The Women’s Institute is a National Organisation which celebrated its centenary in 2015. The Datchworth branch was formed in 1927.It is a very friendly WI. Our current membership is around 50 and we welcome new members. Anyone in the village is welcome to come along as a visitor for at least 2 meetings before deciding to become a full member.
We may be known for making cakes and jam but in fact our members enjoy a very diverse set of skills as shown in the photo of our stall. Our Craft & Produce stall at the THRIFTFEST 52a Burnham Green Rd. on 6th July
Monthly Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm in Datchworth Village Hall where we enjoy talks and demonstrations from our visiting speakers. Visitors are always welcome.
Our Next meetings are:
12th November- My Time as a Station Officer in the Met Police by Mike Long.
10th December – “Christmas Greetings” – Keith Baldwin.
Our Next meetings are:
12th November- My Time as a Station Officer in the Met Police by Mike Long.
10th December – “Christmas Greetings” – Keith Baldwin.
Our Next meetings are:
12th November- My Time as a Station Officer in the Met Police by Mike Long.
10th December – “Christmas Greetings” – Keith Baldwin.
As well as the monthly meetings members also enjoy other activities.
Knit & Natter – This takes place on the 1st Monday of the month at 2.30 p.m in the Church Hall. This year we are again producing items for the Neo-natal Unit at Lister Hospital. We will also be working on item for our Christmas tree at the Christmas Tree Festival 7th & 8th December.
Next Meetings – 4th November & 2nd December
Monthly Ramble – we enjoy walks in the local countryside on the 1st Wednesday of each month followed by tea/coffee at a local pub or tea room. On Wednesday 2nd October we visited Knebworth Park where we encountered a very large herd of deer which caused us to divert our planned route as we did not want to upset them in the rutting season.
Next Rambles 9.45a.m – 6th November from Preston starting from the Rusty Gun Public House on the B656 between Codicote and Hitchin.
4th December venue TBA
NEW – We are starting a Book Club. This will meet on 2nd Thursday of each month 2.30 – 4 p.m. in the Church Hall from 10th October. Next meeting 14th November.
Coffee Mornings. Meet in the Church Hall 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10.30 a.m. Next meetings 20th November & 18th December.
Monthly Lunch. These will resume on 22nd October at The Chequers, Bradgbury End at 12.30 and will take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month and not Wednesday as previously.
Art Group- meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 9.30 in the Committee Room in the Village Hall. Just a small group but we choose a subject each month and interpret using our favoured mediums.
Next Meetings 23rd October- subject Autumn leaves
27th November – Christmas Theme