The latest 200 Club draw took place at the Coffee Morning held at Crosby-on-Eden recently. Winners are: 1st, £90, Moresby WI;  2nd, £50, Marion Anderson; and 3rd, £50, Embleton WI.

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Penrith WI member Wendy Walker has won the 2018 Lady Denman Cup competition for creative writing. “The challenge was to write about ‘the day that changed my life’ in 500 words,” said Wendy. “I put…

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Congratulations to the winners of this year’s ACM Quiz, with the theme ‘Textiles’: 1st Mrs B Cooper-Holme, 2nd Mrs B Powe, and 3rd Mrs E Jenkinson. Well done!

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This year’s resolution, ‘Mental health matters’, was passed with a resounding 98% vote in favour. The day was enjoyed immensely by delegates and Trustees, as you can see from the photo!

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Congratulations to our new Board of Trustees, elected for the term 2018–2020 (see About Us). Our new Chairman is Ilene Forsyth, Longtown WI, a longstanding member of the Board and previously Vice Chairman. Elected…

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Welcome to Louise Hetherington, of Woodend & District WI, who has recently joined the Board of Trustees.

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Caroline Thomson, our inspiring afternoon speaker, at our recent Annual Council Meeting. See the Gallery for more photos of the day.

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Some of the poppies knitted last year by WI members to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of The Somme made a reappearance on a tree outside the Museum of Military Life within…

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Carlisle Archive Centre invited members to view records of their WIs. Fascinating old minute books, scrapbooks, photos and newspaper cuttings were some of the items exhibited. Staff also laid on a delicious cream tea!

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The anniversary of the Battle of the Somme draws to an end. WI members have knitted and crocheted thousands of poppies to contribute to a living memorial at the Museum of Military Life.  Between 1st July and 18th November,…

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