2025 Events and Workshops

April

Rag Rug Workshop

Tuesday April 8th 10:00 - 3:00pm Alma House

Cost £35 to include all materials Only 8 places available

You will be supplied with all materials to make a door mat. All you need to provide is a pair of sharp scissors.

Booking start date 1^st January. Closing date 21^st March 2025. Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here.

Confirmation will be issued after the closing date - If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability 01765 606339

AT TENNANTS GARDEN ROOMS, LEYBURN DL8 5SG 10.00 am for a 10.30 am start

Delegates £32.50 Visitors £37.50

Includes morning coffee, lunch and tea/coffee after lunch Please let us know of any dietary requirements you may have

Link to minutes of Spring Council 2024 to be approved on 12th April 2025 - download here 

Booking Start Date: 1^st January 2025 – Closing Date: 27^th March 2025  Download a Booking form in Word Format or PDF Format -Please let us know if you are the Delegate or the Visitor

Confirmation will be issued after the closing date

If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606339

Presidents and Secretaries Meeting at Masham

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On Tuesday 29th April 2025 from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm

This meeting will highlight important considerations for each role and hopefully mean you are a more confident President or Secretary. There will also be time to share ideas from other WI’s.
This meeting is free to members as it is subsidised from the NYWFWI Training Fund.

Tea and coffee will be served.

Booking Start Date: 3^rd February 2025 – Closing Date:21^st March 2025 Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here

If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability 01765 606339

MAY

As we Sew The Sixties!

Friday 2nd May 2025       7pm to 9.30pm
Kettlesing Village Hall, Harrogate, HG3 2LE
£25 For Members £30 for Guests
Includes Cocktail or Mocktail Refreshments

Rediscover the delights of what was  considered shocking fashion in a home  dressmaking journey through the decade with  Br-inylon, Crimplene and Simplicity patterns.  
A whole selection of  garments to see from Cindy dolls fashion to beach wear - you will wish you were still sewing in the sixties!
A prize will be awarded to the best Sixties Outfit or accessory worn on the night!

Booking Starts 17th February & Closes 21st April Download a Booking form in Word Format or PDF

Confirmation will be issued after the closing date

If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606339

Presidents and Secretaries Meeting at Gargrave

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On Friday 16th May Gargrave 2025 from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm

This meeting will highlight important considerations for each role and hopefully mean you are a more confident President or Secretary. There will also be time to share ideas from other WI’s.
This meeting is free to members as it is subsidised from the NYWFWI Training Fund.

Tea and coffee will be served.

Booking Start Date: 3rd February 2025 – Closing Date:9 May 2025 Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here

If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability 01765 606339

Come to Sowerby Bridge for a funky & uplifting drumming workshop experience with Drum Machine* Channel your inner Amazonian EXPLORER!

Then let’s explore Hebden Bridge known for its creative spirit, lots of independent shops, great cafes & local walks.

£35 (for Coach and Drum Workshop)
Wednesday May 21st  Coach pickups in several places from Leyburn & Ingleton

The Drumming workshop is accessible to ALL as can be seated. Guests welcome £40

Booking start date 1st March. Closing date 14th May. Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here
If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability – 01765 606339

Practical Food Safety for WI Members

Incorporating Level 2 Food Safety

At Alma House On Wednesday 21st May
10.00 am for 10.30 am start
Approximately 2.30 pm – 3.00pm finish

Run by Anne Hepple-Wilson,Teacher of Food Technology and Catering

Please bring your own lunch. Attendees will need a lap top or tablet to access the internet.

Cost £10.50 to be paid to NYWFWI.

Individuals will need to register and pay £10.50 + VAT for the online Food Safety Exam on the day.
Participants will complete the certificate online, valid for 3 years

This is an important qualification when providing catering for Community Lunches, fund raising, cake stalls, visiting coach parties etc.  At least one person must hold this certificate to comply with the law.
Please note, here is limited parking at Alma House

Booking Start Date: 1st March  – Closing Date: 9th May   Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here
Confirmation will be issued after the closing date
If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606336. Please act quickly to avoid disappointment

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Treasurers and MCS Meeting at Alma House

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On Tuesday 27th May 2025 from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm

This meeting will highlight how to make the work involved in being a Treasurer or MCS report as easy as possible and achievable  There will also be time to share ideas from other WI’s.
This meeting is free to members as it is subsidised from the NYWFWI Training Fund.

Tea and coffee will be served.

Booking Start Date: 1^rd February 2025 – Closing Date:2025 20 May Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here

If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability 01765 606339

June

National Annual Meeting Tuesday 4 June

Alma House Ripon Via Zoom( Not Albert Hall London)

The WI Linking List has been sent to all WI's please confirm delegate name - 

Delegates will require a Wi-Fi enabled device i.e. a smartphone, iPad or laptop to vote on constitutional items during the meeting.

Delegates at Alma House will be provided with  morning coffee/lunch/tea

Visitors can join this meeting for £5 to cover all refreshments

Download a Booking form in Word Format or PDF Format -Please let us know if you are the Delegate or the Visitor

Closing Date for Delegates : 31st January 2025 Confirmation will be issued by email after the closing date

If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606339

ALTERNATIVELY, Visitors can join the meeting independently online - book through the link on My WI

VISIT TO LITTLETHORPE MANOR GARDENS HG4 3LG
ON THURSDAY 19TH JUNE 2025

10.00 am for coffee, tour starts at 10.30 am with Eddie Harland, Head Gardener
Cost £17 including refreshments

Priority will be given to those members who are on the waiting list from the last trip to the venue.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements
There is limited parking at the site – please car share if you can

Booking Start Date: 1st March – Closing Date: 6th June Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here
Confirmation will be issued by email after the closing date.
If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606339

TWO TREASURERS AND MCS REPRESENTATIVES WORKSHOP

Gargrave Village Hall, BD23 3RD On Friday 6th June 2025 from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Masham Town Hall, Small Hall, HG4 4DYOn Tuesday 24^th June from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

This meeting is free for MCS Representatives and Treasurers

Light refreshments will be served.
An opportunity to share knowledge and overcome challenges with spreadsheet accounts. This is open to new officers or potential new officers in these roles.

Gargrave  6 June Booking start Date: 1^st March, Closing Date: 30^th May Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here

Masham   24 June Booking start Date: 1^st March, Closing Date: 30^th May Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here

Confirmation will be issued by email after closing date.

If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606339

TWO WORKSHOPS IMPROVERS WATERCOLOURS WITH GAIL EVANS

On Tuesday 24^th June – 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at Gargrave Village Hall, BD23 3RD

On Thursday 26^th June – 10.00 am to 3.00 pm  at Alma House, HG4 1NG

Enjoy the magic of watercolour painting with Gail Evans. For those who have previously attended an introductory workshop and wish to develop their talents further, or who have some previous watercolour experience.

All materials provided. Just come with enthusiasm, a sense of humour and your packed lunch. Maximum 12 people.

Cost of workshop - £12.00 – Cost of materials £5.00.

Gargrave   24 June 2025 Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here
Alma House  26 June 2025 Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here Please note there is limited parking at Alma House

Booking Start Date:1^st March – Closing Date: 13^th June both venues Confirmation will be issued by email after closing date.

If the closing date has passed, please contact the Office for availability – 01765 606339

July

Great Yorkshire Show 2025

8th – 11^th July 2025

Please see below the forms for you to volunteer to help at the show and also the entry form for the competitions.

Remember Places will be allocated on a 1^st come, 1^st choice system -

forms to download below .

Help Before and After Show

Catering Assistant Download Pdf or Word

Catering Assistants 8th – 11^th July 2025

Catering Assistant Download Pdf or Word

Exhibition Stewards

Stewards  Download Pdf or Word here

GYS  Competition Schedule

GYS Competition Schedule  Download Pdf or Word here