September 2024 – Featured Recipes by Lucie Wilson
Hello September! I hope you are all well? Did you enjoy August’s recipes? I hope you enjoyed making them. I have got three delicious recipes for you this September and all are made with seasonal ingredients too. The first is one of my absolute favourites. Highland Tartiflette. Tartiflette originally comes from the french alps but […]
Downloadable Meeting Library
Welcome to our small library of downloadable meeting sessions which we have put together to help WIs. Whether you’ve had a speaker pull out at short notice and you need to rustle a new meeting together or whether you wish to schedule one of these meetings into your regular upcoming programme, we have a solution! […]
September 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
This month’s featured crafts by Kirstie Phipps are perfect for those who love to sew and travel. The luggage tag and passport cover tutorials are both beginner-friendly and can be customised to suit your personal style. Luggage Tag Skill level: Beginner You will need: Cotton fabric x 2 pieces, 12cm x 7.5cm (Fabric pieces A […]
September 2024 – Featured Crafts by Gillian Cain
Hello August! We are now into September and Autumn is heading our way. All the makes for September have a late Summer/Autumn feel to them, I hope you like them as much as I do. I don’t have a favourite this time as I love them all. There is a cute knitted little owl tea cosy […]
Charlotte Oakley
Hi I’m Charlotte! I am a freelance artist and designer and proud mother to my toy poodle Arthur! I have spent the last 10 years working as an artist and designer. Creating wall decor, clocks, mirrors and wall art. More recently I have been designing greetings cards. I work mostly as a digital artist, using […]
August 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
Hello August! This month Kirstie has provided some fantastic projects for you to try at home; Plant & Bird Decorations made from Polymer Clay and Fairy Garden Inspiration! Plant & Bird Decorations Skill level: BeginnerTo make the pink flower decoration you will need: Polymer clay Pink – Approx 40g (we worked with a whole 57g […]
Entertaining
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Blinis Tutorial Description Blinis are extremely useful to have in your repertoire, especially when entertaining, because they provide a great foundation for a wide range of canapés. Blinis are Russian pancakes, traditionally made […]
Asian Cuisine
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Kombu Dashi Tutorial Description Learning to make a real kombu dashi will open the door to a whole range of dishes from Japanese and South East Asian cuisine.It is a kelp stock which […]
Mexican Cuisine
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Tortillas Tutorial Description Food is usually best when it’s fresh, and bread is the perfect example. Think of the wonderful flavours and textures you get with fresh bread, everything about it is more […]
Indian Cuisine
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Indian Feast – Starters Tutorial Description Indian food is extremely well known, greatly cherished in many communities around the world, and it’s easy to see why.It’s a broad and fascinating topic, and we […]
Italian Cuisine
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Risotto Tutorial Description Learn to cook risotto with the authentic method, elevating it from ‘quick-and-easy’ meal to undisputed dinner party highlight. It’s all about the stirring. This particularly recipe makes a wonderfully rich […]
Pasta
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Pasta Foundation Tutorial Description Home made fresh pasta is unbeatable and surprisingly simple to make. The process is also quite therapeutic. This demonstration will show you how to make Cavatelli and Tagliatelle by […]
Dairy (& Eggs)
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Ghee Tutorial Description Homemade ghee is worth the effort! It is essentially lactose free, suitable for frying and boasts a luxurious texture and incredible flavour profile. Ingredients Butter (at least 100g) View This […]
Sauces & Stocks
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Mayonnaise Tutorial Description We want to talk about mayonnaise – what it is, how it works and how to make it from scratch. Ingredients 1 whole egg2 egg yolks300ml rapeseed oil1/2 teaspoon of […]
Baking & Desserts
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Brownies Tutorial Description One of our most frequent requests is for “the best way” to make brownies – the ideal ratio of chocolate and flour, how to make them really gooey and tricks […]
Poultry
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Chicken Jointing Tutorial Description Our ethos here is all about transferable skills, knowledge and techniques – why take the trouble to learn just one recipe when, with a little extra effort, you can […]
Bread
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Gluten Tutorial Description Gluten is much talked about but often poorly understood. This tutorial explains precisely what it is and what it does, both to bread and the human body. Understanding fundamentals like […]
Pastry
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Short Crust Pastry Tutorial Description Shortcrust is so versatile – combining brilliantly with sweet desserts, lighter dishes and powerful savoury flavours. It’s also a good one to start with because it’s relatively straightforward, […]
Vegetables, Herbs & Spices
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Spring – Seasonal Ingredients A-Z Index Description This category covers seasonal ingredients from March, April and May. View This Index Now PRESS HERE to view now Summer – Seasonal Ingredients A-Z Index Description […]
Knife Skills
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Knife Skills – Part 1 Tutorial Description Knife skills are paramount if you want to be a good cook (and keep all your fingertips). This video will explore how to best select and […]
Seafood & Shellfish
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Squid Tutorial Description This video will demonstrate how to prepare squid and then show you how to deep fry it to make a delicious meal. Ingredients Squid200g flour1 tablespoon of smoked sweet paprika1 […]
Fish
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Fish Filleting Tutorial Description Nowhere is freshness more important than with fish. For best results, learn fish filleting for yourself. It’s easier than you might think. Fish meat perishes quickly once its removed […]
Meat
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. BBQ Lamb Tutorial Description Brining meat is an amazing way to keep moisture inside. It is great for the BBQ season, but will become a staple in your kitchen once you have tried […]
Steak
These courses are an access anytime e-learning resource provided free of charge by The Devilled Egg Cookery School which anyone can join. Ribeye Steak Tutorial Description This is an introduction to steak cooking: The Ribeye edition! Ingredients 1 ribeye on the bone2-3 sprigs of thyme2-3 sprigs of rosemary50g butter2-3 garlic clovesSalt View This Tutorial Now […]
August 2024 – Featured Crafts by Gillian Cain
As promised the August craft blog has Jewellery Craft part 2 with more advanced techniques and makes, along with a guide, to start you on you jewellery making journey. I kept with the jewellery craft theme so there are instructions for kirigami paper boxes to gift and display your makes in. Then I’ve used the […]
August 2024 – Featured Recipes by Lucie Wilson
Hello August! I hope you are all well? Did you enjoy making July’s recipes? I hope you did. This month I have got three amazing recipes for you all. All my recipes are made with ingredients that are perfectly in season in August and can be easily grown by your own loving hands. My first […]
On Demand Exercise & Wellness Classes
Join Sarah-Jane Stephens for one of our weekly exercise classes or join Simon Gregor for one of our monthly guided meditation sessions. Sarah-Jane is a Pilates & Yoga teacher with over 12 years experience. Her classes are diverse, offering a variety of challenges and adaptations, ensuring a unique experience every time for all abilities. Simon […]
ACIE (Association of Charity Independent Examiners)
Association of Charity Independent Examiners (ACIE) was founded in 1999 with the aims of: providing advice, support, and training to any person who is – or is considering – undertaking independent examinations of small charities’ annual accounts; promoting and maintaining high standards of practice and professional conduct by members acting as independent examiners; and providing […]
AOC (Association of Chairs)
AOC are an independent association of Chairs of social purpose and not-for-profit organisations formed in order to help Chairs with their unique task: leading the board in delivering the organisation’s aims. Who we are We are forward thinking and aim to deliver value to our members by providing information, commissioning research, peer support, networking and […]
Code First Girls
Code First Girls has become one of the largest providers of free coding courses for women globally, having delivered over £75 million worth of free technology education and teaching three times as many women to code as the entire UK university undergraduate system! They’re on a mission to close the gender gap in the tech […]
DSC (Directory of Social Change)
DSC has been helping make charities stronger for over 45 years. Put simply, we provide online training courses and conferences, publications, online funding databases, research, and lots of free resources on our website such as top tips and best-practice articles. If you work for a charity we aim to support you in everything you do. […]
Getting On Board
Getting on Board: Changing the face of trusteeship Getting on Board exists to make charity trusteeship more accessible, effective and inclusive by raising awareness of trusteeship, particularly within under-represented communities, and by helping trustees to have impact. Our training for and about trustees is introductory and covers a broad range of topics of interest to aspiring […]
ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
Founded in 1880, ICAEW has a long history of serving the public interest and we continue to work with governments, regulators and business leaders globally. And, as a world-leading improvement regulator, we supervise and monitor around 11,500 firms, holding them, and all ICAEW members and students, to the highest standards of professional competency and conduct. We […]
Nicola Lighterness
Nicola is a social media manager and consultant, working for creative agency Blue Serif for the past 8 years. Nicola has worked with a variety of brands in the B2B, B2C and charity sectors, helping them to improve and elevate their social media. As well as day-to-day management of brands’ channels she also runs social […]
July 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
Hello July! This month Kirstie has provided some fantastic projects for you to try at home; Rope Coasters and Lino Printed Napkins. Rope Coasters Skill level: Beginner You will need: Cork sheet – 25mm thick and 11cm diameter (per coaster) Rope – 8mm x 140cm (approx. per coaster) Glue gun and glue Compass and pencil […]
July 2024 – Featured Crafts by Gillian Cain
Hello July! By now we should be fully into Summer but if not I think the projects for July will bring a little sunshine into your life. It was lovely to get back to jewellery making again after a long break especially as I kept some for myself to update older Summer outfits. They use […]
Women + Sport = Every Voice Counts
Please Complete Our Survey As part of the NFWI continued collaboration with England Rugby to enhance the community engagement strand of the Rugby World Cup Impact25 Programme, we are conducting a survey to gather valuable insights from WI members. Our goal is to encourage women who have not yet visited or engaged with their local rugby […]
July 2024 – Featured Recipes by Lucie Wilson
Hello July! How are you all? I hope you are all very well and have been enjoying the lovely sunny weather? Did you enjoy last month’s recipes and love making them too? I hope you did. This month I have made 3 recipes that are 3 of my wonderful mum’s favourites and they are also […]
Policies & Documents
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The WI was founded on democratic ideals over 100 years ago and this commitment to equality is still central to our ethos today. The WI is an inclusive, supportive and progressive organisation for all women with a diverse membership of around 180,000 members. The WI is open to all women. It […]
WI Shop
At the Learning Hub, we’re all for making life just that little bit easier, that’s why we’re proud to support the work of WI Enterprises (formed to help finance the Women’s Institute aims and objectives through various commercial activities) and the official WI Shop; jumpers, jewellery, bags, yarn, aprons, and books, we’ve got something for […]
Sheila May Green
Hello I’m Sheila May and I started sewing as far back as I can remember. I used to make outfits for my dolls from my brothers’ socks. Socks were the only fabric I could find that had stretch in it and I remember making polo neck jumpers and tights, all hand stitched. My mum could […]
June 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
Hello June! This month Kirstie has provided some fantastic projects for you to try at home; Decopatch Plant Pots & Beaded Wind Chimes to glam up your gardens for the summer! Decopatch Plant Pots Skill level: Beginner You will need: Terracotta plant pot (the one we have used has a 13cm diameter) White acrylic paint […]
June 2024 – Featured Crafts by Gillian Cain
The June craft projects are all based around Garden Wildlife Week but incorporate a little of the Summer solstice, National Upcycling Day and World Environment Day. Really they are all just nature themed in time for the warmer drier weather to enjoy as extra ornamentation in the garden. I love seeing the bird feeding station […]
June 2024 – Featured Recipes by Lucie Wilson
Hello June! I hope you are all well and enjoying the lovely sunny weather? I hope you enjoyed making last month’s recipes and loved them too. This month my recipes are very summery indeed. I have gone all out summer and loved making all of these recipes. We made all 3 recipes for dinner in […]
Introduction to Impact 25 Women’s Rugby World Cup for The WI Learning Hub
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for grassroots and elite rugby in England. Its purpose is to encourage rugby, and its values, to flourish across England. To find out more please click the link: https://www.englandrugby.com Rugby World Cup 2025 provides a once in a generation opportunity to accelerate the growth of the game for women and girls and achieve the RFU’s […]
FSA Support for setting up a food business
A food hygiene inspection is your opportunity to show that you and your food business comply with food law. Your local authority carries out these inspections, and they will issue you with a food hygiene rating from 0-5 after checking that: Food is handled safely. Equipment, facilities and the building are clean and in […]
Kirstie Phipps
Kirstie is an avid crafter and previously worked at the NFWI as the Craft Committee Secretary.She loves to learn new crafts and techniques, often attending workshops, classes and crafty events. Kirstie also loves to travel and takes the opportunity to learn local crafts and visit local craft shops whilst visiting new countries.Her favourite crafts are making […]
Message from the Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it’s the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others’ mental health. We started Mental Health Awareness Week in 2001, and as […]
May 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
Hello May! This month Kirstie has provided some fantastic projects for you to try at home; A marbled journal cover and handy pen holder… Marbeled Journal Skill level: Beginner You will need: 200ml can of shaving foam (not gel) A3 Paper A5 notebook Food colourings Plastic tray/shallow plastic box Paper straw Newspaper/table cover Scissors […]
May 2024 – Featured Recipes by Lucie Wilson
Hello May! I hope you are all very well and had a lovely April and a wonderful Easter. I hope you enjoyed last month’s recipes too and had lots of fun making them. Did you like the maple syrup granola? Isn’t it delicious? Did you know that the 21st of May is national strawberries and […]
