Outings & Events
Bookings…
Zooms – members should book these directly with Federation House by emailing or calling 01926 419998
Trips / Workshops / Lunches etc – members should book all other events through the WI Secretary, you tell her that you would like a ticket for the event or trip and pay her the correct fee. She will collate all of the orders, complete the necessary forms and order the tickets from Federation House for you. We are sorry but at the moment we are unable to process ticket requests from individual members.
Secretaries – you can find all the adverts and booking forms in the WI Officers area of the website
Sometimes events and visits are open to guests. However, our 3000+ Warwickshire WI members will always be our priority.
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List of Events
ZOOM – How to Dry Flowers
Dried flowers have seen a real resurgence and are very in vogue! Christine is a NAFAS Demonstrator who will show us flowers and plant materials which are home grown in the garden, allotment or foraged on walks. Members will learn what and when to pick and how to dry the material. Plus some great ideas of how to use your beautifully dried flowers. Monday 24th May 7pm – £5 Ref 4122 To book just email your name, WI and email…
ZOOM – A Buzz in the Garden
Our pollinators are in peril; bumblebees, solitary bees and honey bees are all under threat from the modern-day onslaught of pesticides, habitat loss and intensive agriculture. This fascinating and richly illustrated talk will introduce many of the bee species found in the UK and explain how you can help to save them by creating a pollinator oasis in your garden – or window box. Richard Rickitt, one of the UK’s best-known beekeepers and co-editor of BeeCraft magazine Wednesday 26th May…
ZOOM – Hearing Loss FREE
Join us for this FREE talk to learn about the charity making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. They campaign for an inclusive society and connect people to practical advice and pioneer new treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus. Monday 7th June at 2pm FREE To book your place just email with your name and WI
ZOOM – Chat with Anne FREE
Put the kettle on and join like minded WI friends for an informal catch up with Anne Fri 11th Jun at 2pm FREE To book just email your name, WI and email address to
ZOOM – Jayne Edmonds – Summer Florals
We are delighted to offer you another demo with Jayne, this time focusing on summer blooms Mon 14th Jun at 7pm £5 To book just email your name, WI and email address to
ZOOM – Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Learn about the hearing dogs charity and how it helps people with hearing difficulties and if required provide a dog to help them in their everyday life. Jimmy (above) is almost ready to go to his life time partner and will hopefully give a live demonstration to show what hearing dogs do when they hear a sound which they are trained for. Mon 21st Jun 7pm £5 To book just email your name, WI and email address to
ZOOM – The Pendle Witches
Story teller and professional tour guide Simon Entwhistle will bringing this sad story of male chauvinism to life by telling us the fascinating tale of the famous Pendle witches from the forest of Pendle Lancashire in 1612. Tues 22nd Jun at 7pm £5 To book just email your name, WI and email address to
ZOOM – Chat with Anne FREE
Put the kettle on and join like minded WI friends for an informal catch up with Anne Weds 23rd Jun at 10am FREE To book just email your name, WI and email address to
ZOOM – TV Production Design
Duncan Howell is a Production Designer in the Film and Television industry, a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University and is a member, and on the Committee of ‘The British Film Designers Guild’. He has Production Designed and Art Directed on some high profile shows including In The Night Garden and Teletubbies (CBeebies), The Forsyte Saga (ITV), The Royal (ITV), Cutting It (BBC). Duncan’s talk highlights some of the key roles and careers in the art department, showing examples of…
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
If you are still irresistibly drawn to water after our kayaking and dragon boat racing experiences, join us for our next watery event – Stand up Paddle Boarding! All equipment, tuition and safety briefing included. Learn how to balance and control your paddle board, maybe get wet BUT definitely have fun. Date – Saturday 17th July 2021 Time – 11am to 12.30pm. Cost - £25 Venue – Leam Boat Centre, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1BE Open to – Members…
Grand Day Out to WINDSOR!
2021 Grand Day Out and we are on way to WINDSOR! Monday 2nd August 2021 £25 Open to Members & Guests With multiple pick up points across Warwickshire and free parking at local schools and venues this really should be a great opportunity for WI members and their guests to have a great day out in wonderful Windsor. There is lots to do and see in Windsor so you can plan your day and order tickets on line before you…
Watercolour Art Workshop 10.30am
Would you like to try watercolours? Tutor Michelle Stamper has two interesting projects planned for our watercolour workshop … we will be painting a rustic Tuscan farmhouse set in fields, or a collection of houses using pen and wash technique, this will give you a taste of the delights of using watercolours. Everything is supplied When - Sat 4th Sept (10.30am OR 1.30pm) Where – Stoneleigh Village Hall, Birmingham Road, CV8 3DD Cost - £25 (includes all materials) Open to…
Watercolour Art Workshop 1.30pm
Would you like to try watercolours? Tutor Michelle Stamper has two interesting projects planned for our watercolour workshop … we will be painting a rustic Tuscan farmhouse set in fields, or a collection of houses using pen and wash technique, this will give you a taste of the delights of using watercolours. Everything is supplied When - Sat 4th Sept (10.30am OR 1.30pm) Where – Stoneleigh Village Hall, Birmingham Road, CV8 3DD Cost - £25 (includes all materials) Open to…
Willow Workshop – 8th Oct 10am
Make a Willow Plant Support Learn the secrets of this ancient traditional rural craft from country craftsman, Bert Manton and make your own willow plant support – great for sweet peas, runner beans and anything else that climbs … except children! Where – Ashorne Village Hall, Ashorne, Warwick, CV35 9DR 8th Oct 21 10am Open to – Members Only Cost - £27.50 (including all materials) Organiser – Trish Handsley 01926 651978 Please contact your WI Secretary to book (Secretaries –…
Willow Workshop – 8th Oct 1pm
Make a Willow Plant Support Learn the secrets of this ancient traditional rural craft from country craftsman, Bert Manton and make your own willow plant support – great for sweet peas, runner beans and anything else that climbs … except children! Where – Ashorne Village Hall, Ashorne, Warwick, CV35 9DR Fri 8th Oct 1pm Open to – Members Only Cost - £27.50 (including all materials) Organiser – Trish Handsley 01926 651978 Please contact your WI Secretary to book (Secretaries –…
Willow Workshop – 15th Oct 10am
Make a Willow Plant Support Learn the secrets of this ancient traditional rural craft from country craftsman, Bert Manton and make your own willow plant support – great for sweet peas, runner beans and anything else that climbs … except children! Where – Ashorne Village Hall, Ashorne, Warwick, CV35 9DR 15th Oct 21 10am Open to – Members Only Cost - £27.50 (including all materials) Organiser – Trish Handsley 01926 651978 Please contact your WI Secretary to book (Secretaries –…
Willow Workshop – 15th Oct 1pm
Make a Willow Plant Support Learn the secrets of this ancient traditional rural craft from country craftsman, Bert Manton and make your own willow plant support – great for sweet peas, runner beans and anything else that climbs … except children! Where – Ashorne Village Hall, Ashorne, Warwick, CV35 9DR Fri 15th Oct 1pm Open to – Members Only Cost - £27.50 (including all materials) Organiser – Trish Handsley 01926 651978 Please contact your WI Secretary to book (Secretaries –…