February 2026 News
NORFOLK WI MAGAZINE
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Save the Dates for 2026!YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAREvents Update FebruaryFederation Events:2026 Federation Annual MeetingWednesday 22nd April Theatre Royal, Norwich 10.45am-3.45pm Delegate tickets FREE, Visitor tickets £14 The headline speaker is Joanne Harris MBE, novelist and author. Please click here for further information and booking form 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 Tapas & Fizz Evening
Friday 22nd May 2026 at ESH 6.00pm - 9.00pm £18 A variety of Spanish Tapas and a glass of Cava or soft drink 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: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" - results to follow soonArts & Leisure: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. Get Comfortable Online workshopThursday 19th March 2026 10.30am - 12.30pm at ESH £8 Bring along your iPad/Tablet/Laptop or Phone and Your Questions! Book your place here 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 Campaign Cup Competition | |
