Category Archives: noticeboard

Only days before the second lockdown Hazel & Sue went to London, primarily to visit the Artemisia Gentileschi exhibition at the National Gallery. As the day was dry and bright we decided to walk into St James’ Park, along Birdcage … Continue reading →

As COVID-19 has meant the cancellation of our meetings NFWI has extended your 2020 subscription until the end of March 2021. From 2021 onward your annual subscription will be due on 1 April. It is hoped that this will ease … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that it time to be sorting your entries for the 2021 WI Calendar. It can be a fun to participate in this competition and we do have members who are successful in publishing their photos in the … Continue reading →

Following a talk about The Cutty Sark by Tony Turner, Sue & I visited this last remaining tea clipper on a crisp, bright day. A short walk from Greenwich Station we could soon see the masts towering above the roof-line. … Continue reading →

After the summer success of the synthetic textile decoration of the Carfax Bandstand to highlight plastic pollution, we set about recycling the knitted & crocheted strips. After they were washed & sorted we decided to make blankets for a local … Continue reading →

Now that the flurry of Summer activities has reduced we are relaunching our Reading Group. Unlike other groups we don’t read a set text, so there is no requirement to purchase a new book. We get together to share whatever … Continue reading →

Following the success of the pottery painting session earlier this year, Jill & Lesley arranged another morning with Little Gems Pottery. From elegantly understated designs to humorous, bold or colourful we had much to entertain ourselves. We wait for our … Continue reading →

Our crafty team of Gill, Doreen, Pam and Linda have spent several months refining their skills to make their entries for the South East Agricultural Show at Ardingly. Considerable mirth was gained from the collaborative entry and provoked some raised … Continue reading →

Whist we were doing some running repairs to the Ocean Bunting we noticed it had drawn attention from our townsfolk. Someone had gone to the effort of moving the net bags, and wrapped them around various fish. Clearly they understand … Continue reading →

On a glorious sunny day 28 members made their way to Random Hall, Slinfold, for our Birthday lunch and our celebration of WSFWI’s Centenary Year. The conservatory was beautifully laid out for our lunch.   Members were treated to an … Continue reading →