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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Monday 10th August 2026 - Coffee and Craft
Technically there is no meet set for this date but I'm sure there's nothing to stop anyone meeting at the Undercroft Café at the Wilmslow URC from 10.30am until 12 noon and bringing their own craft or just coming for a chat.
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Tuesday 11th August - Sparkling Summer Charity Event
The event will be held at our President's house between1pm and 4pm. It will be open to all members, family and friends. The event will be in aid of this tear's chosen charity "Just Ice". Tickets cost £7.50 to include tea/coffee, a cream scone and strawberries. Prosecco and cake will be available to purchase separately and there will also be a Tombola.
We hope you will support this event by purchasing tickets, donating Tombola prizes and baking cakes. Book at the June
Meeting or by BACS Code G16.
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Wednesday19th August - NECG Day trip to Lytham St Annes
Spend the day in Lytham St Annes where, apart from walks along the beach and Gardens, you could also visit Lytham Hall or some or the many independent shops. Coach leaves Woodford at 9.30 am, returning between 6pm and 6.30 pm. The cost of the coach is £15 which includes a tip for the driver. ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT so book up quickly.
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Thursday 3rd September - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's book, 'Tell Me Everything' by Elizabeth Strout, a quiet, searching novel set in Crosby, Maine, where ordinary days carry the weight of memory, regret and human need. The story centres on Bob Burgess, a retired lawyer moving through late life with more uncertainty than he admits, while his bond with writer Lucy Barton deepens into a source of comfort, recognition, and emotional risk. The discussion will be led by Anne C. All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 14th September 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 14th September - Fulshaw Flickers
Ann T is hosting another F Flickers at her home, this time to watch the film True Spirit. This is a true story of a16yr old Australian girl who in 2009 attempted to sail single handed non stop round the world. Usual timings,12.30pm for eating lunch and 13.15 pm for the start of the film. Sign up on the What's App poll if you would like to attend.
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Tuesday15th September - Royal Nawaab
Ann T is organising a group meal at the Royal Nawaab Stockport, commencing at 6.30pm. Cost £31.99 for as much as you can eat buffet. For details look on website royalnawaab.com/pyramid/ There is also a link there to watch a C4 programme which features on it. Sign up on the What's App poll if you would like to attend.
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Wednesday 16th September - Lion Salt Works Tour
10.30am - 2.30 pm Cost £21 Code SALT. The town motto for Northwich is ‘Sal Est Vita’, Latin for ‘Salt is Life’ which reflects the town’s long and significant history as a salt and brine-producing centre, a tradition that dates back to Roman times. Enjoy a guided exploration of the site commencing at 10.30am followed by followed by lunch at 1.00pm and finishing around 2.30pm. This event is being organised by CFWI and the cost is £21 per member. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 4th August 2026. Sign up at the July meeting.
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Thursday 17th September - Fulshaw WAG
The next meeting will be a 'Members Choice' evening where 6 members will bring along a wine from their travels or memories of their summer. The wines will be brought by Dot, Rosie, Cathy, Jennie, Donna and Jane H. The meeting will be held at Pat's and a poll will be posted prior to the event.
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Wednesday 23rd September - Art Appreciation Trip to York
A coach trip is being arranged to visit York and have a tour with a Jonathan is an award winning Blue Badge Guide, author and historian. He told us he particularly loves York and we have forced his arm to give us a special price.
We are looking at £15 for the tour and £22.50 for the coach. Coach will leave Wilmslow leisure centre at 8.00am.Usually takes aprox 1 3/4 to 2 hours. This should give us plenty of time for a coffee or cuppa before the tour. Our tour is 11am and our coach leaves York at 4.00pm.
We have a few coach tickets available with or without the tour. Our coach is guaranteed we are just offering additional seats. If anyone is interested please contact me for contact details etc. Any questions please feel free to ask.
Blue Badge Guide, leaving Wilmslow at 8am and leaving York for the return trip at 4pm. Total cost for coach and tour £37.50. Pay by BACS using code G21. Any remaining places will be offered at our next Meeting. Cost for coach only £22.50 Pay by BACS using code G20 Check on the What's App Group for information
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Wednesday 30th September - High Society at The Lowry Theatre
Tickets are being booked for this matinee production which commences at 2pm at the Lyric Theatre. The show stars Helen George and is said to be 'the most swell party of the year, direct from the sell-out season in London’s West End!' Tickets for the Upper Circle are £48 and you need to sign up at the July meeting or before the end of July. Pay by Bacs Code G22
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Thursday 1st October - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, 'Carrying Albert Home' by Homer Hickman, a funny, sweet, and sometimes tragic tale of a young couple and a special alligator on a crazy 1000-mile adventure. The discussion will be led by Jennie P.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 5th October - Cheshire Federation Autumn Meeting
Commencing at 10.45 am until 3.30 pm, the meeting will take place at Storyhouse, Chester. The speakers include Baroness Floella Benjamin, an acclaimed actress, presenter, author, and humanitarian with a 50-year career and Dr. Mark Williams, a British entrepreneur, speaker, and former Paralympic medallist, best known as the Founder and CEO of LIMB-art. There will also be a performance by the award winning Rock Choir. Tickets cost £15 per person and the final date for applications is Friday 14th August. Sign up at the July Meeting.
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Monday 12th October 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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Thursday 5th November - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, 'Broken Country' by Clare Leslie Hall, a compelling mystery of family secrets and forgotten pasts from the author of The Seven Sisters. The discussion will be led by Cathy.
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 November 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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Tuesday 10th November- NECG Autumn Meeting
A date for your diary and back by popular demand, Leslie Smith returns, this time as Florence Nightingale. The meeting will take place at Poynton Civic Centre. Further details to follow nearer the time.
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Thursday 3rd December - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge to review this years books and vote on their favourites. They will also suggest books for the 2027 reading list. All Fulshaw WI members welcome.
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Technically there is no meet set for this date but I'm sure there's nothing to stop anyone meeting at the Undercroft Café at the Wilmslow URC from 10.30am until 12 noon and bringing their own craft or just coming for a chat.
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Tuesday 11th August - Sparkling Summer Charity Event
The event will be held at our President's house between1pm and 4pm. It will be open to all members, family and friends. The event will be in aid of this tear's chosen charity "Just Ice". Tickets cost £7.50 to include tea/coffee, a cream scone and strawberries. Prosecco and cake will be available to purchase separately and there will also be a Tombola.
We hope you will support this event by purchasing tickets, donating Tombola prizes and baking cakes. Book at the June
Meeting or by BACS Code G16.
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Wednesday19th August - NECG Day trip to Lytham St Annes
Spend the day in Lytham St Annes where, apart from walks along the beach and Gardens, you could also visit Lytham Hall or some or the many independent shops. Coach leaves Woodford at 9.30 am, returning between 6pm and 6.30 pm. The cost of the coach is £15 which includes a tip for the driver. ONLY A FEW PLACES LEFT so book up quickly.
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Thursday 3rd September - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's book, 'Tell Me Everything' by Elizabeth Strout, a quiet, searching novel set in Crosby, Maine, where ordinary days carry the weight of memory, regret and human need. The story centres on Bob Burgess, a retired lawyer moving through late life with more uncertainty than he admits, while his bond with writer Lucy Barton deepens into a source of comfort, recognition, and emotional risk. The discussion will be led by Anne C. All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 14th September 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 14th September - Fulshaw Flickers
Ann T is hosting another F Flickers at her home, this time to watch the film True Spirit. This is a true story of a16yr old Australian girl who in 2009 attempted to sail single handed non stop round the world. Usual timings,12.30pm for eating lunch and 13.15 pm for the start of the film. Sign up on the What's App poll if you would like to attend.
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Tuesday15th September - Royal Nawaab
Ann T is organising a group meal at the Royal Nawaab Stockport, commencing at 6.30pm. Cost £31.99 for as much as you can eat buffet. For details look on website royalnawaab.com/pyramid/ There is also a link there to watch a C4 programme which features on it. Sign up on the What's App poll if you would like to attend.
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Wednesday 16th September - Lion Salt Works Tour
10.30am - 2.30 pm Cost £21 Code SALT. The town motto for Northwich is ‘Sal Est Vita’, Latin for ‘Salt is Life’ which reflects the town’s long and significant history as a salt and brine-producing centre, a tradition that dates back to Roman times. Enjoy a guided exploration of the site commencing at 10.30am followed by followed by lunch at 1.00pm and finishing around 2.30pm. This event is being organised by CFWI and the cost is £21 per member. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 4th August 2026. Sign up at the July meeting.
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Thursday 17th September - Fulshaw WAG
The next meeting will be a 'Members Choice' evening where 6 members will bring along a wine from their travels or memories of their summer. The wines will be brought by Dot, Rosie, Cathy, Jennie, Donna and Jane H. The meeting will be held at Pat's and a poll will be posted prior to the event.
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Wednesday 23rd September - Art Appreciation Trip to York
A coach trip is being arranged to visit York and have a tour with a Jonathan is an award winning Blue Badge Guide, author and historian. He told us he particularly loves York and we have forced his arm to give us a special price.
We are looking at £15 for the tour and £22.50 for the coach. Coach will leave Wilmslow leisure centre at 8.00am.Usually takes aprox 1 3/4 to 2 hours. This should give us plenty of time for a coffee or cuppa before the tour. Our tour is 11am and our coach leaves York at 4.00pm.
We have a few coach tickets available with or without the tour. Our coach is guaranteed we are just offering additional seats. If anyone is interested please contact me for contact details etc. Any questions please feel free to ask.
Blue Badge Guide, leaving Wilmslow at 8am and leaving York for the return trip at 4pm. Total cost for coach and tour £37.50. Pay by BACS using code G21. Any remaining places will be offered at our next Meeting. Cost for coach only £22.50 Pay by BACS using code G20 Check on the What's App Group for information
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Wednesday 30th September - High Society at The Lowry Theatre
Tickets are being booked for this matinee production which commences at 2pm at the Lyric Theatre. The show stars Helen George and is said to be 'the most swell party of the year, direct from the sell-out season in London’s West End!' Tickets for the Upper Circle are £48 and you need to sign up at the July meeting or before the end of July. Pay by Bacs Code G22
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 1st October - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, 'Carrying Albert Home' by Homer Hickman, a funny, sweet, and sometimes tragic tale of a young couple and a special alligator on a crazy 1000-mile adventure. The discussion will be led by Jennie P.
All Fulshaw WI members welcome, just turn up on the night even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 5th October - Cheshire Federation Autumn Meeting
Commencing at 10.45 am until 3.30 pm, the meeting will take place at Storyhouse, Chester. The speakers include Baroness Floella Benjamin, an acclaimed actress, presenter, author, and humanitarian with a 50-year career and Dr. Mark Williams, a British entrepreneur, speaker, and former Paralympic medallist, best known as the Founder and CEO of LIMB-art. There will also be a performance by the award winning Rock Choir. Tickets cost £15 per person and the final date for applications is Friday 14th August. Sign up at the July Meeting.
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Monday 12th October 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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Thursday 5th November - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm to discuss this month's chosen book, 'Broken Country' by Clare Leslie Hall, a compelling mystery of family secrets and forgotten pasts from the author of The Seven Sisters. The discussion will be led by Cathy.
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 November 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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Tuesday 10th November- NECG Autumn Meeting
A date for your diary and back by popular demand, Leslie Smith returns, this time as Florence Nightingale. The meeting will take place at Poynton Civic Centre. Further details to follow nearer the time.
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Thursday 3rd December - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge to review this years books and vote on their favourites. They will also suggest books for the 2027 reading list. All Fulshaw WI members welcome.
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