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A few pages from Roma’s & NOW
1965 WI Scrapbook.
Like to see more in an Following the success of the Bees and Trees day, there have
been some requests about reforming a WI in Leighton. Our
occasional History Corner? federation chairman has sent this introduction
Not just Jam and Jerusalem!
What do you think of when you think of the Women’s
Institute? Is it Jam and Jerusalem or Calendar Girls? Do you
think you have to be able to bake or sew to join a WI? Do you
think it’s something for when you retire? No—think again!
WIs play a unique role in providing women with educational
opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part
in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that
matter to them and their communities. The Powys
Montgomery Federation of WIs has a variety of sporting
events: badminton, short tennis, dominoes, croquet, curling
and bowls to name just a few. There are theatre trips, fashion
shows and entertainment evenings not forgetting the annual
Spring Show with competitions in art, cookery, craft, floral art
and photography. There’s an annual quiz and because the WI
is a campaigning organisation we are currently working on
mental health issues, alleviating loneliness, climate change,
plastic waste, food matters, SOS for honeybees and more. The
Women's Institute (WI) was formed in 1915 to revitalise rural
communities and encourage women to become more
involved in producing food during the First World War. Since
then the organisation's aims have broadened and the WI is
now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK.
The first WI was formed in Llanfair PG on Anglesey in 1915.
Powys Montgomery Federation is celebrating its own
centenary with various events for members; in August look
out around the county for scarecrows who might – or might
not - look like WI ladies. The WI is a subscription organisation.
WIs meet once a month, usually with a short business
meeting followed by a speaker or perhaps something
organised amongst themselves. If you’d like to find out about
your nearest WI ring the federation secretary, Jane Rees, on
01686 630632 or email info@pmfwi.org.uk. Come along to
this year’s Spring Show on 11th May at Buttington/Trewern
Community Centre at 2.30p.m.
Most WIs meet in the evening in village or church halls or
community centres, it all depends on what’s available in the
area. Meetings could, however, be in a pub, in an afternoon
or a morning, whatever suits.
If you have a group of friends who think they might like to
form a new WI get in touch with +the federation chairman,
Jean Hurrell, on 01938 553736, email jean@swnynant.co.uk
or Dorothy Schofield on 01938 555 436,
schofield443@btinternet.com
A few pages from Roma’s & NOW
1965 WI Scrapbook.
Like to see more in an Following the success of the Bees and Trees day, there have
been some requests about reforming a WI in Leighton. Our
occasional History Corner? federation chairman has sent this introduction
Not just Jam and Jerusalem!
What do you think of when you think of the Women’s
Institute? Is it Jam and Jerusalem or Calendar Girls? Do you
think you have to be able to bake or sew to join a WI? Do you
think it’s something for when you retire? No—think again!
WIs play a unique role in providing women with educational
opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part
in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that
matter to them and their communities. The Powys
Montgomery Federation of WIs has a variety of sporting
events: badminton, short tennis, dominoes, croquet, curling
and bowls to name just a few. There are theatre trips, fashion
shows and entertainment evenings not forgetting the annual
Spring Show with competitions in art, cookery, craft, floral art
and photography. There’s an annual quiz and because the WI
is a campaigning organisation we are currently working on
mental health issues, alleviating loneliness, climate change,
plastic waste, food matters, SOS for honeybees and more. The
Women's Institute (WI) was formed in 1915 to revitalise rural
communities and encourage women to become more
involved in producing food during the First World War. Since
then the organisation's aims have broadened and the WI is
now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK.
The first WI was formed in Llanfair PG on Anglesey in 1915.
Powys Montgomery Federation is celebrating its own
centenary with various events for members; in August look
out around the county for scarecrows who might – or might
not - look like WI ladies. The WI is a subscription organisation.
WIs meet once a month, usually with a short business
meeting followed by a speaker or perhaps something
organised amongst themselves. If you’d like to find out about
your nearest WI ring the federation secretary, Jane Rees, on
01686 630632 or email info@pmfwi.org.uk. Come along to
this year’s Spring Show on 11th May at Buttington/Trewern
Community Centre at 2.30p.m.
Most WIs meet in the evening in village or church halls or
community centres, it all depends on what’s available in the
area. Meetings could, however, be in a pub, in an afternoon
or a morning, whatever suits.
If you have a group of friends who think they might like to
form a new WI get in touch with +the federation chairman,
Jean Hurrell, on 01938 553736, email jean@swnynant.co.uk
or Dorothy Schofield on 01938 555 436,
schofield443@btinternet.com
