Avon Federation of WIs

05/03/2026

Congratulations to the March 200 club winner 🥳🥳 Tickenham WI.

05/03/2026

DON'T FORGET TO APPLY!

Gardeners Question Time Evening
Wednesday 15 April 2026
From 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9DU

A panel of Horticultural Experts will be available for members to ask all their questions about plants and general gardening. The panel will be made up of various experts with a range of backgrounds.

On arrival at registration, members are invited to hand in a clearly written question that can be put to the panel during the evening.

This is an evening not to be missed by all of you who are interested in gardening.

There will be a raffle at this event, with a gardening theme, and the Bar will be open.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026

13/02/2026

Have you set up your WI Lottery yet? You've got to be in it to win it 🤞🤞. Join our Avon winner's so far in 2026 who've won £275 and 9 extra tickets between them. Good Luck everyone. https://www.thewilottery.co.uk/support/avon-federation-of-wis

13/02/2026

Have you set up your WI Lottery yet? You've got to be in it to win it 🤞🤞. Join our Avon winner's so far in 2026 who've won £275 and 9 extra tickets between them. Good Luck everyone.

AVON Federation of WIs is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

13/02/2026

Looking Forward to seeing you all on Thursday 🙂

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DAY
Thursday 19 February 2026
10.15am (for a 10.30am start) to 3.30pm
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 57-59 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BA37
6AD
We have organised a day with various speakers on a range of topics.
The morning will include speakers from the St John Ambulance on ‘Bystanders Can Be
Lifesavers’, followed by a talk by Dr Laura Wade on ‘Understanding Autistic and ADHD
Women and Girls.’
In the afternoon, Hayley Scott, who was a Forensic Scientist with the Metropolitan
Police will share some of her experiences with us.
And much more - so another day not to be missed!
Coffee can be purchased on arrival and there will be a raffle.

12/02/2026

EVENT REMINDER. DON'T FORGET TO APPLY!

SPRING EVENT
Thursday 19 March 2026 from 7.00pm (for a 7.15pm start) to 9.15pm
Somerset Hall, The Precinct, High Street, Portishead, BS20 6AH

Briony May Williams was a contestant on the Great British Bake Off and she will be telling us about her experience of her time on the show - the preparation and practice runs, cooking with cameras pointed at you and of course about the judges, presenters and other bakers - and her life since her time in the tent.

Stephanie Millward MBE is a paralympic gold medallist swimmer and will be sharing her story of the training, trials and selection for Team GB. She will be bringing along her medals and Olympic torch.

The meeting will be on the first floor of Somerset Hall but there is a lift.

Tea and Coffee will be provided at this event.

Members: £15 and Non Members: £17.00
Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026

05/02/2026

Congratulations Timsbury, this months winner of the 200 club for February.🥳

02/02/2026

Skylarks WI virtual are hosting a free talk.
Skylarks are travelling to the Isle of Man, online of course, for a wonderful talk by resident and virtual WI member Pam.
Come with us, relax and pour yourself a drink - guests 1st visit free - 'Wherever you are so are we' WI members love getting around.
Register at skylarkswi@gmail.com

26/01/2026

2026 AFWI FEDERATION QUIZ
Thursday 14 May 2026 from 7.00pm prompt to 10.00pm
Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury, BA2 0DJ

Time to get your thinking caps on again and pit your wits against the crafty quizmaster and her quirky questions. So, get your team of four membes ready for an evening of debating, head scratching, laughing, and finally coming up with hopefully the right answers.

There is a bar available and drinks must be purchased from there, but bring your own snacks and brain food.

There is a large car park, and the venue has accessible facilities.

Members Only: £20 per team (four members per team)

Closing Date: Thursday 30 April 2026

26/01/2026

VISIT TO THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
Thursday 11 June 2026
Arriving at 10.00am and leaving at 4.30pm

The National Memorial Arboretum is a British site of national remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield. It is a 150-acre site with over 400 memorials for people who served or supported the nation in times of need. Its objective is to honour the fallen, recognise service and sacrifice, and foster pride in His Majesty's Armed Forces and the associated civilian community.

The visit will include a 50-minute, pre-recorded guided tour on the Arobretum's land train, ideal for first-time visitors or those with mobility issues, allowing you to see many morials easily.

Members: £40.00
Non-Members: £45
Closing Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Coach pick-ups:
7.00am Keynsham (Ashton Way Car Park)
7.30am Tesco Eastville
7.50am Almondsbury Bus Stop (A38 lay-by)

23/01/2026

HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US
GARDENERS QUESTION TIME EVENING
Wednesday 15 April 2026, from 7.00pm to
9.30pm at Longwell Green Community
Centre, Shellards Road, Longwell Green,
Bristol, BS30 9DU
A panel of Horticultural Experts will be available
for members to ask all their questions about
plants and general gardening. The panel will be
made up of various experts with a range of
backgrounds.

On arrival at registration, members are invited to
hand in a clearly written question that can be put
to the panel during the evening.
This is an evening not to be missed by all of you
who are interested in gardening.
There will be a raffle at this event, with a
gardening theme, and the Bar will be open.
Members: £12.00
Non-Members: £15.00
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Photo with thanks to Ralphs-Fotos

23/01/2026

It was lovely to see so many of you at this months History Talk about Amy Johnson. Keep an eye on your Avon News for more upcoming events.