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We have two main types of meetings –

  • 'Speaker' evenings, where a guest speaker will entertain, educate and inspire us with a talk or demonstration, or tell us about the work of their organisation and

  • ‘Activity' evenings, where members will share their skills and knowledge and we all have a go at something new.

All meetings are free to members. Visitors are always very welcome  but please try to let us know if you plan to visit us. Your first two visits are free, but we may ask for a small contribution to the cost of consumables on activity nights.

We also have a series of interest groups for members to join. 

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The topics of meetings below may change if speakers or activities become unavailable at short notice. Alternative arrangements will be made in place of the advertised topics. 

What's On: Meet the Team
Image by Keith Hardy

3 April 2025

Artistic blacksmith
How a local artistic blacksmith became the first female master blacksmith. Also if the weather is kind, have a go on the mobile forge.

Photography theme: Newborn - any species

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8 May 2025

St Richard's hospice
Find out how our local hospice supports patients and families in Worcestershire

Photography theme: Easter

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5 June 2025

Village fete, WFWI craft collection and AGM
How did past WI members show off their crafting skills? What have you made or snapped for our own competition? 

Village Fete photography class: a mid-summer's day 

Image by Keith Hardy

3 July 2025

Costumes and culture of the Maya
What did the Maya of Central America wear and how did they live? Come and find out. 

Photography theme: wildlife

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2 August 2025 tbc

Avoncroft museum visit
We're going to have a talk about the museum, and tour of two historic buildings. There is a small additional charge for this visit.

Photography theme: butterflies

Bee on a Daisy

4 Sept 2025

Honey bees, my passion!
The life of amazing bees, can you spot the queen in the observation hive?

Photography theme: food and drink

Tim Scarborough with djembe.avif

2 Oct 2025

Rhythmicity drumming workshop
Put into practice some of the techniques which have enabled people to create music together since antiquity.

Photography theme: arches

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 6 Nov 2025

A day in the life of a Highway Officer
What do Highways England Traffic Officers get up to all day? 

Photography theme: through the window

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4 Dec 2025

It's Christmas!
Festive food, games and no-rehearsal-needed pantos put on by members

Photography theme: famous local landmarks

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8 Jan 2026

What antiques can tell us
Explore the stories that antiques can tell, and look at some quirky items, and perhaps bring your own to show the group. 

Photography theme: abandoned buildings

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5 Feb 2026

Mixing farming and pottery
how working on a mixed farm combines with my passion for all things pottery with Liz 

Photography theme: Sky - stars, colours etc

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5 March 2026

Refresh your CPR skills
Come along and refresh you skills with CPR, using a defibrillator and helping someone who is choking, including children. 

Photography theme: glass e.g. stained

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