The Stalham Broads WI

12/06/2026

The Norfolk Federation of WIs today put on a 'Tank' Driving day at the Muckleburgh Military Collection, Weybourne. When members of all ages from the young to the young at heart (the oldest driver was 92!!!) had the chance to drive an Armoured Personnel Carrier. This is just one of many activities you can find WI Members getting upto. Who says the WI is full of old ladies, knitters jam makers and bakers!!!

28/05/2026

Details of our June meeting.

27/05/2026

Our walking group visited the near by How Hill today, and were thankful the temperature had dropped to a cool 16 degrees Celsius. Sadly no Swallowtails were spotted but we did see loads of 'happy' Damselflies and Dragonflies as well as a Reed Warbler (which was too shy to have his picture taken).

12/05/2026

Back in 2023 The Stalham Broads planted a tiny crab apple sapling to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III by the burial ground in Campingfield Lane. This sapling had spent 12 months sat in a tub in our Secretary's backgarden having arrived initally as just a mere twig (literally it was a single twig with roots) before we were finally able to plant it in it's current location. TWIggy as it was christened has had a couple of scary moments in the last few years (the original sign was destroyed by individuals unknown) but 'she' is still going strong and despite not growing upwards (Crab Apple trees aren't massively tall, we may have got a mini tree by mistake lol) there is plenty of green leaves and fresh shoots on her.

06/05/2026

Yesterday evening The Stalham Broads WI once again provided the refreshments for the town of Stalham's Annual Meeting. This event gives us the chance to not only give back to the community it also allows us to promote the WI and raise some funds (this year we received a grant to help in a future community event we are planning later in 2026). Irene Sheehan our President collected the giant cheque for the grant on the WI's behalf.

29/04/2026

Details of our May meeting

29/04/2026

The Stalham Walking group have been out and about this morning walking along part of the Jan Marks Walk in the Stalham area before returning via Sutton and a well earned rest and refreshments in Stalham. Beautiful and sunny but with a chilly biting wind.

26/04/2026

24/04/2026

At yesterday's Federation Annual Meeting one of the Creative Arts committee (Sandra) passed me details of some upcoming craft workshops she is running locally. One is a regular Scrapbooking Class in Spixworth the other two are workshops she is holding at Hoveton Village Hall. Sandra is an amazing instructor who regularly provides papercraft actvities through the Federation (I made an Explosion Box with her last year so can assest to her ability as a Tutor). Details of all three are below.

09/04/2026

Coming up on 11th June, we've organised a private tour of Carrow House for our members, numbers are limited and will be dealt with on a first come basis. Cost is £20 in advance (it is easier than taking deposits according to someone). There will be a sign up sheet at Monday's meeting so if you aren't able to attend on Monday but want to go please contact the Secretary ASAP. If this one goes well there maybe other future tours depending on interest.

Discover the story of Carrow House and it's Forgotten Vaults, once the grand residence of the legendary Colman family, makers of the city’s famous mustard