Old Buckenham WI

Old Buckenham WI Old Buckenham WI members meet on the 4th Thurs of each month at 7.30pm at Old Buckenham Village Hall

03/09/2026

Federation Office open

The Federation Office re-opens today! We look forward to seeing you!
The House is open Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 10.30am until 3.30pm

TODAY HAS ARRIVED!!! Looking for a brilliant family day out packed with community spirit, beautiful crafts, and incredi...
02/09/2026

TODAY HAS ARRIVED!!!

Looking for a brilliant family day out packed with community spirit, beautiful crafts, and incredible local talent? Join us this Saturday at Old Buckenham Village Hall (Abbey Rd, NR17 1PU).Whether you love fresh home-grown veggies, stunning floral arrangements, unique handmade gifts, or just a proper good piece of cake, there is something here for everyone!đź“…

When: This Saturday, 5th Septemberđź“Ť
Where: Old Buckenham Village Hall, Abbey Road
⏰ Exhibitor Drop-off: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
🔓 Open to the Public: From 2:00 PM onwards
🏆 Prize Giving: 4:00 PM

🍰 Come along to browse the fantastic displays, take part in our local raffle, and enjoy some delicious refreshments including homemade cakes!

👇 Tag a neighbour or friend you’d like to bring along below!

DONT FORGET! THIS SATURDAY!Come along and participate in this long standing show. We have the Lord of the Manor coming...
01/09/2026

DONT FORGET! THIS SATURDAY!
Come along and participate in this long standing show. We have the Lord of the Manor coming along to give out prizes and many raffle prizes have been donated by local businesses. Lovely refreshments and home made cakes. OPEN TO ALL!

At our last meeting Christopher Cope brought along his fantastically details models to explain how Boudicca was defeated...
29/08/2026

At our last meeting Christopher Cope brought along his fantastically details models to explain how Boudicca was defeated by the Romans in AD60. It turned into a slaughter and it is reputed that she is buried in the mound at Quidenham, she features on the village sign. Some say she doesn’t exist?

A very entertaining evening for all.

28/08/2026

Creative Writing Competition 2026: “If only…” DEADLINE

The Communication Committee’s Creative Writing Competition open to members of the Norfolk Federation
“If only…”
Develop your piece, using this theme/title as the prompt, in any style/genre you choose, fact or fiction, however, it should be presented anonymously. Do not put your name on the script itself, but attach a covering sheet with your details.
Names and identifying details should be changed to protect the privacy of individuals.
The judges will be looking for a piece which
*** is a short story that is entirely your own work on the theme above, to be told in circa 650 words (a margin of 10 either way)
*** hooks the reader quickly, with enough telling details and appropriate vocabulary to bring it alive
*** is a satisfying read, with a clear plot or point
*** Paints a picture with words
*** can be typed or clearly handwritten
*** Please number the pages and add the word count at the end
*** Is well-presented, with layout and word count, as requested, noted at the end of the piece, with acceptable spelling and punctuation
*** It does not have to reference the WI
Entry Fee ÂŁ2.00 per script Only 1 entry per member
To be submitted to Federation Office
Closing date Thursday 31st December 2026
Please ensure that you adhere to the schedule. Only those entries that do so will proceed to judging.
The Norfolk Federation Writing Competition Trophy and a ÂŁ25 WI Voucher will be presented to the winner at the Federation Annual Meeting in 2027.
Winner and runners-up entries will be published in the Federation Magazine, on Social Media and online.
Don’t forget, no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell: Charles de Lint
Good Luck with your entries!
The flyer including details and schedule is with your WI secretary in the mailing for July 2026 meetings and on our NEWS web page
https://norfolk.thewi.org.uk/news

Communications Committee

26/08/2026

Public Affairs Campaign Cup Competition : 4 HATS FOR 4 SEASONS

We would like you to make a hat for each season of the year so 4 hats in total.

*** They must all be made from recycled materials! ***

Your hats could be for the races, a wedding, birdwatching, skiing, sunbathing, dogwalking, swimming or maybe an Easter bonnet. Perhaps for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Or just for you to wear!

You can apply individually or as a WI.
Applications cost ÂŁ3
Applications should be with us by the end of November 2026
Hats should be delivered to Evelyn Suffield House by the end of January 2027 for judging by the PA Committee.
Winning entries will be displayed and the Campaign Cup will be awarded at FAM 2027.

The flyer including details and application form is with your WI secretary in the mailing for your February 2026 meetings or find the flyer on our NEWS web page
https://norfolk.thewi.org.uk/news

Public Affairs Committee

26/08/2026

Not an Apron Competition 2026

Re-purpose an apron so it’s not an apron!
Use your imagination and have fun!
Any medium can be used
Cost ÂŁ5
includes a Federation Apron
Closing date of Competition 30th November 2026
Item can be returned after judging
If you require the office to post your apron back after judging, please include a large A4 envelope with the correct stamp value (at least ÂŁ2) or come into the office to collect it.
The flyer including details and application form is with your WI secretary in the mailing for your June 2026 meetings or find the flyer on our NEWS web page
https://norfolk.thewi.org.uk/news

Sales and Marketing committee

25/08/2026

Pre-loved Craft De-stash Sale

Crafters Enabling Crafters

Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich, NR1 3LY
Saturday 17th October 11.00am – 3.00pm
Refreshments will be available on the day

Is your craft room bursting at the seams?
If you have items to donate, we’d be delighted to receive them at Evelyn Suffield House Tuesday or Wednesdays during opening hours.

We’re looking for:
**** Fabric (all shapes and sizes!)
****Wool and yarn
**** Haberdashery delights (buttons, zips, ribbons, trims, patterns, etc.)
**** Any other crafting bits and bobs and tools that deserve a new home

*** Please note ***
We are not looking for unfinished craft projects, tapestry, frames, craft books or magazines

*** The only rule ***
Items should be in good, usable condition but the sort of things you’d happily pass on to a fellow crafter.

The flyers including details are with your WI secretary in the mailing for your August 2026 meetings or find them on our NEWS web page
https://norfolk.thewi.org.uk/news

Communications Committee in association with Creative Activities Committee

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Old Buckenham Village Hall Abbey Road
Attleborough
NR171PU

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