Welcome to Bishop Monkton Women's Institute.

Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month, at 7.30 p.m. in Bishop Monkton Village Hall, the village's W.I. has been in existence since 1927.

Well attended events and meetings are held throughout the year, ranging from interesting speakers, seasonal get-togethers, local outings and inspiring demonstrations, which not always (or even very often) feature jam-making. 

Membership is £46 per year and £5 for guests.

New members are always warmly welcomed.

Instagram: @bishopmonktonwi

To get in touch please contact Helen Smith 07711 957811: or click to email.    

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PROGRAMME FOR 2025

All meetings take place at 7.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

January 8th   Buffet Meal at the Masons

February 5th   Life at the BBC Talk by Colin Philpott

March 5th      The First Conviction under new Double Jeopardy Laws - retired Police Superintendent Mark Braithwaite

April 2nd        Jewellery Art Demonstration by Emma Oxley

May 7th         WI 98th Birthday Celebration & Katie from the Ripon Festival

June 4th        Ladies in Pigs - promoting the British Food and Farm Industry

July 2nd       "Scalpel to Spade" - Helen's journey from surgeon to nature

Aug 6th         Games Evening

Sep 3rd        Flower Workshop with Tracy

Oct 1st         Latchhook Weaving Workshop with Clare Utley

Nov 5th        A.G.M

Dec 3rd        Shared Christmas Party Night

 

MEETING REPORTS-2025

Wednesday June 4th 2025

When the scheduled speaker from Ladies in Pigs failed to turn up due to sudden illness, members enjoyed  a rather lovely and useful social evening.

There was lots to discuss and catch up with, especially with the Centenary due to take place in 2027……it will soon be here! 

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Wednesday January 8th, 2025 

More than twenty WI members ventured out in sub-zero temperatures last night (Wednesday ) for their first meeting of the New Year.

Helen Smith writes:- "The Masons Arms did us proud with a delicious buffet of savoury and desserts. Over 24 members braved freezing weather and black ice. The new calendar of events was handed out and we all voted on this years resolutions."