Photo Archive

This month we celebrated our 18th birthday with games, cakes and a special raffle. We all received a pen. Thanks to Chris, Kate and Kate for their hard work.

June 2026

Members of the Culture Club Group visited an exhibition celebrating the life and work of Victoria Wood at Bury Art Museum today. Their curator was very good and everyone enjoyed the morning.

June 2026

The toppers are up Celebrating our 18th birthday.

June 2026

Our walk this month started on the Middlewood Way at High Lane. We had a small detour round the nature reserve and then back onto the Middlewood Way to Nelson's Pit picking up the Macclesfield canal to head back. Lovely cup of tea/coffee at the end. Great company with 13 of us out. And no rain.

May 2026

At our April meeting, Michelle Higginbottom delivered an interesting talk on WOMEN OF THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE IN FRANCE IN WW2, with props modelled by Deborah.

April 2026

Congratulations to The Heatons WI Quiz team!. They came second in their heat, by one point, and are through to the final.

April 2026

At our meeting this month we had an interesting talk by Jackie French about the real CSI. Our competition was to name a new Cluedo character. There was a special raffle for our charity-we raised £215.

March 2026

What fabulous weather for our walk this morning. Lymm Dam, through the village, along the Bridgewater Canal and Trans Pennine Trail, back for a drink then around the dam. Spring is well and truly here.

March 2026

Another lovely WI evening. We made Hearts, to Show the Love, and we showcased the amazing talents of our members.

February 2026

Nine of our members travelled to Ditzy Rose in Tattenhall, Cheshire for a glass fusion workshop. It was great fun and we all did a fantastic job considering the majority of us have never done anything like this before. We then went on to have lunch in the lovely Alison's Country Kitchen cafe.

Our glass has been left to be fired by Fleur, our lovely tutor. The final reveal will be in a few weeks time.

February 2026

Eight members of Ginspiring Women had a great evening at Rocksalt coming second to last in the quiz and winning a £25 voucher.

February 2026

A very cold and windy walk today from Debdale Park, along the Ashton Canal to New Islington. It was an interesting walk with members remembering what the area was like some years ago. We stopped for drinks before catching the bus back.

February 2026

2026 began with a interesting journey into the history of the Heatons, presented by local historian, Phil Paige. A lovely start to another great year at The Heatons WI.

January 2026

GINSPIRING WOMEN enjoyed a lovely social evening, hosted by Linda.

January 2026

We enjoyed a Festive celebration this evening. We were entertained with Christmas songs and carols, by our very own choir; we played Scattergories and Bingo; had a mince pie tasting; and a fabulous raffle. Thank you to the Programme Team and all who helped to organise the evening.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

December 2025

A lovely Christmas meal at Cure in Heaton Moor with great food and company. Thank you to Perveen and Sue for organising.

December 2025

Ginspiring Women Christmas Party

December 2025

Our choir sang Christmas songs at Newlands which the residents enjoyed

December 2025

A somewhat soggy walk today but enjoyable nonetheless. Seven of us braved the rain around Dunham Massey Park and ended at the cafe for a drink and a natter. Thank you to everybody who has joined us on a walk this year and look forward to new ones next year. Have a very happy Christmas .

December 2025

Our WI helped to organise the Christmas tree festival at St Paul's Church Heaton Moor.

December 2025

Our November meeting was a busy one with the business of the AM, receiving our new committee and voting in Kate as our president again. We said goodbye and thank you to Deborah, Ann and Karen for all their hard work as committee members. The competition was well supported, bake a loaf cake, which members sampled and voted on. We then had a demonstration of CPR from Steve Turner which was very informative.

November 2025

Handing out cake from The Heatons WI for World Kindness Day. People were delighted and the gesture brought a smile to everyone's face.

November 2025

Wreaths were laid at St Paul's, Heaton Moor and St John's, Heaton Mersey, on behalf of The Heatons WI.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

November 2025

A lovely walk today from Marple along the Peak Forest canal, through Barlow Wood and along the River Goyt past the Roman Lakes. We had good weather again and great company.

November 2025

The Culture Club group had an excellent tour of Manchster Cathedral.

October 2023

Congratulations to our quiz team for their sterling effort in the Federation Quiz.

September 2025

The Culture Club visit to the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall. Thanks to Lesley for organising.

September 2025

Celebrating the 110th birthday of the WI with delicious cupcakes made by Kate W., a raffle and an interesting talk ON HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR NEST EGG. Thanks to everyone who contributed to a great evening.

September 2025

Ginspiring Women met at Cork of the North for lots of chatter and lovely gin.

September 2025

Despite the weather forecast we had a great walk today and stayed dry. From Northenden Riverside Park, along the Mersey and through Kenworthy Wood. We even managed to temporarily adopt a dog . We finished off with drinks and some had cake in the lovely Common Ground coffee shop at the finish of the route.

September 2025

We had a fun filled evening at our Summer Social. Bingo, a quiz trail, ditloids, dingbats and an origami butterfly to make. Well done to the winning team. Nibbles and fruit punch were on offer. Thanks to everyone involved in organising but especially to Jane and Chris.

August 2025

Some of the members of craft group had a lovely day out to Ditzy Rose in Tattenhall to needle felt cows and sheep. We then had lunch at Alison's Country Kitchen in the village.

August 2025

Ginspiring Women enjoying a lovely evening in Yvonne's beautiful garden.

August 2025

Another interesting speaker at our July meeting. Mel Paige, one of the editors of The Stockport Post, spoke to us about her life as a Steward on a super yacht. A very entertaining evening, completed with cake and a raffle.

Juy 2025

Photos from this evening's gathering of The Heatons Ginspiring Women.

July 2025

Another lovely walk today on Lindow Common, around Morley Green and the Black Lake. Perfect weather and great company.

July 2025

Lovely day out in Skipton and then Boundary Mill. Thank you to Perveen and Sue for organising.

June 2025

Happy Birthday to The Heatons WI, 17 years old this month! We celebrated witb Jerusalem; scones, jam and cream; a special raffle; plants and a craft sale, not forgetting, naming the elephant! We were entertained by Steven P. Taylor, a performance poet from Bury, who read from his works and judged our poetry competition. We also handed a cheque to our chosen charity, Stockport Without Abuse. It was accepted by Sue, one of the charitie's Trustees. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

June 2025

We had a good day for our fundraiser in St. Paul's Church gardens. Thank you to everybody involved. We made over £300.

June 2025

Our toppers around the area. Decorated to celebrate with the Heatons Open Gardens event this Sunday.

June 2025

Well it had to happen one day. 16 months of walks and today was the first when it rained. A lovely walk around the resevoirs near Tintwistle in spite of the rain .

June 2025

Tonight's meeting was very lively and interesting. We enjoyed a talk about Stockport Foodbank and members were thanked for their very generous monthly donations. We discussed and voted unanimously in favour of the Resolution; we had some lovely posies entered into the competition and we enjoyed our usual cake and a raffle.

May 2025

Our Ginspiring Women group met in Angela's garden on a beautiful, sunny evening.

May 2025

Ginspiring women met in Angela's garden.

May 20205

A lovely walk today from Portland Basin in Ashton, along the Peak Forest Canal, the River Tame and the Ashton Canal. It was very warm but the cafe at the end was very welcome.

May 2025

This evening we got in shape for Easter with a session of chair yoga, led by Lisa Walker. Very enjoyable and something we can all practice at home.

April 2025

Another lovely walk with fabulous weather. From Woodley, along the Peak Forest canal, through Haughton Dale and back. Can't believe how close we got to the heron before it flew off.

April 2025

This evening we had a talk from Consultant Medical Herbalist, Barbara Wilkinson. Our competition was to produce a baked article containing herbs. We thanked our retiring Programme Team, and enjoyed cake and a raffle.

March 2025

Our walk today took us from Chadkirk, along the Goyt Valley path and by the side of the Peak Forest canal. Gorgeous weather. And some of us made new friends.

March 2025

A lovely walk this morning with brilliant sunshine and blue skies. Through Cringle Park, along part of the Fallowfield Loop and through Highfield Country Park. And what a reward we had at the end-a little egret on the meadow in Heaton Chapel.

February 2025

A lovely Ginspiring Women evening at Hatter's Lounge in Heaton Moor. Will created our very own Ginspiring Women Cocktail...delicious!

January 2025

Another excellent Culture Club trip today to Ordsall Hall. Our guide, Sarah, was knowledgeable and interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.

January 2025

Our January meeting consisted of CRAFTS, CAKES, RESOLUTIONS AND A RAFFLE! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

January 2025

We had a great first walk for the new year with sunny, blue skies. A bit chilly and icy in places but we managed to get round with no mishaps. A coffee and a chat in Rocksalt was the perfect ending.

January 2025

The Heatons WI held their Christmas Party this evening. We celebrated with Festive food, a string quartet, carols led by our choir, a REINDEER DRIVE, a Christmas reading and a monster raffle! Thanks to the Committee and everyone who helped. HAPPY CHRISTMAS, see you all in January.

December 2024

Our walk today took us from Debdale Park, along the Ashton Canal, through the Moravian Settlement and back to Debdale. An interesting walk with a history lesson included. And we didn't get wet-again!!!

Deember 2024

Twenty five members had a lovely lunch at Avanti Restaurant today. Good food and lots of chatter and laughter. A great start to our Christmas celebrations.

December 2024

Our tree is up at the Christmas tree festival in St Paul's Church.

December 2024

Despite the snow and ice we had a good turnout for our Annual Meeting this evening. We had a cake competition, made angel decorations and the craft group brought items they had made. We re-elected Kate

as our president and the committee remains the same as last year.

November 2024

Celebrating World Kindness Day handing out cake and cookies in Heaton Moor. As ever there were lots of kind comments and an opportunity to chat with some lovely folk.

November 2024

Commemorating Remembrance Sunday at St. Paul's Church, Heaton Moor and St. John's Church, Heaton Mersey. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

November2024

Another great walk today around Media City, Ordsall park and hall, along the river Medlock into the city. Overcast but no rain. Lovely ladies to walk and chat with.

November 2024

At our October meeting we welcomed Sian, a professional declutterer. A very interesting and informative evening.

October 2024

Another lovely walk with good company and great weather. We walked to Fletcher Moss along the river Mersey, through the park and back along the tram footpath.

October 2024

At our monthly meeting we had a talk by Dr. Rachel Holt, a consultant plastic surgeon specialising in breast reconstruction. The comments members made were that she was inspirational and they had found her presentation thoroughly enjoyable.

Our monthly walk took us from Chorlton Water Park along the river, through Chorlton Ees and back along the river. Good weather as it wasn't too warm and it didn't rain. Good company as always.

September 2024

Members of Culture Club had an interesting tour of Victoria Baths in Manchester today. We were told about the history and the three pools, Turkish baths, bathing and laundry facilities. Lots of events are held there as well as being used for filming of TV programs, Peaky Blinders, and films. Blossoms used the baths to film their latest music video. It is well worth a visit for the stained glass windows alone.

August 2024

Craft group members had a lovely evening making felt flowers. Still works in progress but looking great.

August 2024

At our August meeting members enjoyed Line Dancing, led by our very own Lynda. We also had a fun quiz organised by Pat F. Thanks to everyone who helped.

August 2024

Strawberry Tea at Angela's to raise funds for our WI.

August 2024

Our July meeting saw the return of barrister turned author Simon Michael. Simon described his rise from working class boy in East London to a QC and gave us some entertaining insights into the traditions and idiosyncrasies of the Inns of Court.

July 2024

Our trip to Saltaire.

June 2024

Our monthly meeting this month we met Baroness Bolsover who educated us in the etiquette of the afternoon tea party. Very entertaining and informative. We had scones with jam and cream or cream and jam depending on your preference.

June 2024

Culture Club had an interesting tour of the Whitworth Art Gallery today.

June 2024

We have been very lucky with the weather again today while out on our monthly walk. Sale Water Park, along the Mersey, the Bridgewater Canal and back.

June 2024

At the Royal Albert Hall for WI Annual Meeting. An amazing day.

June 2024

Our centenary tree in St. Paul's Church garden all spruced up with new bees and a refurbished sign.

June 2024

Cheshire Federation's Wild in Fylde

May 2024

At our May meeting we had badges, books, flower arrangements, plants, a raffle and, of course, Resolutions.

May 2024

Another great walk with lovely views. From Marple along the Peak Forest canal, through Hawk Green and back along the Macclesfield canal. Weather was perfect.

May 2024

Craft group had a great time on Thursday evening getting messy and sticky when most of us tried our hand at decoupage for the first time. Great results with some still a work in progress.

April 2024

This evening we welcomed a truly inspiring speaker, Figen Murray. She spoke movingly about her campaign for MARTYN'S LAW, in memory of her son, who was one of the 22 people who died in the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. Kate was awarded the trophy for the most competition points gained during the past year.

We also had some delicious cake, a raffle and a Trading Table.

April 2024

Our Culture Club members had an interesting tour of Manchester Museum today. Mummies, frogs and dinosaurs.

April 2024

Another lovely walk today with great company and great weather. The Carrs and Styal Country Park.

April 2024

Bollywood came to the Heatons this evening. Members enjoyed a demonstration of dancing and then some joined in and had great fun.

March 2024

Members enjoyed an evening with Nell Gwynne, also known as Lesley Smith at Cheshire Peaks spring meeting.

March 2024

Another very successful coffee morning to raise funds for Stockport Food Bank

March 2024

The Walking Group's first walk from Heaton Mersey through to Abney Hall and back along the river. Lovely weather and great company.

March 2024

At our February meeting we enjoyed an interesting talk on the history of Manchester since 1980, by Andy Spinoza. Andy brought copies of his book, MANCHESTER UNSPUN and judged our Manchester poetry competition.

Feruary 2024

Incoming and outgoing Committee members, together with members of the Programme Team, enjoyed a meal at The Heaton Pub.

February 2024

The No Boundaries Book Group met for a belated lunch at the Heaton Pub, Heaton Mersey.

What an amazing turn out for our first meeting of the year on one of the coldest evenings. We had an interesting talk by John Schofield, guide writer and broadcaster, on significant women of our area.

January 2024

Ginspiring Women had two teams at the quiz night at Rock Salt, Moor Top. We came second and third!

January 2024

We had a Christmas party at our December meeting. We observed Elf and Safety, the choir entertained us, we played games, had a reading of Joyce Grenfell's "Nativity Play" and had an amazing raffle.

Some of our members enjoyed a Christmas meal at Houldsworth Golf Club, Reddish.

December 2023

Christmas President's Coffee Morning at the Heaton Pub.

Decemer 2023

We yarnstormed the Heatons for Christmas.

December 2023

Ginspiring Women, Gin- Jingle Cocktail Evening.

December 2023

The Heatons WI Christmas tree at St. Paul's Church, Heaton Moor.

December 2023

We held a fundraiser for Stockport Feeding the Community selling crafts and holding a chocolate tombola.

December 2023

Some of our members went on the North East Cheshire Group trip to Liverpool.

December 2023

Our Annual Meeting. We voted in our president for the next year and the committee, sold crafts, discussed resolutions and had a beetle drive.

Novemer 2023

Handing out cake to the general public on World Kindness Day.

November 2023

Culture Club members at Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives.

November 2023

One of our most popular speakers was Carl Austin-Behan, the youngest mayor in Manchester City's history and the first openly gay mayor. He was an interesting and entertaining speaker and his story was very thought provoking and informative.

October 2023

We held another very successful coffee morning this time to raise funds for our WI. We sold cakes, refreshments and had a jarbola.

October 2023

Our September Craft and Chat meeting was great fun with lots of laughter.

Shirley, one of our members, took us on a guided history walk of Didsbury. We raised funds for our chosen charity-Stockport Feeding the Community.

August 2023

August's Summer Social and Whodunit-“Erstwhile Sherlock Holmes presents a murder mystery.” Can you solve the murder?

Some of our members visited Shibden Hall and Halifax with North East Chshire Group.

July 2023

Anyone who had a heart”-Sarah Taylor, a cardiac nurse, spoke to us about preventing heart attacks in women.

July 2023

Culture Club members at the Silk Museum in Macclesfield.

July 2023

Ginspiring Women enjoying cocktails.

June 2023

Entries and prize winners at the Cheshire Show

Jue 2023

“Dress to Impress”-Celebrating our 15th birthday with music, dancing and a quiz.

June 2023

Our garden themed post box toppers celebrating the Heatons Open Gardens.

June 2023

Members of Culture Club visting Stockport Hat Museum and on to afternoon tea at the Plaza Theatre Cafe.

June 2023

Some of our members joined North East Cheshire Group on the trip to Tutbury castle to see Lesley Smith as Boudicca.

May 2023

At our May meeting we celebrated the coronation of King Charles III. We were entertained by a string quartet, held a no bake cake competition and a plant sale.

The sun certainly shone on us today as we resumed President's Coffee Morning. 20 plus members enjoyed coffee and a catch up at The Heaton Pub.

May 2023

Ginspiring Women had a lovely evening at Stockport Gin. We had a talk by the owner Paul about the history of gin and his company, which he owns with wife Cheryl. We also got to taste samples of all their gins and had a drink on arrival and after the tour.

May 2023

We enjoyed our outing to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery and then onto Trentham Gardens.

April 2023

Our quiz team, What, No Jam! (with honorary member), came first at a fundraiser for Samaritans.

April 2023

Our April speaker was Mairead Smith who gave us a fascinating insight into her life at the BBC.

We held a very successful coffee morning to raise funds for our chosen charity, Signpost Stockport for Carers. Thank you to all who donated cakes and chocolate and helped on the day.

March 2023

Our March meeting was a talk by Simon Michael "My Life in Crime”. Simon is a former barrister and novelist and gave an interesting talk about his life in these professions.

Happy International Women's Day!

March 2023

The Heatons Choir sang at Central Library, Manchester, as part of the International Women's Day celebrations.

Well done to them all.

March 2023

Ginspiring Women enjoyed an evening of cocktails at Rock Salt, Heaton Moor.

February 2023

We were invited to join Heaton Moor United Church at their community coffee morning. We took the opportunity to showcase our WI.

February 2023

A fantastic and busy monthly meeting last evening. Mel Latham was hilarious with anecdotes of her jam and chutney making exploits.

Our committee enjoying afternoon tea at Broadstone Mill, Heaton Chapel.

February 2023

Members old and new came together for a coffee and a natter at the Heaton pub, Heaton Mersey.

February 2023

Our Christmas party was great fun with a reading of the Twelve Days of Christmas, by John Julius Norwich, singing by the choir, a quiz, line dancing and a fantastic raffle.

December 2022

Our president, Kate, and one of our members, Linda, presented a cheque to Signpost for Carers Stockport. They used the money to buy gifts and treats for their young carers.

December 2022