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What do YOU know about the LARGEST women's organisation in the country?

The WI offers opportunities for all women:

and together;

Hampsthwaite WI meets at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall on the first Monday of the month (the 2nd Monday if a Bank Holiday occurs)

2007 Programme:

See also the Events section

January 8

Presentation by Mrs L Mina: "The Royal Hall"
Competition: An old photo of Harrogate

February 5th

Presentation by Mrs Anne Worden: "A Blinding Experience"

March 5th

Demonstration by Daphne Wilson - Florist
Competition: Basket of Flowers (not to exceed 12" all round)

April 2nd

Evening visit to Pateley Bridge Museum plus Supper at Royal Oak, Dacre

May 14th

Resolutions Meeting; a discussion and vote for selected Resolutions to go forward to the National AGM

June 4th

David Eldrige - A School Project in India
Competition: An Elephant collage

July 2nd

Demonstration by Dance Kiya; Eastern Dancing Team
Audience participation!

August 6th

Demonstration of Sugarcraft by Lesley Dalton
Competition: A Decorated Bun
Ripley Show; NVG Competitions for Craft, produce and Display themes

September 3rd

Presentation by Marion & Rita (Cycle Cuba). 60th Anniversary Celebration

October 1st

Mr J Bond - Life of a Hotel Manager
Competition: A Folded Napkin

November 5th

AGM - Election of Committee & President

December 3rd

Christmas Party

WI: How it All Started

The WI movement was started in 1897 in Canada by Adelaide Hoodless from Stoney Creek, Ontario. Following the death of her young son, from drinking contaminated milk, (which she realised arose from her ignorance of hygiene and health care), she started classes in household management and domestic science so other mothers could avoid such a loss as hers. These classes were the beginning of a movement which quickly spread in Canada. In 1915, the first WI in the UK was established in North Wales

WI: Where We Are Now

The WI is now the largest and most influential voluntary women's organisations in the UK, with over 7,000 WIs and almost a quarter of a million members. WI is an educational charity and a non-sectarian, non-party political and democratic organisation.

Each WI belongs to a Federation, generally organised by county boundaries. Some larger counties may be divided into more than one, e.g. North Yorkshire West. and North Yorkshire East.

Hampsthwaite belongs to North Yorkshire West federation, and the office/ headquarters is at Ripon. The Federation is run by 9-12 members who are elected at the annual AGM. They organize Skill Training Courses, Workshops and Events which are open to all members. There is also a team of WI Advisers, specially trained to help and assist whenever necessary and offer guidance in the day to day running of WIs.

Each WI links with perhaps 6 or 8 others to form a GROUP. Hampsthwaite WI is one of eight WIs in the Nidd Valley Group. The Group committee meets quarterly and organises various annual events and activities; a Quiz, a Luncheon or Dinner, a Summer Walk, a Carol Service, a Rally, the AGM and the big event of the year the Ripley Show Competition

HAMPSTHWAITE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE 2007

PRESIDENT

Maureen Robinson
Tel: 01423 770449

VICE-PRESIDENT

Pauline Robson
Tel: 01423 772425

SECRETARY

Dorothy Thwaite
Tel: 01423 771004

ASS. SECRETARY

Hazel Jackson

TREASURER

Trudie Williams

Committee Members


Amelia Wilson:Programme Sec
Brenda Rhodes: Sunshine Lady
Carol Ellis: Speakers Hostess
Jeanette Brown: Magazine Sec
Susan Harris: Multitasks

Visitors are very welcome to attend our meetings. The first meeting is free, for further visits there is a nominal charge of £2.00
We are always delighted to welcome new members.The annual subscription is £26.00 and covers the period from Jan to December 2007 This entitles a member to: