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The Women's Institute

The Women's Institute - a Modern Voice for Women

   

The WI is all about today's women developing their talents and having a positive impact on the world around them.

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The first Women's Institute was founded at Stoney Creek, Canada in 1897 by Adelaide Hoodless and Mr Erland Lee. It was an offshoot of the Farmers' Institute.

bulletThey now have links with 8 million women in over 60 countries. On joining the WI you become part of the worldwide organisation, Associated Countrywomen of the World. ACWW is a consultant to the United Nations.

The WI is all about today's women developing their talents and having a positive impact on the world around them.

bulletWith the WI you can have the active lifestyle you've always promised yourself. Whatever your level, whatever your interest - walking, surfing, croquet or sky diving - join the WI and get more out of life.

To find out more about the Women's Institute visit their website by clicking on the button.

The Parish of Newchurch has a number of branches of the Women's Institute, belonging to the Isle of Wight Federation.

More details of these local branches will follow soon.