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Helmsley Women's Institute meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Meeting Room at National Parks, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley.

Come and try us for 2 meetings free & without obligation.

01/11/2026

Our new sub group (Sippy Socials) visited Helmsley’s newest bar The Hare last week. Ten members enjoyed the lovely decor and friendly welcoming atmosphere. A date is already in the diary to return.

25/10/2026

This just popped up! From 9 members squashed into a small room 14 years ago to 43 members, numerous sub groups and a hunt for a larger meeting room! We must be doing something right!

22/10/2026

Tonight's meeting was very well attended by 26 of our members.
We welcomed our speaker Rev Mel Burnside, the 1st woman vicar of Helmsley All Saints Church.
She enthralled us all with her journey into the clergy and of the role of women in the church from the Virgin Mary, Hild at Whitby between c614-680 up to the 1st woman Bishop in 2015 and 1st woman Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this year.
The raffle was drawn before refreshments were served by Monika and Sara. Thank you ladies.

15/10/2026

Miss Daisy’s Tearooms , Sutton on the Forest, was the destination for our foodie group this month. Nine members enjoyed a convivial lunch. We will return!

Helmsley WI is vibrant and growing , a friendly group of ladies. We welcome new members. Interested? Message us here or email [email protected] for more information.

Our next meeting is Thursday 22nd October at 7.30 PM.

26/09/2026

Our September meeting on Thursday was well attended by 22 members plus 4 new members and 1 visitor.
The speaker this month was Faye Williams from Cheeky Budgie Design who introduced us to a world of polymer clay jewellery & pieces of art. Ladies also had the opportunity to purchase completed items or kits to try their hand at making their own! A brilliant evening with lots of interest in a future hands on workshop!!

16/09/2026

A sneaky peek at some of the wonderful craft items made by our members to sell on our annual market stall.
As well as everyday items such as woolly headbands, bags and aprons, we have some Halloween themed bits, Christmas decorations and jars of seasonal mincemeat and preserves.
Come along to Helmsley market on Friday 18th September and say hi.
Have a browse at all our beautiful goods, start your Christmas shopping and find out more about our vibrant group.

22/08/2026

Our Foodie group ventured further afield to Il Paradiso on the Forest , a popular Italian restaurant in Sutton-on-the-Forest. The food was delicious and, being run by an Italian family, the atmosphere felt very authentic.

28/07/2026

Ryedale Show day!
Cerise and Clare have had a very long and exhausting day helping in the WI marquee. Well done Helmsley WI for all your efforts.
Joanne W - 3rd for Art.
Clare - 3rd for photography.
Clare - 2nd for Iced Biscuits.
Magda - 1st for preserves.
Magda - 2nd for a brooch.
Helen F - 3rd for a sonnet.
Cerise - 3rd for preserves.
Cerise - 3rd for handicraft.
Well done all👏👏👏

24/07/2026

Yesterday's meeting took the form of a themed garden party. (Can you guess what it was?). Members were encouraged to dress up or wear something bright!
We had a fun quiz, an alternative pass the parcel and a raffle, ladies also enjoyed a buffet of home made goodies!
Many thanks to Cerise for hosting, Alison for refreshment duty and those who helped with the washing up!

20/07/2026

Today 16 of our members enjoyed lunch at Hawnby Tea Room. The food was amazing! We were so well looked after and had a wonderful time. We will definitely be back!

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Newby Hall
Ripon
HG4 5AE

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