Details about us

Sudbury Sunflowers WI was formed in early 2017. The first name was Sudbury QH WI, the QH stood for Quaker Hall where the meetings were held in Friars Street, Sudbury.  After a few months, we outgrew the premises and decided to move to the Scout Hall in Quay Lane, Sudbury where we stayed for 3 years.  The hall was large but rather cold so we have now moved to The Jetty, just across the road in Quay Lane with the added bonus of having a large car park, suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.  In 2022 we made the decision to change our name and following a very successful Sunflower making craft session for the forthcoming Christmas Tree Festival the new name decided on was Sudbury Sudbury Sunflowers WI.

We have 48 members at present  and we pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming WI.  Being a morning WI is an added bonus for some members who prefer not to go out in the evenings.  Sudbury also has an evening WI, Sudbury Gainsborough WI for those who work or prefer evenings.

We are part of the Gainsborough Group of Suffolk West Federation of WIs.  The other members in our group are Sudbury Gainsborough as mentioned above, Long Melford WI and Glemsford Afternoon & Evening WI.

We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month from 10.30am-12.30pm.  Our other activities include a monthly lunch club at varied venues, a weekly darts club, a monthly scrabble club, monthly craft club alongside trips and visits to various places of interest and of course events held by Suffolk West Federation of WIs of which we are proud to be part of.  Something for everyone.

If you feel we are a WI you would like to come along to please do not hesitate to contact our Secretary, Pauline Hatch on landline 01787 374163, mobile 07876417681 or email hatchfamily123@gmail.com for further information.