Cheshire Federation of
Women’s Institutes
Women’s Institutes
11 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ
Tel: 01244 347462 Fax: 01244 320361
Email: cfwi@wi-cheshire.org.uk
Tel: 01244 347462 Fax: 01244 320361
Email: cfwi@wi-cheshire.org.uk
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11 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ Tel: 01244 347462 Fax: 01244 320361 Email: cfwi@wi-cheshire.org.uk |
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County Chairman's Palace Garden Party Report
My exciting and memorable day started as my husband dropped me at Warrington Railway Station to catch the 9.12 train to Euston. Not having travelled on a train for years, this was quite a new experience in itself.
Read the whole report and see the outfits here!
Cheshire Agricultural Society Show 2008 results
The full results of the Cheshire Show can be viewed by clicking here. This year, the theme was "The Glory Of The Garden"
Mrs Elizabeth Bromley-Davenport presented a fine silver bowl to the Cheshire Agricultural Society, in memory of her Mother and to celebrate her year as President of the Society. It is to be awarded annually for creative excellence in the WI competitions; and this year it was awarded to Kate Cawley of Frodsham WI. Kate also won first place in Class 10B - Fabric Craft: Garden Inspiration.
Our congratulations to all who took part in whatever capacity; this year was our best year to date!
Jam & Jerusalem rose launched
To celebrate Cheshire’s Year of the Garden 2008, Cheshire Federation are working with the prestigious rose growers, "Fryers" of Knutsford, to develop a special rose to mark this occasion.
The selected rose is a delicate, perfumed, two-toned floribunda coloured from the palest peach to a delicate pink. The name chosen is "Jam & Jerusalem".
We hope that this will be a successful venture for both the Federation and Fryers Nurseries and it was launched at the recent RHS Show at Tatton Park.
WI members are be able to pre-order this rose at a cost of £7.50 for delivery in the Autumn and it will be sent bare-rooted & ready for planting. Thereafter, the rose will form part of the Fryers rose catalogue in 2009.
If any WI member wishes to order this rose, please contact CFWI Headquarters at 11 White Friars, Chester, C1 1NZ, on the completed application form, which can be downloaded by clicking here.
30 ladies of The Weaver Valley Choir sang in the Floral Marquee at the RHS on the Tuesday - press day - at the side of the Fryers Rose Nurseries stand for the joint launch of the rose.
Photograph courtesy of the Knutsford Guardian
Photograph courtesy of the Knutsford Guardian
Photograph courtesy of the Knutsford Guardian
Photograph courtesy of the Knutsford Guardian
The Heatons WI web page added!
We are delighted to announce that The Heatons WI is the latest WI to take advantage of our standing offer to have their own web page, free of charge, on our website.
Click here to visit the web page of The Heatons WI.
CFWI is delighted that so many WIs in Cheshire have added their own web page to our website. Other WIs include: Comberbach, Cheadle and Gatley, Croft, Hartford, Hough and District, Kelsall, Longdendale, Middlewood and Higher Poynton, Nantwich WI, Norley, Rainow, Sutton, Tattenhall, The Heatons WI, Thornton Hough WI, Upton Village WI and Winwick.
The total of Cheshire WIs who are using this free service has now reached 20 - click here to see the others! We are also happy to link to Cheshire WIs who have externally hosted websites - simply email our web designers with the details and they will take care of the rest!
The High Sheriff’s Cheshire Prize for Literature
Lynda Baguley writes to tell us about the High Sheriff’s Cheshire Prize for Literature, which she is organising this year.
Lynda says: "I know many of your members have a keen interest in creative writing, and this competition not only offers a first prize of £2000 but also the chance to be published. The Cheshire Prize for Literature has been supported by the High Sheriff of Cheshire each year, and this year’s High Sheriff, Mr Alastair Stoddart, has kindly added his support."
"The Prize is open to anyone over eighteen with a Cheshire connection; so anyone who lives, has lived, studies or has studied, works, or was born in Cheshire, is entitled to enter. This is a non-profit making enterprise to encourage the literary talents of the people of Cheshire. The closing date is 1 September 2008."
To download the PDF of the flyer, right-click on the thumbnail image and select Save.
Any member requiring additional information should click here to visit the University of Chester’s website.
Bowls Pairs Competition
Winners: Mary Wellwood and Pauline Chick (Capesthorne WI) - 39 points
Runners Up: Rosemary Lomas and Yvonne Thredgold (Aston WI) - 38 points
Farmers’ Markets in Cheshire
What is a Farmers’ Market?
A Farmers’ Market is where local producers can sell their own food and drink direct to the public. A FARMA certified farmers’ market meets the strict trading guidelines which have been established by the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) for stallholders to follow to ensure the highest standard of food safety and quality for the consumer.
For further information visit www.farmersmarkets.net
Find Out More
If you want to find out more about where you can buy local produce, call 01244 973822. Made In Cheshire is dedicated to the promotion of all food and drink from Cheshire. It actively supports local producers in the development of quality new products and assists with marketing and health and safety issues.
Click here for details of Farmers’ Markets being held in Cheshire.
Remember!
By shopping locally and buying locally produced food you can reduce your carbon footprint.
For more information on reducing your carbon footprint and making a difference to the environment, click on the link to visit the reduce your carbon footprint website.
Additions to Galleries and Archives
The following pages have recently been added to our Galleries and Archives:
Public Affairs’ Blog
Noelle Virtue, Senior Research & Campaigns Officer at NFWI, has contacted us to tell us about the new Public Affairs’ blog which details events and thoughts from the Public Affairs Committee and staff. It’s hoped that the blog will help inform members as to what the Public Affairs Department is working on.
Click here to visit the Public Affairs’ blog.
Community halls for rural people
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have asked for your opinions on their web-pages about Community halls for rural people. The main web-page on the subject can be viewed by clicking here - it contains several links to other sources of information.
If there is any information missing that you would like to see, or can supply, please let Defra know. If you would like to share the experiences of improving your hall with others, please let Defra know. You can email Defra at CommunityHallFeedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Recipes from WI House Open Days
Click here if you’re looking for Margery Hall’s recipes from the Christmas Open Days at WI House.
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Your WI Would your WI like its own website, but can't afford it? Don't know how to build your own? CFWI may be able to help. Any WI in Cheshire is more than welcome to have their own page, free of charge, on the CFWI website Click here for more information Click here to see the pages of WIs who have already taken up the offer! |
From NFWI News
‘Awards for All’ Scheme: The ‘Awards for All’ is a lottery grant scheme for local groups. Grants can be awarded between £300 and £10,000 for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.
If you would like more detailed information on the scheme and how to apply, visit the website at http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/ or telephone 0845-600-2040.
Archive Boxes
Each WI is entitled to one free box and others may be bought from WI House for £3.00 each. These boxes mean your archives can be stored in the correct way with no plastic bags, staples or pins!
Guidestar UK Website
Most WIs will have received correspondence from Guidestar UK to reassure you this project has the support of Government, and the Charity Commission with which it is working closely and has the remit to construct a comprehensive charity sector information service including a free public website service. All registered charities have been invited to preview their entry and to add to it by expanding on their activities, recent achievements and campaigns.
Don’t forget!
If you have any news items, reports, photos (preferably but not necessarily digital!) etc, about your WI for the CFWI website pages, they should be sent either by e-mail to cfwi@wi-cheshire.org.uk, or by post to 11 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ, or by fax to 01244-320361 and marked "WEBSITE"
Sub Committee
News
Remember! WIs are reminded that, when you send a delegate to any training for WI Officers, or to any events at which they represent your WI, then they are entitled to expenses to be paid for travel and subsistence by their WI. This includes PAL representatives too!
Calling
all new members!
Reminder! Please remember to send your New Members Card to NFWI as soon as possible. Make sure you give the correct Institute title.
Denman
Course Vouchers
Denman Course Vouchers (£5, £10 & £20) are available, they make excellent presents. To order by post send a cheque payable to "Denman College" for the required amount plus a SAE.
Speaking
Out and On With The Show
Speaking Out is an essential tool for any WI member interested in resolutions, public affairs, the history of our organisation and making a difference in their communities.
On With The
Show: For those who enter or organise WI Shows, the revised
copies of On With The Show are available from WI
House, either as inserts or complete with the folder.
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