General News – Devon Women's Institute

TRAINING WORKSHOPS COMING SOON…

By Ali Taylor | 12 April 2024 |

Are you interested in finding out more? The following workshops are coming up soon and flyers will be available shortly: Wednesday 26 June Programme Planning and Recruitment Workshop The…

RESOLUTIONS – HOW TO FIND OUT MORE …

By Ali Taylor | 9 April 2024 |

More information is available via the following links: To support members in getting involved the Public Affairs team has produced a range of resources: Detailed briefing on the resolution PowerPoint…

Newton Abbot WI

By Ali Taylor | 17 January 2024 |

Newton Abbot WI are taking part in a Health and Wellbeing event at Newton Abbot Library on Wednesday 24 January from 9.00 – 1.00 p.m.

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS FOR HONITON EVENING WI

By Ali Taylor | 10 January 2024 |

Honiton Evening WI took their place amongst the WIs who have made it to their 100th birthday! A celebratory lunch took place at the Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth on the 29th…

WI LEARNING HUB

By Ali Taylor | 24 November 2023 |

Welcome to the WI Learning Hub We are delighted to celebrate the International Day of Education on Wednesday 24 January 2024, and invite WI members to join us on the…

Knit a Trauma Teddy

By Ali Taylor | 18 August 2023 |

Trauma Teddy Knitting Pattern Click on the link above for the pattern. A new challenge for WIs in Devon The Devon Federation was asked to knit trauma teddies that are…

NFWI News – Summer 2023

By Ali Taylor | 14 July 2023 |

UPDATES FROM THE NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT TEAM Pride update Following on from the success of our presence at Birmingham Pride last year, we are delighted to announce that we…

CAN YOU HELP DOWN THOMAS AND HEYBROOK BAY WI?

By Ali Taylor | 28 March 2023 |

Down Thomas and Heybrook Bay WI are collecting admission bags for the Glenbourne Unit – Acute Mental Health Department, Derriford Hospital. We’re continuing to support by donating toiletries for admission…

Made in Devon!

By Ali Taylor | 14 March 2023 |

Do you love taking photographs? Then put your thinking caps on and get creative for the Devon Federation! Click on the link below for more details … Calendar…

International Women’s Day 2023

By Ali Taylor | 23 December 2022 |

International Women’s Day 2023: Women in Leadership On 9 March 2023 from 7 to 9pm, the NFWI will be hosting a webinar on Zoom for WI members and members…

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