the WI

Little Gaddesden WI

The Women’s Institute was 100 years old in 2015. Starting originally  in Canada as a means of teaching and disseminating the better usage of resources with emphasis on home cookery and crafts during the lean war years, it soon spread across Great Britain from the first institute in Anglesey. It provided a focus and friendship for country women who hitherto had very little opportunity for interests outside the home.

Here in Little Gaddesden WI we celebrated our 100th birthday in 2019.

The WI is a force for good and a respected reference in matters which affect the British way of life and has lobbied successfully on issues such as the Keep Britain Tidy campaign through to Fair Prices for Dairy Farmers and Save Our Bees. Of course cookery and crafts are still part of our programme.

Members can join in book, garden and stitch groups and enjoy organised walks, lunch and supper clubs. We are at the heart of the village community, raising funds for local charities.

At most monthly meetings, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, we hear from a speaker, for example having recently learnt about bee-keeping, gem stones and the Luton hat industry. Many meetings are open to non-members.

We organise regular outings to gardens, historic buildings and sites of interest as well as theatre trips.

We do enjoy welcoming new members to our varied and interesting meetings. Do come and join us. The WI is what you make it.

Contacts
President: Sue Godar
Secretary: Fiona Masters

the.wi@littlegaddesden.org.uk

WI National Site: thewi.org.uk
WI Hertfordshire Federation Site: hertfordshire.thewi.org.uk

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Little Gaddesden WI

Subscriptions

Membership subscriptions for Little Gaddesden WI are £40.00 for 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023. Members are encouraged to pay on line.

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Programme for 2022-2023

Meetings start at 7:30 pm and talks generally commence at 8:00pm

June

Thursday 16th 7.30 pm
Birthday Celebrations – Members only – Stocks
Raffle

July

Thursday 21st 7:30pm
Garden Meeting – Members only
Finger Food Supper  –  you are asked to bring a supper plate of savoury or sweet small bites and a chair**
Competition – One perfect bloom
Raffle

**contact Secretary or President for more details

August

Thursday 18th 7:30pm
Taste the difference evening
Competition – A Victoria Sandwich
Raffle

September

Thursday 15th 7.30 pm
“Susannah Whatman, Georgian Housekeeper” – Speaker: Adam Smith
Competition – A pill box
Raffle

October

Thursday 20th 7.30 pm
“Refugees’ Experiences” – Speaker: Julia Bolton
Competition – A small momento to take on fleeing danger
Raffle

November

Thursday 17th 7.30 pm
“Journey to Citizenship” – Speaker: Linda Scoles
Competition – Autumn scene
Raffle

December

Thursday 15th 7.30 pm
Christmas Celebration – Members only
Competition – Handmade seasons’ greetings card
Raffle

January

Thursday 19th 7.30 pm
“Needlecraft” – Speaker: Becky Ruck
Competition – ‘I made this’
Raffle

February

Thursday 16th 7.30 pm
“Rivals of the Beatles” – Speaker: Martin Orkin
Competition – 50s/60s favourite LP
Raffle

March

Thursday 16th 7.30 pm
Ticking Brains – Members night
Competition – Paper knife/letter opener
Raffle

April

Thursday 13th 7.30 pm
“Craft Recycling” – Speaker: Amanda Sutherland
Competition – Holiday souvenir
Raffle

May

Thursday 18th 7.30 pm
AGM
“Women’s Refuge” – Speaker: Paula Kerrigan.
Competition – Oldest Cookbook
Raffle

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Meetings are generally held in Little Gaddesden Village Hall, Church Road, Little Gaddesden HP4 1NX, unless otherwise stated.

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Committee

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