Our members have knitted 2 blankets for the Hamelin Fistula patients in Ethiopia & delivered them to the charity offices in Halesowen. Each year 3000 women have life changing surgery & receive a welcome pack that includes a blanket which is treasured & worn as a precious gift.

It's our meeting this evening - 7.30pm National Parks meeting room. PC Matthew Bulmer from North Yorkshire Police Cyber Crime Unit. This is an open meeting for anyone to attend. To reserve a place email [email protected] A charge of £3 per person includes refreshments.

Yesterday 6 of our members joined ladies from other WIs & enjoyed an afternoon tea to celebrate 40 years of North Yorkshire East Federation. Amazing food, fizz & friendship!

Monday evening & March Foodie Group. 9 of our members enjoyed a meal at Helmsley Spice. Good service & great food!

A fun day out in Farndale yesterday with WI friends! Wonderful scenery & wildlife & plenty of mud! #Farndale #WI #friendship

9 ladies recently enjoyed a day in Thirsk. Starting with coffee & pastries they then headed to The World of James Herriot. A film & interactive area caused a few giggles! The day ended at Biancos and delicous food. #thirsk #thepantry #jamesherriot #Biancos #womensinstitute

Tonights meeting was attended by 22 members & 2 visitors. Member Jane gave a talk on the social history of Helmsley with old snippets of scandal thrown in. The competition was won jointly by Denise, Jean & Liz L. The evening ended with raffle & refreshments.

Foodie Group this month was at The White Horse in Ampleforth. 8 members enjoyed delicious food & sublime desserts in beautiful surroundings. Many thanks to the staff for looking after us. An amazing place & well worth a visit!! #helmsleywi #whitehorseinn #ampleforth

Our May meeting was attended by 17 members & 2 guests. Karen Tunstall took us through a brilliant Zumba Gold session before well earned refreshments were served. The raffle was drawn & competition result announced. 1st place was joint with Helen S & Denise, 2nd place was Sue S.

2 of our members who have travelled to London with others from North Yorkshire East Federation for the National Annual Meeting tomorrow in The Royal Albert Hall. A lovely meal at The Builders Arms with 11 others & saw a few blue plaques on route which counts as culture!

Whoever done this .. It’s Brilliant 👊 By Order Of The Peaky Blinders Vote Reform UK #VoteReform

2/2 Cocktails & mocktails were served along with savoury nibbles. The competition for something beginning with "F" was won jointly by Denise & Liz L with Alison 3rd.

1/2 This evening saw us crafting garlands in preparation for our Hawaiian themed garden party next month. Notices & events were read out & we welcomed new member Sheila.

It's been a long slog but finally we have celebrated the grand opening of The Drunken Monkey. Many thanks to northridingbrewery for the barrel and our Brewery Gang for helping us sup it!!

Helmsley WI entered the Ryedale WI collaborative class & won! Thanks to our talented members for putting together such a great entry; Cerise, Clare, Denise, Helen S, Jeanne, Liz L , Liz P and Sue H .

Another perfect pint in the home bar! Thank you northridingbrewery

A week off work and an evening I'm The Drunken Monkey! #thedrunkenmonkey #realale #northridingbrewery #happytimes

I have openly watched the four episodes of ADOLESCENCE. It should be compulsory for parents. Very disturbing BUT shows what is radically WRONG With modern parenting!!