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Your Federation needs Volunteers Board of Trustees 2026/2027
For more information about your trustees, click here to read about their Federation roles and interests Being a TrusteeMix & Mingle with the TrusteesAylsham Garden Centre, Norwich Road, Norwich NR11 6UD Tuesday 20th October 2026 10am-12.30pm Join the trustees for a friendly chat and meet other members. This is free to attend, but you will need to purchase any drink and food. Apply using the form found here Order your 2027 WI Diary to record all those important dates !Please click here for the order form. Priced at £6.99 each, these will be available to order only. Please place your order by 30th September. FROM US TO YOU
Save the Dates for 2026!YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAREvents Update SeptemberFederation Events:Bridge Taster Day for BeginnersIf 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 WorkshopThursday 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 Gift Aid TrainingThe Independent Financial Examiners invite you to a Gift Aid Training workshop, at ESH on Thursday 22nd October 10.30-12.30 or 2-4. This is a free event but you will need to apply for a ticket. Please click here to open the form New Treasurers' TrainingA FREE event on Thursday 19th November at ESH, aimed at new treasurers. 10.30-12.30 or 2-4pm Book your place here and get help with your accounts, and your queries answered. Please bring your bookkeeping paperwork or laptop (and charger) Auditions Day **FULL**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 Visit to EmmausThursday 5th November 2026 10.45am onwards You are invited to visit the Emmaus Centre near Ditchingham to see the work they are doing helping homeless people. There will be the opportunity to hear a presentation, tour the site, talk to residents and enjoy light refreshments in the cafe. They can accomdate 50 visitors so apply soon to secure your free place, using the form here Stop Domestic Violence - Domestic Abuse is not just happening to young people !Tuesday 10th November 2026 10.00am-12.00pm at ESH Come and hear our speaker, Jo from NIDAS, presenting the information and then leading a Q&A session, discussing the issues around domestic abuse, particularly as it affects older people. Please email or ring Helen to book your place admin@norfolkwi.org.uk or 01603 624580 Norwich's funniest Ghost Walk
Wednesday 11th November 2026 7pm-8.30pm (prompt start) £13 Come and hear grisly stories, step into haunted alleyways and learn of ghostly legends The walking tour starts from Castle Meadow Apply for your tickets if your dare using the form here Resolutions Information MeetingMonday 23rd November 2026 at ESH 10.15am-12.15pm This is a FREE event but you will need a ticket - apply here as places are limited Come along and discuss the shorlisted resolutions so that you can make an informed decision at your January meeting
.............................................................................................................................................................................. Sales & Marketing:Order your 2027 Calendar to record those important dates.'Travels with my Teddy in Norfolk' The 2027 calendar is now availble to order, back to its previous format and cheaper at only £6.00 ! Order form available here 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 aprons"Not an Apron" competition 2026Re-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 Is your craft room bursting at the seams ?
The Federation is holding a Pre-Loved Craft De-Stash Sale on 17th October to raise fund, and we would absolutely love you to give us your good quality, unused, unwanted - but still lovely - crafting treasures a second life in the hands of fellow makers. Further details of suitable items can be found here Arts & Leisure:
Apply for your tickets for the panto here Digital Activities:Web Editor Training - Thursday 8th October 2026 at ESH 10.30-12.30 £8Please click here for the booking form. Reserve your place soon as the last course was a sell-out !!
VIADenman 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 Staying Safe OnlineVolunteers 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 Dayat 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 Silver Clay WorkshopMonday 16th November 2026 10-12 or 1.30-3.30 £65 a session Come and join us at ESH with tutor Michelle Freeman, and make either a pair of earrings or a pendant, using the clever medium of silver clay Apply for your place using the form found 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 CompetitionDon't forget to apply soon !!!!! |
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