Hebden Bridge WI return to meetings in The Waterfront Hall
Monday 15th November, 7.30pm
Meetings free to Hebden Bridge WI members and £5 for guests
Every third Monday
Hebden Bridge WI will be back to in-person meetings at the Town Hall, starting with a Christmas crafting session
After successfully meeting every month via Zoom all throughout lockdown, Hebden Bridge WI will once again return to in-person meetings in The Waterfront Hall from Monday 15th November. This first meeting will be a Christmas crafting session, and will be a hybrid between in-person and virtual, with some members joining in over Zoom.
Hebden Bridge WI are a diverse and character-filled group. They say:
“We currently have around 60 members and there will usually be between 20-40 members at any given meeting. We welcome women of any age, ethnicity, sexuality, physical ability or jam-making skill. Transwomen are also very welcome.
“Many women assume that they’re too young for the WI and are surprised to discover that the majority of HBWI members are between 30-50, with some older members.
“You’ll often find us sitting at round tables but if it’s a more formal presentation, we might have rows of chairs. Just sit wherever feels comfortable to you. We know it can be a bit nerve-wracking the first time you come, but we promise people will be welcoming.
“We are a very informal WI. We do not sing Jerusalem at the start of meetings, there is the possibility of swearing (especially if the coin tossing in the bingo goes awry) and a good third of the group will probably be doing some kind of textile craft, so feel free to bring your knitting.
“We start at 7.30pm with our President relaying the news and admin, which usually takes about 10-20 minutes. Then we have a quick round of Stand Up Sit Down Bingo or another quick game before going on to the main speaker or activity. Depending on what we’re doing, we’ll either grab tea and cake at the beginning of the meeting or we’ll have a more formal tea break halfway through.
“We provide tea, instant coffee, herbal tea and juice. We do not currently charge for refreshments but welcome donations, which cover the annual refreshment expenses, with any extra going to our charity of the year. Please feel free to help yourself to tea, coffee and cake when you arrive, although if you’re very early the tea trolley might not have arrived yet. And if you’re not sure where things are, just ask someone – we’re a friendly bunch and will be happy to help.”
To join the Christmas crafting session on 15th November, or to become a member of Hebden Bridge WI, contact them on their facebook page.