We are an exciting Federation offering many activities and events for both educational and social benefit for our members.  Being a very large geographical area from Manfield in the North to Sutton Craven in the South, Burton in Lonsdale in the West and Aldborough in the East incorporating the beautiful towns of Harrogate, Richmond, Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales made famous by James Herriot.

Presently we are a small Executive committee with many other members helping to create opportunity for our members, continue to explore our website and if you would like to know more than contact our secretary and she will help you.

Latest News

Sutton In Craven WI - held a celebratory lunch - two 90 year olds attended see News Page for photos.

16/1/12 Due to the increased number of members SPA SWEETHEARTS WI have moved from the Conservative Club, Harrogate to The Rugby Club, Claro Road, Harrogate

Gardening Club Project Closing Date 28 Feb 2012 see 2012 Olympic Events and Competitions

Three Musketeers!!

Spring Council Meeting - 25 April 2012 - Richmond

Nigel Harrison

Nigel Harrison is a Photographer as well as a Horticulturist. His workshop and talk is about photographing flowers and gardens. He will also show us how to take better photographs. It is a great opportunity to improve your spring photographs. More details in March Federation News.

Adam Henson

Countdown to Christmas

1st Roecliffe WI , 2nd Alborough, Boroughbridge & Dunsforth WI, 3rd Bainbridge WI

 - Winners List and Press Report on News page. together with photos of entries

Quiz Result - honour shared between Ripon Belles and Long Preston - see news page for details of a very close final

Love Your Libraries campaign - see how you can become involved on the Public Affairs Page

100th WI Formed - Spa Sweethearts WI

Stylish Hats Competition National Winner & Runner Up - Lesley Flidler from Farnley Estate WI - now reported in WI Life.

Olympic Torch Relay - Joan Kirk Nomination

National Raffle Winners -  Members in North Yorkshire West enjoy £1 Cruise & £1 Trip to Christmas Markets

Olympic Year Competitions and Information - see Olympics page - Cake decorating, Sport & Garden Projects

and looking even further ahead

2015 is the year of NFWI Centenary - see 2015 Centenary Page for competition details

Further details on the News page.