Events

Annual Council Meeting

The Berkshire Federation of WIs Annual Council Meeting will be at the Michael Malnick Centre, Leighton Park School

on Friday 25th April 2025 10.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Please refer to Berkshire News for full details, or contact WI House.

Basic Sewing Machine Skills Workshop

Come and learn how to use your sewing machine!  You will have fun and learn how to make cosmetic caddy.

Bring your own sewing machine, all other materials will be provided.

£15 per person. Friends & Family welcome

on Wednesday 30th April 2025 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m, at WI House.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Please contact Marion m.scott-baker@berkshirewi.co.uk

Download the workshop requirements by clicking here

A talk by Dr Kathryn Harkup Author of ‘A is for Arsenic’

Thursday 1st May 2025 7.30pm Earley Crescent Resource Centre Warbler Drive, Lower Earley RG6 4HB
Fully accessible incl. hearing loop.  Car parking.

“Throughout history humans have sought to embellish and augment their physical appearance.
As fashions change new contraptions, cosmetics and costumes are devised. There has often been little regard given to comfort and well-being when it comes to the body beautiful, and as this talk illustrates, some fashions can be fatal.”

Tickets £9.50, Ticket includes homemade cake.  Optional drinks can be purchased onsite.
Non-WI members also welcome.  If paying by BACS please quote "BEAUTY".

Please contact Angela for more details a.wright@berkshirewi.co.uk

Federation Event

Drop in Day for WI Committee Members, Officers and WI Members wanting to find out more

Saturday, 10 May 2025 10:00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. at WI House, The Street, Mortimer Common, RG7 3RD

Informal sessions on accessing MyWI, MS365 & MCS, the Accounts Spreadsheet, plus all your questions on running your WI.

Meet your Member Services team, see WI House if you have not visited before, buy WI stationery and maybe some remaining goodies from the stash sale!

You invited to come along to our Drop In Day to find out how to access My WI, MS365, the MCS System, the Accounts Spreadsheet and to ask all your questions about running your WI.

Everyone is welcome to come along to ask for advice! You will find lots of information and tips as well as make contacts for the future.

All at a time convenient to YOU!

Cost: Free Entry, Tea/coffee/cake/biscuits £1

No need to book, we will bring enough cake!

But if you can let us know you want to come along, we'll be ready to help you. email s.denlyball@berkshirewi.co.uk

Federation Event

Start Sewing Workshop

Bring your own sewing machine along for this fun session.  All other materials provided.

Wednesday, 14th May 2025.  10am to 12:30pm at WI House.

Friends & Family welcome.  £10 per person.

Please contact Marion to book m.scott-baker@berkshirewi.co.uk

Federation Event

Speakers Selection Meeting

Tuesday, 20th May 2025.  Doors open 7pm.

Come and hear speakers audition to be on our official speakers list!  They will do a shortened version of their presentation.

A nice evening to hear interesting talks, plus an opportunity for your WI to hear new potential speakers.

Knowl Hill Village Hall, RG10 9XB

£6 per person (tickets limited to 3 per WI).  Closing date for applications 19th April.

Please contact Barbara for more details b.browne@berkshirewi.co.uk

Federation Event

Start Dressmaking - 4-week Course

Bring your sewing machine along, and come and learn how to make a simple summer dress.  We will ensure the pattern is correct for your size.  All materials provided.

Wednesdays 28th May, 11th June, 18th June &  25th June 2025

10.30am - 12.30pm at WI House.  £50.  Friends & Family welcome.

Please contact Marion to book m.scott-baker@berkshirewi.co.uk

Download the workshop requirements by clicking here

Interested in learning about Green energy and how a Wind Turbine Works?

SOLD OUT

Join us at Green Park (A33) for an informative talk, tour the turbine and see how it generates electricity.

Bring your friends and family. Thursday 12^thJune at 7.00pm.  Tickets cost just £3.00.

If paying by BACS please quote "TURBINE".

Please see full details in the Berkshire News on how to apply,

or email Jennie j.abbott-hauxwell@berkshirewi.co.uk

Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries & Secretary Assistants are invited to ;

an individually tailored workshop Saturday 28 June 2025 11:00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

at St Paul's Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham RG41 1EH

Cost: £5 per Officer to attend. Payable by your WI to BFWI.

If paying by bank transfer please quote reference MS-06 and complete a Berkshire events application form and then email to Anita West - a.west@berkshire.co.uk

If paying by cheque please send it together with a completed Berkshire events application form to WI House, The Street, Mortimer Common, Reading RG7 3RD

Tea, Coffee and Cake will be provided

Two concurrent workshops will be held, one for WI Presidents & Vice-Presidents, and one for Secretaries & Secretary Assistants. The workshops are individually tailored to cover what is required of each role with the opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow Officers.

Whether you are new to the role, thinking about taking on the role or want to refresh your understanding of the President’s or Secretary's role, this is for you.

Please confirm your attendance by 12 June 2025

Anita West e-mail: a.west@berkshirewi.co.uk

Federation Event

WI Treasurers Workshop

Saturday, 11th October 2025 11:00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.

St Paul's Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham  RG41 1EH

£10 per WI, please bring a packed lunch.  This is a great opportunity for both new and established WI Treasurers to come and learn more about the role and to ask those niggling questions you've always wanted the answer to!

Contact Anita West (Federation Treasurer) a.west@berkshirewi.co.uk

Federation Events

SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, 15th November 2025

Rag Wreath for Christmas at WI House.