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Repairs to Evelyn Suffield House – An Update!

As mentioned at FAM, Evelyn Suffield House is getting a facelift.  Scaffolding is being erected this week to the front, side and back of the House, and works will start on 5^th May.  The external repairs will take 6-8 weeks (weather permitting, of course).

As a result, parking may be restricted.  If you wish to park you must ring us beforehand, as priority will be given to Federation Committee meetings and events being run in the House, and Norwich All Saints WI who meet here.  (So, if you’re coming to a meeting or booked for an event, you don’t need to ring.)

Access to the House won’t be restricted – you can still get in through the front and back doors!

We’ll keep you updated if anything changes over the coming weeks.

Your Federation needs Volunteers

Norfolk Federation Structure

Speakers Policy

Board of Trustees 2026/2027

For more information about your trustees, click here to read about their Federation roles and interests

Being a Trustee

FROM US TO YOU

Save the Dates for 2026!

YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAR

Events Update July

Federation Events:

Tapas & Fizz Evenings

**PLACES STILL AVAILABLE**

By popular demand we have arranged another date !

Friday 31st July 2026 at ESH

6.00pm - 9.00pm  £18

A variety of Spanish Tapas and a glass of Cava or soft drink and a choice of desserts

Click here for the booking form

Bridge Taster Day for Beginners

If you like playing cards, why not come and join our friendly group and learn to play bridge.

Bring a packed lunch, tea/coffee and cake provided

at ESH on Wednesday 16th September

10am - 3.30pm  £15

Click here for the booking form

Treasurers' End of Year Workshop

Thursday 17th September

There are 2 sessions to choose from, and although this is a FREE event please book a place through the office.  The booking form can be found here

Auditions Day

Norfolk Cricket Club, Horsford on Tuesday 29th September 2026

10am - 4pm  £22 to include lunch

We have 5 potential speakers for you to hear and decide if they should be added to the Speakers List

Click here for the application form

Centenary Salver

Centenary Salver 2026 (Including the Novice Class)

Results will be posted here very soon

Centenary Salver - A Competition for Individuals

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Sales & Marketing:

Federation vouchers - Ideal presents, which can be used for any Federation event, given as a raffle prize or to spend in the front office

Pens and Aprons - *New* Norfolk Federation Branded pens and aprons

"Not an Apron" competition 2026

Re-purpose a WI apron and use your imagination to create something new

Entry is £5 to include an apron, and the application form can be found here

Communications:

Creative Writing Competition 2026

"If only ..."

Get creative, and develop your piece, using this theme/title as the prompt, in any style/genre you choose, fact or fiction, however it should be presented anonymously.

Further information can be found here, or on the flyer in your July mailing from the office

Closing date Thursday 31st December 2026

Arts & Leisure:

Digital Activities:

Get Comfortable Online workshops and Web Editors Workshops are run during the year - look out for more dates coming soon !

VIA

Denman 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, and in February 2026 it has again been upgraded and is now known as VIA.  If you struggle to use it, or would like more help please come along to a future Get Comfortable Online workshop or contact the Digitial Training Team

Volunteers are always welcome to join the Digital Training Team - if you think you might be able to help, please contact us at winorfolkdigitalhelp@gmail.com

Creative Activities:

Craft Day

at Horsford Cricket Club

Friday 18th September 2026 10am-3.30pm

£33 to include all materials and lunch.  Choose in advance from a choice of 3 crafts

Find the booking form here

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

Campaign Cup Competition

4 hats for 4 seasons

We would like you to make a hat for each season of the year so 4 hats in total

You have a whole year to prepare your entry which costs £3

Click here for the application form

Bystanders can be lifesavers

Important: Payee for ACWW cheques has changed

Membership Advisers:

An Informal Get Together for Secretaries & Treasurers

Friday 10th July or Friday 17th July

2-4pm or 6-8pm

An opportunity to meet the Advisers and chat with officers from different WIs over tea/coffee and cake

This is a free event but you will need to apply for place. Booking form can be found here

Advisers Autumn Quiz Night

Friday 25th September 2026 at St Faith Centre, Horsham St Faith

Teams  of up to 6 people (WI members only)

6pm - 9.30pm  £10 per person to include a ham or cheese roll with a choice of soups

For application form click here

Membership Advisers Recruitment - Would You Like to Help the WI Grow?

New Members Booklet (2026) - handy for everyone!

NFWI Code of Conduct

Western Area Committee invite you to "A Taste of India"

at Narborough Village Hall 10.30am on Monday 5th October 2026  £25

for further information click here to see the flyer

OUTSIDE MAILINGS:

Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society invite you to join them at 'Crazy for You' at the Theatre Royal in January 2027

The Theatre have set the discount for group bookings of 10 people or more.  If you don’t have sufficient numbers for your WI, you could join with another WI to meet the magic number, or NNOS could help get special dispensation: if you find you can’t get 10+, let the office know.

Further details can be found here

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

NEW! Doorstep Crime Campaign

Criminals are adapting: Beware!

Hiring a Tradesperson? Do your research!

Are you a target? Deter cold callers!

Trading Standards information

Keep Safe from Scams

Norfolk Trusted Traders

Schoolreaders

HEALTH

Carers Voice  Norfolk and Waveney

If 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

Apply Now!

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