National Gallery Event for WI Members As WI members who have previously supported, or attended, an exclusive WI event at the National Gallery, I am delighted to send you information of the next event – this time, in person at the Gallery or virtual, using Zoom, the choice is yours… ‘Penning the Picture’ Join us at… Continue reading
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NFWI response to Afghanistan situation
Dear all, I am writing to make you aware of the action NFWI is taking in response to the developing situation in Afghanistan as we have had a number of contacts from members on this issue. Please cascade this information to WIs in your federation. We are deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and… Continue reading
2 for 1 offer – Tudors to Windsors at Royal Museums Greenwich
I hope you are well. I’m getting in touch as a Member of the WI myself (Borough Belles!). I work at Royal Museums Greenwich, where our latest major exhibition is Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits. It is a landmark collaboration with London’s National Portrait Gallery and includes over 150 of the finest portraits from across five… Continue reading
Autumn Online Events
Free online events with Mirthy (ongoing) Mirthy are a community of over 30,000 in the UK putting on online events for lifelong learning and social connection. Online events cover a variety of activities and interests such as pilates, yoga, musical concerts, cooking demonstrations, dancing and craft workshops, educational lectures, with many more to come. There is… Continue reading
Link for recording of July meeting and a picnic in August
We really hope you enjoyed Stephen Powles’ talk on Thursday evening about wildlife photography as much as we did! If you were unable to attend the meeting and missed his talk, the recording is available on our website until Friday 30th July via the link below: https://vimeo.com/575734540 NB You will also need the password… Continue reading
July Picnic at Manor House Gardens
It was fabulous to see so many of you at the picnic on Thursday 8 July, what a treat to actually meet up in person after such a long time. What could be better than the opportunity to picnic and catch up with old friends – and make some new friends – in the evening… Continue reading
Manor House Gardens Litter-Pick
Well done and many thanks our members who joined the Manor House Gardens Users Group litter pick on Saturday 3 July. They were able to try out our new pink hi-viz vests which were created especially. Fortunately, the weather was favourable at the time of the pick and the waterproofness wasn’t tested! If you would… Continue reading
Events for July
See below programme and details for the Hever Castle Festival. Our Largest Festival Ever to Offer a Summer of Optimism and Joy JULY TO AUGUST 2021 – HEVER CASTLE, EDENBRIDGE, KENT We’ve made it – hooray! What’s more, it’s our largest festival ever with even more of your favourites – magic, live music acts, operas,… Continue reading
Streets of London Quiz with Graham Hooper
Friday 25th June saw the latest in a series of online quizzes from quizmaster Graham Hooper (seen relaxing in the picture to right) which we must say have kept us going over the past year and a half. This time the usual format of 6 rounds of 8 loosely connected questions were united by the… Continue reading
June meeting – Hazel Beale – Three historic houses in Bexley
This month’s speaker was Hazel Beale who introduced and reminded us of three important historical houses that are almost on our doorstep – Hall Place in Bexley, Danson House in Bexleyheath, and the Red House also in Bexleyheath. Through her photographs Hazel showed the contrasting architectural styles: Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian and Victorian. Hazel introduced us to Hall… Continue reading
Events for June
Se below flyer for virtual events hosted by Surrey Federation including Annie Sloan, creator of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. Pleas be aware that the live events are open to Surrey Federation members only. JUNE 2021 SFWI FLYER Continue reading
Plaque unveiling and first Manor House Gardens litterpick
Thanks to everyone who joined us during our plaque unveiling yesterday. The picture shows our President Caroline Powell with committee member Carolyn Bosworth Davies who organised our plaque for the oak we planted almost 6 years ago. Hopefully the weather will hold for this coming Saturday 5 June when Manor House Gardens User Group will… Continue reading