CCFWI | Women's Institute

How Your County Federation Works

Education

History, health and beauty, photography and literature are just some of the subjects that this Committee cover on days organised for members.

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Home Crafts

This Committee is responsible for arts, crafts, cookery and the organisation of food and craft days.

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Membership Support

A team of WI Advisers have responsibility for opening new WIs and furthering the work of the WI in Cumbria-Cumberland.

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Arts & Leisure

Whether you wish to enjoy a show, learn to shoot or take part in a quiz evening, life is never dull with this Committee.

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Anyone Can Become a Member

The WI plays 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 WI is a rich source of experiences, knowledge and skills, which our members are keen to share.

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Members

Annual-County-Meeting-6 We have over 2000 members in 93 WIs spread across Cumbria, from Alston in the north, along Hadrian’s Wall, through the historic city of Carlisle, out to the ports of Silloth, Maryport, Workington, Whitehaven and as far south as Silecroft, as well as all the wonderful towns and villages within these boundaries.

Activities

Summer-Walk We aim to offer our members a varied programme of
activities, such as:
– craft classes on lacemaking, painting, calligraphy
– talks from experts on various topics
– town walks
– visits to gardens, historic houses, shows and theatres

Opportunities

Join today and become part of an organisation that can help you to extend your horizons and provide lifelong fellowship. Being a member of the WI can help you to make a difference to the life you lead, to your community, and to the world in which we live.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is elected by WI members every 2 years and the Chairman is elected by the Trustees. They control the finances of Cumbria-Cumberland Federation and consider the demands on expenditure made by the Committees and the Officers.

County News

Members are able to read our County News for monthly updates on upcoming events, news about what we’ve been up to and activities they can get involved in. Join today to find out what we have coming up.

County News

"We work together and have fun together and I feel sure there is a WI here in Cumbria-Cumberland waiting to welcome you."

Morag Parkin County Chairman