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Latest event available to book...
FREE!  Getting Connected Workshop
Friday 17 October 10.00am - 12.00pm at The Marford Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AY
This is a FREE workshop hosted by a charity called @abilitynet, sponsored by BT.
The aim is to build confidence when using our phones, with a mixture of conversation and practical work.
The first session will cover basic controls, connecting to the internet and apps.  More sessions may be organised depending on interest.   Everybody is welcome!
Book your place by email to: office.herts.wi@gmail.com

HFWI July 2025 Newsletter

A Big Thank You!

Thank you to all the members that made flowers for our Living Crafts display.  I think you'll agree, they looked beautiful and brightened our stand at Hatfield House.  Further thanks go to our the crafters and volunteers that gave up their weekend.  We couldn't do it without you!

HFWI Photograph Competition 2025

Photo of a whale's tail and seagulls Photo of glass bottles Photo of Big Henry and Small Henry Statues Photo of big and small tomatoes Photo of big and small trainer
Photo of a whale's tail and seagulls Photo of glass bottles Photo of Big Henry and Small Henry Statues Photo of big and small tomatoes Photo of big and small trainer

Congratulations to Barbara Wiltshire from Digswell WI who has been voted the overall winner of the calendar photo competition, the theme being 'Big and Small'.

Thank you to Barbara Wiltshire, Digswell WI and the following members that submitted their noteworthy photos:

  • Beverley Hayes, Codicote WI
  • Deborah Clarke,  London Colney WI
  • Irene Reid, Datchworth WI
  • Jean Grainer, Kings Langley WI
  • Jill Compton, Knebworth WI
  • Karen Bloomfield, St Albans City WI
  • Marjorie Hambly,  Royston Meridian WI
  • Pat Legerton, Kingsbury WI
  • Pat Murray, Buntingford WI
  • Roseanne Sadler, Ickleford WI
  • Shirley Ashby, Datchworth WI

HFWI Photograph Competition continued...

Photo of big and small sphere Photo of a big and small animal Photo of a big and small dog Photo of a big and small steam engine Photo of big and small teapot Photo of a big and small knitted donkey
Photo of big and small sphere Photo of a big and small animal Photo of a big and small dog Photo of a big and small steam engine Photo of big and small teapot Photo of a big and small knitted donkey

NFWI YOUTUBE ANNUAL REVIEW 2024

Here's NFWI Chief Executive Melissa Green's review of the year that was 2024! Didn't we all do well? Congratulations to everyone, and here's to LOTS more in 2025!

We are proud to announce that we have raised  £430.00 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Cancer Centre.  The money has been sent to them and gratefully received!

GOSHHertfordshire's Mix 92.6 Loving Local

HFWI's Vice Treasurer, Rahat Aboobaker and Federation Secretary, Lorraine Stapleton visited Mix 92.6 Studios and were interviewed by Steve Simpson on our forthcoming fundraiser Summer Virtual Balloon Race.

The race starts Saturday 17th August 2024 and lasts for 7 days.  Buy balloons, decorate them and raise money towards Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Cancer Centre.

Balloons can be purchased by clicking on the Features page poster, following the link and the instructions.

Listen to the interview between Mix 92.6 FM's Steve Simpson and HFWI's Vice Treasurer, Rahat Aboobaker and Federation Secretary, Lorraine Stapleton.  Click on the link below.

Mix 92.6 & HFWIHFWI at Mix 92.6Mix 92.6 and HFWI