Looking Ahead to What's On

2026

Saturday 20 June 2026  County walk near Brafield-on the-Green
9.45 for 10.00 am.  Approx 4.25 miles
Join us for a walk in an area we have not walked for some time. An easy walk, visiting Denton and back around to Brafield. There are 4 stiles .
The Red Lion, Bridle Path, Brafield-on-the Green, NN7 1BP

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Tuesday 23 June 2025    Presidents and Secretaries Workshop  Members Only.   £7.50
3pm 5.30pm or 6.30pm 9pm  WI House
Are you a new President or Secretary of your WI? Are you an established President or Secretary, Vice-President or Assistant Secretary?
The Membership & Training sub-committee members look forward to welcoming you to this joint workshop.
An opportunity to learn from each other, develop skills and explore ideas. If you are leading the team or looking after the admin, come along to hear the jargon explained, help identify the essential jobs and your responsibilities as well as hopefully gaining some useful tips.
Application Form is with your Secretary this month.

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Saturday 27th June 2026 Paint a Small Landscape Picture – Suitable for Beginners   
Members only - £20 plus £5 cash to tutor on the day to cover materials
10.00 am – 12.30 pm. WI House
We are pleased to offer you a mini watercolour painting morning.  The tutor will bring everything needed and no experience is necessary. Everyone will take home a 'mini landscape' at the end.
Tickets are now available to book on Ticket Source using the following link:- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/northamptonshire-county-federation-of-wis/t-rzzjndp  Apply via TicketSource Booking closing date Friday 12 June 2026
Please book directly and not through your WI Secretary or WI House

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Friday 3 July   TECHNICAL SUPPORT   Drop in day – no booking required
WI House  10am to 2pm  
Staff and Trustees will be on hand to help you with some technical guidance. Including:
Making bookings on; TicketSource
Using VIA (Learning Hub)
MCS
MYWI
Creating / saving a document / attachments
Sending emails
Social Media

Tea and coffee available. (Donation required)
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Saturday 4 July   Dot Mandala Card Workshop  Members only £25, includes all materials
WI House 10.30am – 12.30 pm
Back by popular demand. Tina Bodsworth is running a Dot Mandala Card Workshop for us. The last time we did this with Tina it was on stones. A mindful and, at the same time, fun workshop. Spaces are limited so do get in quick.
Tickets are now available to book on Ticket Source using the following link:-
https://www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshire county-federation-of-wis/dot-mandala-card workshop/2026-07-01/10:30/t-mjjxjnk
Apply via TicketSource
Please book directly and not through your WI Secretary or WI House

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Saturday 4 July  County walk near Eastcote
9.45 for 10am start  Approx 5 miles
Meet in Eastcote for a scenic walk, through fields, over canal and railway bridges back to Eastcote; this time without the fog!
Park on the Gayton Road in the vicinity of The Eastcote Ams (where we are not lunching). On return, we take a five minute drive to The George at Tiffield.
Lunch Venue: The George, 21 High Street North, Tiffield. NN12 8ADE

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Monday 6 July   SPEAKERS SELECTION EVENING   Members only.    £5 each (Maximum 2 members per WI)
WI House  7pm to 9pm
Have you booked your place at this popular event? You will get the opportunity to hear potential future speakers showcase their talk for you to consider and book for your members meetings. . It will get booked up quickly so get your application in early.
Application form with your Secretary.

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Monday 27 July 2026     David Austin Roses    Members £32 and Non members £35
Choosing a new rose is always a lovely thing to do, whether it is your first or another to add to your collection. With so many to choose from it can feel daunting.  A few things to keep in mind before your visit. Where will it live? Shape & size? Fragrance? What does your rose need to stay healthy? There will be enthusiasts waiting to help with your questions.
As well as the Plant Centre there is a Gift Shop and a restaurant to refuel before you continue your journey.
The deadline is fast approaching and all you budding gardeners out there won’t want to miss this one.

Tickets available to be booked via TicketSource so please click on the link below to secure your place. https://www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshire-county-federation-of-wis/david-austin-roses-visit/2026-07-27/11:00/t-qmmmzer 

Please book directly and not through your WI Secretary or WI House

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Tuesday 28 July  TREASURERS ON-LINE WORKSHOP  Members Only.   £7.50 
WI House  6.30pm
Do you do your WI accounts online, or would you like to do them online? If yes, and you would like some help, do come along to WI House and members of the Membership & Training team will take you through the information that is available to assist you. Come and see how much time you can save at year end by using the on-line system.
There will be time to practice the skills needed, with tea/coffee provided.
Participants will be required to bring along a copy of the Treasurers Handbook. If you would like us to print a copy for you this can be done at a cost of £5. 
Application Form with your Secretary
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Saturday 15 August - County walk  near Great Doddington
9.45am for 10am prompt start  Meet at ~The Stag's Head  NN29 7TQ
The walk will take us through part of Gt Doddington on to the Nene Way and down to Summer Leys Nature Reserve. Hopefully there will be variety of wildlife to hear and observe on our walk around this popular reserve. We will return to the restaurant in good time for a booked lunch for those who wish to stay on.
Venue: The Stag’s Head, 1 High St, Gt Doddington NN29 7TQ - has a good size car park

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Thursday 3 September 2026   WILSON BROWNE WORKSHOP  Jess Leech, Family Solicitor
WI House   2pm to 4pm     FREE
We welcome back our friends from Wilson Browne Solicitors to provide information on and discuss;
Cohabitation orders.
Pre/post nuptial agreements.
Domestic violence.
Tea and Coffee available (Donation required)
Email admin@ncfwi.org.uk to confirm a place.

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Friday 4 September 2026   WILSON BROWNE WORKSHOP  Vicky Pearce and Jenny Woodruff, Solicitors
WI House  10am to 12 noon      FREE
We welcome back our friends from Wilson Browne Solicitors to provide information on and discuss;
The 'bank of mum and dad’  What to say yes to and the legalities behind it all.
Tea and Coffee available (Donation required)
Email admin@ncfwi.org.uk to confirm a place.

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Saturday 12 September  - County Walk near Cosgrove
9.45 for 10.00 prompt start  Meet at~The Barley Mow
We leave the Barley Mow and join the canal. We cross the viaduct and enter a nature reserve, and on to Old Wolverton and its church. We return to the canal via a wooded path and a cattle tunnel and then back to the Barley Mow.
Venue: The Barley Mow, 7 The Stocks, Cosgrove. MK19 7JD

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Sunday 13 September 2026  Boobs and Brass Concert
2.30pm Brooklands Suite, Whittlebury Park. NN12 8QH
We are delighted to announce that we are able to offer this fundraising event to our members and their friends and family members.
Boobs and Brass are a band of female musicians who offer their services to play for free to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now and on this occasion, NCFWI. The afternoon includes a varied programme of music in a delightful venue.  
We are certain you will not want to miss this event.

£10 per ticket. For tickets contact the organiser as below.
margaretbetts@btinternet.com
01832 720401
07833 663448

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Friday 25 September 2026  COUNTY LUNCH  Members Only.  £32
Parsons Memorial Hall, Leys Lane Great Houghton NN4 0AN
As this is the International Year of the Women Farmer (IYWF 2026) our guest speaker will be none other than Northamptonshire entrepreneur Milly Fyfe, who I am sure will both entertain and educate us. Milly has a passion for bridging the gap between food producers and the public as well as flying the flag for British food and farming.
Radio 4’s Women’s Hour has described Milly as ‘a progressive woman in Agriculture who is a Farmer’s Weekly Champion finalist, food producer, farmer’s wife, mother and friend to all’. Tickets are now available to book.
Please click on the link below secure your place. https://www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshir e-county-federation-of-wis/county-lunch/e kqqjzj

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Thursday 8 to Saturday 11 October  WI 4 DAY HOLIDAY IN CHESHIRE
Members sharing £574, non-members £584 Members single occupancy £638, non members £648 £23
Supplement for non National Trust Members.
Come and enjoy with us a very interesting and entertaining four days. Visiting gardens, working history at Quarry Bank and at the Hat Museum, exploring the old-world shops of Chester and taking rides on the river and around both Chester and Port Sunlight. A good number of us have been on several earlier holidays – testament to the quality and value, so come and join us and have a very good time.
Application form and full details with your Secretary

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Wednesday 21 October  NCFWI Annual Meeting
Northampton High School for Girls  Hardingstone Northampton NN4 6UU
As we continue to organise the AGM we are pleased to announce that once again Wilson Browne Solicitors are supporting this year’s event. We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the Northampton High School for Girls to listen to our guest speakers who will focus on farming as this is the International Year of Women Farmers.
Our main speaker will be Fay Johnson. Fay is from a family of traditional farmers who are passionate about birds & conservation. Philip (Phil) Johnson & Daughters are an award-winning, multi-generation farming family based just over the border near the Leicestershire and Rutland border. They are prominent wheat growers for the Weetabix Food Company and operate the highly regarded Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds directly from the farm.
Application form with your Secretary

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Wednesday 11 November 2026   Standing with Giants
Members £27.00 Non members £30.00
Additional charge to the grounds for non-National Trust Members. £11.90
(Entry to the house may incur a further cost. )
Come with us to Waddesdon Manor to see the amazing 1475 D-Day installation.
In this third year of display, new figures will be unveiled within the 1,475.  These include Beach Masters, Dog Handlers, Royal Navy Officers, Tank crew, Merchant Navy personnel and Royal Engineers.
Reflecting the broader story of the Normandy Campaign, 40 additional silhouettes representing British Commando Frogmen and personnel serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps will be included. Tickets are now available to book.
Please click on the link below secure your place.
www.ticketsource.com/northamptonshire-county-federation-of-wis/coach-trip-to-standing-with-giants-at-waddesdon-manor/2026-11-11/11:00/t-ejjdnrl

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Reminder
Events must be paid for at time of booking. Cancellations made up to 3 days before the Ticket Allocation Date will not be charged but cancellations made after that will be invoiced and must be paid for.
Please do not turn up to Events if confirmation of attendance has not been received. If the event is fully booked we will not be able to admit you.