2025 Events and Workshops
February
DECOUPAGE WORKSHOP With Sara Baldwin-Cole
Thursday 13th February 10.30 to 3.30pm Alma House
£25 members(£30 non-Members)
Materials supplied- just bring your favourite paper scissors
Calling all Paper ephemera fans! Come and play snipping and sticking. Several projects : Mache Box & Folder
Refreshments on arrival at 10am, Bring a packed lunch
Booking starts 5th December and closes 21st January Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here
If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability 01765 606339
March
APPLIQUE WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STARKEY
AT ALMA HOUSE HG4 1NG
TUESDAY 11TH MARCH 2025 10 AM FOR COFFEE, 10.30 TO 3.30 PM
COST £25 FOR MEMBERS, £30 FOR NON-MEMBERS
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners. You may choose between snowdrops or wildflowers. All work will be appliqued by hand, so no sewing machines are required.
Booking start date 1st January. Closing date 21st February 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
The Calendar Girls did their famous calendar (and really put the WI and The Dales on the map! )
JOIN US on WEDNESDAY 26th March 2025
For a Walk, Talk & Lunch 10am to 4pm £30 per personA gentle 4-mile beautiful Circular Walk from Linton,*a Soup and Sweet Lunch & a talk by Angela, Trish and a few more of THE Calendar girls!!
Meet at 10am for coffee, Walk from 10.30am. Lunch 1.00pm followed by the talk.
(* For just the talk and lunch please arrive for 1pm - Ticket Cost is the same)
A donation to Blood Cancer UK will be made by NYWFWI.
BOOK PROMPTLY! Bookings open 2nd January and close 5th March Download Booking Form in Word here or PDF here
If the closing date has passed, please contact the office for availability 01765 606339
Presidents and Secretaries Meeting at Alma House
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On Tuesday 25th March 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:21st 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
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 1st January. Closing date 21st 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
Booking Start Date: 1st January 2025 – Closing Date: 27th 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: 3rd February 2025 – Closing Date:21st 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 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
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: 1rd 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
