Author Archives: Chapel Pie WI

This month we’re meeting on 12 January and will be talking about the four WI resolutions for 2026 before taking a vote. We’ll also have some time to socialise, catch up and share some food. Please bring along a small plate of food to share, homemade or shop bought, Christmas excess or just something youContinue reading “January Meeting”

This month we’re meeting on 10 November for a festive crafting session. We will be making a fun/easy/cute Christmas decoration. All materials will be provided. It should be a fun social evening, whatever your level of crafting skill. Non-members are welcome, with a £5 donation towards our costs which covers all meetings for the month.

This month we’re meeting on 13 October and will be joined by Alison from The Little Book Shop, in Chapel Allerton, to learning about the world of books and book shops. Non-members are welcome, with a £5 donation towards our costs which covers all meetings for the month.

This month we’re meeting on 8 September and will be joined by Leeds Swifts, a group of volunteers working to bring this red-listed species of bird back from the brink. The aerial screaming display of swifts was once the sound of summer but this enigmatic bird has sadly all but disappeared from our skies. ComeContinue reading “September Meeting”

We have an earlier start this month, at 6.30 pm on Monday 11 August, to make the most of the daylight, when we visit Roundhay Bohemians Bowling Club for a hands-on crown green bowling session with instruction! This month is one of our rare members-only events due to limited space and numbers.

This month we’re meeting on 14 July and will be having a group crafting session to make bunting to decorate our WI cake stall at the Chapel Allerton Festival at the end of August. Tasks will be divided into small activities suitable for both sewers and non-sewers. Non-members are welcome, with a £5 donation towardsContinue reading “July Meeting”

Our next meeting is on Monday 7 July when we’ll be meeting upstairs at Further North, in Chapel Allerton, to talk about Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you’ve read the book.

Join us at 1pm on Thursday 26 June for a 5-mile circular walk around Cookridge. We’ll be meeting at the junction of Cookridge Lane and Green Lane (LS17 6LP) with free roadside parking on Green Lane. Sign up at our meetings on 9 or 16 June or email us at chapelpiewi@gmail.com. Lift-sharing is always goodContinue reading “June Outdoor Club”

Join us from 7.45 pm on Monday 16 June – bring along your knitting, sewing, colouring or just join us for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat.

This month’s meeting on Monday 9 June will be a walk of around 1.5 miles through Gledhow Valley Woods, taking in the new nature boards and footpaths. We’ll be meeting by the junction of Allerton Grange Way and Gledhow Valley Road with roadside parking nearby. Non-members are welcome, with a £5 donation towards our costsContinue reading “June Meeting”