• September Meeting – Food Bank Collection

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Supporting the Trussell Trust Join us for a fun and informative evening as we welcome a speaker from the Trussell Trust who will talk to us about the work they do with our local food banks. In support of this month’s National Food Bank Day, we are collecting food and supplies to donate to the […]

  • October Meeting – Relax & Unwind

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Join us for a relaxing evening as we are joined by Karen Lawrie who will take us through ways we can relax, unwind and calm the mind. Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only. Includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket and our activities for the evening. Please bring your own mug for drinks.

  • November Meeting – Découpage Workshop

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    ** Please note our November meeting is for MEMBERS ONLY due to a limited number of spaces on the workshop. Visitors are welcome to join us for our December meeting. ** Join us for a crafty evening where we will be learning how to paint and découpage different items. These would be perfect to give […]

  • December Meeting – Festive Cocktails

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    For our last meeting of 2024, join us for a social evening of festive mocktails, mince pies and festive cheer. Please being a small, wrapped gift (value up to £2) for a secret Santa game. Festive jumpers and accessories encouraged! Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and our activity for the […]

  • January Meeting – Art Deco Delights

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    For our first meeting of 2025, join us as we welcome an expert in Art Deco design who will talk us through the delights of this beautiful era. Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and our activity for the evening. Please bring your own mug for hot drinks. Please note we […]

  • February Meeting – The Work of a Forensic Examiner

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    We are joined by a former Forensic Examiner who will give a talk about the history of fingerprinting and DNA recovery, how the C.S.I.s gather evidence at a crime scene and the significance of the evidence during investigations. Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and our activities for the evening. Please […]

  • March Meeting – Easter Crafts

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    For our March meeting we will be enjoying some Easter and spring themed crafts with plenty of time to catch up with friends old and new. Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and our activities for the evening. Please bring your own mug for hot drinks. Due to limited craft supplies, […]

  • April Meeting – Annual Meeting and Latin Dancing

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Join us for our Annual Meeting and to vote in the new committee follwed by a Latin dancing talk and demonstration by Strictly Smartz. Bring your dancing shoes! Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and our activities for the evening. Please bring your own mug for hot drinks.

  • May Meeting – Plant Sale and Wildlife Talk

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Join us for our 2nd annual plant sale! Our first plant sale last year was a huge success and we’ve decided to make it an annual event! We will also be joined by Essex Wildlife Trust who will give a talk on gardening for butterflies, moths and caterpillars. Please bring any plant/seed donations for the […]

  • June Meeting – Mental Health Talk & Cake Sale

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Join us for a talk from mental health charity Mind followed by a cake sale. There will be tea, coffee and a chance to chat over a sweet treat or two. Please bring donations of cake or other baked goods, and cash to make your purchases. All donations must have a full list of ingredients […]

  • July Meeting – Bingo and Games Night

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Wednesday 16th July, 7.45pm for 8pm start at the WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh Join us for a fun evening of bingo and games with plenty of time to chat and socialise too. You are welcome to bring your own dabbers! Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and our activities for the […]

  • September Meeting – The History of Southend United

    WI Hall Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

    Wednesday 17th September, 7.45pm for 8pm start WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh Join us for a talk on the history of Southend United Football Club. Learn about this local club which has been part of Essex history since 1906. No previous football knowledge necessary! Visitors welcome, £5 entry, cash only, includes tea/coffee, raffle ticket, and […]