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 […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Wednesday 15th October, 7.45pm for 8pm start at WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh Join us for an evening of crafting with Becky Wash from Retro From Scratch who will join us to teach a papercraft workshop. There will also be an opportunity to buy Becky’s upcycled books and newly published craft book. We are also […]
Wednesday 19th November, 7.45pm for 8pm start at WI Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh Join us for a talk from Essex Therapy Dogs as they explain their work in bringing dogs to the ill, disabled and elderly to provide help, comfort and support. Please note we will have some therapy dogs attending. Visitors welcome, £5 entry, […]