North Yorkshire West Federation Women's Institute

North Yorkshire West Federation Women's Institute The North Yorkshire West Federation of WIs was formed when the large Yorkshire Federation was split Many of our WI’s were already in existence.

The North Yorkshire West Federation of WIs was formed when the large Yorkshire Federation was split into 6 smaller Federations in 1983. Since 1983 many new WI’s have been formed. Our boundaries are the A1 motorway in the east, Durham to the north, Cumbria and Lancashire to the west and West Yorkshire to the South. Much of our area is sparsely populated and includes rural farmland, market towns and

the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. It is, of course, part of the National Federation of Women's Institutes, the largest women's organisation in the country. Since its inception, North Yorkshire West has become an established, thriving Federation, due in no small measure to the enthusiasm and drive of all the Federation chairmen, members of the Board of Trustees committees, and sub committees.

18/06/2026

Does anyone have a lab coat they could lend Donna Galek for the GYS exhibition size 14 to 16 please? Please contact the office on 01765 606339 or [email protected]. Thank you.

****************Great Yorkshire Show Plea for Help******************Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far to ...
17/06/2026

****************Great Yorkshire Show Plea for Help******************
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far to be catering assistants or stewards at the Great Yorkshire Show from 14th to 17th July.
We need more members to volunteer to be catering assistants on Wednesday 15th July from 11.30 am onwards and on Friday 17th July from 11.30 onwards.
For the exhibition area we need more stewards on Tuesday 14th in the morning, Wednesday 15th in the afternoon, Thursday all day and Friday 17th in the afternoon.
Please ring Helen in the office on 01765 606339 or email on [email protected] as soon as you can if you are able to help with any of these dates and times. Thank you. See less

GYS exhibition area -'Something I Made Earlier' - reminder to please send in your items by the End of June. Thank you, D...
17/06/2026

GYS exhibition area -'Something I Made Earlier' - reminder to please send in your items by the End of June. Thank you, Donna Galek, Exhibition Co-ordinator.

Please continue to send photos of your WI activities for the rolling slideshow at the GYS. All photos to be received by ...
17/06/2026

Please continue to send photos of your WI activities for the rolling slideshow at the GYS. All photos to be received by Tuesday 7th July. Thank you, Donna Galek, Exhibition Co-ordinator.

Model items by the End of June please. Can you add a blank luggage label so that they can be numbered during the set up....
17/06/2026

Model items by the End of June please. Can you add a blank luggage label so that they can be numbered during the set up. But place the item in a bag with your name and WI written on a piece of paper inside the bag. Thank you, Donna Galek, Exhibition Co-ordinator.

Can I say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Great Yorkshire W.I. Yarn Bomb. We had more than enoug...
17/06/2026

Can I say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Great Yorkshire W.I. Yarn Bomb. We had more than enough squares. we are hoping to use them all at the show. They will all be donated to a charity to be chosen after the show. We are looking for a North Yorkshire based charity . Please email suggestions to the office, thank you. Donna Galek, Exhibition Co-ordinator.

06/06/2026

At last! The North Yorkshire West Federation Cookery Book has arrived! Over 60 recipes created and tested by our own Anne Harrison and demonstrated by our own Julie Clarke. Copies are flying out so come and get yours soon. Please ring the office on 01765 606339 or email on [email protected]. At only £10 per copy it's an absolute bargain! We can take cheque, cash or credit card payments at the office.

04/06/2026

*******Newsflash********
We have some places on the two dates for the Willow Weaving Workshop with tutor Rachel Hutton on 25th and 26th June - please email the office on [email protected] if you are interested. Cost is £40 and materials are included.

GYS 2026 Exhibition AreaThe Great Yorkshire W.I. Yarn BombCan I say a huge thank you for the positive response and for ...
01/05/2026

GYS 2026 Exhibition Area

The Great Yorkshire W.I. Yarn Bomb

Can I say a huge thank you for the positive response and for the squares already donated to Alma House for the backdrop. We have received approximately half the squares required, so please keep crafting. Please let us know how many squares your WI are going to complete and send the squares to Alma House by the end of May. There is an explanatary video on the NYWFWI website.

We have been able to secure a day at Alma House on Monday 8th June from 10am to 4pm to start putting the squares together. Please bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
If you are able to attend please let me or the office know so we have an idea of numbers. If you are able to help with the sewing of squares but unable to attend on that day. Please let me know so that we can arrange for you to collect some squares to sew together.

Is there a W.I. Or W.I. Craft group Who would be willing to make a “scarecrow” farmer? If so please get in touch.

Please can you start sending in photos of your WI evenings and events to the office. We are proposing to have a slideshow of pictures to show the public what we do at meetings.

Finally I hope you are also crafting some model items for the competition. These will be need to be submitted to Alma House by the end of June.

Good Luck ladies

Donna Galek, Exhibition Co-ordinator

Address

Alma House, Low Street Agnesgate
Ripon
HG41NG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 1:30pm

Telephone

+441765606339

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