Federation events for you to enjoy!
Is there something you’d like to see Federation hold? Perhaps you have a skill you’d like to share with a group of fellow WI members? Please get in touch with the office by calling 01480 453137 or email office@hpfwi.org.uk. We would love to hear from you! Whether it be ideas for future events or something you would like to share yourself, every suggestion is welcome.
2025
NOVEMBER 2025
Wednesday 5th November – Armistice Day Coffee Morning – 10am -12pm – WI Centre
Casualties and Commemoration: Remembering British Soldiers of WWI
Join 2nd Lieutenant Douglas Stuart, Officer with the Army Cadet Force and Public Relations Offer for Cambridgeshire, for a compelling and educational talk exploring the experiences of British soldiers during the First World War. Through a curated display of authentic WWI artefacts, Lt. Stuart will bring to life the harsh realities of the battlefield, the treatment of the wounded, and the ways in which the fallen were honoured and remembered.
Tickets: Members: £5 / Non-members: £7
To include coffee and cake.
Closing date: Friday 31st October

Wednesday 19th November – Christmas Dabble Day – 10am – 3pm – WI Centre
Choose your crafting experience! When booking, please indicate your three preferred items from the list below (in order of preference):
- Re-useable Cracker
- Iris Folding Christmas Card
- Hand-Sewn Christmas Decoration
- No Sew Fabric Star
All materials are included. Tea, coffee, and festive mince pies provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Tickets: Members: £37 / Non-members: £39
Closing date: Wednesday 5th November

DECEMBER 2025
Tuesday 16th December – Christmas Lunch – 12pm for 12.30pm – WI Centre
Join us for our annual Christmas Lunch at the WI Centre!
Entertainment: Black Velvet
- Menu:
- Turkey and ham pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
- Christmas Trifle
- Coffee and Truffles
- Vegetarian option available.
- Please state any dietary requirements when booking.
Tickets: Members: £25 / Non-members: £27
Closing date: 9th December

To book an event:
Please download and complete this booking form and return to the office. Payment can be made via BACS (please email the office for details), cheque or via card machine at the WI Centre.
Workshop Events:
If you would like further training to be offered, or you would like a one-to-one session, please contact the office. There is no charge for attending training or committee role workshops.
No workshops currently available.
2026
25 February 2026
MACRAMÉ WORKSHOP
Make your own Macramé Plant Pot Holder with Riverside Bead’s Tutor, Donna. Learn how to make your own stylish plant hanger, embellished with wooden beads.
Members – £30 / Non-Members – £32 (includes refreshments)
Closing Date: Thursday 12th February 2026

