Cheshire Federation of Womens Institutes

Cheshire Federation of
Women’s Institutes

11 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ
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The Cheshire Federation of Women’s Institutes welcomes you to our website. We are part of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, the largest voluntary organisation for women, and cover Cheshire, Halton, Warrington and the Wirral. With nearly 200 Women’s Institutes, we offer members opportunities:

to enjoy friendship within their local communities,
to develop their skills and talents through lifelong learning,
to widen their horizons,
to improve the qualities of life in the community
and together, to influence local, national and international affairs.

The Women’s Institute is non-sectarian and non-party political. There are approximately 215,000 members throughout England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

To discover which of our Women’s Institutes reflects your interests, please contact the Federation Secretary at the County Federation Office, 11 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ. Telephone 01244-347462; Fax 01244-320361 or email cfwi@wi-cheshire.org.uk

Margery Hall - Federation Chairman From The Chairman’s Letter

What an exciting month June has been. Nearly 600 Cheshire Federation members attended the AGM in Liverpool. Having the event on our doorstep made this possible, and I hope you all enjoyed listening to our National Chair Fay Mansel and guest speakers. After much discussion, the resolution ‘Ban on Bottom Trawling’ was not carried, but the Resolution on ‘Inappropriate imprisonment of the mentally ill’ was carried with a 97% majority and will now become mandate. The Weaver Valley Choir ended this very special day on a high note, and was a credit to our Federation.

Next came the Cheshire Show, and the WIs competing certainly excelled themselves. The marquee was stunning and the exhibits were of the highest standard. We have an abundance of talent in Cheshire which never ceases to amaze me, and it is all brought together at the Cheshire Show. My thanks go to all team leaders and stewards, who work so hard, and enabled this event to run smoothly. My special thanks to Christine Bailey who chaired the Cheshire Show committee and headed up the catering team; also to Christine Eves who master minded the decoration of the marquee - a superb job by both.

Once again, we would like to thank the Agricultural Society for their support and encouragement through out the year. We have an excellent working relationship, and long may this last.

It is with great honour that I have been invited, and have accepted, an invitation to Buckingham Palace Garden Party on July 8th. I am there representing our Federation and it is a once in a lifetime occasion. Outfit and hat purchased, I am all ready for my day at the Palace. Details of ‘The Day’ in next month’s letter.

This month, we have the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, where our Federation Rose will be officially launched to the press. Please send in your order forms as soon as possible before the general public start applying.

At the end of the month is our garden party at Christleton. This is a fun day - let’s hope the sun will shine, so you can wear your beautifully decorated hats.

We will also be at the Nantwich Show, where fine weather would be a bonus after the cancellation of last year’s show.

Before we break for our summer holidays, please don’t forget to book for the Autumn Events and secure your tickets.

Margery Hall

WI Life

In the July 2008 issue of WI Life magazine...

Door of WI House in Chester Shopping?
Stop at WI House!

Many members who visit 11 White Friars for the first time are amazed that such a beautiful haven of peace exists for their benefit. This is your house, so do call in when you are in Chester.

Opening Times: 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Thursday inclusive; 10am - 1pm Friday

Coffee, tea, biscuits are always available.

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