There’s always something going on! You never need to have an empty diary. See the details below for events organised by our Cumbria-Westmorland WIs and come along and join in.
CROSSCRAKE WI Rummikub 2nd Monday in the month at ‘the Punch Bowl’ at Barrows Green. 10.30am, then lunch if you want!
21st July: Coniston WI would like to invite members to a water sports evening and ‘Jacobs Join’ on Tuesday July 21st at Water Park, Nibthwaite at 5:15. You can try swimming, kayaking, rafted or individual canoes or just come along for an evening of stunning views of Coniston Water and JJ supper. If you would like to try the sports there is a charge of £20 which includes wet suits, waterproofs etc. Please bring chairs, cutlery, plates etc and wine. For more details and booking form please contact Karen on 07795 984 919 or Judith on 07896618474.
12th August: Storth WI invite you to an Open Meeting on Wednesday, 12th August at 7:30pm, in Storth Village Hall. The speaker will be Mitch Bridgewater of Sewing Bee fame he will be joining us to share his experiences of qualifying for the show. He really is an entertaining speaker! Everyone Welcome! Visitors’ Donations £5 to include tea or coffee and cake!!
19th August Natland & Oxenholme WI invite you to join them in a heritage walk with a Bus Badge Guide about the canal and its importance to Kendal. The walk, which will last about an hour, starts at Hansons Cafe and finishes at the old canal basin. Following the walk we’ll finish with refreshments (not included in price) at The Waterside Cafe. Cost £8 per person. Further details and booking – contact Marion Want, mwant@icloud.com. Please book by 31st July.
19th August Tebay and Orton WI would like to invite you to their afternoon fundraising event on Wednesday 19th August, 2pm – 4pm, at Tebay Methodist Chapel, when they will be hosting a Piano, Violin and Cello Concert with the Eden Piano Trio. Family and friends are welcome. Free entry includes tea/coffee and cake. Donations are welcome to help support ‘Sightsavers’.
26th September Scales WI are holding a Quiz Evening on Saturday 26th September at Aldingham Parish Hall Scales LA12 OPF at 7pm £5pp teams of 4, Book eileenr1949@gmail.com
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.
8th November Scales WI Charity Fund Raiser For Womens Refuse, Sunday 8th November at Aldingham Parish Hall Scales LA12 0PF Soup & Pudding 12-2pm £10pp. To Book: eileenr1949@gmail.com
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—2pm. If interested drop the WI Office an email and we’ll put you in touch with Jackie. Newcomers welcome.
NEW: Crochet Club: 10am—12noon. Last Thursday of each month at the WI Office. £3.50 per person. Come and join this new monthly group—all welcome!