Arnside & Arnside Knott WI
1919 100 Years 2019
Visit from Hale WI
On Monday 20th July, we were delighted to welcome 40 members and guests of Hale WI in Cheshire, who arrived by coach as part of a day out in the Lake District. Their itinerary included a visit to the beautiful Blackwell House before joining us in the afternoon at Arnside WI & Village Hall for refreshments.
Our members were pleased to serve tea, coffee and a wonderful selection of delicious homemade cakes, all freshly baked by our WI members. It was a lovely opportunity to relax, chat and enjoy each other's company after a busy morning of sightseeing.
The journey to the Hall proved to be something of an adventure! Navigating the narrow roads in the area in a full-sized coach was no easy task for the young driver. Fortunately, a helpful police officer happened to be in exactly the right place at the right time and assisted him in safely bringing the coach down to the Hall.
Thanks to this unexpected help, the ladies—some of whom had mobility difficulties—were able to board the coach directly outside the Hall for the journey home, avoiding the steep walk back up the hill.
Blessed with beautiful weather and a warm, friendly atmosphere, the visit was a great success. It was a pleasure to host our guests from Hale WI, and we hope they all enjoyed their day in Arnside as much as we enjoyed welcoming them.
On Monday 9th March,
Arnside & Arnside Knott WI were pleased to host an informative and highly practical demonstration on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of a defibrillator, delivered by Kerry Stafford-Roberts.
The session provided attendees with essential knowledge and hands-on insight into responding effectively in emergency situations involving cardiac arrest. Kerry and his two helpers guided participants through the key principles of CPR, including correct hand positioning, compression depth, and rhythm, emphasising the importance of acting quickly and confidently.
A central part of the demonstration focused on the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Attendees were shown how straightforward and safe these devices are to operate, with clear step-by-step instructions on how to deploy them in a real-life scenario. The session helped to demystify the process and reinforced the critical role defibrillators play in improving survival rates.
Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the equipment, helping to build both understanding and confidence. The demonstration highlighted how vital these life-saving skills are within the community and the difference that immediate action can make.
We would like to thank Kerry Stafford-Roberts and his two helpers for delivering such a valuable and engaging session, and to everyone who attended and took part.
Monday 9th February 2026
"Our WI have just had a crazy, fun afternoon with a very energetic passionate Jen Wroe from ‘Drum Nation’.
We didn’t know exactly what to expect so when she turned up in a big white van and started unloading lots of different sized drums our curiosity grew.
Within an hour she had everyone drumming in time and all went home afterwards buzzing . Amazing!!" by Pam
Wreath Making Workshop December 2025
September 2025 Our Westmorland Show Entries
October 2025 Soup Lunch Fundraiser
18th August 2025
Our annual picnic on the Knott. A beautiful evening. Great company. Great food.
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Christmas wreath workshop - a wonderful afternoon - the results are outstanding
11th August 2025
Visitors from Barley WI joined us for our annual picnic. Joyce Hayhurst lead a walk round the village and then we shared a wonderful spread in the Hall gardens
22nd July 2024 Indoor picnic - a fun afternoon
Shed 1 Afternoon tea - 27th September 2023
14 members & friends braved torrential rain to have a sociable, informative and very enjoyable gin-themed afternoon tea at the Shed 1 distillery in Ulverston. A thoroughly good afternoon was had by all.
Monday 23rd October 2024
10 of our members took part in a Needle Felting Workshop.
Everyone was very pleased with the lovely sheep they each made and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
On the 7th June 2023 we had a wonderful outing to the RHS Garden at Bridgewater. Glorious gardens set in historic landscape. Well worth a visit. Thank you Janet for organising everything.
On May 22nd 2023 five of the WI members who volunteered to help create the 10,000 daffodils display at Lowther Castle went to view their, and everyone else's handywork. Set in gardens next to the renovated summer house the daffodils made a riotous display 'growing' alongside the natural grasses and wildflowers surrounding them.
So many good times over the years
