Cumbria-Cumberland Federation of Women's Institutes

12/06/2026

It is finally here - our newly rebranded WI Magazine: and a new way to provide you deep-dives and longer interviews on all things NFWI.

Fittingly for a summer issue, we present 10 pages on beach life, and spotlight some wonderful coastal WIs. We've also got a new section where your questions are answered by a WI panel in 'WIsdom'; a piece on slow crafting; and all your favourites from recipes to campaign updates.

We really hope you enjoy your new magazine, and that you find it a great read for the summer!

Read more about The WI Magazine here: https://www.thewi.org.uk/media-centre/blog/blog-listing/2026/introducing-the-wi-magazine

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

🎉✨SAVE THE DATE... FLO’S SUMMER FAIR 2026! ✨🎉

We’re bringing Florence Arts Centre to life this summer with a full day of creativity and community 🌿🎨

📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm
📍 Florence Arts Centre

Expect a beautifully curated mix of:
🛍️ Local makers & artisan stalls
🌿 Natural, handmade & locally produced goods
🍰 Delicious food & drink
🎨 Live paintmaking demos using natural pigments*
⛏️ Heritage tours of Florence Mine*
🌼 Family fun, games & more!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY (donations welcome)
* Tours and demos incur fee

This is your chance to discover amazing local talent, support independent makers, and enjoy a proper summer day out 💛

🛍️ STALLHOLDERS – WE WANT YOU!
Applications are NOW OPEN for our 2026 fair!

✨ General stalls:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqDg06Ey5iIT2yVF30yfi-ZBAhx0TXz-vY50JAoSFJliBfYA/viewform?usp=header

🍴 Catering stalls:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbCjftTGVeo0fKGgWVDvupQZHDKAu3aXlVTc4LIiM1mWRerg/viewform?usp=header

♿ Fully accessible site | ☕ Café open | 🚗 Limited parking on site

Tag your favourite makers, share with friends, and get it in your diary- this is one you won’t want to miss 🌞

12/06/2026

🌿 It’s still Great Big Green Week, the UK’s only mass moment for nature and climate!

Why not find an event happening in your local area this weekend? From litter picks, repair cafés, nature walks, community meals and more, events are going live across the country.
To find out what events are happening in your area, head to greatbiggreenweek.com 🌿

If your WI is planning an event as part of GBGW, don’t forget to tell us all about it and send pictures to [email protected]

12/06/2026

Happy 😃 Birthday 🎂

Many happy returns to our most senior member, who celebrated of course by joining us at the June monthly meeting.

12/06/2026

Exclusive: Jess Asato says the support she has received ‘feels like a shout for women’s freedom on the internet’