WI celebrates its 100th birthday
Some WIs in the Federation celebrate their centenaries this year: they were formed even before the Federation, which celebrates its centenary next year! Scotby WI is the oldest in the Federation, and the photo shows members and guests enjoying…
200 Club winners
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.
Are you one of the lucky winners? Congratulations to all!
Wendy wins Lady Denman Cup
ACM Quiz Sheet winners
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!
NFWI AGM 2018, Cardiff
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!
New Board of Trustees
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 Vice Chairmen are Mary Lawson…
Our newest Trustee
Welcome to Louise Hetherington, of Woodend & District WI, who has recently joined the Board of Trustees.
Annual Council Meeting
Caroline Thomson, our inspiring afternoon speaker, at our recent Annual Council Meeting. See the Gallery for more photos of the day.
Your knitted poppies!
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 Carlisle Castle on Remembrance Sunday….
CCFWI archive exhibition
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!