New Member Information
On this page you’ll find information about becoming a Spa Sweetheart, including frequently asked questions, WI membership benefits and our full 2025 meeting program.
Ready to join us? Or want to come along to a meeting as a guest? Let us know – we’d love to hear from you!
New Member Information
On this page you’ll find information about becoming a Spa Sweetheart, including frequently asked questions, WI membership benefits and our full 2025 meeting program.
Ready to join us? Or want to come along to a meeting as a guest? Let us know – we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when do you meet?
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. We meet at Christ Church on the Stray in Harrogate (Map). We ask everyone to arrive from 7pm for a prompt 7.30 start (well… we are the WI!).
What happens at a meeting?
Our regular monthly meetings are full of fun, laughter and learning. Each month we have a speaker or activity planned, a raffle and time for socialising over a cup of tea and slice of cake. You can view our full 2025 program here.
What other social activities do you offer?
We meet regularly throughout the month at our sub-groups. These are exclusively for our members and are smaller and more informal than our main monthly meetings making it easier to get to know fellow Sweethearts whilst enjoying shared interests. We have a social group, book group, board games group, morning café meetup, gardening group and two craft groups! We also have one-off events, in the past we’ve been away on activity weekends, tried paddleboarding and enjoyed many celebrations including Christmas parties and summer picnics.
Can I try a meeting before committing to joining?
Of course! We’d love to meet you. Drop us a line beforehand as some meetings need to be pre-booked. You can contact us here to let us know you’ll be coming along. Meetings are £5 for guests.
I’d like to come along to a meeting but am nervous to attend on my own…
We’ve all been there, walking into a room full of strangers is nerve-racking! We’re more than happy to have one of our committee members meet you at the door. Our members are a friendly bunch and keen to meet new people so you’ll soon get to know lots of people.
Subscription Fees
The WI subscription fee is due in April and is £51 for the year April 2025 to March 2026.
If you are joining us part-way through the year, you’ll pay a discounted rate.
1 July – 30 Sept 2025: £38.25
1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025: £25.50
1 Jan – 31 Mar 2026: £12.75
To qualify for this rate you must not have been a member of any WI in the past subscription year.
Meeting Costs
Meetings are free for members, although we do occasionally ask members to pay a small fee where our meeting costs are high.
We charge guests £5 to attend a meeting, although this may be more if we have higher costs to cover for a meeting. You may also need to book to attend certain meetings. See our 2025 program for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when do you meet?
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. We meet at Christ Church on the Stray in Harrogate (Map). We ask everyone to arrive from 7pm for a prompt 7.30 start (well… we are the WI!).
What happens at a meeting?
Our regular monthly meetings are full of fun, laughter and learning. Each month we have a speaker or activity planned, a raffle and time for socialising over a cup of tea and slice of cake. You can view our full 2025 program here.
What other social activities do you offer?
We meet regularly throughout the month at our sub-groups. These are exclusively for our members and are smaller and more informal than our main monthly meetings making it easier to get to know fellow Sweethearts whilst enjoying shared interests. We have a social group, book group, board games group, morning café meetup, gardening group and two craft groups! We also have one-off events, in the past we’ve been away on activity weekends, tried paddleboarding and enjoyed many celebrations including Christmas parties and summer picnics.
Can I try a meeting before committing to joining?
Of course! We’d love to meet you. Drop us a line beforehand as some meetings need to be pre-booked. You can contact us here to let us know you’ll be coming along. Meetings are £5 for guests.
I’d like to come along to a meeting but am nervous to attend on my own…
We’ve all been there, walking into a room full of strangers is nerve-wracking! We’re more than happy to have one of our committee members meet you at the door. Our members are a friendly bunch and keen to meet new people so you’ll soon get to know lots of people.
Subscription Fees
The WI subscription fee is due in April and is £51 for the year April 2025 to March 2026.
If you are joining us part-way through the year, you will pay a discounted rate:
1 July – 30 Sept 2025: £38.25
1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025: £25.50
1 Jan – 31 Mar 2026: £12.75
To qualify for this rate you must not have been a member of any WI in the past subscription year.
Meeting Costs
Members: Free
Guests: £5
We may occasionally ask members to pay a small fee where our meeting costs are high.
2025
program

Jan 9th
CALLIGRAPHY
A hands-on lesson learning the art of calligraphy.
BOOKING CLOSED
Feb 13th
ANNUAL MEETING
Yearly annual meeting & social time.
BOOKING REQUIRED
Mar 13th
LINE DANCING
Have a go at learning the basics of line dancing.
GUESTS WELCOME
Apr 10th
GAMES EVENING
Enjoy a fun task-master style games evening.
GUESTS WELCOME
May 8th
GARDEN CONTAINERS
A talk & hands-on session creating the perfect container.
BOOKING REQUIRED
Jun 12th
PLUMB MUM
A talk from ‘Plumb Mum’ business owner Elisa.
GUESTS WELCOME
Jul 10th
VALLEY GARDENS WALK
A walk around Harrogate’s beautiful Valley Gardens.
GUESTS WELCOME
Aug 14th
DEMENTIA FORWARD
A talk from Yorkshire’s Dementia Forward charity.
GUESTS WELCOME
Sept 11th
FITNESS
Enjoy a session getting fit and having fun.
GUESTS WELCOME
Oct 14th
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Spa Sweethearts is 14 years old – lets celebrate!
GUESTS WELCOME
Nov 13th
FESTIVE CRAFTS
Have a go at some festive crafts just in time for Christmas.
BOOKING REQUIRED
Dec 11th
CHRISTMAS BAKING
Enjoy a hands-on session of cup-cake decorating.
BOOKING REQUIRED
Our 2025 Program
WI Member Benefits
In addition to our local monthly meetings and sub-groups there are many benefits to being part of the WI.
WI Life magazine: 8 issues of WI Life magazine annually, sent direct to your door, including a book of discount offers in the December issue.
Get More Involved: Members have the option to become a WI committee member, a federation trustee and/or an NFWI trustee. You can also become involved in one of the many campaigns the WI runs. Current campaigns include Clean Rivers for People & Wildlife, Autism & ADHD in Women & Girls and End Plastic Soup.
Access to MyWI: Members have exclusive access to the MyWI website – a one-stop-shop for everything a WI member needs to know. The site has information on the latest WI news, local and national WI campaign information and sections on everything from inspiring cookery, craft, floral design projects and more!
Events: Bespoke member only events held virtually and at venues around the country.
More About The WI
The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK and we pride ourselves on being a trusted place for all women.
A WI membership offers the opportunity to meet women in your local area in-person and virtually, to make friends and make a difference in your community.
Find out more about the benefits of being a WI member on the official WI Website.
WI Member Benefits
In addition to our local monthly meetings and sub-groups there are many benefits to being part of the WI.
WI Life magazine: 8 issues of WI Life magazine annually, sent direct to your door, including a book of discount offers in the December issue.
Get More Involved: Members have the option to become a WI committee member, a federation trustee and/or an NFWI trustee. You can also become involved in one of the many campaigns the WI runs. Current campaigns include Clean Rivers for People & Wildlife, Autism & ADHD in Women & Girls and End Plastic Soup.
Access to MyWI: Members have exclusive access to the MyWI website – a one-stop-shop for everything a WI member needs to know. The site has information on the latest WI news, local and national WI campaign information and sections on everything from inspiring cookery, craft, floral design projects and more!
Events: Bespoke member only events held virtually and at venues around the country.
More About The WI
The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK and we pride ourselves on being a trusted place for all women.
A WI membership offers the opportunity to meet women in your local area in-person and virtually, to make friends and make a difference in your community.
Find out more about the benefits of being a WI member on the official WI Website.
2025 Program
Jan 9th
CALLIGRAPHY
A hands-on lesson learning the art of calligraphy.
BOOKING CLOSED
Feb 13th
ANNUAL MEETING
Our yearly annual meeting.
BOOKING CLOSED
Mar 13th
LINE DANCING
Have a go at learning the basics of line dancing.
GUESTS WELCOME
Apr 10th
GAMES EVENING
Enjoy a fun task-master style games evening.
GUESTS WELCOME
May 8th
GARDEN CONTAINERS
A talk & hands-on session creating the perfect container.
BOOKING REQUIRED
Jun 12th
PLUMB MUM
A talk from ‘Plumb Mum’ business owner Elisa.
GUESTS WELCOME
Jul 10th
VALLEY GARDENS WALK
A walk around Harrogate’s beautiful Valley Gardens.
GUESTS WELCOME
Aug 14th
DEMENTIA FORWARD
A talk from Yorkshire’s Dementia Forward charity.
GUESTS WELCOME
Sept 11th
FITNESS
Enjoy a session getting fit and having fun.
GUESTS WELCOME
Oct 14th
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Spa Sweethearts is 14 years old – lets celebrate!
GUESTS WELCOME
Nov 13th
FESTIVE CRAFTS
Have a go at some festive crafts just in time for Christmas.
GUESTS WELCOME
Dec 11th
CHRISTMAS BAKING
Enjoy a hands-on session of cup-cake decorating.
GUESTS WELCOME