...is anyone a member? Was thinking of joining the local group to meet people and make some friends? Any info would be gratefully received 
thanks
Janet
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Posts: 7903 (03/06/2008 21:17:10) |
Ann is a member - I'll let her know you're asking.
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Posts: 1068 (03/06/2008 21:24:57) |
thanks for that Donna - will try and look in tomorrow (when I'm at work so don't tell my boss will you! |
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Posts: 1536 (03/06/2008 21:36:25) |
I am a member - have been for quite a few years. I have made a lot of good friends, and we have formed a spin off craft group that meets every week
 . We have a variety of different speakers (some good, some not!), organise a
'Produce Show' every year and have just held a concert in aid of our local hospital. Last year I went on a holiday to the W.I. college, Denman, and
did a fabric decoupage course. Members support and help each other, and any members who are old or ill are helped with shopping, travel to hospital etc.
Altogether I wouldn't be without my W.I. friends .
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Posts: 968 (03/06/2008 22:01:49) |
Carolynleah wrote:
I wondered about becoming a member (as I have no friends |
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Posts: 1536 (03/06/2008 22:09:17) |
The W.I. is actually not a religious group at all - some members may be, as in any other organisation, but that is all - why we sing Jerusalem I don't know
- our particular group don't sing it. Truly, anyone of any or no belief is welcome
. I can only speak for my own W.I. and the other groups we meet at various
events, but please don't be put off by the idea we are religious - go along and try it - you may well be surprised.
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Posts: 710 (03/06/2008 22:39:22) |
I've been a member for about 4 years now. My particular WI isn't very active, and it took a while for me to feel accepted but I made sure I volunteered
for as much as possible (outings, the county federation meetings, making tea) and got my face known! Every WI is different and there may be several in your
area that you could visit to see which appeals the most - you can have dual membership of a couple if you wish. As for a 'religious' element, I think
it is actually forbidden in the national constitution; we do have a carol service in church at Christmas, but the wording is always carefully chosen.....I
can't think right now just what it is called but it isn't a 'service', and the readings are definitely secular. And anyway, attendance is
optional!
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Posts: 186 (04/06/2008 07:27:49) |
I'm a member and it's a great way to get to know people and you can join in as much or as little as you want. We don't sing Jerusalem! I've
heard many very interesting talks ( and some not so).Every group is different and speakers often say ours is not quite like any other they know! so I guess it
depends on what your own group is like - go along and find out. Ours has a market stall where members can sell things and I have sold quite a few cards this
way.
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Posts: 414 (04/06/2008 07:55:53) |
My mum was a member of the WI for years then a few years ago , her group felt the WI wasn't for them, they converted to the 'Country Women', a
Yorkshire based 'thing', the main head quarters don't take half the subs the WI took, and theres a bit more lea way in what you can and can't
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Posts: 312 (04/06/2008 10:36:11) |
Hello Janet. I started going to the WI last November as a guest and really enjoy it and now I've joined as a member. We have different speakers and a
competition each month, go out for meals and outings and I have made a lot of new friends.
Just go and give it a try. Barbara x |
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Posts: 1354 (04/06/2008 10:48:33) |
Hi Janet Donna told me you were asking about the WI see you have had quite a few replies , I am also a menber joined last year our group will be celebrating
60years next year and my grandma was one of the original menbers of the group yes it is very varied in the speakers we have in fact in December I was doing
christmas cards with the menbers its a great way of getting to know the community.
Take care and I hope you decide to give it a try. Ann. |
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Posts: 1068 (04/06/2008 20:56:56) |
thanks for the replies & info - I knew the Sheenies would be
there to help me! I think I'll give it a go - I do need to get out and make some friends - just hope they are a nice bunch and into crafting!! The local
one meets on the last thursday of the month (according to web) so I'll go along and let you know what happens!
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it seems there is a fairly strong religious element to the W/I and, as an atheist, I really couldn't stand there and sing 'Jerusalem'. It's a
shame really, because I think that, at 54, I'm around the 'right' age to fit in otherwise.
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