Ashover WI

06/06/2026

Not every workout needs a gym. This one just needs a chair 🪑

Rima’s live chair workout is now underway, and you can still join us for the remaining Monday morning sessions this June.

It’s a gentle and accessible way to move from home - ideal if you're managing limited mobility, want to keep moving while working from home, or just prefer exercise without the travel, changing rooms or pressure to keep up.

Because it’s live, you’ll be part of the class as it happens, with Rima guiding each session in real time.

Join us this Monday at 10am. Head to VIA to book your spot - FREE for WI members 🤩

https://via.thewi.org.uk

23/05/2026

28/04/2026

DFWI AUTUMN CELEBRATION - 3rd November at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield.
Announcing our 1st SPECIAL GUEST..............
PATRICK GRANT
Patrick is a British Clothes Designer and probably best known as a judge on the BBC's GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE. He is a fierce critic of the "fast fashion" industry and the environmental damage this causes. In 2016 Patrick launched the sustainable clothing brand Community Clothing, a social enterprise and manufacturers
co-operative based in Blackburn, which produces a line of clothing staples in order to provide consistent employment at British clothing mills and factories, while reducing clothing waste.
Tickets are on sale NOW from the office. Tickets will be allocated on a "FIRST COME FIRST SERVED" basis so get your orders in early to avoid disappointment!!

20/01/2026

In the spirit of Valentine’s season, as part of our Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers campaign activities we are excited to host our webinar: ‘Put your heart first this Valentine's: Everyday habits for lifelong heart health’, taking place on Friday 13 February, 12:00-13:00pm.

This webinar will focus on ways to nurture your most important muscle, your heart. Learn simple, evidence-based lifestyle habits that can strengthen your cardiovascular health and promote you long-term wellbeing. We will hear from healthcare experts on the importance of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and preventative care, as well as quick tricks for how to easily increase your heart resilience in your everyday routine.

You can register here: https://learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/courses/wellness-put-your-heart-first-this-valentines-everyday-habits-for-lifelong-heart-health-2026-02-13-120000/ ❤️

24/11/2025

❗️SOLD OUT❗️ The EASTWOOD HALL Residential weekend on the 19th & 20th April 2026 has now SOLD OUT! Thank you to all those who have applied to attend and your support is very much appreciated. We will be running a "waiting list" so you can still apply if you fancy a bit of Wet Felting, Embroidery or Allotmenting and tickets may become available. Thank you again x

06/11/2025

16/09/2025

15/09/2025

We are absolutely delighted to be able to support one of our dearest charities - Ashgate Hospice. And we have only been able to do this because of the community support for our pop-up cafe at Ashover May Day Carnival carnival earlier this year.

Last week we donated £1550 to the Ashgate charity, a small drop in the ocean to what it takes to run Ashgate, but nevertheless, an extremely valued contribution.

We would like to thank Ashover folk for every penny spent in our little cafe.

We have a few more donations to make so watch this space!

Ashover Vil Facebook

14/09/2025

To celebrate our upcoming 110 year Birthday next week, we're holding a Talk on The WI at 110 Years – The Story of a Movement for Women on the WI Learning Hub

Since 1915 the WI has inspired women from all over England, Wales and The Islands to be active citizens who care about their local, national and global communities and who want to enhance the lives of women and girls everywhere. As one of the oldest and largest women's organisations the WI has been a change maker on issues that impact on the everyday lives of women and their families and are recognised as a force of nature in our society, and an important women's movement.

This webinar will celebrate WI Day 2025 by looking at the history of the organisation, showcasing its legacy and thinking about how it has transformed the lives of women over the past 110 years.

Starts: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 7:30PM
Ends: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 8:30PM

This event is open to WI Members and non-members.

Don't miss out, book your place now - https://learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/courses/talks-caitrionas-talk-on-the-wi-at-110-years-the-story-of-a-movement-for-women