by East Markham WI | Sep 9, 2025 | Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group, WI
July was a busy month for East Markham WI. On Thursday 10th, one of the hottest days of the year, 36 members gathered in Vicky’s garden for a Strawberry Tea, where the village tent provided welcome shade over tables laid with vintage crockery. Guests were greeted with...
by Worksop Wonders WI | Sep 2, 2025 | Group meeting, Social Group, WI, Worksop
Now in its 13th year, Worksop Wonders WI is going from strength to strength. It is a friendly, welcoming group of more than 55 women, representing a wide age range and variety of interests. They meet monthly at the Poplar Church (Golden Ball), Worksop, on the second...
by Lea WI | Aug 31, 2025 | Gainsborough, WI
So much happens at the Lea Women’s Institute! In the coming months, there will be guest speakers, social events, quizzes, live music, and song! Being a member offers the opportunity to get out and about on excursions, learn new skills, and open horizons beyond the...
by Grove WI Back to the 60s | Aug 19, 2025 | Community facility, Local Charity, Retford, WI
The Grove Women’s Institute, which met on Thursday 19th June at Hallcroft Community Centre, enjoyed a return visit from guest speakers Paul and Janet Barrass. This was the third time the husband-and-wife team had entertained the Grove WI. This time, their theme was...
by East Markham WI | Aug 14, 2025 | Community Focus, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford, WI
Recycling was the focus of the June meeting of East Markham WI, with Lesley from Veolia, the waste collection contractor for Nottinghamshire County Council, providing an informative and enlightening talk. Lesley shared examples of items that should not be placed in...
by Retford Mayflower WI | Aug 12, 2025 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Local Experiences, Retford, Social Group, WI
The year is already racing ahead, and May proved to be a particularly busy month for Retford Mayflower WI. Members welcomed Stephen Brown from Boston, Lincolnshire, who gave an informative and entertaining talk entitled ‘It’s ‘L’ on Wheels’. Stephen, who set up his...
