Events and Activities
In addition to our monthly meetings, we also organise a wide range of activities throughout the year for our members to enjoy and these are listed below. Payment should normally be made when you put your name down but if you need to budget please let the ladies on the Events Desk or Jane know.
NEW Payment Details - Fulshaw Women's Institute - Nat West - sort code 01-00-13 - account number 19948662 . Please add your name and ref code to payment. Please email [email protected] when you make a BACS payment, use your name and the reference for the subject.
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NEW Payment Details - Fulshaw Women's Institute - Nat West - sort code 01-00-13 - account number 19948662 . Please add your name and ref code to payment. Please email [email protected] when you make a BACS payment, use your name and the reference for the subject.
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rEvery Saturday Morning
Wilmslow parkrun, a 5K run or walk starts at 9am from Wilmslow Parish Hall (SK9 4AA) every Saturday morning. Check out this link for more information, join some of our members who already partake and request to join their WhatsApp group.
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Thursday 5th February - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, The Glassmaker by Tracey Chevalier, a captivating historical novel that intricately weaves the life of Orsola Rosso, a glassmaker in Renaissance Venice, with a rich tapestry of history, art, and family. The discussion will be led by Ann T.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 9th February 2026 - Coffee and Craft
Meet at the Undercroft Café at the Wilmslow URC from 10.30am until 12 noon. Bring your own craft or just come for a chat.
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Monday 16th February - Board Games
This event will take place at Unico commencing at 11.15pm. Come along to play a board game and if you want, bring your favourite game to share with the group.
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Tuesday 24th February - Ten Pin Bowling
Meet at 10.30am at Macclesfield Superbowl. £9.99 for 2 games, bacon butty or toast and a hot drink. Please let Dee know if you would like to bowl and she will add you to the What's App group.
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Thursday 5th March - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at the earlier time of 7.00pm to discuss this month's chosen book 'You Are Here' by David Nicholls, a poignant novel that follows the intertwined journeys of Marnie, a lonely copyeditor, and Michael, a geography teacher, as they embark on a transformative walking trip across northern England. The discussion will be led by Donna and there will be the opportunity to enjoy an (optional) meal.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 9th March 2026 - Coffee and Craft
Meet at the Undercroft Café at the Wilmslow URC from 10.30am until 12 noon. Bring your own craft or just come for a chat.
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Monday 16th March - Board Games
This event will take place at Unico commencing at 11.15pm. Come along to play a board game and if you want, bring your favourite game to share with the group.
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Tuesday March 17th - Sister Act
We are arranging to see Sister Act, a musical comedy about a disco singer, performed by TEMPO at the Leisure Centre and the cost of a ticket will be £17.25. The performance commences at 7.30pm. Please pay at the January Meeting or by BACS using code G7 if you would like to join us.
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Thursday March 19th - Sweet Mandarin
Following the Book Club's enjoyable read of Sweet Mandarin, Donna has arranged a meal at the Sweet Mandarin restaurant in Manchester, the restaurant which is featured in the book. The meal is booked for 5.00pm and a poll is now on the Book Club What's App to sign up by the end of January if you wish to attend. You will also need to pay a £10 deposit ref G5. Donna is hoping to get a fixed price for a meal of mixed dishes nearer the time.
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Monday 23rd March - CFWI Annual Council Meeting
The meeting will take place between 10.45am - 3.15pm at Nunsmere Hall Hotel, Tarpoley CW8 2ES. The morning guest speaker will be The Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Sherin Akhtar, who will be talking about the charity, Chester Women’s Aid, which she supports, and the afternoon speaker is Will Kirk, British furniture restorer, primarily known for his work on BBC's restoration programme The Repair Shop. A packed lunch, including a sandwich, packet of crisps and a cold drink, can be prebooked for £10. The closing date is Friday, 20th February 2026. Tickets cost £10 and you can book this event using code CF1 or at the February meeting.
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Thursday 2nd April - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, The Women by Kristen Hannah,
the powerful story of Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nurse who enlists in the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War, exploring themes of courage, trauma, and the often-overlooked contributions of women in wartime. The discussion will be led by Rosie Reid.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Tuesday 21st April - NECG Spring Meeting
Save the date! The NECG Spring Meeting will take place at Poynton Civic Hall, commencing at 7.30pm. Olivia Potts who we have enjoyed listening to via Zoom and also in person will be giving a talk entitled 'Everything I Need to Know I Learnt in Pastry School.' Tickets cost £6 including refreshments and will be available to purchase at the Monthly meetings or pay by BACS, Code G6.
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Thursday 23rd April - Hat Works Museum Tour
This event is being organised by CFWI and will include a tour of Stockport Hat Works Museum and will be followed by afternoon tea at Stockport Plaza Meeting. The day will commence at 10.30am for a tour of the Museum and this will be followed by Sandwiches and cream tea at art deco Stockport Plaza Café at1p.m. The deadline for purchasing tickets which cost £22.50, is Thursday 25th March. Tickets can be obtained by signing up at the February or March Meeting.
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Friday 24th April - The Producers
We are planning to see The Producers at the Brookdale Theatre, a Mel Brooks Musical which has proved to be a crowd -pleasing farce and a smash hit since its 2001 debut. Tickets are £15. If paying by BACS use code G8
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Thursday 7th May - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, yet to be chosen.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Thursday 4th June - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at the earlier time of 7.00pm to discuss this month's chosen book, yet to be chosen, whilst enjoying an (optional) meal.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Friday 26th June - Monday 29th June - Wilde in Fylde
Cheshire Federation's third camp which several Fulshaw members usually attend will be held at Fylde Scout Activity Centre. This is a great chance to spend time away with your W.I. friends and make new ones. Tent or indoor bunk bed accommodation. Cost £75. Sign up at the Monthly Meeting if you are interested in attending.
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Wilmslow parkrun, a 5K run or walk starts at 9am from Wilmslow Parish Hall (SK9 4AA) every Saturday morning. Check out this link for more information, join some of our members who already partake and request to join their WhatsApp group.
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Thursday 5th February - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, The Glassmaker by Tracey Chevalier, a captivating historical novel that intricately weaves the life of Orsola Rosso, a glassmaker in Renaissance Venice, with a rich tapestry of history, art, and family. The discussion will be led by Ann T.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 9th February 2026 - Coffee and Craft
Meet at the Undercroft Café at the Wilmslow URC from 10.30am until 12 noon. Bring your own craft or just come for a chat.
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Monday 16th February - Board Games
This event will take place at Unico commencing at 11.15pm. Come along to play a board game and if you want, bring your favourite game to share with the group.
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Tuesday 24th February - Ten Pin Bowling
Meet at 10.30am at Macclesfield Superbowl. £9.99 for 2 games, bacon butty or toast and a hot drink. Please let Dee know if you would like to bowl and she will add you to the What's App group.
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Thursday 5th March - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at the earlier time of 7.00pm to discuss this month's chosen book 'You Are Here' by David Nicholls, a poignant novel that follows the intertwined journeys of Marnie, a lonely copyeditor, and Michael, a geography teacher, as they embark on a transformative walking trip across northern England. The discussion will be led by Donna and there will be the opportunity to enjoy an (optional) meal.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 9th March 2026 - Coffee and Craft
Meet at the Undercroft Café at the Wilmslow URC from 10.30am until 12 noon. Bring your own craft or just come for a chat.
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Monday 16th March - Board Games
This event will take place at Unico commencing at 11.15pm. Come along to play a board game and if you want, bring your favourite game to share with the group.
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Tuesday March 17th - Sister Act
We are arranging to see Sister Act, a musical comedy about a disco singer, performed by TEMPO at the Leisure Centre and the cost of a ticket will be £17.25. The performance commences at 7.30pm. Please pay at the January Meeting or by BACS using code G7 if you would like to join us.
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Thursday March 19th - Sweet Mandarin
Following the Book Club's enjoyable read of Sweet Mandarin, Donna has arranged a meal at the Sweet Mandarin restaurant in Manchester, the restaurant which is featured in the book. The meal is booked for 5.00pm and a poll is now on the Book Club What's App to sign up by the end of January if you wish to attend. You will also need to pay a £10 deposit ref G5. Donna is hoping to get a fixed price for a meal of mixed dishes nearer the time.
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Monday 23rd March - CFWI Annual Council Meeting
The meeting will take place between 10.45am - 3.15pm at Nunsmere Hall Hotel, Tarpoley CW8 2ES. The morning guest speaker will be The Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Sherin Akhtar, who will be talking about the charity, Chester Women’s Aid, which she supports, and the afternoon speaker is Will Kirk, British furniture restorer, primarily known for his work on BBC's restoration programme The Repair Shop. A packed lunch, including a sandwich, packet of crisps and a cold drink, can be prebooked for £10. The closing date is Friday, 20th February 2026. Tickets cost £10 and you can book this event using code CF1 or at the February meeting.
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Thursday 2nd April - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, The Women by Kristen Hannah,
the powerful story of Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nurse who enlists in the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War, exploring themes of courage, trauma, and the often-overlooked contributions of women in wartime. The discussion will be led by Rosie Reid.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Tuesday 21st April - NECG Spring Meeting
Save the date! The NECG Spring Meeting will take place at Poynton Civic Hall, commencing at 7.30pm. Olivia Potts who we have enjoyed listening to via Zoom and also in person will be giving a talk entitled 'Everything I Need to Know I Learnt in Pastry School.' Tickets cost £6 including refreshments and will be available to purchase at the Monthly meetings or pay by BACS, Code G6.
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Thursday 23rd April - Hat Works Museum Tour
This event is being organised by CFWI and will include a tour of Stockport Hat Works Museum and will be followed by afternoon tea at Stockport Plaza Meeting. The day will commence at 10.30am for a tour of the Museum and this will be followed by Sandwiches and cream tea at art deco Stockport Plaza Café at1p.m. The deadline for purchasing tickets which cost £22.50, is Thursday 25th March. Tickets can be obtained by signing up at the February or March Meeting.
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Friday 24th April - The Producers
We are planning to see The Producers at the Brookdale Theatre, a Mel Brooks Musical which has proved to be a crowd -pleasing farce and a smash hit since its 2001 debut. Tickets are £15. If paying by BACS use code G8
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Thursday 7th May - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, yet to be chosen.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Thursday 4th June - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at the earlier time of 7.00pm to discuss this month's chosen book, yet to be chosen, whilst enjoying an (optional) meal.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Friday 26th June - Monday 29th June - Wilde in Fylde
Cheshire Federation's third camp which several Fulshaw members usually attend will be held at Fylde Scout Activity Centre. This is a great chance to spend time away with your W.I. friends and make new ones. Tent or indoor bunk bed accommodation. Cost £75. Sign up at the Monthly Meeting if you are interested in attending.
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