Romanby WI

27/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our new roof appeal, the work is now complete and Romanby WI Hall not only has a new roof but also gutters and drainpipes.
This could only be achieved by the generous donations made by the local community, Northallerton & Romanby Slimming World, Zumba by Kat, The Allerton Players, Hair & Beauty Secrets, Romanby Parish Council, The Jack Brunton Charitable Trust, Anchor Masonic Lodge Northallerton and Romanby Women Institute members.
We would also like to say thank you to Darlington Roofing Contractors for the professional management of the project.

05/09/2026

Yesterday we enjoyed an afternoon of Botanical Printmaking with Yvonne from yvonnehoggarth.art.
We spent time creating our plates and then experimenting with inks to create botanical prints.
It was a very creative session and the final pieces were lovely.

03/09/2026

💕💕💕FREE EVENT - NON MEMBERS WELOME 💕💕💕

We are hosting a talk given by Breast Cancer UK (Yorkshire Project) on Tuesday 29th September @ 7pm in our WI Hall, Romanby, on this extremely important subject that we are sure has touched all our lives in some way.

The speaker is very experienced and the talk will be given in the most sensitive of ways.

This a free event and open to everyone, not just WI members.

The talk will last 30 minutes with a 15 min Q&A session. Tea and biscuits will be provided.

For the purposes of numbers please comment with your name and the number of people who will be attending.

22/08/2026

This is a great event and an alternative to buying and selling on Vinted and EBay. Lots of pre-loved items.
Northallerton Town Hall, Saturday 12th September 1pm - 3pm. 👗 👖 👢 🥾 🥿 👟 🧥

14/08/2026

We want to say a huge thank you to Kat from ‘Zumba with Kat’ and her amazing group of ladies who took part in a fundraising Salsa class this evening at Romanby WI Hall, despite the heat they danced their way to raising a grand total of £222 towards our new roof. 👏👏👏👏

31/07/2026

87 years ago our predecessors had a vision to bring people together and build a hub for the community. This story is shown in the pictures below.
Today as the custodians of this lovely hall, we are determined to continue that vision and save Romanby WI Hall.
It has a long and varied history and our appeal for a desperately needed new roof will allow us to maintain the hall and continue that legacy.
The hall is used by many, young and old and your help to preserve this local gem by giving a donation, however small, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

To donate please use the link below or the QR code in the photos.

https://checkout.justgiving.com/k2fziv2k33

20/07/2026

Romanby / Northallerton workshop on the 12th August ( Wednesday ) , perfect for the midweek push 🔥

Join us on the 12th August at the Romanby WI Village Hall for a morning of art , relaxation and cakes 🔥

All materials included plus refreshments ,what’s not to love , limited places available 🔥🔥

https://creative-uk.com/products/pyrography-workshop-romanby-2026

14/07/2026

A huge thank you to Romanby Parish Council for their donation and support.

02/07/2026

Romanby WI Hall needs your help!

Please help us raise the remaining £15,000 needed for a new roof for Romanby WI Hall

Romanby WI Hall opened in April 1939 thanks to a generous gift of land and lots of hard work and determination by a group of forward-thinking women. Having stood for 87 years this timber building is unique to the parish. Although owned and run by Romanby Women’s Institute, the Hall has long been an important part of community life. We hear heart-warming stories of weddings, health clinics, school dinners and more.

Today the Hall is used by the charity Romanby WI and provides a space for several local community groups, clubs and events.
We have recently learnt that the roof on the Hall was intended to last 25 to 30 years. Having kept us dry for 87 years it has done remarkably well, but is now leaking. We urgently need a new roof! We have £20,000 of our own money ready to put towards the project but need another £15,000 to complete the job before winter.

Without a roof, our hall would be no more, which would be devastating not only for the WI but for the whole of Romanby! So, we are asking for your help – please give as generously as you can afford.

Donate HERE
https://checkout.justgiving.com/k2fziv2k33

Thank you for your support!

Anything you can give will make a huge difference!

01/07/2026

Romanby WI Hall needs your help!

Please help us raise the remaining £15,000 needed for a new roof for Romanby WI Hall

Romanby WI Hall opened in April 1939 thanks to a generous gift of land and lots of hard work and determination by a group of forward-thinking women. Having stood for 87 years this timber building is unique to the parish. Although owned and run by Romanby Women’s Institute, the Hall has long been an important part of community life. We hear heart-warming stories of weddings, health clinics, school dinners and more.

Today the Hall is used by the charity Romanby WI and provides a space for several local community groups, clubs and events.

We have recently learnt that the roof on the Hall was intended to last 25 to 30 years. Having kept us dry for 87 years it has done remarkably well, but is now leaking. We urgently need a new roof! We have £20,000 of our own money ready to put towards the project but need another £15,000 to complete the job before winter.

Without a roof, our hall would be no more, which would be devastating not only for the WI but for the whole of Romanby! So, we are asking for your help – please give as generously as you can afford.

Donate HERE
https://checkout.justgiving.com/k2fziv2k33

Thank you for your support!