This is a WI quiz and the answer is made up from the letters of 'Northumberland Federation'
1. It can be a complicated style for the hairdresser - 7 letters
2. These boots are made for walking - 10 letters
3. Essential to steering a true course 6 letters ( Needle?)
4. A garden deity - 5 letters (Naiad or Horae?)
5. Beret, bowler, trilby could all be described as such - 4,3 letters ( ? hat)
6. Memories of first form French lessons - 7 letters
7. One way of racing - 8,4 letters ( ? Flat?)