Bowes Belles WI Information Page

16/09/2026

💜💚🤍 HAPPY WI DAY FROM BOWES BELLES WI! 🤍💚💜

Today we’re celebrating an incredible 111 years of the Women’s Institute — 111 years of friendship, fellowship, campaigning, learning, laughter and making a difference.

As members of the largest women’s organisation in the UK, we’re proud to be part of a movement with such an amazing history and such an exciting future.

From our very own Bowes Belles WI, we’d like to wish all our wonderful members, friends and followers a very Happy WI Day! 🌸

Here’s to the women who came before us, the women standing alongside us today, and all those who will carry the WI forward into the future.

111 years and counting…! 🥂💜

15/09/2026

🎭✨ What a fantastic visit! ✨🎭

Members enjoyed a truly exceptional and interactive tour of the Tyne Theatre and Opera House today. We were given a fascinating insight into the theatre’s rich history, hidden gems and behind-the-scenes workings.

A wonderful experience enjoyed by everyone, and certainly a visit to remember.

A huge thank you to the team at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House for making our tour so engaging and memorable. 👏🎭

14/09/2026

🎉🏃‍♀️ HUGE congratulations to Helen and Alison 🏃‍♀️🎉

What an incredible achievement completing the Great North Run! We hope you’re both feeling very proud of yourselves.

Well done, ladies! 👏👏👏

27/08/2026

The Summer Super Draw is almost here – and one lucky supporter is about to win an incredible £2,000 luxury holiday!

Where could the prize take you? Perhaps you'll cruise around the Greek islands, escape to a peaceful woodland retreat, explore the Norwegian fjords or plan a luxury staycation closer to home.

The draw takes place this Saturday 29th August, and every ticket bought through the link below helps raise money for Bowes Belles WI.

Thank you to all of our supporters 💚

Bowes Belles is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

17/08/2026

A lovely 5-mile walk around Cleadon Hills with Boots Belles today. Around 14,000–15,000 steps, depending on your fitness tracker… and, of course, the length of your legs! 🥾

Plenty of fresh air, beautiful views and lots of chatter along the way.

And the perfect way to finish… a well-earned cuppa at Souter Lighthouse! ☕️🌊

11/08/2026

Another hilarious look at the joys (and dramas!) of growing older with the fabulous Marie Thom — aka Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas — and her brilliant new talk, “I. Am. A. Woman.” Safe to say, it resonated with most of us at Bowes Belles! 🙋‍♀️💪🏼

The evening was filled laughter, knowing nods and “that’s definitely me!” moments.

A thoroughly entertaining evening — thanks, Marie! 💚

🎭 Yvonne & Marie will be at the Little Theatre on Saturday 19th September with their special brand of midlife mayhem.

Join them for a wonderful evening of entertainment and guaranteed laughter.

🎟️ Book your tickets here https://www.hearmeroarhere.com/event-details-registration/hear-me-roar?fbclid=Iwb21leATobBR0ZGNwBOhr4WNsY2sE6GvWcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7CkVvdzkYK_aQGcV17bn7d8-h4kbdnr2EsuvIVYbRuFbFPNBi4hPPHvPneuw_aem_71T5-XetyPubVBwVtqW6Gw

Yvonne and Marie bring their brand of midlife mayhem to a stage show.

07/08/2026

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04/08/2026

The Menopause Support Group takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at Easington Communal Lounge, opposite Wrekenton Medical Practice.

Book here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/menopause-support-group-gateshead-central-south-primary-care-network-tickets-1967602292423?aff=oddtdtcreator

30/07/2026

Our Dinner Belles enjoyed another fantastic lunch today at The Bowes Incline! 🍽️✨

Great food, great company and excellent service from Richard, who looked after us so well.

Thank you to everyone at The Bowes Incline for making our lunch such an enjoyable one. We had a lovely afternoon and look forward to visiting again soon! 💕

16/06/2026

Another lovely outing for our Boots Belles yesterday. They walked along the river path from Dunston Staithes, crossed the Swing Bridge (celebrating its 150th birthday yesterday!), and enjoyed a cheeky bacon buttie at Wetherspoons before heading back.

With sunshine all the way, they clocked up an impressive 9,100 steps! ☀️👢🚶‍♀️🥓🎉👏