August 2025 News
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DELIVERY DATES 2025 (and order form) **Federation Office August Closure: 5th August to 2nd September**The Office (and car park) may be closed but Louise, Vanessa and Helen are still working! We use the time during August when the House is closed to do some much-needed housekeeping. You can still contact us, either by leaving a message on the answerphone or emailing. We will get back to you but bear with us as there may be a slight delay.
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Save the Dates for 2025!YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAREvents Update AugustBe a winner with the 2025/2026 '500' Club !Join the club with up to 500 members for a chance to win a share of the pot every month, for just £5 per shareFederation Events:Join us as we take part in Heritage Open DaysSaturday 13th September 2025 10.30am-3.30pm
Visit Evelyn Suffield House and view the exhibition, take a tour, and relax with refreshments, or apply with a team to take part in the Walking Treasure Hunt - for the application form click here *** PLEASE NOTE *** The start time for the Walking Treasure Hunt of Norwich is 10.30am, not 10am as on the original flyer Gliding Days at Tibenham Airfield - back by popular demand !! Friday 29th August 2025. Prices start from £70 (payment in instalments available)Auditions Day*** UPDATE *** Puddings, Plonk & Pop - Wednesday 24th September 2025**Sadly we have had to take the decision to cancel this event as there were not enough applications to make it viable.**.............................................................................................................................................................................. Western Area invite you to join them for an afternoon event - 'The Story of Giggly Pigs History' by Tracy McNess. £10 Thursday 14th August 2025 2pm at Watlington Village Hall (please note new venue)Sales & Marketing: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 Decorate an Apron Competition
Purchase a Federation Apron (which will be returned) for £5 and use your imagination to decorate it. Closing date 1st September 2025 **Aprons still available from ESH** Christmas Card Competition
Design a Christmas Card - the winning cards will be reproduced and sold on behalf of the Norfolk Federation. Closing date 4th September 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:Pre-loved Jewellery Sale - Saturday 18th October 2025at ESH 11.00am - 3.00pm Donate your pre-loved jewellery for someone else to love ! Please drop off any donated jewellery at the office Creative Writing Competition 2025
"Grandma's Handbag" - open to all members of the Norfolk Federation. Click here for further details of how to enterCreative Writing Competition 2024"Behind the Curtain(s)" - The winning entries can be read in the March edition of 'Norfolk WI News'Arts & Leisure:Savill Gardens & Runnymede Boat Trip, Windsor**Sadly we have had to take the decision to cancel this event as there were not enough applications to make it viable**Wednesday 3rd September & Wednesday 10th SeptemberBridge Day at Evelyn Suffield House**Spaces still available**Wednesday 17th September 2025 10.30am - 3.30pm £22 including lunch Come and join our friendly Bridge group (not suitable for beginners) Cartier Exhibition, V&A London**Spaces still available**Tuesday 14th October 2025 (South Coach only) £55 Cambridge Day TripThursday 20th November 2025 Cambridge has something to offer everyone - museums. gardens, shops etc. £23 Coaches from North and South Digital Activities:WI Web Editor Training - Thursday 11th September 2025**Sadly this training has had to be cancelled due to not reaching minimum numbers**Please look out for next years courses, and if you need assistance sooner please contact the Digital team 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 You're invited to a Fraud and Scams Awareness Event led by Barclays Bank, on Monday 20th October at 10.30am at ESH. Click here for more detailsVolunteers 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:"Just Add Water"An improvers watercolour workshop - Hints and Tips Friday 24th October 2025 at Evelyn Suffield House £30 10am- 3.30pm Craft Day - Friday 26th September 2025at Horsford Cricket Club, NR10 3AQ. £32 **Spaces still available**10am - 3.30pm - Make your choice from the selection of 4 crafts Four Corners Craft Day - Thursday 13th November 2025At ESH 10am - 3.30pm £25 Make four different items of craft during the day Ladies that Lunch:A delicious 2 course lunch for £12 at Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich Ladies that Lunch 2025 - click here to see dates and menus 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 Resolutions Information MeetingMonday 24th November 2025 at ESH 10.15am - 12.45pm Come along and discuss the 3 shortlisted resolutions, in preparation for your January meetings 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:Quiz Night - Friday 19th September 2025 £10 per personSouth Wootton Village Hall 6.30pm-9.30pm Teams of up to 6 (WI members only) Includes soup and rolls New members MeetingThursday 30th October 10.30am-12.30pm or 2.00pm-4.30pm at Evelyn Suffield House Come and find out what the WI is all about! A fun and informal get together. This is a free event, but you must apply for places due to limited space. Membership Advisers Recruitment - Would You Like to Help the WI Grow? New Members Booklet (2025) - handy for everyone! OUTSIDE MAILINGS:'Ladies Day' Theatre at Wolteron Hall in association with Sheringham Little Theatre28th August 2025 2pm Tickets for this award winning play come with a 20% discount for WI members. Further details here Volunteer opportunities at Wolterton HallFREE NHS health check for those aged between 40-74 - there are 2 sessions arranged for WI members at ESH on 4th and 29th September 2025. Click here for details of how to book your placeStay 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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