Bowes Belles WI Information Page

04/08/2026

The Menopause Support Group takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at Easington Communal Lounge, opposite Wrekenton Medical Practice.

Book here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/menopause-support-group-gateshead-central-south-primary-care-network-tickets-1967602292423?aff=oddtdtcreator

30/07/2026

Our Dinner Belles enjoyed another fantastic lunch today at The Bowes Incline! 🍽️✨

Great food, great company and excellent service from Richard, who looked after us so well.

Thank you to everyone at The Bowes Incline for making our lunch such an enjoyable one. We had a lovely afternoon and look forward to visiting again soon! 💕

27/07/2026

📆 DEADLINE INCOMING!

Billy Elliot The Musical at the Sunderland Empire Theatre on Thursday 26th November at 7:00pm - and everyone is welcome to join!

💺 We’ve secured Stalls seats for a brilliant view of the show

💰 Ticket price: £68 per person

💳 A £10 deposit per ticket is required to secure your place

📅 Deposit deadline: ASAP

📅 Remaining balance due by 15th September

🎟️ This trip is open to all family and friends

📌 Booking link https://forms.gle/j519Y4CozfB7pL8v5

Pop the date in your diary now - it’s set to be a fantastic night out! 🎭

🚇 Did you know? 🎭

If you're heading to Sunderland Empire for a show, your theatre ticket also gives you FREE Metro travel for up to 2 hours before and 2 hours after the performance on the day of your visit. Just remember to have your valid theatre ticket with you when travelling - you'll need to let us know that you need your ticket in advance!

Eleven-year-old Billy lives in a deprived town in North East England, a place where a man's role includes boxing, mining, drinking beer, and certainly not something like dancing. But poor Billy can't help but feel drawn to the art form when he happens to watch a ballet class after one of his boxing....

20/07/2026

A lovely early evening stroll around Rainton Meadows and Joe's Pond with Boots Belles, led by Durham Wildlife Trust 🌿💚

As usual, we were all far too busy chatting and enjoying the beautiful surroundings to remember to take any photos of ourselves!

A perfect way to spend a summer evening. ✨

The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)

16/06/2026

Another lovely outing for our Boots Belles yesterday. They walked along the river path from Dunston Staithes, crossed the Swing Bridge (celebrating its 150th birthday yesterday!), and enjoyed a cheeky bacon buttie at Wetherspoons before heading back.

With sunshine all the way, they clocked up an impressive 9,100 steps! ☀️👢🚶‍♀️🥓🎉👏

02/06/2026

🧵✨ Cross Stitch Workshop with Just Jeni Stitches ✨🧵

Join us for a relaxing, creative morning of stitching in this beginner-friendly workshop - perfect for complete newbie or anyone wanting to try a new craft.

📅 Saturday 27th June
🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Wrekenton Methodist Church
💷 £15 per person
👥 Open to female friends and family!

Hosted by Just Jeni Stitches, this workshop gives you everything you need from start to finish. Jeni will guide you step-by-step through all the techniques to help you confidently start, stitch, and complete your own cross stitch piece - ready to take home and display.

✨ No experience needed
✨ No supplies needed
✨ Just turn up and enjoy

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a finished piece you’ve made yourself!

🎨 Choose your design:
🌸 Fun women’s quotes with floral motifs
🧵 WI-inspired sampler design
🪡 Selection of non-WI samplers

There’s something for every style, from simple and relaxing to a slightly more detailed challenge.

✨ Extra kits are usually available if you’d like to take another project home.

Come along, unwind, and discover how satisfying cross stitch can be! 💛

Book here! https://forms.gle/wVnxuHTEHvW1rAPV7

23/05/2026

We’re delighted to tell you that our Federation’s upcoming Pick and Plodge has now been formally registered with Sunderland Coastal Team, Durham Wildlife Trust, and the Climate Coalition.

This collaboration places our WI community at the heart of regional conservation efforts, and we’re proud to be taking part in something that supports both local wildlife and national climate action.

We hope this will be a truly successful event and look forward to seeing you all there