Arkendale Women's Institute


Welcome to Arkendale WI

If you are looking to make new friends, why not come along and join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month at Arkendale Community Hall.

We are a friendly group of women from nearby villages, from a variety of backgrounds, who enjoy each others company. Our monthly meetings are held on winter afternoons and summer evenings, when we have speakers covering a wide range of topics.

We organise various other activities which you can participate in if they are of interest. These also run monthly and include Beading, Book Club, Crafts, Walks and Lunches. We also have a Summer Social event and of course a Christmas Dinner.

Our meetings come to a conclusion after enjoying a chat, a cup of tea/coffee and food prepared by the members.

If any of the above is of interest, we would look forward to meeting you and if you wish further information, please contact:- Jacqui Knight 07889 498485 or Kath Dewey 01423 340413



A enjoyable tour and afternoon tea at Dunesford Vineyard, 2025


A visit and guided tour of Littlethorpe Manor, 2024


A trip to the Himalayan Garden


Planting a tree in Arkendale cemetery
to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Contacts & Programme

President: Jacqui Knight - 07889 498485
Vice-President: Diane Horne - 01423 340440
Secretary: Kath Dewey - 01423 340413


>> W.I. North Yorkshire West Federation

Programme 2026


  • January 7th - My life as a midwife, 2.00pm
  • February 4th - Songs and their stories, 2.00pm
  • March 4th - Yorkshire Swan & Wildlife Rescue Hospital, 2.00pm
  • April 1st - Honey and much more, 7.30pm
  • May 6th - Growing the RHS, 7.30pm
  • June 3rd - The history of nursery rhymes, 7.30pm
  • July 1st - Summer social, 2.00pm
  • August 5th - A house through time, 7.30pm
  • September 2nd - Film Night, 7.30pm
  • October 7th - Behind the scenes at Harrogate Flower Shows, 2.00pm
  • November 4th - Annual meeting, 2.00pm
  • December ? - Christmas festivities