The Officers for 2009 are as follows:
Federation Chairman - Pauline Goddard, Wendlebury WI
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| The Officers for 2009 are as follows: Federation Chairman - Pauline Goddard, Wendlebury WI |
Federation Treasurer - Diana Kerley, Standlake WI
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| First Vice Chairman - Sue Cox, Waterstock & Tiddington WI |
2nd Vice Chairman - Cheryl Boorman, Stadhampton & District WI | 
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The names of the Trustees are as follows: Jean Bebbington, Wendlebury WI; Liz Colyer, Launton WI; Sue Cox, Waterstock & Tiddington WI; Carrol Eaton, Spelsbury WI; Pauline Goddard, Wendlebury WI; Barbara Gray, Wolvercote WI; Diana Kerley, Standlake WI; Linda Needle, Steeple Aston WI; Joan Owen, Stanford in the Vale WI; Julie Pearce, East & West Hendred WI; Ann Sharman, Duns Tew WI; and Ruth Webb, Warborough & Shillingford WI. Co-opted - Cheryl Boorman, Stadhampton & District WI, Christine Denton, Marcham WI, and Trine Lucy, Fitzharry's WI.
Primarily the WI offers women many opportunities to extend their lives with the
support and friendship of others. Members can broaden their horizons by going on outings and taking up new skills and interests,
either through individual WIs or the Federation.
Every WI has a monthly meeting with a speaker or demonstration and many
organise other events for members between meetings,
such as pub-lunch walks, craft classes or interest groups. Monthly meetings are usually held in the local village hall.
There are also opportunities to get
involved in topical public affairs issues that can really "make a difference" to
the lives of women locally, nationally and internationally. The WI campaigns regularly on a
huge range of topics that have been put forward and discussed by
members. More than 600 subjects are listed in the
NFWI Public Affairs handbook, 'Speaking Out', including
national identity cards, transportation of live animals, modern apprenticeships
and housing developments on brownfield sites.
Have a look at the Nearest WI section
to identify WIs near you that meet at a suitable time of day. Each WI is unique, offering different activities and speakers
to suit its current membership. It is up to each member to choose her own level of participation. You are welcome to visit one or two
before making a decision.
More information is available from the Office.
| This tapestry was made to celebrate the Federation's 70th birthday in 1989 and was updated in 2004 for the 85th birthday. If you are visiting the office at any time, perhaps for a meeting or a workshop, try to see the tapestry, shown here in closer detail. |
Shown below is the piece in the centre which was worked by Brenda Poulter of Harwell WI which incorporates the National Chairman's badge as Agnes Salter was Chairman at that time. Agnes was an OFWI member of Stoke Lyne at the time of her Chairmanship, and their members worked the badge itself.
