Melsonby has a small but active Women’s Institute, which meets on the first Tuesday of every month, at 7.00pm in the room in St James’ church.
New members of all ages are always welcome and you can come as a visitor for £4.00 to see if you like it, or are interested in a particular topic. Each month there is a talk and a competition, a practical workshop, or a visit.
In 2025 we are celebrating our 80th. anniversary and plans are afoot to mark this achievemant.
As a member you can take part in County Federation courses and lectures with other WIs.
There is a WI noticeboard in the 0for further information.
If you are interested please contact:-
Jane Brown (Sec) jbrown@brownbods.com
or Valerie Cook (President) v.cook235@btinternet.com
MELSONBY WI PROGRAMME 2025
6th January 2 to 4pm
Social and Discussion afternoon/Resolution – Playing card bingo
20th January Craft session : ZENTANGLE – Anne P
3rd February 2 to 4 pm
Holiday in Uzbekistan - David Selby
17th February Craft session : Decoupage by Caroline Dobinson
3rd March National Garden Scheme- Dee Venner – County Organiser
17th March Craft session : Easter decoration – Ellie K-S
7th April Blood Bikes – EVS
21st April Craft session : Hand tied bouquet – Val C
5th May Julie Clarke Cookery Demo
19th May Craft session : Curved stitching – Elaine R
2rd June African Visit - Charlie Vart
16th June Craft session : Macramé – Judith S
7th July BBQ at Norma‘s – 6.30
21st July Craft session :Own Project/demo of Diamond Painting - Dorothy
Thursday 6th August Trip to Auckland Castle –tour –Jude Wardell
18th August Craft session : Own Project
1st September Kiplin Hall – Past, present and future, James Etherington, Director
15h September Craft session : Watercolours with Judith and Dorothy
6th October Paton & Baldwins - Chris Lloyd
20th October Craft session : Pumpkin carving
3rd November AGM
Craft session 17th November – Making beaded icicles and snowflakes, Jane B and Val C
4th DecemParish Report November 2025
In June 2015, our members took part in the Centenary AGM streamed live from the Albert Hall to the Station Cinema and then enjoyed our centenary cupcake.
In 2018 we created a groundsheet covered with poppies for the memorial sessions of the WW1 Centenary.
The WI also completed an altar cloth for Remembrance in 2022.
We always welcome new members, of any age. Come and try one meeting. We are a very friendly group and welcome any new ideas. Below is the 2025 programme.
In 2025 members produced this wall hanging for the churrch, celebrating our 80th birthday.
Contact details:Secretary: Jane Brown – jbrown@brownbods.com
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