Arnold WI

We regret to inform you that Arnold W I
has closed.

Any enquiries should be made to
the Nottinghamshire Federation.

Posted 6th November 2017

On the 4th October we were cleaning up with a demonstration on soap-making.

Find out what other great activities we have in store for you during the rest of the year on our Monthly Meetings page.

Back To The Workhouse
Posted 1 September 2016

Our 6th September gathering will be made to go back into the Workhouse on an evening with the Story-tellers of the Workhouse. They will bring to life the hard times people faced inside the walls of the Southwell Workhouse. Much more fun in the telling than the living, this evening promises to be educational and entertaining. Come along and time travel in the comfort of your chair.

Denman Residential College
Posted 18th August 2017

In July The County Federation booked 'Denman' for a long weekend We filled two coaches and went from the Friday till Sunday. it is very popular and spaces are balloted. Four of us from Arnold W.I. were lucky to go.
There were several courses to choose from..
A tour of Blenheim palace, with lectures in the college to accompany the proceedings.
Cookery in the beautifully equiped catering studio.. The course was 'Starters & Puddings"
A patchwork bag project.
The history & music of the Carpenters. This involved some singing which the rest of us appreciated on the final morning.
The films of Audrey Hepburn, with discussions and excerpts & a film chosen on the final evening.
All this & no shopping, cooking etc & lots of great company.
All the courses at Denman can be found on-line.
If you have never been to Denman give it a go....

Maggies
Posted 26 June 2016

This month we hear about the work of Maggies - the cancer support centre at the City Hospital. Kate Martin will be along to help us understand the service they offer to cancer patients and their families and the importance of their work.
If you want to know more or donate to their worthwhile cause click here.

Window On Talent
Posted 25 May 2016

Prepare to be amazed at our monthly meeting when you see the wonderful pieces of art created by our speaker, Rosemary Pike. Her talent lies in stained glass. She makes small decorative objects up to commissions for large stained glass windows.

She will tell us a little about the process of stained glass making and show us how she goes about creating a commission piece.

You might want to bring along a few pounds as there will be a chance to purchase some of her creations on the night.

Make Your Mind Up
Posted 23 April 2016

May is always the resolution meeting. The WI debate a couple of possible campaign topics and vote whether to support them over the coming year.

Any member can propose a resolution. She then puts it to her own W I when the members vote for it to proceed. It then goes to County and then if successful to National.
If it goes forward to the Anuual General Meeting and the vote is carried it empowers the National Committee to lobby parliament to effect change.
The W I is proud of its past successes and is a truly democratic organisation.

The vote from our WI will be taken forward to the Annual Meeting of the national Federation in Brighton later in the year. Come along with an open mind and opinions to share in the debate.

April Meeting
Posted 2nd April 2016

Margaret Harrison who is a Blue Badge Guide will be talking to us about the Copper Kettle Club. This is part two of a two part talk and those of you who were with us for Part One! will know we are in for a great evening. Do come & join in the fun.

Centenary Celebrations
Posted 5 July 2015

There have been lots of events taking place this year to celebrate 100 years of the WI arranged by both Nottinghamshire Federation & National.
Details of all of them can be found in your copy of Hornblower Magazine, in WI Life magazine & on the Nottinghamshire Federation website.

The two biggest events took place in June.
On 2nd June a lucky representative from each WI in the country was invited to Buckingham Palace to a garden party to celebrate the Centenary. Look out for a write up from our rep very soon.
On 4th June the 100th AGM was held at the Royal Albert Hall - see image above. HM the Queen, Princess Anne & Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, attended the event. The whole day was also televised with live streaming of the event being shown at Cineworld in Nottingham. Look out for a write up of this amazing event too.

Newstead Abbey Flower & Craft Festival
Posted 1 July 2015

Virginia Wade

The Centenary Flower & Craft Festival was held at Newstead Abbey on 26th 27th & 28th June 2015.
The flowers were beautiful & the imagination of the florists was staggering. Over 50 WIs took part all representing famous inspiring women both past & present.
Our display featured Virgina Wade and, as you can see from the photo, it was lovely. Well done Jean & co.
Needless to say the refreshments supplied by the WI helpers were their usual scrummy best.

Arnold Carnival
Posted 21 June 2015

On Saturday 20th June we were in the craft tent at the Arnold Carnival.
We hope you were able to come and meet us. This is the first time we have taken part.
It was a lovely day & the weather was very kind to us.

ABOUT US:

Arnold WI was formed in September 1988.

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the
Pondhills Community Centre
Check the map here

We have around 30 members of all ages and are a very friendly group.

We are connected to the Nottinghamshire Federation which provides additional opportunities to try out new skills, runs educational courses, provides entertainments on a larger scale & also links us to the National Federation who lobby Government on issues that are of concern to the whole membership.

You can contact us via the contact form,
Val Wilkinson
President

NATIONAL LINKS

The WI web site
(which now has a search facility for your local WI group based on your postcode)
Denman College
The MOODLE

OTHER NOTTS FED WI WEBSITES:

CONTACT US:

If you would like to E-mail us, use the contact form

We regret to inform you that Arnold W Ihas closed.Any enquiries should be made tothe Nottinghamshire Federation.​​​​Posted 6th November 2017

Back To The WorkhousePosted 1 September 2016

Denman Residential CollegePosted 18th August 2017

Maggies Posted 26 June 2016

Window On TalentPosted 25 May 2016

Make Your Mind UpPosted 23 April 2016

April MeetingPosted 2nd April 2016

Centenary CelebrationsPosted 5 July 2015

Newstead Abbey Flower & Craft FestivalPosted 1 July 2015

Arnold Carnival Posted 21 June 2015