March 2026 News
NORFOLK WI MAGAZINE
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Save the Dates for 2026!YOUR WI's CALENDAR YEAREvents Update MarchFederation 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, and updated information is available in your monthly mailings and the Federation Secretary's email 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 CalendarLast few remaining are now available at a reduced price !
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" - read the winning entries in your latest edition of WI NewsArts & Leisure:Canasta DayThursday 7th May at 10am at ESH £15 Bring a packed lunch Spend the day with a friendly group to learn or refresh how to play canasta. Booking form available here Tank Experience DayFriday 12th June 2026 Muckleburgh Military Museum, Weybourne The opportunity for a tank driving experience, or to experience it as a passenger Bring a picnic and make a day out of it Further details and booking form here Digital Activities:Get Comfortable Online workshopThursday 19th March 2026 **Due to not reaching sufficient numbers to make this workshop viable, we have unfortunately had to take the decision to cancel it. The next one will be on Thursday 18th June** Web Editors WorkshopThursday 21st May 2026 10.00am - 1.00pm at ESH £9 If you are your WIs web editor, bring along your laptop/tablet, and learn how to navigate the recently updated website Book your place here 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. The digital team will in due course be running a workshop on how to make use of it. Staying Safe OnlineVolunteers 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: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 | |
