Past Events
May 2022
Balmoral Show 2022
Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RF Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th May 2022 *** The deadline for all entries to the WI Competitions at Balmoral Show has been extended to Thursday 14th April 2022*** Click this link for class details: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Balmoral-Show-2022-WI-Advert.pdf …and this link for the entry form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Balmoral-Show-2022-WI-Entry-Form.pdf We will be here in the new Annex building:
Music Festival 2022
Brought to you by the Arts Sub-Committee Music Festival 2022 Saturday 21st May 2022 Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Hall (750 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0AP) Please click the following link for more information, including class details of all the set pieces: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Music-Festival-2022-PDF.pdf The entry form is downloadable here: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Music-Festival-Entry-Form-2022-PDF.pdf
Ulster Countrywoman Magazine – Summer Edition – *Deadline: 31st MAY 2022!
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine will be the Summer 2022 issue. *The deadline for all submissions to the Summer magazine is: Tuesday, 31st May 2022 (by 12 noon)!* Please email all articles, anecdotes, photographs & advertising to: editor@wini.org.uk (The Summer edition is due for release from approx. 28th June onward) We would particularly welcome topical content & lots of photographs to add some Summer sparkle to the magazine! Let’s make this a bright, bold, fun packed, sizzling…
June 2022
Golf Tournament – ‘WI Golfer of the Year 2022’
We are back on course to find the WI Golfer of the Year 2022! Monday 20th June 2022 Newtownstewart Golf Club (38 Golf Course Road, Newtownstewart, Omagh, BT78 4HU) £45.00 pp Tee-off times commence from 10.30am. This tournament is traditionally played as a 3-ball, however, individual golfers are very welcome and will be paired up, or added to a pair to form a trio! *Click the link below for booking form & more information: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Golf-Tournament-advert-2022.pdf
August 2022
Open Week @ WI Headquarters
As part of the WI’s 90th Anniversary this year, HQ is opening its doors for a special week of celebration in August and WI members and friends are welcome to take a trip to Belfast and pop in for a casual cuppa and a chat! Monday 15th – Friday 19th August 2022. Morning session: 10am – 12 noon Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm WI Headquarters, Belfast (209-2011 Upper Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT10 0LL) Monday 15th – Open…
Photographic Competition 2022 – Title: ‘Summer Days’ – *Closing date for entries: 26th August 2022
Brought to you by the Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee This year’s title is: ‘Summer Days’ What does ‘Summer Days’ mean to you?! Use your creative eye and capture an image that relates to this theme! 2 entries permitted per person. Entry fee: 1 x loose 2nd class stamp per photo. Hard copies only. Photos to be unmounted. Size: 7×5 or 6×4. Closing date for entries to WI Headquarters: Friday, 26th August 2022. *Please remember to include your full name…
Mary Boyd Competition 2022
Brought to you by the International Sub-Committee MARY BOYD COMPETITION 2022 As our Federation will be celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2022, the Committee decided to incorporate recycling into this competition. Requirements: You are tasked with repurposing a used item of clothing into something new to wear. Examples: a scarf made from a jumper; a hat created from trousers, etc. *Please note that it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to take a photograph of your used item prior to transformation. This MUST…
September 2022
Thanksgiving Service – Celebrating 90 Years of WI in NI
In celebration of the WI’s 90th Anniversary this year, we are holding a special service in the beautiful setting of St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh. (43 Abbey Street, Armagh, BT61 7DY) Sunday 25th September 2022 Proceedings from 3.15pm 2 members from each Institute are invited to attend. Please RSVP via email (asap) to: kathleen@wini.org.uk ♫ There will be performances by our very own WI Choirs. Please telephone WI Headquarters for more information: (028) 90 301 506
Ulster Countrywoman – Autumn magazine – *Deadline: 27th SEPTEMBER 2022
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine is the Autumn 2022 issue. *The deadline for all submissions to the Autumn magazine is: Tuesday, 27th September 2022 (by 12 noon)!* Please email all articles, anecdotes, photographs & advertising to: editor@wini.org.uk (The Autumn edition is due for release from approx. 28th 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 email…
October 2022
Homecraft One Day School
Saturday 1st October 2022 WI Headquarters, Belfast 10am – 3pm £16.00 pp Choose from one of the following classes: *Beginners Machine Sewing with tutor Pat Grant *Blackwork with tutor Diana Thompson *Follow-up Goldwork with tutor Evelyne Robinson (The Stumpwork class is now full) *Click the link for more information, including booking form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HC-ODS.pdf
Autumn Council Meeting
Saturday 8th October 2022 Millbrook Lodge (5 Drumaness Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8LS) Proceedings from 2:00pm (Following World Rural Women’s Day taking place that morning) Admission: £5.00, payable on arrival. The guest speaker will be Stephanie Lavery from Time Steps Living History Tea/coffee available.
Homecraft Judging – October 2022
Homecraft judging for Ribbons will take place in October. Please submit items for judging to WI Headquarters by *Wednesday 12th October 2021* 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 reminders and tips from Homecraft Sub-Committee Chairman Brenda Richardson can be read at this link: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Homecraft-Notice.pdf
Festival of the Spoken Word
Saturday 29th October 2022 Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Hall (750 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0AP) 10.30am (Tea/coffee served from 10am) *Click the link for more information, including class details & entry form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Spoken-Word-PDF.pdf (Closing date for entries: Monday 17th October 2022)
November 2022
Arts Autumn One Day School – Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting class with tutor Anne Black WI Headquarters, Belfast Saturday 12th November 2022 10am – 2pm £15.00 pp *Click the link for more details, including booking form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Autumn-One-Day-School-Ad.pdf (Closing date for applications: Monday 31st October)
Homecraft *Christmas* One Day School
Saturday 19th November 2022 WI Headquarters, Belfast 10am – 4pm Fun crafts for the festive season (no experience necessary)! There’s lots of things to try – please choose TWO of the following classes: –Beaded Baubles –Christmas Gnome –3D Bell –Furoshiki (Japanese style cloth gift wrapping) –Fabric Pinwheel –Patchwork Bauble –Ribbon Trees –Snowflake in a Bauble Cost: £16.00 per person *Click the link for more information, including booking form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Christmas-HC-ODS.pdf
Arts Autumn One Day School – Calligraphy
Calligraphy class (Beginners & Follow-on) with tutor Jacquie Brachi WI Headquarters, Belfast Saturday 26th November 2022 10am – 2pm £15.00 pp *Click the link for more details, including booking form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Autumn-One-Day-School-Ad.pdf (Closing date for applications: Monday 31st October)
December 2022
Christmas Event – Christmas Is Coming!
Brought to you by the Home and Garden Sub-Committee * THE CHRISTMAS EVENT 2022 * Celebrate Christmas WI Style! Saturday, 3rd December 2022 Armagh City Hotel (2 Friary Road, Armagh BT60 4FR) 9.30am – 4.30pm Ticket: £32.00 pp *Tickets can now be purchased over the counter at WI Headquarters!* Competition: ‘Create A Homemade Christmas Cracker’ *Click the link for more information, including full itinerary & ticket application form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Christmas-Event-1.pdf
January 2023
Ulster Countrywoman magazine – ‘New Year 2023’ Edition – *Deadline: 4th January 2023!
The next edition of the Ulster Countrywoman magazine is the New Year 2023 issue. *The deadline for all submissions to the New Year magazine is: Wednesday, 4th January 2022 (by 12 noon)!* Please email all articles, anecdotes, photographs & advertising 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 archives!…
Arts Festival Competitions 2023 – ‘A Place To Wander’ – *Deadline: 27th January
Brought to you by the Arts Sub-Committee The theme for the Arts Festival painting/decoupage competitions in 2023 is: ‘A Place To Wander’! The closing date for entries to WI Headquarters is: Friday 27th January 2023 Please view the ‘Downloads’ section of our website for more information… Class details: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/A-Place-To-Wander-class-details.pdf Calligraphy & Good Handwriting quotations: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Arts-2023-Calligraphy-Good-Handwriting.pdf Entry form: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Arts-Festival-2023-Entry-Form-Online.pdf
Scrapbook Competition – *Deadline: 27th January 2023
Scrapbook Competition 2023 Entries to document the previous WI season, September 2021 – June 2022. Scrapbooks and pages should be 12 inches x 12 inches. Closing date for entries to WI Headquarters: Friday 27th January 2023. For more information, including entry form & creative guidance, click the link below: http://www.wini.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Scrapbook-Competition-2023.pdf