Wistow Women's Institute
The Wistow branch of the Women's Institute usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the village hall from 7:30pm until about 10:00pm.
The Wistow Women's Institute is a member of the Huntingdon and Peterborough Federation of Women's Institutes. There are over 8,000 W.I.s spread across the country, mostly in rural areas but also now in small towns and suburbs.
Meetings and Activities
Our meeting activities vary from gliding and bowling to sewing and cooking, with a variety of speakers and demonstrators throughout the year. Light refreshments are provided and raffles are held at each meeting. Members may also take part in a competition where they can demonstrate their creative skills.
We would be very pleased for you to pay us a visit. If you do not want to visit us alone, any one of our members would be more than happy to accompany you.
The Organisation
The largest organisation of its kind for women, the W.I. has been part of UK life since 1915 (the original Institute having been started in Canada in 1897) and now boasts 250,000 UK members. It has its own magazine WI Life, which is delivered to members' homes 8 times a year, a gift catalogue, and special discounts on tickets to all sorts of interesting places – from fashion shows to stately homes.
The W.I. is also a way to get training in new skills for work or leisure or an opportunity to learn traditional crafts. And the National Federation offers you the chance to campaign on issues important to women both in this country and across the world.
Membership
Annual Subscription: £31.50 (payable by March 2012)
Membership includes 8 copies of WILife magazine
Visitors: £3.00 (entitled to 3 visits before becoming a member)
Forthcoming Events
The following are planned forthcoming events for the Wistow Women’s Institute:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 12 | Glass Painting - 'Hands On' |
| 14 Mar 12 | Maureen Ridley - Cookery Demo |
| 11 Apr 12 | Sue Burdett - 'Send-a-Cow' Charity |
| 09 May 12 | Visit to Church Farm, Oldhurst |
| 13 Jun 12 | Visit to Poet John Clare's Cottage, Helpston |
| 11 Jul 12 | Summer Barbecue |
| 12 Sep 12 | Chris Clarke - Extreme Ttheatrical Make-up |
| 18 Sep 12 | Group Meeting Organised by Wistow at Warboys WI Hall - Murder Mystery |
| 10 Oct 12 | Annual Meeting + Fish & Chip Supper |
| 14 Nov 12 | Christmas crafts - 'Hands On' |
| 12 Dec 12 | Christmas Party |
Committee
President: Susan Normington - 823471
Vice President: Carol MacInnes - 823131
Treasurer: Christine Bentley - 824475
Secretary: Jean Duke - 822828
Chris Harold - 825660
Jenny Head - 822030
Deborah Robinson - 822872
Judy Shrewsbury - 812975
Jill Wadsworth - 822541
Sara Parker - 824551
Meeting Venue
Wistow Village Hall
Manor Street
Wistow
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
Further Details
For further information about the Women's Institute, please see the National Federation of Women's Institutes Website.
