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Welney Women's Institute

 

The WI movement originally began in Canada in 1897, and the first WI in the UK was formed in Anglesey in 1915. Throughout the First World War, the WIs were funded through government departments.

The Welney WI currently has 14 members and meets at the Parish Hall on the first Wednesday evening each month, starting at 7pm. For details, please contact the Welney WI President, Miss Amy Markham, OBE, on 01 354 610 340. Membership is £22 (?) a year.

It is a branch within the Isle of Ely Federation of WIs, one of 70 federations which make up the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, with over 215,000 members.

WIs offer a range of activities including an music evenings, whist lunches, scrabble, darts, dominoes, quiz evenings, town walks, outings and short break holidays.

 Some of the visions of the WI is for women to:

• improve their lives and the lives of those around them 

• learn traditional and new skills, lead fulfilling lives and to be of value in the community and nationally

• provide a friendly atmosphere where women can be inspired and enlightened.

• influence local, national and world issues affecting the social, economic and environmental life of families and communities

FAQ    (Frequently Asked questions)

• Why does the WI sing Jerusalem?

• What is the jam connection?

• Why is Denman College so called?

• Is there an official WI Prayer?

• What are the badges and logos of the WI?

• Have there been any Royal members?

• Has the WI ever had a uniform?

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