Local Groups
Swyddffynnon WI
Swyddffynnon WI was established in 1953 and has remained a small but active institute. We meet at the Centre on the first Monday of the month except Bank Holidays, with a break in August.
Our aim is to provide fun and friendship through a variety of activities and Community events, as can be seen from the current programme below and always with refreshments, of course.
Members also have the opportunity to take part in events organized by the County Federation, such as an annual quiz, treasure hunt, craft sessions and other one-off activities. Important social concerns are aired at the County Federation Council meetings and other special events, the National Federation AGM gives each institute an opportunity to vote on such issues.
Each member receives a copy of the WI magazine 8 times a year included in the annual subscription which is currently £45
Current programme (up to January 2026):
2025
January 6th 2.00pm Members Afternoon
February 3rd 2.00pm Craft with Sian Lloyd John
March 1st 12.30pm St David's Day Cawl – Joining the community at the Centre
March 3rd 2.00pm The Sky at Night- Dafydd Wyn Morgan
April 7th 2.00pm Silk Painting Greetings Card
May 12th 2.00pm Visit to Strata Florida Trust
June 2nd 2.00pm Talk from HAHAV
July 2nd Trip to Elan Valley
July 7th 2.00pm Craft with Lesley Jones
Aug 19th Trip to Textile Museum, Newtown
Sept 1st 2.00pm Beetle Drive
Oct 6th 2.00pm Asian Arts and Crafts - talk from Member Julie Smith
Nov 3rd 2.00pm AGM
Dec 1st 2.00pm Christmas Craft
Dec 8th 1.00pm Annual Christmas Dinner
2026
Jan 5th 2.00pm Members Afternoon
Guests are always welcome. No obligation to join ladies, for maximum of 2 meetings
New to the area?.... we'd love to see you!
Contact us at wiswyddffynnon@gmail.com
The Craft Group
The Craft Group programme 2025-26
March 8th Group Project - Collage
April 12th Flat Needle Felting
May 10th Making a Peg Bag
June 14th Quilling or Stencilling Greetings Card
July 12th Decorative Sunflowers
Sept 13th Pickled Treats
Oct 11th Upcycling Jumpers
Nov 8th Iris Folding Christmas Card
Dec 13th Christmas Decoration
Jan 10th 2026 Paper Beads
Feb 14th Woolly Owls
2 Hour Sessions commencing at 10.30 am. Tea/coffee & biscuits included
Annual membership fee £12.50 papyable in March + £1 per session attended
For further information email craftgroup256@gmail.com
Here are some examples of Craft Group Activities:
THE PRINT GROUP
‘Printers in the Sticks’
We are a small group of artists based at the Edward Richard Centre, Ystrad Meurig. We enjoy experimenting with all kinds of printmaking – from linoprints to lithographs and anything in between.
www.facebook.com/ Printers in the Sticks