Fed and Nat Competitions

Key Dates

• Key Dates:
• GYS 2024 Closing Date for entries 21 June 24
• ‘Design a Mug’ -depicting the Not in my Name campaign to end Violence Against Women 4 Nov 24 (by post)

GYS 2024 Competitions

The Draft Schedule for 2024 competitions is now available —the theme is “Heritage & History”, offering a wide range of classes and hoping there is something for everybody.

Download a copy here in Word or Pdf Form.or scroll down for details.

Maximum of 3 entries per WI in all categories

Knitting:  A Knitted Hat for an Adult - any medium

Sewing:  A Patchwork Placemat - no larger than A4 size
8.3” x 11.7” (210mm x 297mm)

Recycling: A Wreath made from recycled paper & card
No more that 12” (305mm diameter)

Greeting Card: A centenary event - any medium but must not be computer generated
Maximum size A5 Judged on front only

Photograph: Derelict but Beautiful
6” x 4” (152mm x 102mm) photo on an A5 mount

Baking: A selection of 3 savoury items displayed on a plate
Max plate size 7” (178mm)

A Bottle of Fruit Gin
Clear Glass Bottle - max size 70cl

Set Recipe: A Tea Loaf - Recipe Below or download Word version here or pdf version here

Floral:  A small Floral display using a china cup and saucer

Floral Arrangement in a Kitchen Utensil using a £5 supermarket bunch
Own greenery permitted viewed from the front
Max size 12” wide/deep x 18” high (305mm wide/deep x 457mm high) Please consider alternatives to floral foam for your arrangements

Closing date for entries in Knitting, Sewing, Recycling, Greeting Card, and Photography to be at Alma House for Judging is Friday 21st June 2024.

HOT TEA BREAD

340 g (12 oz) mixed dried fruit

225 g (8 oz) soft light brown sugar

300 ml (1/2 pint) hot strong tea

285 g (10 oz) self raising flour

1 egg, beaten

1. Place the fruit and sugar in a bowl, pour over the hot tea, cover and leave to stand several hours.
2. Pre-heat the oven to 150˚C, 300˚F, Gas 3. Line a 900 g (2 lb) loaf tin with greased greaseproof paper or with siliconised paper.
3. Beat the egg into the fruit mixture, then add the flour. Mix thoroughly, and put into a prepared tin, level the top.
4. Bake for approx. 1 ½ hours, until well risen and feels firm. Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then on a cooling rack.

‘Design a Mug’
depicting the Not in my Name campaign to end Violence Against Women

A design created by hand (any medium) or digitally will be accepted. Design to be presented on a mug or mug format (in original or digital format). Full details can be found in this download

Judging criteria

• Creativity and originality of the design
• Mastery of chosen medium
• Interpretation and clarity of the theme
• Suitability of the design for a mug

Closing date: Monday, 4 November 2024 -Submission of Entries - By post: NFWI-Wales, Suite 66, 33 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9HB

Norah Worth Competition for 2023 - Entries now closed

Make what you like from a 100g ball of Double Knitting Wool
As many of you know Norah was very interested in design and that is why this year we have decided it is up to you to design something of your choice.
The award will be presented at the Spring Council Meeting

Entries  need to be at Alma House for 1st March 2024.

GYS Results 2023

Congratulations to Roecliffe WI  on winning and to all who entered.

Download a PDF copy here

Design a Tote Bag for Not in My Name

Download a full shedule of the Tote Bag Competition here

See this link for further details  https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/wales/nfwi-wales-campaigns-and-projects/not-in-my-name

Background

Violence against women is the systematic abuse of women’s essential human rights, including any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women. It is both a cause and a consequence of inequality.

The NFWI has been campaigning for the elimination of violence against women since 2008 – raising awareness of its nature, extent aand impact.