Suffolk West Federation of WIs

Five Mile Spring Walk

24/04/2024 9:45 am

Pakenham Suffolk

Step into spring with a five mile walk around Pakenham in Suffolk.

Pakenham is a small quaint village just outside of Bury St Edmunds. It is lucky to have both a watermill and windmill, conservation areas, rolling countryside and The Pakenham Fox pub.

Meet our Sports Team at Pakenham Church at 9.45am wearing suitable footwear and clothing.

Mixed Media Workshop

26/04/2024 10:00 am

Suffolk West Federation of WIs

Mixed Media uses different materials to create a stunning piece of art!

Decorate a box canvas using stencils and structure paste, powders and water, gilding waxes and stamping. It may be messy, but it will take you outside of your creative comfort zone.

All materials provided. Please bring an apron.

Craft & Chat: April

29/04/2024 10:00 am

Suffolk West Federation of WIs

Whether you’re a keen crafter or you just fancy a cuppa with crafty friends, everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly Craft and Chat sessions.

All you need to do is bring along yourself, and if you’re crafting then your work in progress.

No need to book.

Pay on the door.

Resolution Conference

30/04/2024 7:00 pm

Horringer Community Centre

Our annual Resolution Conference will help your WI make an informed decision on the NFWI resolution Dental Health Matters, with expert speakers on hand to answer your questions.

For just a one off payment of £8 your WI can send as many members as they wish to the Resolution Conference.

So, bring a car load, and hear from guest speakers including Mark Jones, founder and campaign coordinator for Toothless in England and Paul Rolfe from the British Dental Association. Our Public Affairs team will also be on hand to guide your WI through the resolution process.

Ask your Secretary to book your WI’s place via the WI Office, and notify finance@swfwi.org.uk if you’re attending.

Soup & Natter: May

03/05/2024 12:30 pm

Suffolk West Federation of WIs

A ladies only lunch with homemade soups, a selection of breads, pates, cheese, fresh fruit and tea or coffee. Our lunches are open to WI Members and non-members. It’s a great way to meet us and find out more about the WI.

Soups include:

Carrot & Coriander

Celery

Porters Lodge

14/05/2024 2:00 pm

Porters Lodge | Cavenham

For one afternoon only, Porter’s Lodge Gardens and Tea room is exclusively open to Suffolk West WI Members!

Why not get a group together and drive over to Porter’s Lodge to visit their beautiful gardens followed by tea and cake.  

Established for 37 years and winners of Britain’s Best Back Garden 2004, there are plants to suit every taste as well as the Palm House and a water powered organ!

Most of the garden is suitable for wheelchairs but currently there is no disabled toilet facilities.

Tickets include entry, tea/coffee and cake. There is free car parking on site.

Transport is not provided. Please include dietary requirements when you book.

Ten Pin Bowling

22/05/2024 10:30 am

Bury Bowl

Roll up your sleeves and show us your best shot with the chance to play two games of ten pin bowling at Bury Bowl.

Tea or coffee is included.

Bowling shoes provided.

Free parking.

Doors open 10.20am.

Clean Rivers

29/05/2024 10:30 am

Suffolk West Federation of WIs

Find out how you can help to clean up our UK rivers.

Join our Public Affairs team for a coffee morning with guest speaker Steph Holland from the River Lark Catchment Partnership.

Tickets include refreshments and a raffle ticket.

NFWI Annual Meeting

05/06/2024 6:00 am

Royal Albert Hall | London

The 2024 NFWI Annual Meeting will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and because Suffolk is only a stones throw away we’ll be making a day trip to the WI event of the year!

We will be travelling with St Edmunds Travel, picking up from Bury St Edmunds bus station 6AM and Sudbury bus station 6.30AM.

To snap up the last two tickets contact fedsec@swfwi.org.uk

Paddleboarding

07/06/2024 11:15 am

The Henny Swan

Back by popular demand!

This is your chance to take part in a one-hour Paddleboarding session on the River Stour with The Paddle Board Company.

The session includes the hire of paddleboards and buoyancy aids, and an instructor who will accompany us along the River Stour.

You can kneel or stand. We recommend wearing lightweight sportswear or a swimming costume in case you get wet.

Behind the Door

27/06/2024 11:00 am

Lavenham Church

Join Suffolk West’s Public Affairs team on a tour Behind the Door of Lavenham Church.

Ticket includes a guided tour and refreshments.

Behind the Door

27/06/2024 1:30 pm

Lavenham Church

Join Suffolk West’s Public Affairs team on a tour Behind the Door of Lavenham Church.

Ticket includes a guided tour and refreshments.

Craft Morning

01/07/2024 10:00 am

Suffolk West Federation of WIs

Make a light up macrame wine bottle holder with our Creative Leisure Team.

All equipment will be provided.

Refreshments are included, and handmade craft items will be on sale.

Book via finance@swfwi.org.uk

Barnsdale Gardens

25/07/2024 9:30 am

Oakham

Barnsdale Gardens was created by Geoff Hamilton for BBC Gardeners’ World. It is an inspirational place to visit, and is Britain’s largest collection of individually designed gardens.

It also has a plant nursery and tea rooms onsite.

Coach leaves Bury St Edmunds bus station at 9.30AM.

Book via finance@swfwi.org.uk

Thursford Spectacular

06/12/2024 10:00 am

Norfolk

Europe’s largest Christmas show returns to Norfolk for 2024!

Pick up 10AM at Bury St Edmunds Bus Station.

Showtime 2PM.

Our seats are raised and located in the three central seating areas. There are a small number of steps to the seats. If you book as a group you may not be sat in the same row.

Before the show there will be time for shopping and lunch. We will leave approx. 5.30PM after the show finishes.

Secure your ticket with a £50 deposit. Balance due 1 July 2024.