Harby Women's Institute was formed in 1927.

They meet at Harby Village Hall at 7.30pm on the 4th Thursday of the month.

 

W.I. is a group for all ages and we offer a free taster meeting for new members. We have fun and make friends, have competitions and interesting speakers.

 

Twice a year we have suppers but every month there is the chance to chat over refreshments, often involving cake. We have an annual skittles evening and members can get together for theatre trips, a summer lunch or a visit to a local place of interest.

 

Take a look at our programme for 2026—we think there is something for everyone

 

January - Soup and Pudding Social and quiz

February - Carols Capers—adventures making money for charity. Speaker: Carol Marsden

March - The great British eccentric. Speaker: Geoffrey Harris

April - Mercy Ships,bring hope and healing to the Worlds poor. Speaker: Alison Briggs

May-- Resolutions evening and bring and buy

June - The Rutland Dragon. Speaker: Joe Davies

July - From fleece to finish ----Open meeting. Speaker: Angela Dewes

August - Animals I have rescued. Speaker: Carol Manchester

September - Journey through the music of South America--- Open Meeting. Speaker: Neville Cooperthe music of South 

October - Sir Malcolm Sargent continuing the story. Speaker: Sam Dobson

November--AGM and supper 

 

Visitors are welcome for the modest price of £5 including tea/ coffee and biscuits.

For open meetings this also includes gentlemen.

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Visitors are welcome for the modest price of £5 including tea/ coffee and biscuits

For open meetings this also includes gentlemen

Visitors are welcome for the modest price of £5 including tea/ coffee and biscuits

For open meetings this also includes gentlemen

Visitors are welcome for the modest price of £5 including tea/ coffee and biscuits

For open meetings this also includes gentlemen

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April 24th, On my doorstep- Leicestershire photographs. Speake

r Ian Petit

 

May 22nd, Resolutions evening and bring and buy.

 

June 26th, A year wearing tights for the Queen, Speaker: Andrew Brown.

 

July 24th, Illusions of the Eye and Brain. Speaker : Bob Massey

 

August 28th. Open Meeting. 52 Soldiers of the Devil. Speaker : Right Rev Peter. J. Fox

 

September 25th. An Insight into the work of the Samaritans

 

October 23rd. Once Upon a time at Christmas. Speaker Tracey Akehurst

 

November 27th. AGM and supper

March 27th ,The Young and Local Sir Malcolm Sargent. Speaker : Sam Dobson

 

April 24th, On my doorstep- Leicestershire photographs. Speaker Ian Petit

 

May 22nd, Resolutions evening and bring and buy.

 

June 26th, A year wearing tights for the Queen, Speaker: Andrew Brown.

 

July 24th, Illusions of the Eye and Brain. Speaker : Bob Massey

 

August 28th. Open Meeting. 52 Soldiers of the Devil. Speaker : Right Rev Peter. J. Fox

 

September 25th. An Insight into the work of the Samaritans

 

October 23rd. Once Upon a time at Christmas. Speaker Tracey Akehurst

 

November 27th. AGM and supper

March 27th ,The Young and Local Sir Malcolm Sargent. Speaker : Sam Dobson

 

April 24th, On my doorstep- Leicestershire photographs. Speaker Ian Petit

 

May 22nd, Resolutions evening and bring and buy.

 

June 26th, A year wearing tights for the Queen, Speaker: Andrew Brown.

 

July 24th, Illusions of the Eye and Brain. Speaker : Bob Massey

 

August 28th. Open Meeting. 52 Soldiers of the Devil. Speaker : Right Rev Peter. J. Fox

 

September 25th. An Insight into the work of the Samaritans

 

October 23rd. Once Upon a time at Christmas. Speaker Tracey Akehurst

 

November 27th. AGM and supper

January 23rd, Soup and Pudding Evening

 

February 27th, Open evening. Titanic-the aftermath , speaker : Lesley Prior

 

March 27th ,The Young and Local Sir Malcolm Sargent. Speaker : Sam Dobson

 

April 24th, On my doorstep- Leicestershire photographs. Speaker Ian Petit

 

May 22nd, Resolutions evening and bring and buy.

 

June 26th, A year wearing tights for the Queen, Speaker: Andrew Brown.

 

July 24th, Illusions of the Eye and Brain. Speaker : Bob Massey

 

August 28th. Open Meeting. 52 Soldiers of the Devil. Speaker : Right Rev Peter. J. Fox

 

September 25th. An Insight into the work of the Samaritans

 

October 23rd. Once Upon a time at Christmas. Speaker Tracey Akehurst

 

November 27th. AGM and suppe

March.---A Chocolate Demonstration by Hannah's Sugarcraft

April----Who do you think lived in a house like this? Brian Johnson

May----Resolution Discussion and social evening

June---A Magical Mystery Tour with Bishop Peter Fox (member of the inner magic circle) 

July---Saris and their Origins - Bhanu Mistry

August—The Field Detectives - Richard Pincott

September—A Storm in a Teashop -Dr Ann Featherstone

October----Hypnotherapy -Wendy Patterson

November---Annual General Meeting and Supper