Programme

Programme

We meet at the Commonlands Room in the Christopher Centre, Sudbury

on the second Wednesday of each month, at  7.30 pm.

Visitors are always very welcome and you are welcome to 2 taster sessions with us before deciding whether to join


PROGRAMME 2026
DATESPEAKER/ACTIVITY
11th FebruaryTHE MONTH OF THE HEART
Learn how to use a defibrillator and do CPR and support the WI’s current campaign ‘Bystanders can be Lifesavers’.
11th MarchBEES
A talk by beekeepers Chris & Marian Stephens. They will be selling some of their lovely Suffolk honey.
8th April
OPEN MEETING
SUSTAINABLE STYLE FASHION SHOW & PAMPER EVENING
A fashion show with a twist, as the clothes will be from local charity shops. Plus indulge in a pamper session, maybe a hand massage or shoulder rub?   Venue – The Hive, School Street, Sudbury. This meeting will be open to non-members.  £10 per ticket to include a drink. (Free for Sudbury Gainsborough WI members)
13th MayANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
plus Rock & Roll bingo
10th  JuneCRAZY GOLF At Old Joes in Cornard Tye.
8th JulyFERMENTING FOODS
A talk from Wildly Preserved about fermenting foods and how this can improve your gut health.
8th AugustSUMMER GET-TOGETHER
Sing-a-long-to your favourite film musical, with a cocktail or mocktail and canapés in a glorious garden setting.  Suggestions for the musical are: - Summer Holiday, Grease, Mamma Mia, Sound of Music, South Pacific…which one do you want to sing?
9th SeptemberDRUMMING
Find your inner Ringo Star or Phil Collins vibe and let rip on some skins.  (Ear plugs will not be supplied!)
14th OctoberCRAFT NIGHT
We shall make decorations for our tree at the Christmas Tree Festival.
11th November
OPEN MEETING
MARY NEWTON, FORENSIC SCIENTIST
Mary has investigated many high-profile murder and rape cases during a well-respected career that lasted for forty years. Mary says that this is a “no holds barred” talk, so be warned!!  Open to all.
9th DecemberCHRISTMAS CELEBRATION