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 - RBS - sort code 01-00-13 - account number 19948662 . Please add your name and ref code to payment. Cheques can be sent to Val Drake, 43 Broad Walk, SK9 5PL. Please email [email protected] when you make a BACS or cheque payment, use your name and the reference for the subject.
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NEW Payment Details - Fulshaw Women's Institute - RBS - sort code 01-00-13 - account number 19948662 . Please add your name and ref code to payment. Cheques can be sent to Val Drake, 43 Broad Walk, SK9 5PL. Please email [email protected] when you make a BACS or cheque payment, use your name and the reference for the subject.
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Every Wednesday - Walking Netball
Join us at the public session at Wilmslow Leisure Centre from 10.00 to 11.00am for £4. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
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Thursday 21st March - Wine Appreciation Evening
The first event of the Wine Appreciation Group will take place at Donna's house commencing at 7.30pm. To cleanse the palate, bread and crackers will be supplied. The maximum number per group will be 12, on a first come first served basis and there will be a 'reserve list' The cost will be £10 per person. This event is now fully subscribed. More information for the ladies that have signed up will be emailed to them shortly before the event.
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Thursday 21st March - Evening Meal at Suburban Green
Ann has booked a section of the veranda area for us to share some small plates. The music will be off so we will be able to chat. Please pay at the March meeting or by BACS E7 - £19.
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Friday 22nd March - Morning Walk
Walk of about 5 miles starting from Prestbury at 10.30am. Meet at Prestbury Car Park, Shirleys Drive, SK10 4XQ. Sign up at the March meeting or on the What's App Chat if you would like to join us.
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Wednesday 27th March - Flickers at Home
Watch Green Book on BBC iPlayer and then join the Flickers on Zoom at 6pm for 40minutes to discuss the film. Sign up on the What's app group to attend and for further info.
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Thursday 4th April - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at the earlier time of 7.00pm as we shall be having an optional meal. We will be discussing this months chosen book 'The New Wife' by J.P. Delaney, a psychological thriller about two siblings who have just learnt that their father has died in Mallorca. He has lived there for many years and the farmhouse he lives in with his third wife, is his children's inheritance but t does not work out as simply as they had hoped. Who is telling lies and who is telling the truth about the situation?
The discussion will be led by Sheila P.
Everyone welcome, just turn up on the night, even if you haven't read the book.
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Friday 5th April - Cheese Tasting
A cheese tasting organised by CFWI will take place at Antrobus Village Hall, commencing at 7.30pm. Tickets will cost £15. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
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Wednesday 10th April - NECG Spring Meeting
Judith Holder, postponed from the Autumn Meeting, will give a fun talk about the things that make women grumpy. Judith both wrote and produced the TV Series Grumpy Old Women. Tickets, priced at £5 which includes a welcome drink and refreshments, will be available at our February meeting. There will be a raffle and a competition which is for a Limerick inspired by the theme of ‘Grumpy old women’. Entries to be printed on A4 in a large font. The first prize is £20 and the runner up will receive £10. One entry per WI but all entries may be displayed. The meeting will commence at 7 for 7.30pm and will take place at the new venue of Poynton Civic Hall, SK12 1RB where there is ample parking.
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Monday 15th April - Coffee and Craft
Meet at10.30am at the Undercroft Cafe, URC. Bring along some craft or just join us for a chat.
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Wednesday 17th April - FlicNic - The Old Oak
Join the Flickers to watch The Old Oak at Wendy's from 12.30pm whilst enjoying your own picnic lunch. Sign up on the What's App group to attend and for further info. Numbers limited to 8 so sign up without delay.
_________________________________________________________________________________________Friday 19th April - Morning Walk
Meet at 10.30 am at Lindow Common car park for a walk of about 3.5 miles, stopping for refreshments at The Great Little Red Bus. Sing up at the monthly meeting or an the What's App poll when posted.
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Saturday 20th April - Spring Craft Workshops
A craft day organised by CFWI will be held at WI House Chester. Tickets cost £21, including all materials. Choose from Blackwork, Celtic Knot style bias applique or Manx style Log Cabin. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
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Monday 22nd April - Board Games
Meet upstairs at Unico Lounge at 11.15am to enjoy playing a variety of board games. No need to book, just turn up.
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Tuesday 23rd April - Nye at The Rex
Join the Flickers to watch Nye at The Rex, starting at 7pm. Book your ticket direct and quote WI and add your name to the WhatsApp poll. Family and friends welcome.
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Wednesday 24th April - Art Trip to Liverpool
The Art Group have arranged a day trip to Liverpool, pick up 9.30 am from Wilmslow Leisure Centre. The Art Group will be dropped off at the Walker Gallery where there will be lots to see including new exhibition Landscapes by Women Artists. The other drop off will be at the Docks for your own 'Day in Liverpool'. The cost is £20 - Ref LIV. Book by 24th March or as soon as its full. Join the WhatsApp group for further details. Max 20 ladies.
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Wednesday 24th April - Anything Goes
Anything Goes, Cole Porter's iconic joyful musical is being performed at Brookdale Theatre, commencing at 7.30pm. It stars our very own talented Rosemary Bradley so if you would like to support her and watch this fantastic show, please pay £15 at the February meeting, or by BACS. Ref E4.
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Thursday 2nd May - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm and we will be discussing this months chosen book 'For Your Own Good' by Samantha Downing, an irresistible tell tale of parents, pupils and poison, the American dream turned suburban nightmare.
The discussion will be led by Carolynne P.
Everyone welcome, just turn up on the night, even if you haven't read the book.
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Monday 13th May - Coffee and Craft
Meet at10.30am at the Undercroft Cafe, URC. Bring along some craft or just join us for a chat.
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Monday 13th May - Wine Appreciation Evening
The Wine Appreciation Group will meet at a Wilmslow venue (tbc) commencing at 7.30pm. To cleanse the palate, bread and crackers will be supplied. The maximum number per group will be 12, on a first come first served basis and there will be a 'reserve list' The cost will be £10 per person. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
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Tuesday 14th May - Ten Pin Bowling
Meet at Macclesfield at 10.30am for ten pin bowling with Dee. The cost is £7.99 for 2 games, bacon butty or toast and a hot drink. If you wear appropriate shoes you can keep them on rather than using theirs. Contact Dee if you would like to bowl.
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Wednesday 15th May - Wilmslow Green Room
Come along a support our local theatre to watch Ladies Unleashed at Wilmslow Green Room, commencing at 7.45pm. Non Green Room Members pay £13 at the March meeting to book your place. Ref E13.
Green Room Members may pay £10 + booking fee but they will need to purchase their own ticket.
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Thursday 16th May - Walking Tour of Wilmslow
Join guides from Wilmslow Historical Society for a walking history tour of Wilmslow lasting around 2 hours. The walk will start from Bank Square at 1pm. and will cost £5. Please pay at the March or April meetings. Ref E10 – Limited to 12 members.
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Weekend 17-19th 2024 May - Camp Cheshire
This event, which will be will be CFWI’s first camp for WI members, will be held at the Fylde Scout Camp. It will cost £65 and it is fully subscribed. A waiting list has now been set up.
For more information on the venue, types of accommodation and programme plus details about how to book please click here to view and/or download the flyer.
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Wednesday 22nd May - Adventure Golf
We will meet for coffee at 10.30am at the Adventure Golf, The Beeches Golf, Ollerton, WA16 8SE. We will then have some fun going round the adventure / crazy golf course and then have lunch (optional). Pay on the day, golf ~£9 (£7 conc). For those wishing to cycle there, meet at 9.30am at WI garden. Please sign up at the March meeting.
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Friday 24th May - Exploring Nutrition
Commencing at 7pm, this Cheshire Federation Event will take place at Frodsham Community Centre.
Keeping up with the latest nutrition research isn't always easy, but this talk by Dr Katie Psarou will get you up to speed. She will talk about the best foods to eat for health and wellbeing and about her latest research in this event specially tailored for WI members. Tickets cost £6 – please pay at March meeting or by BACS (Ref E11) by 19 March.
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Wednesday 5th June 2024 - Annual Meeting
The 2024 Annual Meeting will take place at The Royal Albert Hall or sign up for an on-line code.
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Wednesday 17th July - Literary Lunch
This years annual Literary Lunch will be held at Nunsmere Hall and the speaker will be Milly Johnston, ‘The Queen of Feel Good Fiction’. Tickets cost £35 which include a 2 course lunch with tea or coffee. Please pay at the March or April meeting or by BACS (Ref E12).
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In addition to all the above events, Cheshire Federation also have plenty of events on offer including craft days, theatre trips and visits. Checkout the latest Fulshaw Focus or https://cheshirewi.org.uk/event/ for further details.
Join us at the public session at Wilmslow Leisure Centre from 10.00 to 11.00am for £4. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
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Thursday 21st March - Wine Appreciation Evening
The first event of the Wine Appreciation Group will take place at Donna's house commencing at 7.30pm. To cleanse the palate, bread and crackers will be supplied. The maximum number per group will be 12, on a first come first served basis and there will be a 'reserve list' The cost will be £10 per person. This event is now fully subscribed. More information for the ladies that have signed up will be emailed to them shortly before the event.
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Thursday 21st March - Evening Meal at Suburban Green
Ann has booked a section of the veranda area for us to share some small plates. The music will be off so we will be able to chat. Please pay at the March meeting or by BACS E7 - £19.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 22nd March - Morning Walk
Walk of about 5 miles starting from Prestbury at 10.30am. Meet at Prestbury Car Park, Shirleys Drive, SK10 4XQ. Sign up at the March meeting or on the What's App Chat if you would like to join us.
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Wednesday 27th March - Flickers at Home
Watch Green Book on BBC iPlayer and then join the Flickers on Zoom at 6pm for 40minutes to discuss the film. Sign up on the What's app group to attend and for further info.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 4th April - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at the earlier time of 7.00pm as we shall be having an optional meal. We will be discussing this months chosen book 'The New Wife' by J.P. Delaney, a psychological thriller about two siblings who have just learnt that their father has died in Mallorca. He has lived there for many years and the farmhouse he lives in with his third wife, is his children's inheritance but t does not work out as simply as they had hoped. Who is telling lies and who is telling the truth about the situation?
The discussion will be led by Sheila P.
Everyone welcome, just turn up on the night, even if you haven't read the book.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 5th April - Cheese Tasting
A cheese tasting organised by CFWI will take place at Antrobus Village Hall, commencing at 7.30pm. Tickets will cost £15. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 10th April - NECG Spring Meeting
Judith Holder, postponed from the Autumn Meeting, will give a fun talk about the things that make women grumpy. Judith both wrote and produced the TV Series Grumpy Old Women. Tickets, priced at £5 which includes a welcome drink and refreshments, will be available at our February meeting. There will be a raffle and a competition which is for a Limerick inspired by the theme of ‘Grumpy old women’. Entries to be printed on A4 in a large font. The first prize is £20 and the runner up will receive £10. One entry per WI but all entries may be displayed. The meeting will commence at 7 for 7.30pm and will take place at the new venue of Poynton Civic Hall, SK12 1RB where there is ample parking.
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Monday 15th April - Coffee and Craft
Meet at10.30am at the Undercroft Cafe, URC. Bring along some craft or just join us for a chat.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 17th April - FlicNic - The Old Oak
Join the Flickers to watch The Old Oak at Wendy's from 12.30pm whilst enjoying your own picnic lunch. Sign up on the What's App group to attend and for further info. Numbers limited to 8 so sign up without delay.
_________________________________________________________________________________________Friday 19th April - Morning Walk
Meet at 10.30 am at Lindow Common car park for a walk of about 3.5 miles, stopping for refreshments at The Great Little Red Bus. Sing up at the monthly meeting or an the What's App poll when posted.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Saturday 20th April - Spring Craft Workshops
A craft day organised by CFWI will be held at WI House Chester. Tickets cost £21, including all materials. Choose from Blackwork, Celtic Knot style bias applique or Manx style Log Cabin. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday 22nd April - Board Games
Meet upstairs at Unico Lounge at 11.15am to enjoy playing a variety of board games. No need to book, just turn up.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 23rd April - Nye at The Rex
Join the Flickers to watch Nye at The Rex, starting at 7pm. Book your ticket direct and quote WI and add your name to the WhatsApp poll. Family and friends welcome.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 24th April - Art Trip to Liverpool
The Art Group have arranged a day trip to Liverpool, pick up 9.30 am from Wilmslow Leisure Centre. The Art Group will be dropped off at the Walker Gallery where there will be lots to see including new exhibition Landscapes by Women Artists. The other drop off will be at the Docks for your own 'Day in Liverpool'. The cost is £20 - Ref LIV. Book by 24th March or as soon as its full. Join the WhatsApp group for further details. Max 20 ladies.
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Wednesday 24th April - Anything Goes
Anything Goes, Cole Porter's iconic joyful musical is being performed at Brookdale Theatre, commencing at 7.30pm. It stars our very own talented Rosemary Bradley so if you would like to support her and watch this fantastic show, please pay £15 at the February meeting, or by BACS. Ref E4.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 2nd May - Book Club
The Book Club will meet at Unico Lounge at 7.30pm and we will be discussing this months chosen book 'For Your Own Good' by Samantha Downing, an irresistible tell tale of parents, pupils and poison, the American dream turned suburban nightmare.
The discussion will be led by Carolynne P.
Everyone welcome, just turn up on the night, even if you haven't read the book.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday 13th May - Coffee and Craft
Meet at10.30am at the Undercroft Cafe, URC. Bring along some craft or just join us for a chat.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday 13th May - Wine Appreciation Evening
The Wine Appreciation Group will meet at a Wilmslow venue (tbc) commencing at 7.30pm. To cleanse the palate, bread and crackers will be supplied. The maximum number per group will be 12, on a first come first served basis and there will be a 'reserve list' The cost will be £10 per person. Email [email protected] if you are interested.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 14th May - Ten Pin Bowling
Meet at Macclesfield at 10.30am for ten pin bowling with Dee. The cost is £7.99 for 2 games, bacon butty or toast and a hot drink. If you wear appropriate shoes you can keep them on rather than using theirs. Contact Dee if you would like to bowl.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 15th May - Wilmslow Green Room
Come along a support our local theatre to watch Ladies Unleashed at Wilmslow Green Room, commencing at 7.45pm. Non Green Room Members pay £13 at the March meeting to book your place. Ref E13.
Green Room Members may pay £10 + booking fee but they will need to purchase their own ticket.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 16th May - Walking Tour of Wilmslow
Join guides from Wilmslow Historical Society for a walking history tour of Wilmslow lasting around 2 hours. The walk will start from Bank Square at 1pm. and will cost £5. Please pay at the March or April meetings. Ref E10 – Limited to 12 members.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Weekend 17-19th 2024 May - Camp Cheshire
This event, which will be will be CFWI’s first camp for WI members, will be held at the Fylde Scout Camp. It will cost £65 and it is fully subscribed. A waiting list has now been set up.
For more information on the venue, types of accommodation and programme plus details about how to book please click here to view and/or download the flyer.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 22nd May - Adventure Golf
We will meet for coffee at 10.30am at the Adventure Golf, The Beeches Golf, Ollerton, WA16 8SE. We will then have some fun going round the adventure / crazy golf course and then have lunch (optional). Pay on the day, golf ~£9 (£7 conc). For those wishing to cycle there, meet at 9.30am at WI garden. Please sign up at the March meeting.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Friday 24th May - Exploring Nutrition
Commencing at 7pm, this Cheshire Federation Event will take place at Frodsham Community Centre.
Keeping up with the latest nutrition research isn't always easy, but this talk by Dr Katie Psarou will get you up to speed. She will talk about the best foods to eat for health and wellbeing and about her latest research in this event specially tailored for WI members. Tickets cost £6 – please pay at March meeting or by BACS (Ref E11) by 19 March.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 5th June 2024 - Annual Meeting
The 2024 Annual Meeting will take place at The Royal Albert Hall or sign up for an on-line code.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 17th July - Literary Lunch
This years annual Literary Lunch will be held at Nunsmere Hall and the speaker will be Milly Johnston, ‘The Queen of Feel Good Fiction’. Tickets cost £35 which include a 2 course lunch with tea or coffee. Please pay at the March or April meeting or by BACS (Ref E12).
_________________________________________________________________________________________
In addition to all the above events, Cheshire Federation also have plenty of events on offer including craft days, theatre trips and visits. Checkout the latest Fulshaw Focus or https://cheshirewi.org.uk/event/ for further details.