Watnall WI

04/10/2026

The October meet of the Watnall Early Birds was a great success. We head 4 visitors and our speaker Jonathan Smith, Detectorist was excellent. He told us how he started his new hobby 15 years ago and explained the do's and don't and the difference between genuine enthusiasts and what they call Night Hawks. He brought a wide selection of the various items he has found, as well as slides showing an exceptional gold coin he found, which is now on display in a museum. The next meeting is our Annual Meeting on Friday 6 November at 10am when we will be celebrating our first year. If you have not been before come along and hear about all the interesting meetings you missed and what we have planned for the coming months.

04/10/2026

We are meeting on 20 October at 7.15pm at the WI Hall for a Crafty Evening. We will be making a candle in a beautiful teacup and also small jars of body scrub. Visitors this time, to cover the cost of materials will be £6. Please bring with you a small lidded jar for the body scrub and it will be helpful if you can bring a metal, pyrex or similar jug for the melted candle wax. Please contact us on facebook or at [email protected] to book your place as spaces are limited.

26/09/2026

Watnall WI Ladies and friends have been busy this month knitting poppies and learning how to crochet. This Friday morning starting a 10am we will be hearing about a new hobby. Our speaker is Jonathan Smith a Detectorist. He will be talking about his hobby and bringing some of his finds for us to see. New members and visitors welcome. Visitors £5 or new members' subscription lasts until March 2027 and costs £25 for six months.

22/09/2026

🧶👩‍🦰 Dates for the Knit and Natter Group to the end of October. We are knitting or crocheting Poppies to decorate the WI Hall Wall for Remembrance Sunday. Come and join us on any of these dates just bring your needles, 4 or 3.75mm and we have a supply of wool and can provide patterns.

20/09/2026

🌸 Our new programme is here! 🌸

Here is our programme for October 2026 – March 2027, and we’re sure there’s something for everyone! 💕

And there’s lots more to get involved with too…

🌺 Poppies for Remembrance Day – come along to our Knit & Natter groups and help us create our beautiful Remembrance Day display.

☕ Coffee Club – meet once a month for a relaxed catch-up.

🍽️ Lunch Club – enjoy good food and great company once a month.

🐦 Early Birds & Main Meetings – visitors are always very welcome! Entry is £5 per meeting, or why not join us as a member?

Annual membership is £50, with membership from October to April approximately £25.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, try something different, get creative or simply have a cuppa and a chat, we’d love to see you!

Everyone is welcome — come along and give us a try!

17/09/2026

Happy birthday to the WI, 111 years young.

17/09/2026

🚕We welcomed Stephen Browne to our September meeting and were delighted with his anecdotes about learner drivers and what some had said and done interspersed with lots of information on the requirements of the current driving test. Very different from when most of us passed. He rounded off his talk with an hilarious mock driving lesson, ably assisted by our President Jean.

13/09/2026

Watnall WI Hall at 7.15pm on Tuesday 15 September is the place to be. Hell on Wheels with Stephen Browne is our speaker for the evening. Stephen is a Driving Instructor and will be sharing his experiences and anecdotes from a long career as an instructor. Come along as a visitor, £5 entry, and learn about our new programme for 2026/27 and all the other activities we enjoy.

12/09/2026

✨ A week to go!!! ✨🧥👚

👗✨ CLOTHES SWAP AT WATNALL WI! ✨👗

Fancy a wardrobe refresh without spending a fortune? Come along to our Clothes Swap at Watnall WI! 🛍️💕

Bring along some clothes you no longer wear and discover something new to love. It’s a great way to give your wardrobe a fresh look, meet friends and enjoy a lovely afternoon together.

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 1pm – 4pm
📍 Watnall WI Hall
🎟️ Admission £5
So have a rummage through your wardrobe, bring along those pieces that deserve a new home, and come and swap, shop and have some fun! 👚👖👜👠
Everyone welcome! Please share with your friends and help us spread the word. 💕🌸