News & Events
HFWI are looking for a Federation Treasurer, a Vice-Treasurer and new Board members. We could offer training support, from our Education Bursary Fund, if you feel your skills may need enhancing.We hold a Trustee Board Meetings once a month, very often via Zoom and we are looking to be flexible going forward to accommodate the working woman. If you are curious to know what being a Board Member means, you would be very welcome to join us at any of our meetings, as an observer.
IMPORTANT! CHANGE OF DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS
NEW Theatre Club & Federation Coach Holidays!
HFWI THEATRE CLUB
We are looking to work with ATG Entertainment to offer you the best group rates for theatre visits. Would you be interested in joining a Hertfordshire Federation Theatre Club?
Initially, we would organise the tickets but not arrange the coach. If the club is successful and numbers grow, we can consider this in the future. The club will be open to non-members - family, friends, everybody! For non-members booking there will be an additional £2.00 per ticket which is applicable to all our non-member activities.
If you are interested , please email office@hertswi.org.uk
HFWI COACH HOLIDAYS
We are delighted to be partnering with Airedale Holidays to offer a specially tailored holiday exclusively for Hertfordshire WI Members - a wonderful opportunity to travel with friends, including some you may not have met yet!
Brief overview of our 2027 option:
- North Devon (21 June 2027) - 4 nights at the Durrant House Hotel. £740 per person (based on a minimum of 30 members)
Included in your tour:
- Return coach travel from your local joining points
- 4 nights, 3* accommodation including breakfast and evening meals
- Full use of hotel's leisure facilities
- Coach with WC and air conditioning, exclusive usage for our group
- Allocation of 15 single rooms with no supplement
- Cancellation Protection
- ABTOT Proctection
- 24/7 holiday contact line
If this holiday appeals to you, please let us know. Unfortunately, we don't have space to include the full itinerary, so if you would like more information or are interested in joining us, please email office@hertswi.org.uk
Congratulations, Lilley WI!
Jill Profit, Federation Chair congratulated Lilley WI committee and members for all their hard work in recruiting new members and for winning the 25-50 members category in the NFWI Recruitment Award. They will receive a prize of £200.00 from NFWI.
We were so pleased to hear their name being announced at the AGM last week. Congratulations and well done to you all.
🚀 Digi Dames VWI launched Monday 20 April at 7.30pm!
They meet every third Monday, proudly upholding WI values to educate and inspire. 🌐 Open to women across the UK and overseas.
Membership Apr 2026–Mar 2027: £54 Full / £27.10 Multi Member. Team elections will take place during the launch.
Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please contact digidames@hertswi.org.uk
Or follow Herts Digi Dames on Facebook or Instagram
HFWI July 2026 Newsletter
Bridging our Digital Divide
Our HFWI Bridging our Digital Divide workshops, took place at Marford Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AY in conjunction with Computer Friendly in February, March and April.
Digital Skills Workshops for WI Members
These first three sessions had been designed for WI members who wished to build their confidence, refresh essential skills, and strengthen their understanding of core Windows PC tasks and online communication. The workshops had followed a progressive learning pathway, and members had been encouraged to book all three sessions together to gain the fullest benefit.
The programme had been developed in response to a growing concern about the digital divide within our membership. Based on a grant received from the Denman Grant Trust Award, HFWI had decided to take proactive steps to support members who were unable to access technology as confidently as others. The grant had enabled us to create a structured learning opportunity that aimed to make digital skills more accessible, reduce barriers, and ensure that all members could participate fully in online WI activities.
We had also been pleased to have used our newly set‑up HFWI laptops throughout the workshops. Their introduction had allowed members to learn in a consistent, supportive environment without needing to bring their own devices, further helping to level the playing field for those with limited access to technology.
Please keep an eye on this page for furture workshops - we would love you to join us!
Ready to make a difference? Please contact education@hertswi.org.uk if you would like to know more.
Together, we can bridge the digital divide - one connection at a time.
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
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...
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!
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.
