November 2024 – Featured Crafts by Gillian Cain
The November makes are three different styles of advent calendar with plenty of time to get ahead and finish for the start of the festive countdown and celebrations. Advent calendars have become a festive staple for both adults and children with many variations, styles and themes available each year on differing budgets. Creating your own […]
November 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
This month, we’re celebrating Diwali with two delightful crafting projects that bring a touch of handmade charm to your festivities! Perfect for all ages and skill levels, these crafts are a wonderful way to add a personal, festive flair to your home while embracing the spirit of the festival of lights. First, we’ll guide […]
One Bus, One Rugby Club & Endless Opportunities
The WI offers endless opportunities for women, but when collaborations come together, they create something truly extraordinary. Get ready to be inspired by the ever-busy WI member from East Yorkshire Federation and NFWI Trustee, Ann Mitchell! How the WI brought a community together! For the second time, the council entrusted me with their impressive mobile […]
Coronation Gardens For Food & Nature
Did you know… there are an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, which make up nearly 30% of the total urban area and create a mosaic of oases for nature in towns and cities. In June 2023, the NFWI joined in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts, Incredible Edible, and Garden Organic, to pay tribute […]
Eve Cale
Hi I’m Eve, founder of Giftwrapped by Eve and I’m here to help you learn to giftwrap with an eco-friendly twist! Whether it’s by reducing waste, choosing more sustainable materials or implementing simple eco friendly wrapping techniques, my mission is to help you make your wrapping easier and a little greener. I have worked with […]
Becky Wash
Hi I’m Becky, I am a paper artist and since 2011 I have run my own stationery business, Retro from Scratch. I make nostalgic notebooks by recycling old, un-loved books and I give them a new lease of life in the form of notebooks, planners and diaries. I am passionate about caring for our environment […]
Louise Goult
Louise is a textile artist, tutor and community arts practitioner living on the North East coast. She enjoys teaching all things textiles and embroidery, encouraging people to make projects that are unique to them, using an array of materials. Louise teaches workshops across the UK and online, exhibits her artwork and leads a range of community arts […]
October 2024 – Featured Crafts by Kirstie Phipps
This month Kirstie Phipps brings us two fantastic crafting projects that are both fun and functional for anyone who loves to crochet! First, she’ll show you how to personalise your crochet experience by crafting a custom crochet hook handle, perfect for adding a touch of flair and comfort to your tools. She’ll also guide you […]
October 2024 – Featured Recipes by Lucie Wilson
Hello October! I hope you are all well? Did you like September’s recipes? I hope you enjoyed making them too. Did you try the Tartiflette? If you did and you managed to get Minger cheese then all I can say is thank goodness it tastes amazing as it does pong a bit doesn’t it? My […]
Jen Baldwin
Jen Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old. She is currently the Research Specialist and North American Content Manager for Findmypast, and her work is featured routinely by media outlets across Great Britain. She is also co-host […]
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 […]
The Conflict Training Company
As a specialist in Conflict Management Courses since 2007 The Conflict TrainingCompany is equipped to provide you with an exciting learning opportunity. Ourinsights and practical strategies provide you with effective solutions to manageany kind of conflict or difficult conversation.Our courses are highly participative workshops. Those taking part have a realopportunity to explore how they personally […]
The Devilled Egg
The Devilled Egg is an online kitchen academy designed to help anyone master the art of home cooking at their own pace. Helping to expand your knowledge of both food and cooking, from essential skills and mastering the jargon to repertoire building and delving into the science behind the techniques, The Devilled Egg is packed […]
The Restart Project
The Restart Project aims to tackle the climate emergency by making electronics work for people, for the planet, and for longer. We’re a people-powered social enterprise that believes every product should be repairable, and that repair and reuse should be accessible and affordable for everyone. Right now, we live in a throwaway economy. It can […]
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, Kirstie Phipps brings us two fantastic sewing projects that are both stylish and practical, especially for those who love to sew and have a passion for travel! Whether you’re heading off on a grand adventure or just dreaming of your next getaway, these beginner-friendly crafts are the perfect way to add a personal […]
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. Asparagus Tutorial Description This session will illustrate three ways of preparing asparagus, each with different effects and accompanying flavours; steaming, grilling and pan-frying. Ingredients Shira-ae:Handful of fresh spinachTablespoon of white misoTablespoon of maple […]
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 […]
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 […]
Impact 25 Resources
NFWI & England Rugby Brochure Press here to view: NFWI & England Rugby Brochure Community Engagement Activation Fund Guide Press here to view: Community Engagement Fund Guide
