush up your knowledge of MCS. Join us for a workshop on Monday 19th January 2026 at ESH 10.30am-12.30pm or 2pm-4pm. This is a free event but you will need to book a place. Arts & Leisure:Zoom Panto
Back by popular demand! Wednesday 21st January 2026 7.30pm £1 per ticket (please use the form to apply for tickets from the office) Digital Activities:Learning Hub workshopAre you baffled by the online Learning Hub and unsure how to access it, or even what it does ? Come along to our workshop on Thursday 12th February 2026 at ESH 10.30am-12.30pm £8 and open up new WI opportunities at your fingertips. Learning HubDenman College in Marcham, Oxfordshire, was a wonderful resource for members for the past 70 years and many were sad at its closure in 2020. The good news is that the Learning Hub took its place in January 2024. For more details of how to find the information, and logging on, please click here Staying Safe OnlineDealing with Phishing messages on Facebook Volunteers are always welcome to join the Digital Training Team - if you think you might be able to help, please contact us using the details on the attached flyerCreative Activities:Patchwork Taster DayMonday 23rd February 2026 10am-3pm at ESH £25 Come and learn the basics of patchwork with tutor, Betty Stacey Ladies that Lunch:A delicious 2 course lunch at Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich Ladies that Lunch 2026 - click here to see dates and menus £13.50 Public Affairs:Please take a look at our Environment section in Public Affairs, to read articles highlighting our concerns about environmental issues, written by the Climate Ambassador Bystanders can be lifesavers
WI Resolutions 2025/2026For timetable, casting your vote information and the voting slip, click on the heading above Resolutions results 2025 from Norfolk FederationAt the National Annual Meeting 'Bystanders Can be Lifesavers' was passed with a vote of 97.7%
Important: Payee for ACWW cheques has changed Membership Advisers:Secretaries WorkshopWednesday 18th February 2026 10am - 12pm at ESH This is a free event to enable you to carry out the role of Secretary effectively, and to speak to others to share ideas or concerns. Please apply to the office for tickets. Membership Advisers Recruitment - Would You Like to Help the WI Grow? New Members Booklet (2025) - handy for everyone! OUTSIDE MAILINGS:Stay safe when charging your electrical devices - for useful information and tips click here
How to find trusted health information on social media Courier Fraud Awareness Campaign Criminals are adapting: Beware! Hiring a Tradesperson? Do your research! Are you a target? Deter cold callers! HEALTHCarers Voice Norfolk and WaveneyIf you are a carer for someone, or know someone who is, then this site offers lots of useful information and leaflets available for display and distribution. They are promoting a free 'passport' which identifies you as a carer, helping you access places with the person you care for Carers Identity passport leaflet Carers Identity passport poster Carers Identity passport social media post Easy print carers identity passport leaflet Large print carers identity passport leaflet Target Ovarian Cancer: Symptom Card APPLICATION FORMS |
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