2020 Programme
We have a varied programme to suit all ages and interests, from inspirational speakers to crafts, dancing, games and social nights - there really is something for everyone!
All of our monthly meetings are washed down with a cuppa and cake, with the odd shared supper and glass of something stronger.
Our planned 2020 programme is below but due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have made substantial changes.
All of our monthly meetings are washed down with a cuppa and cake, with the odd shared supper and glass of something stronger.
Our planned 2020 programme is below but due to the Coronavirus pandemic we have made substantial changes.
*2020 subs are £43 for the year (reduced pro-rata for new members joining each quarter). This includes all 11 formal meetings and 8 WI Life magazines.
Potential new members and visitors are very welcome anytime.
You can try your first meeting for free, after which there is a suggested donation of £4 (or £2 for members of other WIs).
Come along to our next meeting or send us a message.
***Coronavirus Changes***
Please note the following changes to our published schedule due to Coronavirus lockdown:
2nd April AGM cancelled, replaced by zoom virtual tea date and catch up
7th May Chiropractor cancelled, replaced by zoom pre-VE day party
4th June Daisy James cancelled, replaced by zoom quiz/games night
2nd July Pizza and pub games cancelled, replaced by a talk from The Will Guys
Saturday 11th July 10.30am meet at Holystone Primary School gates for a socially distanced litter pick
6th Aug Summer social cancelled, replaced by zoom AGM and summer sunflower challenge
3rd Sept All Things WI cancelled, replaced by making a box of truffles on zoom
1st Oct Coffins and Cake talk with a Funeral Director moved onto zoom
5th Nov Box of Truffles replaced by Festive Rag Wreath making on zoom
3rd Dec Christmas Flowers replaced by Christmas social and quiz on zoom
Good news from National that to make up for lockdown disruption,
they are extending the subscription for 2020 by 3 months.
Subs will next be due April 2021 and every April going forward.
Additional Activities
In addition to our monthly meetings, we offer pay as you go dine outs, afternoon tea and theatre trips.
You can also access Coast Group, Northumberland Federation and National WI activities.
Theatre Trips 2020
Sunday 26th Jan - Dirty Dusting, Whitley Bay Playhouse
Thurs 20th Feb - Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Theatre Royal
Provisional Dine Out Dates 2020
Thurs 12 March - Spring dine out at Lezzet, Benton
Thurs 11 June - Summer dine out on North Shields Fish Quay - CANCELLED
Thurs 10 Sept - Autumn dine out at Buddha Lounge, Tynemouth - CANCELLED
Sat 5 Dec - Festive Afternoon tea TBC - CANCELLED
Potential new members and visitors are very welcome anytime.
You can try your first meeting for free, after which there is a suggested donation of £4 (or £2 for members of other WIs).
Come along to our next meeting or send us a message.
***Coronavirus Changes***
Please note the following changes to our published schedule due to Coronavirus lockdown:
2nd April AGM cancelled, replaced by zoom virtual tea date and catch up
7th May Chiropractor cancelled, replaced by zoom pre-VE day party
4th June Daisy James cancelled, replaced by zoom quiz/games night
2nd July Pizza and pub games cancelled, replaced by a talk from The Will Guys
Saturday 11th July 10.30am meet at Holystone Primary School gates for a socially distanced litter pick
6th Aug Summer social cancelled, replaced by zoom AGM and summer sunflower challenge
3rd Sept All Things WI cancelled, replaced by making a box of truffles on zoom
1st Oct Coffins and Cake talk with a Funeral Director moved onto zoom
5th Nov Box of Truffles replaced by Festive Rag Wreath making on zoom
3rd Dec Christmas Flowers replaced by Christmas social and quiz on zoom
Good news from National that to make up for lockdown disruption,
they are extending the subscription for 2020 by 3 months.
Subs will next be due April 2021 and every April going forward.
Additional Activities
In addition to our monthly meetings, we offer pay as you go dine outs, afternoon tea and theatre trips.
You can also access Coast Group, Northumberland Federation and National WI activities.
Theatre Trips 2020
Sunday 26th Jan - Dirty Dusting, Whitley Bay Playhouse
Thurs 20th Feb - Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Theatre Royal
Provisional Dine Out Dates 2020
Thurs 12 March - Spring dine out at Lezzet, Benton
Thurs 11 June - Summer dine out on North Shields Fish Quay - CANCELLED
Thurs 10 Sept - Autumn dine out at Buddha Lounge, Tynemouth - CANCELLED
Sat 5 Dec - Festive Afternoon tea TBC - CANCELLED
2020 Gallery
2020 got off to a great start, with our first meeting, “Strictly Hinnies” learning the cha cha with Romero Dance School.
Our first trip of the year was to Whitley Bay Playhouse to see Dirty Dusting at the end of January.
Our February meeting was an interesting talk from Hearing Dogs charity.
We also held our popular bring and buy a bag stall.
Also in February, we went to the Theatre Royal to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
March saw some of the Hinnies helping out at the Rising Sun Country Park litter pick, and the following week at the Holystone litter pick. Well done Hinnies, living the WI campaign to Keep Britain Tidy!
Our March meeting was the very popular Wine and Cheese tasting and we welcomed a group of visitors from our nearest WI neighbours, Westmoor Wonders.
Our final night out before lockdown was our Spring dine out at Lezzet for lovely Turkish food.