About Holystone Hinnies WI
Holystone Hinnies WI was founded in January 2018 and is part of the broader Coast Group and Northumberland Federation.
We are a warm, welcoming and friendly bunch with a wider age range than you might expect of the WI. We have a diverse programme of events, and while we enjoy the WI traditions, we also like to try new and exciting things - we even learnt burlesque dancing in our first year!
We are a warm, welcoming and friendly bunch with a wider age range than you might expect of the WI. We have a diverse programme of events, and while we enjoy the WI traditions, we also like to try new and exciting things - we even learnt burlesque dancing in our first year!
Monthly MeetingsYour annual fee entitles you to attend 11 formal monthly meetings held at Holystone Primary School, as shown in our events programme.
Doors open at 7pm for a cuppa and cake, the chance to buy raffle tickets, and to sign up for optional activities. The main event starts at 7.30 and usually lasts around an hour. Then we cover WI business before closing at 9pm. |
Optional ActivitiesWe also offer a range of optional pay as you go activities including:
Dine Outs at local restaurants Festive afternoon tea Theatre trips Summer social at the local pub Our bucket list also gives you the opportunity to grab some friends and try something you have always wanted to do. Depending on interest, we are considering the following: Book club Cinema club Walking group Craft club Community activities It is our aim to become the heart of Holystone community, and the go to organisation for local ladies. |
The Wider WIThe WI is the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK with over 200,000 members. While it might be best known for Jam and Jerusalem and Calendar Girls, the WI is constantly modernising to remain relevant to today's women of all ages.
Being part of Holystone Hinnies gives you access to further pay as you go events through Northumberland Federation and National WI, where you can do as much or as little as you like. You also have the opportunity to campaign on things that matter to you. |