What’s on around the WIs?

CROSSCRAKE WI Rummikub 2nd Monday in the month at ‘The Punch Bowl’ at Barrows Green. 10.30 am, then lunch if you want!

OCTOBER

Wednesday 21st October Tebay and Orton WI would like to invite you to their WI meeting on Wednesday 21st October, 1pm at Tebay Methodist Chapel Hall when we will be joined by Joan Bentley who will be demonstrating 'Stunningly Simple Inspirations' flower arrangements. Entry is £4. There is a chance you could win one of Joan's wonderful creations in the raffle!

Thursday 22nd October Scales WI invite you to their ‘Dabble Day’ Thursday 22nd October 10-2pm at Aldingham Parish Hall Scales LA12 0PF. £15pp Bring your own lunch.Tea/Coffee and Biscuits provided. To book: eileenr1949@gmail.com.

Saturday 24th October Natland and Oxenholme WI invite you to a coffee morning on Saturday 24th October 10am-12noon at Natland Village Hall. £2 entrance fee includes coffee/tea with a biscuit. Children under 12 free. There will be a raffle, a cake stall, a book stall and ‘A Magic Cauldron Lucky Dip’. NB date change from 10th to 24th October for this event.

Saturday 24th October Tebay and Orton WI would like to invite you and your family, to a Domino Drive on Saturday 24th October, 7:30pm at Tebay Social Club, Church Street, Tebay.Entry is £2 for adults, £1 for children and includes refreshments. We will be having a raffle too. Everyone welcome, we look forward to seeing you there.

Thursday 29th October Lyth Valley Group Meeting - 29th October 2 p.m. Crosthwaite Memorial Hall Find out all about a Tudor Lady's Attire - from the bottom up - literally! Be entertained as you hear from 2 ladies who make and model an entire outfit worn by a Tudor lady, from her undergarments to her outerwear. Cost is £5 per person to include refreshments. Raffle and competition (details in next month's WI News).

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 4th November Murley Moss WI are holding a Kitty Brown Fashion Show at Ibis Sports & Social Club at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 inc nibbles. Details on the Murley Moss Facebook Page, call 01539 720921 or email murleymosswi@outlook.com

Sunday 8th November Scales WI Charity Fund Raiser For Womens Refuge, Sunday 8th November at Aldingham Parish Hall Scales LA12 0PF. Soup & Pudding 12-2 pm £10pp. To Book: eileenr1949@gmail.com

Saturday 21st November Barrow WI Barrow W I Coffee morning at Dalton Community Church, Market Street, Dalton. 21st of November from 9-30 to 11.30. To raise funds for our charity. £1 entry.

Saturday 28th November Kendal Parr WI 10am - 12noon are having a stall selling seasonal craft items and bric a brac etc at the RNLI Fundraising event at Arnside WI Hall. All Welcome.

DECEMBER

Saturday 5th December 10.00am – 12 noon. Get into the Christmas spirit and come and join us in Holme Parish Hall for a festive morning of Mulled Wine and Mince Pies, with a Raffle, Tombola, Competitions and a Treasure Map, as well as the chance to buy some lovely Christmas gifts from the WI pop up shop. Adults £3 including refreshments and free for children.

At the WI Office:

Lace Making: 18th December 10am-3pm, £15 per session (payable on the day).

Dates for 2026 – All Thursdays: 19th, March 19th, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th, Sept 17th, October 15th, November 19th, December 17th.

Writers Inc: Friendly creative writing session led by Jackie Huck on the first Thursday of the month from 12noon - 2 pm. If interested, drop the WI Office an email, and we'll put you in touch with Jackie. Newcomers welcome.

NEW: Crochet Club: 10 am - 12noon. Last Thursday of each month at the WI Office. £3.50 per person. Come and join this new monthly group - all welcome!