Federation Events
The Events Team are planning a number of events for 2025 - see Diary page
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Behind the Scenes at Knepp with the Storks
Thursday 3rd July 2025 10.00am
Safari/Campsite carpark:
New Barn Farm, Swallows Lane,
Dial Post RH13 8NN England
Exclusive for WSFWI members!
Experience Knepp Estate like never before. Join us on July 3rd 2025 for a behind-the-scenes walk, exploring off-limits paths and learning about stork habitats. Led by a Knepp Rewilding Foundation Guide.
Afterwards, enjoy an optional visit to the Knepp Estate Café
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk £15 per person Sold Out!
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Behind the Scenes at Knepp with the Storks
Tuesday 8th July 2025 10.00am
Safari/Campsite carpark:
New Barn Farm, Swallows Lane,
Dial Post RH13 8NN England
Exclusive for WSFWI members!
Experience Knepp Estate like never before. Join us on July 8th 2025 for a behind-the-scenes walk, exploring off-limits paths and learning about stork habitats. Led by a Knepp Rewilding Foundation Guide.
Afterwards, enjoy an optional visit to the Knepp Estate Café
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk £15 per person Sold Out!
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CANCELLED
Literary Supper with Dee Blick
Wednesday 16th July 2025 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Ashurst Village Hall, Ashurst, BN44 3AP
Exclusive for WSFWI members!
Calling all bookworms and aspiring writers!
Join us for a delightful Literary Supper on Wednesday 16th July at Ashurst Village Hall with the amazing No.1 best-selling author, Dee Blick!
Hear Dee share insights about her new book and her inspiring lifelong journey as a creative writer, starting all the way back at age 8!
Indulge in a delicious supper while you soak in her wisdom. (Please bring your own drinks)
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk £25 per person, or take advantage of our Early Bird price of £20 per person if you book before 30th June!
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Behind the Scenes at Knepp with the Storks
Thursday 23rd July 2025 10.00am
Safari/Campsite carpark:
New Barn Farm, Swallows Lane,
Dial Post RH13 8NN England
Exclusive for WSFWI members!
Experience Knepp Estate like never before. Join us on July 23rd 2025 for a behind-the-scenes walk, exploring off-limits paths and learning about stork habitats. Led by a Knepp Rewilding Foundation Guide.
Afterwards, enjoy an optional visit to the Knepp Estate Café
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk £15 per person Sold Out!
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Friendship Bracelet Workshop for Crawley Pride
Wednesday 30th June 2025
10.00am - 12.00pm
Denman House, 60 Queen Street, Horsham, RH13 5AD
Tickets are complimentary, Email tickets@wsfwi.co.uk to book your spot.
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Bat Box Building Workshop
Saturday 2nd August 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm
'In our Hands'
Stable Yard, Manor Farm, Buncton, Steyning Road,
Steyning, BN44 3DD
Exclusive for WSFWI members!
Calling all nature lovers and budding DIY enthusiasts!
Join us for a hands-on Woodwork Skills Workshop to build bat boxes, contributing directly to the vital nature corridor under the Weald to Waves Knepp project. The workshop will be led by the experienced team from In Their Hands, a fantastic not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering women with DIY skills. This workshop is offered to WI members at no charge, but spaces are limited to eight participants.
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk
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The Federation Quiz 2025!
Tuesday 12th August 2025 3.30pm - 5.30pm & 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Get your thinking caps on, West Sussex WI members! The much-anticipated Federation Annual Quiz is returning on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, promising an afternoon and evening of friendly competition, brain-teasing questions, and plenty of fun.
This is your chance to pit your team’s wits against fellow WI members from across the county, showcasing your collective knowledge. Gather your friends and prepare for an intellectual challenge that will have you laughing, learning, and collaborating.
Multiple Locations, Double the Fun!
To make it easier for everyone to participate, the quiz will be held simultaneously at three convenient locations:
- Village Hall, North Mundham
- Denman House, Horsham
- The Ark, Turners Hill
With both afternoon (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and evening (7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) sessions available, you can choose the time that suits you best.
Assemble Your Dream Team!
Each team can consist of up to three WI members, and at just £5.00 per person, it’s an affordable and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening. Your WI can enter as many teams as you can muster, so gather your friends and get ready to show off your knowledge!
Mark Your Calendars and Stay Tuned!
Team application details will be available in the April/May editions of the West Sussex News (WSN), so keep an eye out for further information. In the meantime, start brushing up on your general knowledge and forming your dream team!
Test Your Knowledge and Team Spirit: The Federation Quiz Returns in 2025!
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The WI Autumn Showcase - Alice in Wonderland!
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September 2025
9.00am - 5.00pm
South of England Showground, Ardingly
“Down the Rabbit Hole We Go!”
Join is for the 2025 WI Autumn Showcase, a whimsical wonderland of creativity! This year, we are stepping through the looking glass and inviting you to experience the magic of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ brought to life by the talented hands of our WI members.
Following the resounding success of last year’s showcase, we are thrilled to once again open our “SHOP WINDOW” to the public, showcasing the incredible skills and talents that make our WI so special. This enchanting event is not only the highlight of the WI calendar but also a fantastic opportunity to inspire and connect with the community.
We cordially invite you to take part in the 2025 WI Autumn Showcase, a truly unforgettable experience! Don’t miss this extraordinary journey into the heart of WI creativity!
Classes
Alice in Wonderland Classes
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Class 1 £10
Cooperative Cookery
A minimum of 3 members to take
part & only 1 entry per WI.
To be displayed / staged on a tray no larger than
18” x 14” (46cm x 36cm) or 18” diameter
(Display & staging will be judged).
Roughly 18in (46cm)
6 Cheese Straws
Recipe of own choice
4 Jam Tarts
Homemade Shortcrust Pastry, own choice of jam.
Battenburg Cake
Recipe of own choice with homemade almond paste.
‘Drink Me Cordial’
Recipe own choice.
5 ‘Eat Me Iced Biscuits’
Recipe own choice.
Alice’s Garden - Class 2 £5
Fresh flower arrangement in a teacup & saucer.
Standard size teacup, to be brought to the showground ready for judging.
An Invitation to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Class 3 £5
Maximum size A5
Style own choice.
The Queen of Hearts Fabric Heart Cushion - Class 4 £5
Any size.
Decorated Mad Hatter’s Top Hat - Class 5 £5
Standard bought felt top hat allowed.
Crafted made hats will be judged separately.
Alice in Wonderland Themed Fancy Dress Costume - Class 6 £5
Size to fir 5 -7 aged child.
Crafted White Rabbit with Jacket & watch - Class 7 £5
Any material allowed.
Alice in Wonderland Themed Decorated Cup Cakes - Class 8 £5
5 x decorated, plus 1 x plain for tasting.
To be displayed on a plate.
Closing date for entries with payment by Friday 1st August 2025.
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Medieval East Grinstead
Wednesday 1st October 2025
10.00am - 4.00pm
Step back in time with us!
Join WSFWI on Wednesday 1st October 2025, for a captivating journey through medieval East Grinstead.
What’s in store?
- Morning guided tour of East Grinstead with East Grinstead Museum’s expert guide
- Afternoon guided tour of the stunning Sackville college, a Jacobean Almshouse.
- Uncover East Grinstead’s fascinating history, admire its architecture and discover the influential people who shaped East Grinstead.
Don’t miss this opportunity to step back in time and experience the magic of East Grinstead.
Book your spot now by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk £20 per person
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Faberdashery & Cream Tea
Saturday 4th October 2025 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Barnham Community Hall, Murrells Field, Yapton Road, Barnham, PO22 0AY
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk £8 per person
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WSFWI 106th Annual Meeting
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
10.00pm - 4.00pm
Brighton Road Baptist Church, Horsham
Tickets available from 1st July 2025.
Early Bird £17 from 1st July - 31st August, Full Price £22 1st September - 17th October
Book your spot by emailing tickets@wsfwi.co.uk
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