The WI offers you the opportunity to meet other women in a friendly, sociable environment. At our monthly meetings we hear from speakers on a wide range of subjects, discuss topics of immediate interest from a local to national level, as well as catching up with friends and neighbours. We participate as a group in village activities and, as groups or individuals, we attend local, county and national events, organised by the WI.

The main aim of the WI movement is the continuing education of women. The National Federation WI (NFWI) has its own educational establishment, Denman College, which offers a varied programme of courses. A key feature of the WI is that it is a campaigning organisation, with an annual resolution that has its origins at grassroots level and culminates in a national debate. The NFWI is affiliated to an international organisation that seeks to support and improve the lives of women throughout the world.

Any woman of any age can join the WI. Visitors are very welcome; come and meet us! We have interesting speakers, outings, and things like:

• Events organised through the WI federation;
• A regular walk/talk every month to include anyone in the village;
• Playing skittles against other WIs -always a fun evening;
• A swap shop for sharing items you don’t need;
• A book share;
• Opportunities to visit theatre happenings and good conversation.