Kenn WI Programme 2026
The programme is subject to change but we will endeavour to update on this site. If any members have a skill or interest they wish to share with the group by giving a talk then we would be delighted to hear from you! Or if you do know some or have any ideas then please speak to our programme secretary or any of the committee members.
2026 Programme
April 8th – The Magic of soil, Geoff Hammond
May 13th – Patissier, Clovis Rondet
June 10th – Sustainable Clothes, Becky Barnes
July 8th – tbc
August 12th – Outing, details to be confirmed
September 9th – The Space Detectives, Jo Richardson
October 14th – We are Aware
November 11th – Annual Meeting followed by Birthday Lunch
December 9th – Victorian Christmas, The Lady Time Traveller
2025 Programme
January 8th – Resolutions, members
February 12th – Chilli Charity, Delyse Taylor
March 12th – ‘Colours’ – Keri Johnson
April 9th – Clevedon Bookshop, Hilary Faddan
May 14th – Members Day
June 11th – Frederick Petford – local author
Our next meeting is on Weds 11th June 2025 at 14.30. We are delighted to welcome local author Frederick Petford.
Frederick is retired and lives locally. The last twenty years of his working life were spent writing copy for Disney and other global businesses. His first book The Ghosts of Passchendaele is a supernatural crime thriller set in a remote Cotswold village at the end of the First World War. It’s been described as ‘Downton Abbey with ghosts!’ and is based on an astonishing true story discovered in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission archives. It was published at the end of 2021. He has now published the trilogy and signed copies will be available to buy.
He will also be sharing the exciting news about his recent book deal!
July 9th – Portishead Life Boats – Geoff Vain
August 13th – Summer Outing to Sidmouth and the Donkey Sanctuary
September 10th – The Space Detectives – Jo Richardson
October 8th – Falling with Style – Lottie Dale
November 12th – AGM followed by Birthday Lunch
December 10th – Christmas Gathering
Programme 2024
April 10th – Pam’s Baskets , Pam Pontin
May 8th – How to Travel, Claire Spicer
June 12th – The Only Castle in New Zealand, Maureen Price
July 10th – World Cathedrals, Tony Davies
August 14th – Outing TBA
September 11th – An Edwardian House, Yvonne Bell
October 9th – The Scandalous Duchess, Alison Soars
November 13th – 10.30 AGM, followed by the annual Kenn WI Birthday lunch in the village hall
December 11th -10.30 Christmas Gathering and nibbles. Members attending Carol concert pm
Life-long learning has always been at the very heart of the WI; it is important to everyone regardless of age, race, gender, or ability. As life changes, so does the way we learn, and the advancement in the technological landscape means that our approach to learning is continually changing.
The WI Learning Hub offers members the opportunity to learn new skills, expand current understanding, and engage in a variety of topics that are relevant to everyday life, either in the comfort of their own homes or with their WI.
Be loud and proud, be a WI member… The WI may know a thing or two about making delicious jam or crocheting beautiful garments, but did you know we’re also pretty amazing at playing Walking Netball, Rugby and singing, to name just a few! From singing with Tony Christie at St Pancras Station, London to hiding crafted corgis around the country to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, WI members across the country have been able to show off their skills and enjoy a range of exciting events.