Past Events
April 2023
Creative Writing One Day School – *Rescheduled for 18th April!
Brought to you by the Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee Creative Writing One Day School *RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, 18TH APRIL 2023!* WI Headquarters, Belfast Learn the art of Creative Writing with tutor Lou McIvor “If you have ever wanted to write but aren’t sure where to start, this one day course has been designed to help you. Whether you are interested in writing fiction or writing about your own life, we will explore how to gather ideas and inspiration, have fun…
Music Festival 2023
Brought to you by the Arts Sub-Committee The Federation’s ~ MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023 ~ Saturday, 22nd April 2023 at 10.30am Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Hall (750 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0AP) You can view the class info & details of the set pieces at the following link: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Music-Festival-2023.pdf The entry form is downloadable at the link below: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Music-Festival-Entry-Form-2023.pdf
Mary Boyd Competition 2023
The International Sub-Committee invites you to enter the Federation’s ~ MARY BOYD COMPETITITION 2023 ~ For this year’s WI challenge, entrants are tasked with creating a SHOE BAG FOR TRAVELLING PURPOSES! Stipulations: – Article must be machine sewn – Minimum Size: 30cm x 40cm (11.8” x 15.7”) – Maximum Size: 35cm x 50cm (13.8” x 20”) – The Shoe Bag must close with a draw string ………………………………… All entries should be left at WI Headquarters by Tuesday, 25th April 2023…
ACWW Day – ‘Women Walk The World 2023’
Celebrate ACWW’s international network by joining together to ~ ‘Walk The World’ in 2023! ~ ACWW Day and ‘Woman Walk The World’ events are taking place all across the globe, so now is the time for WI Areas and Institutes to organise their walks in support of ACWW! Each year, sponsored walks are arranged on (or close to) 29th April! All proceeds in aid of ACWW, to finance the great work carried out by the organisation in helping rural women…
May 2023
Balmoral Show 2023
Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RF Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th May 2023 Details of WI Competitions are in the Downloads: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Balmoral-Show-Advert-25-April-2023-Ad.pdf Entry form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Balmoral-Show-Entry-Form-25-April-2023-entry-form.pdf
ACWW 30th Triennial World Conference, Malaysia 2023
Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Further information can be obtained from International Sub-Committee Chairman Rhoda Farrelly via email: rhodafarrelly@yahoo.co.uk Find out much more at the following link, including a provisional programme for the Conference: https://acww.org.uk/2023-world-conference
Quiz Final 2023
Brought to you by the Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee The Federation’s ~ QUIZ FINAL 2023 ~ Brains have battled through the closely contested Institute & Area heats, but which team will be Federation Quiz Champions & winners of the Orr Burns Salver?! Come along and find out at… Carnmoney Presbyterian Church Hall (258 Carnmoney Road, Glengormley, Newtownabbey, BT36 6JZ) on Wednesday 24th May 2023 Registration for the quiz teams from 6.45pm The Quiz will commence at 7.30pm (sharp!) Admission…
June 2023
Golf Tournament – ‘WI Golfer of the Year 2023’
Brought to you by the Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee The Federation’s ~ WI GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2023! ~ Greenacres Golf Centre, Ballyclare (155 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyrobert, Ballyclare, BT39 9RT) Monday, 19th June 2023 Entry fee: £50.00 per person This price includes morning tea/coffee and scone (available from 10.00am), green fee for a round of golf & a delicious meal after the game. Catering will be provided by Barnaby’s Restaurant, adjacent to the Golf Centre. This tournament is traditionally…
July 2023
Photographic Competition 2023 – *Theme: ‘Wet & Wild’
Brought to you by the Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee ‘Wet & Wild’ is the title for this year’s ~ PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION ~ What does the theme ‘Wet & Wild’ mean to you?! Make a splash on this competition & use your creative eye to capture a photo that relates to this title! Your photograph can feature any subject of your choice, as long as it is in keeping with the ‘Wet & Wild’ theme – so use your imagination and…
Ulster Countrywoman magazine – ‘September 2023’ edition – *Deadline: Monday, 31st JULY 2023!
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine is the September 2023 issue, to start the new WI season! *The deadline for all submissions to the September magazine is: *Monday, 31st July 2023 (by 12 noon)!* Please submit items in advance of this date. (The deadline each month is the final cut-off date, to allow enough time for the editing, designing, proofreading, production, print, packing and delivery of the magazine. Please always aim to submit items well in advance of…
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…