Past Events
September 2023
Homecraft One Day School at WI HQ
~Saturday, 23rd September 2023~ WI Headquarters, Belfast 10:00am – 4:00pm Cost: £16.00 per person ~Choose one of the following Creative Classes~ –Beadwork (FULL!) –Crewel Embroidery (FULL!) –Unfinished (There are still some places left in the Unfinished class) * Sign up to secure your place! …Click the link below for more information, including booking form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Homecraft-ODS-Sept-f.pdf
WI at the Autumn Fair – Botanic Gardens, Belfast
Join us at the City of Belfast Autumn Fair 2023 in Botanic Gardens, Belfast (College Park Avenue, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1LP) on Saturday, 23rd & Sunday, 24th September 2023 Running from 12:30pm – 6:00pm on both days Autumn will get underway in the city with the return of the fabulous Autumn Fair in beautiful Botanic Gardens, Belfast – and WI will be there! This will be a weekend of celebration, marking the changing of the season with flowers,…
Ulster Countrywoman magazine – Autumn edition – *Deadline: 25th SEPTEMBER 2023
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine is the Autumn 2023 issue. *The deadline for all submissions to the Autumn magazine is: Monday, 25th September 2023 (by 12 noon)!* Please email all photographs, articles, anecdotes & advertising to: editor@wini.org.uk (The Autumn edition is due for release from approx. 25th October onward) …………………………………………………………. Please also submit photographs to be considered for our Autumn cover image! …Time to get snapping, or have a look through your Autumnal archives! Digital images via…
October 2023
Festival of the Spoken Word – Templepatrick
Brought to you by the Arts Sub-Committee ~Festival of the Spoken Word~ Saturday, 14th October 2023 Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Hall (750 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0AP) 10:30am (Tea/coffee served from 10:00am) The three topics for the Prepared Speech class are: 1. What A Coincidence… 2. My Biggest Adventure… 3. It Was Unbelievable… *Please click the link for more information, including full class details & entry form… http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Festival-of-the-Spoken-Word-1.pdf (Closing date for entries to WI HQ: Monday, 2nd October 2023)
World Rural Women’s Day – Manor House, Enniskillen (morning of ACM)
WRWD Saturday, 28th October 2023 Manor House Country Hotel, Enniskillen (Killadeas, Enniskillen, BT94 1NY) Proceedings from 10:00am –approx.12:00 noon in The Grand Ballroom (on the morning of the Autumn Council Meeting) Guest speaker: ACWW World President, Magdie de Kock Bring and Buy Sale (useful, beautiful, or edible!) & Raffle Admission – payable on arrival (Morning tea, coffee & refreshments–additional charges, payable on the day. Lunches to be booked directly with the hotel.) * Discounted rates are available for WI…
Autumn Council Meeting – Manor House, Enniskillen (following WRWD)
ACM Saturday, 28th October 2023 Manor House Country Hotel, Enniskillen (Killadeas, Enniskillen, BT94 1NY) Proceedings from 2:00 pm in The Grand Ballroom (Following World Rural Women’s Day that morning) Admission – payable on arrival Guest speaker: Jim Ledwith Founding Trustee of the Fermanagh Trust, Fermanagh’s Community Foundation, Jim has had a life-long obsession with the folk tradition of masking. Masked ritual folk actors called mummers / rhymers / hogmanay men have often been portrayed as the hidden heritage…
Ulster Countrywoman magazine – Christmas edition – *Deadline: 30th OCTOBER 2023
*The deadline for all submissions to the Christmas 2023 magazine is: Monday, 30th October 2023 (by 12 noon)!* Please email all articles, anecdotes, photographs & advertising to: editor@wini.org.uk (The Christmas edition is due for release from approx. 25th November) We would particularly welcome ‘Christmassy’ content to get all our readers in the seasonal spirit! Let’s make this a bright, bold, fun packed, festive issue! Please also send in your photos to be considered for our Christmas 2021 cover! Time to…
November 2023
Homecraft Judging – November 2023
Homecraft judging for Ribbons will take place in November. Please submit items for judging to WI Headquarters on or before *Thursday, 9th November 2023* Judging fee: £2.00 per item. The ‘Homecraft Syllabus Revised 2021’ is the only one in use. Extra white cards & pink entry forms are available at WI HQ. *You can also download the pink form at this link: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Homecraft-Judging-Form.pdf *Some helful reminders and tips from Homecraft Sub-Committee Chairman Brenda Richardson were published last year and can…
The Home and Garden *Christmas Event* 2023 – Armagh City Hotel
Save the date… * Saturday, 18th November 2023 * Celebrate Christmas WI style in the Armagh City Hotel (2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR) Click the link below for more information, including ticket application form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Christmas-Event-2023-PDF.pdf
Homecraft Christmas Craft Class at WI HQ
WI Headquarters (209/211 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT10 0LL) Saturday, 25th November 2023 10:00am – approx. 4:00pm ……. (Places are still available in FOUR of the fun, festive classes below!) ……. ~Fun crafts for the festive season (no experience necessary!)~ ……. Please choose TWO of the four remaining classes: –Red & White Dove –Nordic Embroidery –Macramé Christmas Tree Ornament –Christmas Candle –Nordic Star (Folded Patchwork) (FULL!) –Pinflair Bobble (FULL!) ……. Cost: £16.00 per person (Please note: There may be…
December 2023
Ulster Countrywoman magazine – ‘New Year 2024’ Edition – *Deadline: Friday, 15th DECEMBER 2023!
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine is the ~New Year 2024~ issue. *The deadline for all submissions to the New Year magazine is: Friday, 15th DECEMBER 2023 (by 12 noon)!* Please email all articles, anecdotes, advertising, etc to: editor@wini.org.uk (The New Year edition is due for release from approx. 25th January 2023 onward) …………………………………………………………. 📸Please also submit photographs to be considered for our New Year cover image! …Time to get snapping, or have a look through your winter…
January 2024
Scrapbook Competition 2024 – *Deadline: 29th January 2024
~Scrapbook Competition 2024~ Entries to document the previous WI season, September 2022 – June 2023. Scrapbooks and pages should be 12 inches x 12 inches. Closing date for entries to WI Headquarters: Monday, 29th January 2024. For more information, including full creative guidance & entry form, please click the link below: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Scrapbook-Competition-2024.pdf
Arts Festival 2024 – ‘Nature’s Symphony: Celebrating Wildlife & Landscapes’
Brought to you by the Arts Sub-Committee ~ Arts Festival 2024 ~ Painting / 3D Decoupage / Calligraphy / Good Handwriting The theme for the Painting Competition is: ‘Nature’s Symphony: Celebrating Wildlife & Landscapes’ The 3D Decoupage Competition has an ‘Open’ theme. *Please click the link below for more information, including class details: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Arts-Festival-2.pdf …………………………………………. Quotations for the Calligraphy & Good Handwriting Competitions can be viewed at the following link: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Arts-Festival-2024-Calligraphy-Handwriting-Quotations.pdf …………………………………………. Entry form available here: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Arts-Festival-2024-Entry-Form-Online-PDF-1.pdf (The closing date…
Phyllis Gailey Literary Competition 2024 – *Deadline: 31st January
Brought to you by the Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee The title for the Phyllis Gailey Literary Competition in 2024 is: ‘Just Like Granny Used To Do…’ Compose an original story (800-1,000 words) relating to the title. The deadline for entries is: Wednesday, 31st January 2024 Email: editor@wini.org.uk
February 2024
February Homecraft Judging (for Ribbons) – *Deadline: 1st February 2024
Craft entries for the February Homecraft Judging need to be submitted to WI Headquarters by: Thursday, 1st February 2024 (The February judging is for Homecraft Ribbons. Trophy Judging will take place in March) Judging fee: £2.00 per item. Extra white judging cards & pink entry forms are available at WI HQ. The pink form is also downloadable from the following link: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Homecraft-Judging-Form.pdf
Arts Competition Coffee Morning
Hosted by the Arts Sub-Committee ~Arts Competition Coffee Morning~ Friday, 9th February 2024 WI Headquarters (209-211 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT10 0LL) 10:00am – 12:00 noon (The presentation of prizes will commence at approx. 11:30am) Come along & view the stunning works of art created by our very talented WI members for the Arts Festival Competitions!
Ulster Countrywoman magazine – ‘Spring 2024’ Edition – *Deadline: Wednesday, 28th FEBRUARY 2024
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine is the ~Spring 2024~ issue. The deadline for all submissions to the Spring magazine is: (*before) Wednesday, 28th DECEMBER 2023! Please email all articles, anecdotes, advertising, etc to: editor@wini.org.uk *This deadline is the final cut-off date, but please aim to submit items well in advance of the deadline, where possible – as the sooner content is received, the better! (The Spring magazine is due for release from approx. 27th March 2024 onward…
March 2024
March Homecraft *Trophy* Judging (including Isobel Lusk entries) – *Deadline: 4th March 2024
Craft entries for the March Homecraft Trophy Judging need to be submitted to WI Headquarters by: Monday, 4th March 2024 to facilitate time for marking and the engraving of trophies in preparation for the AGM. The March judging is for trophies only and includes entries to the Isobel Lusk Competition 2024 (Baby Aran) Judging fee: £2.00 per item. Extra white judging cards/pink entry forms are available at WI HQ. *You can also download the entry form at the following link:…
Homecraft Weekend at Drumalis – 22nd, 23rd & 24th March 2024
~Homecraft Weekend~ Drumalis Retreat & Conference Centre, Larne (47 Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1DT) Friday, 22nd – Sunday, 24th March 2024 Choose one of the following creative classes: . -Goldwork —FULL!* -Boxes (Hexagonal Box) -Teddy Bear -Unfinished (*The Goldwork class is now full. There are still places left in Boxes, Teddy Bear & Unfinished) * * * If you would like to come along for the day – Fri 22nd or Sat 23rd (for food, creative class & craic!) -…
FWINI AGM – Europa Hotel – 28th March 2024
The Federation of Women’s Institutes of Northern Ireland ~AGM 2024~ Annual General Meeting – Thursday, 28th March 2024 Europa Hotel, Belfast (Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7AP) 11:00am (sharp) – 4:30pm (approx.) Guest speaker: Anne Harper, Storyteller & Musician Anne will give a presentation centred around ‘Women in Myth and Music’. “Anne Harper is a musician and storyteller from County Down. She is passionate about heritage, folklore and the environment; and it was this that drew her into the realm…