Stokey WI on the airwaves

Stoke Newington President, Bridget Chetwynd and Secretary Gemma O'Brien talk to The Shoreditch Sisters on their Longwave Ladies radio show

The lovely ladies at The Shoreditch Sisters WI invited Stokey WI President Bridget Chetwynd and Secretary Gemma O'Brien to talk about the Stoke Newington WI on their monthly radio show hosted by hoxtonradio.com.

As part of an hour long show, featuring The Shoreditch Sisters' recent choir meeting, member spotlight and agony aunt Mamma Mia, Bridget and Gemma waxed lyrical over some tea and biscuits about why they stepped up to their roles at the Stoke Newington WI, what the WI means to them and some information about events that will be happening in the future.

Fancy a listen? Tune in at 43:33 for the interview segment:

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Stoke Newington WI celebrate International Women's Day

Photos of the banner created by Stoke Newington WI to celebrate International Women's Day

The Stoke Newington WI had a great evening on 3rd March where they got crafty creating a banner to celebrate International Women's Day. You can see the results below - the banner now hanging in Albion Parade. If you're passing by, make sure to take a look.

Treasurer Anna Kidd (left) and President Bridget Chetwynd (right) standing in front of the banner on Albion Parade.

14 April Stokey WI Meeting - Local author Debora Robertson

Local author, Debora Robertson, will talk to us about her book Gifts from the Garden: 100 homegrown presents. 

It contains a range of fabulous and varied ideas from pesto to soap, from bouquet garni to dog biscuits. As well as writing this beautiful book full of amazing things to make, Debora is an accomplished cook and has worked with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at the River Cottage.

Entry fee for non-members is £5. If you are not yet a member and wish to join us, we will deduct the entry fee from your membership should you wish to join.

3rd March meeting

Join us in creating a banner to decorate Albion Green for International Women's Day.

Every year, the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8th. In anticipation of this day, we will be making a banner on 3rd March which will be used to decorate the green of Albion Parade. It's a time to get creative and to also celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of women whilst thinking about what more there is left to do.

We hope you will join us in creating a banner that will be seen by people in the local area. 

 

Entry fee for non-members is £5. If you are not yet a member and wish to join us, we will deduct the entry fee from your membership should you wish to join.

What's coming up in 2014

We thought since the rainclouds and winds persist in trying to keep us indoors, that we would let you know what's in store for our future events at the Stoke Newington WI and give ourselves something to look forward to!

All events are subject to change but reflect the current plans. Remember if you are not yet a member but would like to find out what being a member of the WI is like, feel free to join any of our events below. Events are £5 for non-members, which can be taken off the membership fee if you join before the end of March 2014.

• April 14th - Local cookbook author, Debora Robertson who has worked on River Cottage to talk about her passion for cooking. Event booking page here.

• May 12th - Bring and Buy cake sale in aid of Refuge Women's Association.   

  June 9th - Drawing from still life with Stoke Newington WI President Bridget Chetwynd  

  July - Wine/cocktail tasting with a sommelier.   

  August - Hackney artist talks about her recreation of the Cornershop in felt. Marvel at the recreation of a soft-knitted newsagents in Hackney.  

  September - Artist workshop  

  October - Breast Cancer awareness  

  November - All about chocolate ...

December - Christmas party

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Past events:

• February 10th - The Invisible Life of a Puppeteer by Susan Beattie. 
• March 3rd - Craft night to create a banner to decorate Albion Green for International Women's Day

February meeting - The Invisible Life of a Puppeteer by Susan Beattie

Monday, February 10, 2014 from 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM 

A local Stoke Newington resident, Susan Beattie, has created the wonderful puppet show at the Little Angel Theatre based on interviews with various people who didn't believe in a God. The show asks their views on what happens, if anything after we die.  
Susan is also a puppeteer for the PG Tips Monkey puppet which you may recall features the voicework of comedian Johnny Vegas!

Susan will talk a bit about her work and career with the aid of some slides and film footage. She will also bring a couple of puppet examples for us to look at. 
We look forward to seeing you.

£5 for non-members which can be discounted from your yearly membership if you join before March this year.

January's meeting- Meet knit with Attitude

Meet Maya B of Knit with Attitude

Bring your WIP’s, Queries and ears

January’s meeting is with Maya B of the wonderful Knit with Attitude.

Maya will be talking to us about how the craft and particular the yarn industry has been affected by environmental and political issues and how this led to her setting up Knit with Attitude , which specialises in eco-friendly, ethical yarns. Along the way she will touch on the growth of the craft industry in recent years and show us some of her projects.

Maya will be joined by Siobhan Beatty of SNUG, the Stoke Newington Green Users Group. They have been “Knitting the Common” as a community arts project. Creating a 3D model of the Common, which will be displayed in Hackney Museum as part of the Hello Cazenove exhibition starting in January 2014.

Maya and Siobhan will also be answering all your knitting and crochet queries during the second half of the evening, so feel free to bring your WIPs (works in progress) with any queries.  We will also have some tables set up to teach knitting or crocheting or to help “stitch the Common for” SNUG.

 This meeting is free for members, but there is a £5 charge for visiting non members

Defrost your vocal chords at Stokey WI's Christmas party

Come to Stokey WI's Christmas party where we'll have a singing star alongside Yuletide nibbles and tipples to help us get in the festive spirit. 

Vanessa Havell is founder of 40s-style, three-part harmony singing trio, The Marjorie Belles, described by Chris Evans as "mellifluous marvels".

Vanessa is confident she can get Stokey WI and friends singing carols in three-part harmony almost as gloriously - or at least give us a good laugh trying!

 The party is free and open to members and friends, but please book a place as space is restricted.



Claire-Louise Hardie Secretary Stokey WI

November meeting: time to meet the Salmon Smoker!

Next Monday's WI meeting gives host to Ole-Martin Hansen - A.K.A. The Stokey Salmon Smoker. Not something you'd necessarily expect in Stoke Newington, but Ole runs a smokehouse just by Clissold Park, bringing his great-grandfather’s Norwegian recipe to London.


 True to 4 generations of Hansen and Lydersen craft, he insists in producing his salmon according to the long-standing smoking traditions that have made his family’s success for over 80 years.

We're looking forward to hearing Ole's story, the work he does and tasting his delicious salmon - just in time for Christmas party planning too! 

See more about Ole visit: http://www.hansen-lydersen.com

8pm 

The Prince, Kynaston Road, N16

Free to members 

£4 non-members 

Charity Tea party in aid of the Refuge women's association this weekend Sat 21st dec

The Refugee Women's Association came to speak to us this year in march, and one of our members was inspired to organise a fund raising tea party for them. Do go along on Saturday 21st September to show some support for this Hackney based charity.