• Trip – Vogue: Inventing the Runway

    Lightroom 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, United Kingdom

    On Saturday 18th January 2025, we are planning a trip to see the Vogue: Inventing the Runway exhibition at Lightroom in London. We will travel by train and go for lunch afterwards to a Greek resaturant nearby. Please speak to the Committee for more details. This trip is only open to WINK Rayleigh members.   […]

  • Trip – London Walking Tour

    Join us on Saturday 15th February for a London Walking Tour. We will travel by train to London and meet our guide who will give us a bespoke walking tour of London. This trip is open only to WINK Rayleigh members. Please speak to the Committee if you would like to join us. Times and […]

  • 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.

  • Trip – Highgate Cemetery Guided Tour

    Highgate Cemetery Swain's Lane, London

    Join WINK on a visit to the famous Highgate Cemetery. Monday 12th May 2025. We will take the train to London and head to the cemetery to meet our tour guide. After our visit we will have lunch before returning home. We will be taken on a guided tour of Highgate Cemetery, viewing areas including […]

  • 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 […]

  • Croquet Taster Trip

    Maldon Croquet Club The Keith Bigden Memorial Ground, Wickham Bishops Road, Hatfield Peverel

    On Sunday 22nd June we will be visiting Maldon Croquet Club for a croquet taster followed by a cream team. Please note this trip is for members only. If you would like to join us on this trip please let the committee know.  

  • 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 […]

  • August Trip – Green Island Gardens

    Green Island Gardens Park Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Instead of a regular meeting in August, we have planned a social trip to visit the Green Island Gardens. If you would like to join us on this trip, please speak to the committee. Please note this trip is for members only.

  • 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 […]