Events

Join Claire Salmon for this one day workshop to create your own 'Christmas Angel'.  Using machine and hand sewing, you can adapt and personalise your angel as you wish.  The workshop includes a kit of materials and use of all equipment including sewing machines (though you are welcome to bring your own).  Additional angel kits will be available for purchase on the day.   Cost: £35 members, £40 non-members.   Link to booking page    Link to booking form

2:00pm to 4:30pm and 7:00pm to 9:30pm (doors open 12:45pm and 5:45pm) A popular WI event every year.  This year both concerts will be hosted by Mark Cummings.  Be entertained by appearances from the WI Choir, St Peters School Jazz Band and Madeleine Ford, plus plenty of opportunity to join in some seasonal songs, and as ever the opportunity of a little pre-Christmas shopping and catching up with friends.  Hot drinks and home-made biscuits on sale both before the concert and in the interval.  Grand raffle.  Always a lovely start to our Christmas season.     Cost: £15 for members […]

Step into a special festive Christmas wonderland as Tyntesfield House will be beautifully dressed for Christmas.  There is a cafe and a restaurant on site, plus the National Trust shop - perfect for a few last minute presents. Coach pick ups in Gloucester Westgate St carpark at 8:40am and Cheltenham Racecourse Park & Ride at 9:10am. Arrival at Tytesfield approx 10.30am, with departure at 3.30pm.   Cost: £26 f you are a National Trust member £45.95 if not a National Trust member   Link to booking page  Link to booking form

This rag wreath is very easy to make, requires no sewing but produces a lovely result, which can be used for a door decoration or as a table centre-piece.  All materials provided.   Cost: £20 members, £25 non-members   Link to booking page    Link to booking form

Everything you need to know to make a start at being Treasurer of your WI.During the workshop you will be taken through what you need to do and where to find information, as well as meet with and network with other new Treasurers.We are here to support you and give you the tools to do the job.     So if you are about to take on being Treasurer of your WI – well done!Remember if something crops up that you don't know how to handle, your WIA, or any of the Membership team, are only a phone call or […]

Everything you need to know to make a start at being Secretary of your WI.During the workshop you will be taken through what you need to do and where to find information, as well as meet with and network with other new Secretaries.We are here to support you and give you the tools to do the job.   So if you are about to take on being Secretary of your WI – well done!Remember if something crops up that you don't know how to handle, your WIA, or any of the Membership team, are only a phone call or e-mail […]

Fancy an afternoon of fun, music and dancing?Come and join everyone for a Country Dancing afternoon with lively tunes, friendly company and plenty of laughs.No previous experience necessary-whether you're a seasoned dancer or never tried it before, everyone is welcome!   Cost £10 for members, £12 for non-members   Link to booking page

Everything you need to know to make a start at being President of your WI.During the workshop you will be taken through what you need to do and where to find information, as well as meet with and network with other new Presidents.We are here to support you and give you the tools to do the job.     So if you are about to take on being President of your WI – well done!Remember if something crops up that you don't know how to handle, your WIA, or any of the Membership team, are only a phone call or […]

Colesbourne Gardens' snowdrops collection is probably the most varied of any garden on display, with over three hundred varieties on show during the short season.  Over 10 acres of private gardens and woodland walks with a mix of snowdrops, hellebores, cyclamen and a wide variety of early flowering shrubs.GFWI members will be providing refreshments all weekend for visitors to the snowdrops display.Lots of home-made cakes and savouries, including gluten free and vegan options.Members can volunteer to bake or serve on the day.     Link to volunteers' form   Link to Colesbourne Gardens details 

A delightful 5 day 4 night half-board holiday staying in Great Yarmouth, with trips to Norwich, Cromer, an afternoon tea aboard a paddle steamer cruising the Norfolk Broads, plus optional extra excursion to Blickling Hall (with small additional charge).     Costs: £525 WI members, £545 non-members including coach throughout.  NB very few single rooms.  Please ensure you have your own travel insurance.   Link to Information sheet Link to booking form