LATEST NEWSReturn of our Charity Coffee Morning - 6.8.22After 3 years and a change of venue to Burton Joyce Village Hall, our Charity Coffee Morning was back with even more stalls. More photos Photos 2022
Our Jubilee Party - 9.6.22We celebrated with Prosecco, sandwiches, jelly and ice cream and cupcakes.
Listened to Royal memories, had a Royal quiz and came away with our own pots of blue or red seeds, which would hopefully become cornflowers or poppies. More pictures in Photos 2022 
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend - 2nd and 3rd June 2022The Parish Council and ourselves had a very successful cake and tea event at the Old School on Friday, 3rd June, and the guests were entertained by The Trent Valley Singers, a choir to which many of our ladies also belong. More pictures in Photos 2022
Bluebell time of year again - 4.5.22
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Following the decision of many of our members not to send each other Christmas Cards this year, but instead make a donation to charity, the decision was made to purchase clothes to go to the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum.
A suitcase full of clothes has now been donated. More Photos 2022 |
Craft Group Blanket
In November 2021 our monthly
meeting was all about doing crafts.
Joy got a number of ladies knitting
squares and here she proudly
displays the lovely blanket they have
all made.
The blanket will be displayed in the
window of the Notts. Federation
Community Hub which is being set up
in the old WH Smith shop on Lister Gate, Nottingham
meeting was all about doing crafts.
Joy got a number of ladies knitting
squares and here she proudly
displays the lovely blanket they have
all made.
The blanket will be displayed in the
window of the Notts. Federation
Community Hub which is being set up
in the old WH Smith shop on Lister Gate, Nottingham
58th Birthday Party - 13.1.2022
Our entertainer, Clive Rudd, got a bit of assistance with his rendition of Speedy Gonzales!!
More Photos 2022
First walk of the New Year - 5.1.2022
A city walk around Nottingham in the New Year sunshine, appreciating the architecture of T. C. Hine, Watson Fothergill and T. C. Hewitt. More photos Trent Valley Walkers
New Presidents elected
At our meeting on 9th December 2021, Katherine Forster and Barbara Chapman were unanimously elected as our new Joint Presidents.
A good game of walking netball before the rain started - 7th December
The Walking Group have their Christmas Lunch -
1st December - more photos Trent Valley Walkers
Over 100 poppies supplied by our Craft Group
Another lovely day for our Walking Group
On 3rd November, our usual
first Wednesday of the month,
our walkers took the bus from
Burton Joyce to Gonalston to look
at the Mill and Church there, then
onto Hoveringham for another
Mill. Over to Caythorpe and onto
Gunthorpe for refreshments and
lunch before walking home
along by the river. More photos
under Meetings Trent Valley Walkers and in the
Gallery Photos 2021
As you can see the village knitters have been at it again.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Food Bank Donations - October 2021
As you can see your donations were much appreciated.
Miles for May - we have now received this certificate for taking part in this County event.
Thursday, 12th August 2021 7.00 pm Burton Joyce Village Hall - see you there for our first monthly meeting since lockdown.
Restarting Monthly Meetings and Covid Restrictions
Our hoped for return to Village Hall meetings has been curtailed due to Covid restrictions being extended. We are now planning to make 12th August 2021 our restart meeting. So everything we promised you on our June newsletter will now be shunted back 4 weeks. Look forward to seeing you then.
Walking Group back together
It was good our walkers are be able to all go off together again, as 13 members set off for Southwell on Wednesday 8th July. Trent Valley Walkers
Annual Meeting and new Committee
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Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for this year's Committee. As you know we needed a Treasurer and to replace Gina Rawson and Pat Green who retired from the Committee last year. Also sadly, but understandably, Gillian Broadbent decided to retire from the Committee this year. Gillian had been on our Committee for 17years, a lot of them as President. She was also a member of 2 County sub-committees.
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We now welcome 3 new members to our Committee, they are: Sue Riley, who will be in charge of catering; Pam Thatcher who will be looking after the Hornblowers; and Carol Wright who has kindly agreed to come straight onto our Committee as Joint Treasurer.
Our Officers for the coming year are:
President - Debra Eaton
Vice Presents - Margaret Barrett and Lesley Comerie
Joint Treasurers - Margaret Barrett and Carol Wright
Secretary - Lesley Comerie
Our Officers for the coming year are:
President - Debra Eaton
Vice Presents - Margaret Barrett and Lesley Comerie
Joint Treasurers - Margaret Barrett and Carol Wright
Secretary - Lesley Comerie
Walkers united!
For the first time in months our walking group could all go out together. However, with illness, visitors and holidays only 8 of us set out on the train to Bleasby for the walk back to Burton Joyce via La Vague at Gunthorpe on a gloriously sunny day.
Proper games again!
As from the 17th May 2021 we were able to play a game of walking netball instead of just practising in groups of 6. See more photos in Gallery Photos 2021
Miles for May
We are taking part in the Nottinghamshire Miles for May campaign and to-day 3 groups of walkers set out in three different directions from Burton Joyce. One group walked up the hill over to Lambley and then onto Ploughmans Wood to see the bluebells. Another walked down by the river and then along to Gunthorpe and the third walked via Stoke Bardolph to Netherfield Lagoons and then back along the river. Plenty of miles there! More photos in Gallery, Photos 2021
Sad News
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It is with regret that we have to announce that long standing member, Janet Melton passed away over the weekend 24th-25th April 2021.
Janet served on our Committee for many years and at one time saved our WI by being the only person who would agree to be our President in 1988, so we could continue. This is a lovely photo of Janet taking part in our paper hat making competition at our Birthday Party in 2020. |
29.3.2021 First practice back at walking netball - more photos in Gallery
This banner was made by our member Barbara, to celebrate International Womens' Day and enter the Women in Activism project being run by NFWI for an online exhibition. Barbara used green and purple to represent the WI and peace, and included the themes of share the love, flowers and bees, food matters and get on board your local buses.
Let's hope it's a good one with plenty of cheer
The knitting fairies have landed again on Burton Joyce main Post Box.
Hope everyone has a happy and healthy Christmas.
Hope everyone has a happy and healthy Christmas.
Some happier news
Look how lovely the flower planters we donated to the village at Pear Tree Corner are now.
Many thanks to David List and his assistant for all their hard work throughout the Burton Joyce.
Many thanks to David List and his assistant for all their hard work throughout the Burton Joyce.
More Sad News
We are sorry to say that Jean Truswell died on 24th October this year. Jean had been one of our members for many years, including being a committee member, but sadly had to stop coming to meetings because of her bad health.
Hazel Penfold, a member for four years, has also sadly passed away on 26th November, after a year of health problems.
Sad News
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Lovely Betty Wright, who had been one of our members since 1996, sadly passed away on Sunday, 8th November 2020.
Anyone wishing to see Betty's cortege, it will be leaving 70B Nottingham Road at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 1st December. |
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Trent Valley Walkers - 4.11.2020
Our walkers to the Netherfield Lagoons were challenged to have a go on this Penny Farthing. We didn't take up the challenge. Couldn't make it onto the seat!!
The people delivering your monthly newsletters now have a uniform!
Denman On-Line Courses
Although we have sadly lost Denman College, we still have on-line courses via Zoom. These cover the usual crafts, cookery, history, exercise etc. One of our members is really taken with the sewing courses and for a fee of £5.00 was provided with pattern, material and instructions as well as the demonstration. See her results so far:
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Walking Group
Our Walking Group will re-commence on Wednesday, 2nd September but because of social distancing it will be split into 3 groups of 6 members. We have 3 local walks heading to Biondi's at Gunthorpe; heading north up Lambley Lane or to the Netherfield Lagoons. The group leaders will be rotating the people in the coming months so they can try each route..
Walking Netball
We are pleased to announce that Walking Netball is back with effect from 10th August. As we play outdoors it was deemed safe to restart and on the 10th we had a turnout of 10 players!
Photos taken in July
More members photos taken in June
Sad News
We know a lot of you saw Dawn at the March meeting just before lockdown, but we are very sorry to announced that she sadly passed away on Thursday, 7th May 2020, just five days before her 76th birthday. Dawn had been our very organised and efficient Treasurer since May 2017. She also ran the monthly Lunch Club and was a member of our Craft Group. It was a shock to us all to hear she had been taken into hospital and a matter of weeks later had died of cancer. She will be greatly missed.
Because of the restrictions against attending funerals during the coronavirus, we have only been able to leave these flowers as a tribute to her. Dawn liked local flowers and it was the family's wish that any flowers be left on their front lawn for people to individually see.
Because of the restrictions against attending funerals during the coronavirus, we have only been able to leave these flowers as a tribute to her. Dawn liked local flowers and it was the family's wish that any flowers be left on their front lawn for people to individually see.
Some of our members have sent in photos taken on their local walks during lockdown:
Information for our WI members during the Coronavirus pandemic
In light of the current coronavirus pandemic and with concern for our members, we are cancelling our meetings for April and May. Our Annual Meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.
We have also had notice from County Office in Newark that from to-day, 18th March 2020, they will be closing until further notice and all County events up to the end of June have been cancelled.
We will keep you informed as to what will be happening in the future, but in the meantime please take care and stay safe.
We have also had notice from County Office in Newark that from to-day, 18th March 2020, they will be closing until further notice and all County events up to the end of June have been cancelled.
We will keep you informed as to what will be happening in the future, but in the meantime please take care and stay safe.
Craft Group Outing - posted 9.2.20
The craft group had a Crafternoon at Debbie Bryan’s in the Lace market.We each decorated a wine glass and had cake and tea.
Since it was also the Light Festival in Nottingham we decorated a lantern.
Since it was also the Light Festival in Nottingham we decorated a lantern.
It was our 55th Birthday celebrations on 9th January 2020 - see the pictures in Gallery Photos 2020
Christmas Lunch Ramsdale Golf Centre - photos are here in Out and About under the Meetings tab.
Christmas Party time - 12.12.19
We shared the Village Hall with the Polling Station this year, but I don't think we gained any new members, just struggled to get parked! We entertained ourselves with recitals, magic and a panto, while enjoying mulled wine and mince pies. More photos here in Photos 2019 under the Gallery tab.
Village Hall Silent Auction - posted 6.12.19
There was a silent auction held on the 23rd November to raise funds for Burton Joyce Village Hall, where we hold our meetings. As usual the WI helped with serving the supper, but this year they wore our brand new WI aprons. The aprons will also be used by our Catering Committee. The auction raised £1200.00 to help with refurbishment costs.
Rainy day trip to York - 27.11.19
Despite the rain everyone had a good day. More photos in Out and About
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Did you know that The Bookcase shop in Lowdham is happy to take the following items to be recycled:
crisp, sweet and snack packets
chocolate and biscuit wrappers
bread bags
baby food pouches
writing materials
crisp, sweet and snack packets
chocolate and biscuit wrappers
bread bags
baby food pouches
writing materials
Charity Coffee Morning - 3.8.19
And this is a photo of our cheque presentation to Mo at our monthly meeting on 12th September 2019
Our 'Burton Joyce and Lowdham Local News' have printed the following article about our fundraising efforts this year:
Kurling Night - 8.8.2019
Another fun evening kurling, with Catering Committee providing a supper of fish- finger or sausage sandwiches.
Photo courtesy of Sue Broadbent, more photos in the Gallery Photos 2019
Photo courtesy of Sue Broadbent, more photos in the Gallery Photos 2019
Coffee Morning
In aid of the Nottingham
Community Cares Foundation
Old Church Hall,
Main Street,
Burton Joyce
Saturday 3rd August
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
We will have Crafts, cakes, plants, produce, Books, Crafts, Tombola,
Entrance £1.00 including coffee/tea and biscuits
In aid of the Nottingham
Community Cares Foundation
Old Church Hall,
Main Street,
Burton Joyce
Saturday 3rd August
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
We will have Crafts, cakes, plants, produce, Books, Crafts, Tombola,
Entrance £1.00 including coffee/tea and biscuits
13th June - Flowers in a teacup
Our June meeting got everyone showing their artistic side, with the help of our speaker and demonstrator, Christina Lindley. This is only a small sample, more photos in Gallery Photos 2019
8th June - Memory Walk For Linda
The end of the Walk for Linda, with friends and family drying off and having a well earned drink.
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In memory of our ex-President, who died last August, we will be gathering to take part on a walk she did regularly with her dog Rodney. Meet 10.30 am outside Village Hall to set off along to Green Lane and back by the river ending up at the Wheatsheaf, where you can have a drink or lunch.
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2019 Resolutions
The two Resolutions which will be debated at the NFWI Annual Meeting on Wednesday, 5th June, 2019 at the Bournemouth International Centre are as follows:
A call against the decline in local bus services
Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly of those in rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and well-being, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services. Agreed to leave to Representative's discretion.
Don’t fear the smear
Cervical screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening, to take action to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screening and address barriers to attendance to help eradicate cervical cancer.
The first of these Resolutions was proposed by Members of Burniston and Cloughton WI in the North Yorkshire East Federation of WI’s.
These two Resolutions were selected by WI Members from a long list of resolutions. This indicates the democratic nature of the Resolutions process and the fact that the latter is totally Member driven. Unanimously agreed
We will be discussing them at our Annual Meeting on the 9th May.
A call against the decline in local bus services
Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly of those in rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and well-being, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services. Agreed to leave to Representative's discretion.
Don’t fear the smear
Cervical screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening, to take action to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screening and address barriers to attendance to help eradicate cervical cancer.
The first of these Resolutions was proposed by Members of Burniston and Cloughton WI in the North Yorkshire East Federation of WI’s.
These two Resolutions were selected by WI Members from a long list of resolutions. This indicates the democratic nature of the Resolutions process and the fact that the latter is totally Member driven. Unanimously agreed
We will be discussing them at our Annual Meeting on the 9th May.
Celebrations in Burton Joyce
We had a lovely afternoon tea, County Chairman, Pam, and Vice Chairman, Helen, joined around 50 current and old members and guests to celebrate the 100 years of WI in Burton Joyce and Bulcote. Pam and our current President, Debra, are seen cutting the lovely cake made by member Sue. More photos in Gallery 2019
We are holding an afternoon tea in the Community Church Hall on Main Street, Burton Joyce on Saturday, 23rd March 2019, 2.00 pm, to celebrate the fact that there has been a WI organisation in the village since 1919. Read our History in 'About Us'.
Sad News
It is with regret that we are sorry to have to tell you that Audrey Hardacre, a long standing member of over 42 years of our WI, has passed away after a long illness.
Her Funeral is being held at the Community Church at 12 o clock on Tuesday, 5th March.
Her Funeral is being held at the Community Church at 12 o clock on Tuesday, 5th March.
Visit to Leicester - 6th February 2019
Sixteen members headed off by train to Leicester to visit the new statue of local suffragette Alice Hawkins before going on to The New Walk Museum for the Alice Hawkins and Votes for Women exhibition before our monthly meeting on Suffragettes by John Whitfield.
On Tuesday, 15th January 2019, Carlton Food Bank were very grateful to receive the donations we had collected at our January monthly meeting.
Christmas Tree Festival, Burton Joyce Community Church -
1st to 30th December 2018
The lights are very dim in the Church so not easy to get a good photo. This is our tree - Stars on the top made by Barbara, angels made by Yvonne, the large copies of Jerusalem and baubles decorated by Sue, Jerusalem labels made by Dawn, paper trees donated by Pam and jars of jam provided by Sue and Kathleen.
Sad News
It is with regret we have to announce that one of our long standing WI Members and Committee Member, Avril Lee, has passed away.
Her funeral is on Monday 3rd December at 3.30pm at the Gedling Crematorium, Lambley.
All donations are for the Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Her funeral is on Monday 3rd December at 3.30pm at the Gedling Crematorium, Lambley.
All donations are for the Nottinghamshire Hospice.
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We made it, £300.00 raised for Children in Need.
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Following an Extraordinary Meeting on the 8th November 2018,
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Well done everyone - Children in Need
Successful ramble and coffee morning - over £200 raised
If it had not been for the drive of these 2 people we would never have had this lovely morning. See more pictures Photos 2018
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BBC 'Children in Need' Ramble/Coffee Morning -
Saturday, 3rd November 2018
Please join us for a very worthy cause. Meet outside Burton Joyce Village Hall at 10.00am for a short ramble by our beautiful river. This short walk is on pavements and paths and accessible to all - pushchairs, toddlers, wheelchairs, dogs and slow walkers! So please bring family and friends. We will finish the walk at the Community Church Hall for refreshments where we will be very grateful for any donations.
Trent Valley Group Meeting - 11th October 2018
- we had a Square Dance!
Presentation of our cheque for £600.00, raised at our Charity Coffee Morning for Nottinghamshire Hospice at Home, to their Head of Fundraising, Anita Harris. This charity was chosen by our President, Linda Burley, see below.
In memory of President, Linda Burley, who died on 8th August 2018
Linda joined our WI in 1999, came on the Committee in 2004 and was elected President in 2017 and 2018. She was a warm and generous lady who will be greatly missed.
Charity Coffee Morning - 4th August 2018
We raised £600.00 this year and will be making a donation to the Nottinghamshire Hospice at Home charity.
Trip to Lincoln Cathedral - 27th June 2018
Following on from our April Speaker, Rosemary Pike, who talked to us about the Magic of Stained Glass, a group from our WI went to Lincoln Cathedral to see the excellent examples there. Here we are with Paul our excellent guide. More photos in Photos 2018 in the Gallery.
Visit to Jacksdale Dollies WI - 6th June 2018
BJ WI walkers caught the 9.24 bus yesterday to Nottingham, and then the number ONE bus to Alfreton, arriving at Jacksdale about 11.25, where we were met by 4 friendly ladies from the Jacksdale Dollies WI. We were soon away and walking by the Cromford Canal and around the Codnor Park Reservoir by a very able Dorothy, who was able to relate the history of the area and its industrial heritage – the Butterley company being the huge employer responsible for ironworks, coal mining, brick making and the creation of its own village – Ironville. It was a lovely dry day, not too hot and not too far; we were eventually led back to their meeting place, the United Reformed church where they served us very welcome cups of tea and delicious cakes! It was soon time to retrace our travels; a very happy group so pleased to have met up with another WI. We hope that they will come to BJ to see some of our heritage and also sample our hospitality
New Whist Group
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We hope to establish a regular day for playing whist – it may vary between mornings and afternoons; but hopefully we will make it a Monday. If you are interested please see Val at our next monthly meeting on 12th April.
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We had our 53rd Birthday Party on 11th January, please see all the photos of the fantastic pieces produced by our members in the Gallery Photos 2018
Sheila Norris Rose Bowl Challenge 2017 - A Photo of Piece of Textile made by your WI
We sent a photo of our Top Table Cloth which was made to celebrate the 21st Anniversary in 1986 of the Evening WI. Nine members decided to make the tablecloth for use at the monthly meetings. The idea was to show the interesting buildings and features of the 2 villages; these included Burton Joyce Village Hall, St. Helen's and Holy Trinity churches, the old school, Wheatsheaf Inn, shops and old cottages. Also, the seat donated by the WI to the village to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in 1977, and not forgetting the River Trent which is an attraction for villagers and fishermen alike. The completed tablecloth was displayed in the local library and was featured in the Nottingham Evening Post.
Successful Coffee Morning on 5th August 2017
Our Annual Charity Coffee Morning this year
was held in aid of Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes.
The organisation which takes over the delivery
of blood and organs during the night and at
weekends when the regular hospital services
are not available. Without this service the
hospitals would be paying a lot of money to
private taxi companies.
We were delighted that two of the riders, on
their bikes, were able to come along on the
morning to raise interest in our event, and we
are very happy to say that we will be
able to hand over a cheque for £800.00 to this
excellent charity. A big boost to the money
raised was due to our Craft Group who worked
hard to produce lots of lovely items
was held in aid of Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes.
The organisation which takes over the delivery
of blood and organs during the night and at
weekends when the regular hospital services
are not available. Without this service the
hospitals would be paying a lot of money to
private taxi companies.
We were delighted that two of the riders, on
their bikes, were able to come along on the
morning to raise interest in our event, and we
are very happy to say that we will be
able to hand over a cheque for £800.00 to this
excellent charity. A big boost to the money
raised was due to our Craft Group who worked
hard to produce lots of lovely items
Pear Tree Corner
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A new tree has now been planted, the fencing replaced and laurel and geraniums put in the planters.
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Lovely trip to Grimsthorpe Castle, near Bourne, Lincolnshire - Thursday, 22nd June 2017 - see more photos in Gallery Photos 2017
2017 Annual Meeting Resolutions
All WIs get one vote for each resolution. This means your WI shouldn’t vote for one resolution over the other, but should vote for or against each one independently. If both resolutions are passed at the AM, the NFWI will campaign on both issues.
Your WI can also choose to give discretion to your delegate to decide how to vote after hearing the presentations and debate at the annual meeting.
Alleviating loneliness
This meeting calls on every WI and the NFWI to work alongside health and social care providers and their local community to raise awareness of the causes and impacts of loneliness, thus ensuring better identification of lonely people in order to be able to offer them the appropriate assistance and support. Not supported
Plastic Soup: Keep microplastic fibres out of our ocean
Microplastic fibres are shed from synthetic clothing with every wash and are the main contributors to microplastic contamination of the oceans. The NFWI calls on Government and industry to research and develop innovative solutions to this problem in order to stop the accumulation of microplastic fibres in our oceans. Unanimously supported
Your WI can also choose to give discretion to your delegate to decide how to vote after hearing the presentations and debate at the annual meeting.
Alleviating loneliness
This meeting calls on every WI and the NFWI to work alongside health and social care providers and their local community to raise awareness of the causes and impacts of loneliness, thus ensuring better identification of lonely people in order to be able to offer them the appropriate assistance and support. Not supported
Plastic Soup: Keep microplastic fibres out of our ocean
Microplastic fibres are shed from synthetic clothing with every wash and are the main contributors to microplastic contamination of the oceans. The NFWI calls on Government and industry to research and develop innovative solutions to this problem in order to stop the accumulation of microplastic fibres in our oceans. Unanimously supported
Some of the members of our Trent Valley Walkers visiting County House on 1st February 2017 before going on a circular walk to Farndon.
Pear Tree Corner Update
Planter with plants just appeared! All we need now is the new tree.
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Craft Group Sale of Items
At our next monthly meeting on 10th November our Craft Group will be having a sale of things they have made this year. Six lucky members will win a raffle prize from the stall and will be able to choose whatever they like. All other items will then be open for sale to all members. There will be a variety of items including cushions; draft excluders; knitted toys; note books; gift tags; bags and gifts in a tin. Proceeds from the raffle will, as usual, go the our WI and money raised from the sales will help with resources for the Craft Group. They also hope to give a share to "The Flower Pod" charity at Brackenhurst. Don't miss this lovely opportunity.
Pear Tree Corner project
At last the project seems to be starting. Workmen appeared on
Tuesday, 4th October to start taking down the old pear tree.
Our planters have not arrived yet but hopefully will do soon.
Tuesday, 4th October to start taking down the old pear tree.
Our planters have not arrived yet but hopefully will do soon.
Sow and Grow - County's Challenge to turn £10 into a profit to help support the repairs necessary at Trent Bridge House
Handover of our cheque for £404.30 to the County Treasurer.
Thank you
Thanks to everyone who helped us raise the grand total of £404.30 at our
fund-raising coffee morning for Trent Bridge House.
More photos in the gallery.
fund-raising coffee morning for Trent Bridge House.
More photos in the gallery.
Sow and Grow - County's Challenge to turn £10 into a profit to help support the repairs necessary at Trent Bridge House
To do this we will be having a
Coffee Morning in the
Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce
Saturday 6th August
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
£1.00 entry with
Coffee and biscuits
Stalls include scarves & jewellery; books & jigsaws; cakes and produce and a raffle
Coffee Morning in the
Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce
Saturday 6th August
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
£1.00 entry with
Coffee and biscuits
Stalls include scarves & jewellery; books & jigsaws; cakes and produce and a raffle
Outing to well dressings at Youlgrave, 27th June 2016
Our Outings Group organised another lovely trip, this time to Derbyshire with a stop in Bakewell then on to Youlgrave to see the dressed wells and have lunch in their Village Hall. More photos in Gallery 2016.
Queen's 90th Birthday Coffee Morning, 11th June 2016
On Saturday morning a coffee morning get-together was held by members to celebrate the Queen's official 90th Birthday. Members were treated to scones with jam and cream with coffee or tea. More photos in Gallery
Trent Valley Walkers and Craft Group Trip to Cromford on 7th June 2016
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Twelve members from the Trent Valley Walkers and the Craft Group went by train from Burton Joyce to Cromford on the 7th June where they met Pat Tavner’s husband, Graham, and 4 of their old friends. Pat and Graham had family connections and many happy memories of Cromford so Graham had offered to give our members a tour of the town and point out favourite walks. More photos in the Gallery.
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Pear Tree Corner
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We have received good news following our application to Gedling Borough Council for a Community Grant Award to enable us to help tidy and brighten up Pear Tree Corner. We will be receiving £500 which will enable us to provide flower planters to surround the new pear tree which our Parish Council will be supplying. The new tree will not bear fruit so we will not have the pears dropping all over the pavement in future. This is a 'before' photo of the site and we will print an 'after' photo when we can.
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Presentations at our Annual Meeting on 11th May. Flowers to our President for agreeing to stay another year, and goodbye to our longest standing Committee Member, Marlene.
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Outing to Worcester 5th May see more photos 2016 in Gallery |
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2016 Annual Meeting Resolutions
Every year members propose, and select, resolutions that could form the basis for NFWI campaigns and activity. Just under 100,000 members have taken part in the 2016 selection process so far. Over 40,000 members backed the following two resolutions. They will both now go forward to a vote at the Annual Meeting in Brighton on 11 June.
Avoid food waste, address food poverty - The WI calls on all supermarkets to sign up to a voluntary agreement to avoid food waste, thereby passing surplus food on to charities thus helping to address the issue of increasing food poverty in the UK.
Appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia - We call upon HM Government and the NHS to provide facilities to enable carers to stay with people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia that have been admitted into hospital.
These 2 resolutions will be discussed at our Annual Meeting on 12th May.
Avoid food waste, address food poverty - The WI calls on all supermarkets to sign up to a voluntary agreement to avoid food waste, thereby passing surplus food on to charities thus helping to address the issue of increasing food poverty in the UK.
Appropriate care in hospitals for people with dementia - We call upon HM Government and the NHS to provide facilities to enable carers to stay with people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia that have been admitted into hospital.
These 2 resolutions will be discussed at our Annual Meeting on 12th May.
Burton Joyce Village Plan Defibrillator Scheme
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The Village Plan Committee asked for the assistance of all Burton Joyce groups to raise funds for a defibrillator to be situated at the heart of the village. We dedicated our December Christmas raffle to raising funds for this. Our picture shows our President handing over our cheque for £107.00.
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The Trent Valley Walkers completed their first walk of 2016 on Wednesday, 6th January - see details and photo at Meetings - Trent Valley Walkers
Celebrating 100 Years of
The Women's Institute
The challenge for our Trent Valley Walkers was to visit 100 villages in Nottinghamshire with WIs by the end of 2015.
It all started in 2012 when we took part in the Big Walk, Little Splash Challenge and walked from Burton Joyce to Newark. We had such a good time we decided to keep walking the Nottinghamshire part of the Trent Valley Way. We were still enjoying ourselves so much we decided to give ourselves a challenge and continue walking and try and visit 100 villages by the end of the Centenary year.
We achieved our goal in October by visiting and walking at our last village, Car Colston. We have walked about 160 miles. We have made 63 bus journeys, 22 car journeys, 6 train rides and 2 tram rides.
We have walked on The Grantham Canal, The Trent Valley Way, The Robin Hood Way, The Erewash Valley Trail and The Southwell Trail. We have followed the Lace Market Trail, The Park Trail, The Southwell Town Trail and The Blue Trail at Eastwood.
We have visited Wollaton Hall, The Holocaust Centre, The D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Rufford Abbey, Newstead Abbey, Nottingham Contemporary and the Council House, Mr Straw's House in Worksop, The British Horological Institute at Upton, some beautiful churches at Bottesford, Ruddington and Church Laneham.
Now we know definitely what a brilliant county we live in.
It all started in 2012 when we took part in the Big Walk, Little Splash Challenge and walked from Burton Joyce to Newark. We had such a good time we decided to keep walking the Nottinghamshire part of the Trent Valley Way. We were still enjoying ourselves so much we decided to give ourselves a challenge and continue walking and try and visit 100 villages by the end of the Centenary year.
We achieved our goal in October by visiting and walking at our last village, Car Colston. We have walked about 160 miles. We have made 63 bus journeys, 22 car journeys, 6 train rides and 2 tram rides.
We have walked on The Grantham Canal, The Trent Valley Way, The Robin Hood Way, The Erewash Valley Trail and The Southwell Trail. We have followed the Lace Market Trail, The Park Trail, The Southwell Town Trail and The Blue Trail at Eastwood.
We have visited Wollaton Hall, The Holocaust Centre, The D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, Rufford Abbey, Newstead Abbey, Nottingham Contemporary and the Council House, Mr Straw's House in Worksop, The British Horological Institute at Upton, some beautiful churches at Bottesford, Ruddington and Church Laneham.
Now we know definitely what a brilliant county we live in.
Our Craft Group
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At our monthly meeting on the 8th October members of our Craft Group had some of their year's work on display. The aim was to raise funds to buy more materials for future projects. With this in mind they sold raffle tickets so the first 6 could have their choice from the display, following which members were free to purchase everything that was left. More photos of their work in Gallery 2015.
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90 Years of the Village Hall
On Saturday, 19th September, the Village Hall celebrated its 90th Birthday with an Open Day hosted by the Village Hall Committee and displays from some of the Groups who have used the Hall the most over the years, including the WI, Mothers' Union and Burton Joyce Players. The WI raised the funds for the building of the Hall and Mr. Hearnshaw, a prominent member of the village donated the land. See more information under History. More photos in the Gallery.
Handover to Nottingham Oasis Breast Cancer
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Our President, Gillian, handing over our cheque for £409.50, raised at our August Coffee Morning, to Nottingham Oasis Breast Cancer representatives.
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Our Craft Group have knitted these teddies for an organisation called "knit for Peace". They give these teddies to hospitals to give to children who arrive there with no special toy from home. I guess it's children who've had an accident outside of their home or been taken ill suddenly. We really enjoyed doing them and home they bring some comfort to these children!
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The Queen cutting the WI Centenary Cake at the Annual Meeting in the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 4th June.
The Queen is flanked by The Princess Royal; Countess of Wessex and members of the WI
The Queen is flanked by The Princess Royal; Countess of Wessex and members of the WI
WI Centenary Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, 2nd June
Posted 7th June 2015
Joining 8,000 members from all over the
country, The Duchess of Cornwall hosted the WI Centenary Garden Party. It was a bit blustery and threatening rain, but nothing stopped the enjoyment of a great day.
Also present were The Countess of Wessex;
The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra. The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty and the Bands of the Royal Marines Collingwood and the Irish Guards played during the afternoon.
Plenty more photos in the Gallery
country, The Duchess of Cornwall hosted the WI Centenary Garden Party. It was a bit blustery and threatening rain, but nothing stopped the enjoyment of a great day.
Also present were The Countess of Wessex;
The Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra. The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard were on duty and the Bands of the Royal Marines Collingwood and the Irish Guards played during the afternoon.
Plenty more photos in the Gallery
Help
Posted 11th May 2015
Our Craft Group need your spare wool to make small teddy bears for children in hospital - any double knitting wool you have would be appreciated. Please give to Katherine. Thank you.
Celebrating 100 Years of the WI
Posted 29th March 2015
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A number of events will be held throughout the county to celebrate our 100 years and we have been asked to take part in making a Federation heirloom. This involves every WI in the County designing and making a pennant to depict their WI, including their name. County have provided everyone with a triangle of material and the completed triangles will be joined together to make a county-wide bunting to be displayed at all celebratory events. This is our pennant ready to go off to County House. A big thank you to Marlene and Dawn for all their hard work.
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Spring Council Meeting
25th March 2015 at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Our President, Gillian, receiving a Certificate from the National President, Janice Langley, to mark the 50th Anniversary of Burton Joyce and Bulcote WI.
See more photos in Gallery
See more photos in Gallery
'Fish and Chip' babies
Posted 8th February 2015
Our Craft Group have been very busy knitting brightly coloured vests with matching hats for babies born in Africa to mothers who have nothing. The term 'fish and chip' babies comes from the fact that the mothers wrap their babies in newspaper because they have nothing else.
See more about our Craft Club under 'Meetings'.
See more about our Craft Club under 'Meetings'.
The Party went with a swing
Posted 10th January 2015
After a lovely meal our Birthday Cake was cut by President, Gillian, and Notts. Federation Chairman, Jane. Then it was back to the 1960's music played by Acme Swing.
50th Birthday Party - Thursday 8th January
Posted 14th December 2014
Planning for our big birthday is in full swing! We are determined that everyone will have a good time. We are having a meal provided for everyone, so if you want to attend - place your orders by 19th December with Gillian on 9312313. Please bring your own drink and glass.
There will be a wonderful live band playing music from the 60s. Don't forget to dress up if you want to.
DOORS OPEN AT 6.00PM TO SIT DOWN AND EAT AT 6.30PM
PS: Don't forget Subscriptions of £36.00 are due. Please pay by cheque.
There will be a wonderful live band playing music from the 60s. Don't forget to dress up if you want to.
DOORS OPEN AT 6.00PM TO SIT DOWN AND EAT AT 6.30PM
PS: Don't forget Subscriptions of £36.00 are due. Please pay by cheque.
Trip to Chatsworth on 4th December
Posted 6th December 2014
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A bus full of members went off to Chatsworth on Thursday and had a real good time. More photos in gallery
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Poppy Makers Profit
posted 17th November 2014
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As a result of a lot of hard work, both making and selling, the poppies made by the members of our WI we were able to present to our November Speaker, a representative of The Royal British Legion, a cheque for £300.00.
Group Meeting, Burton Joyce Village Hall
Thursday 30th October 2014
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The latest meeting of the Trent Valley Group, which includes: Gunthorpe, East Bridgford, Shelford and Burton Joyce & Bulcote took place on 30th October. Around seventy WI members were joined by our entertainment for the evening - The Nottingham Ukulele Orchestra - which included 22 musicians with good voices. We had a very lively evening with songs from George Formby to the Beatles, including the Ukulele Group classic 'Bring me Sunshine'. The next Group Meeting will be hosted by Gunthorpe in April 2015 when the speaker will be Rowena Edlin-White.
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Poppy Walk and Vintage Tea
Posted 14th October 2014
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We had a marvellous day on Sunday, the weather was sunny and everyone seemed to have a good time. Because of the number of people, we had 2 walks, one led by 2 of our members and one by the History Society. Afternoon tea was accompanied by music from the village Recorder Group and Gedling Borough Council provided an actress, Becky (pictured), who entertained with stories of the time. She also enlisted the help of members of the audience for additional readings. Please see photos in the Gallery
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Trip to York on 2nd October
Posted 7th October 2014
We had a lovely time in York on a gloriously sunny day. Some of us went to Bettys Tea Rooms!
More photos in 2014 Gallery
More photos in 2014 Gallery
Poppy Walk & Vintage Tea
Posted 14 September 2014
Poppy walks in Gedling villages will commemorate 100 years since the start of the Great War
Stories of village life and loss during the First World War will be told through a series of reflective walks.
The events are in Bestwood, Woodborough, Newstead and Burton Joyce to commemorate 100 years since the start of the conflict. Walks begin with an introduction exploring the impact of the war on Gedling communities and will end with afternoon tea and talk.
Stories of village life and loss during the First World War will be told through a series of reflective walks.
The events are in Bestwood, Woodborough, Newstead and Burton Joyce to commemorate 100 years since the start of the conflict. Walks begin with an introduction exploring the impact of the war on Gedling communities and will end with afternoon tea and talk.
The Burton Joyce walk is from the War Memorial in Nottingham Road on Sunday, 12th October and will begin at 2pm, with tea in the Village Hall starting at 4pm.
Gedling borough councillor Kathryn Fox said: "The poppy walks are an opportunity for residents to explore the history and the impact the war had on Gedling. It will give people a chance to pay respects to those who sacrificed so much for us in the war."
It costs £2.50 per person, or £1.50 for concessions, which is payable on the day to the WI for the afternoon tea. Booking is essential on 0115 901 3715
Gedling borough councillor Kathryn Fox said: "The poppy walks are an opportunity for residents to explore the history and the impact the war had on Gedling. It will give people a chance to pay respects to those who sacrificed so much for us in the war."
It costs £2.50 per person, or £1.50 for concessions, which is payable on the day to the WI for the afternoon tea. Booking is essential on 0115 901 3715
Next Meeting - 9th October
Come along and hear Steve Wright tells us how Burton Joyce was affected by the outbreak of WW1
Charity Coffee Morning 2nd August
Updated 17th September 2014
A cheque for a total of £275.77 was handed over to David from the Air Ambulance charity at our meeting
on Thursday 11th September.
on Thursday 11th September.
We would like to thank everyone who supported our Coffee Morning on Saturday 2nd August, in aid of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Your continued support is much appreciated, so far we have raised £260.
Thank you to Marlene
Posted 3rd July 2014
At our Committee Meeting on Monday, 24th June, we presented Marlene with a rose tree to say thank you for all the hard work she has done during her years as Treasurer.
2nd August Coffee Morning
Posted 15th June 2014
Coffee Morning
In aid of our local
Lincolnshire & Nottingham
Air Ambulance
Old Church Hall, Main Street
Saturday 2nd August
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Stalls
Cakes and produce
Books
Bric-a-brac
Entrance £1.00 including coffee/tea and biscuits
In aid of our local
Lincolnshire & Nottingham
Air Ambulance
Old Church Hall, Main Street
Saturday 2nd August
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Stalls
Cakes and produce
Books
Bric-a-brac
Entrance £1.00 including coffee/tea and biscuits
We didn't drop the Baton!
Posted 15th June 2014
Members from Gunthorpe WI arrived at 9.15 with the baton on a specially embroidered cushion. Gunthorpe President, Jenn, handed the baton to our President Gillian, while Marita waited on the motorbike ready to go to Gedling. The handover was followed by hot drinks and bacon butties, See photos in 2014 Gallery, including the handover at Gedling.
Don't Drop The Baton!
Posted 11th June 2014
In preparation for the 2015 WI Centenary celebrations a baton relay is taking place around England & Wales. The Centenary Baton will be visiting every WI in the National Federation before making its way to the Albert Hall for our AGM in June 2015.
Burton Joyce and Bulcote WI are getting excited because our turn to hold the baton is fast approaching. On Saturday, 14 June 2014 we will take charge of it from Gunthorpe WI before passing it on to Gedling WI. We will be meeting at our Village Hall for the arrival of the baton at 9.30am, where tea and coffee will be served in the small Hall and bacon butties will be available for order. The baton has to be with Gedling for 10.05am so a unique quick form of transport is being sought.
We have our unique form of transport - a motorbike! This belongs to one of newest members' husband, Marita, and she will be on the pillion to carry the baton. Please be at the Village Hall from 9.15am to have tea, coffee and bacon butties in the small hall and your photo taken out front of the Village Hall when the baton arrives and departs. You can also follow the baton to Gedling Memorial Hall to support Marita.
Burton Joyce and Bulcote WI are getting excited because our turn to hold the baton is fast approaching. On Saturday, 14 June 2014 we will take charge of it from Gunthorpe WI before passing it on to Gedling WI. We will be meeting at our Village Hall for the arrival of the baton at 9.30am, where tea and coffee will be served in the small Hall and bacon butties will be available for order. The baton has to be with Gedling for 10.05am so a unique quick form of transport is being sought.
We have our unique form of transport - a motorbike! This belongs to one of newest members' husband, Marita, and she will be on the pillion to carry the baton. Please be at the Village Hall from 9.15am to have tea, coffee and bacon butties in the small hall and your photo taken out front of the Village Hall when the baton arrives and departs. You can also follow the baton to Gedling Memorial Hall to support Marita.
June Monthly Meeting
Posted 19th May 2014
Our Guest Speaker for our meeting on Thursday, 12th June with be coming from The Donkey Sanctuary and will be telling us about the donkeys and the Donkey Assisted Riding for the Disabled Sessions which help so many children. Our local 'Donkey Man' Peter Thorne will also be invited to the meeting. We have helped Peter in the past with the proceeds of our coffee morning held in August 2013.
To further assist the Charity, Peter will be having a Donkey and Family Fun Day at 2 Lee Road (Donkey Corner), on Saturday 14th June. Where cream teas, stalls and the chance to meet and sponsor a donkey will all be on offer.
To further assist the Charity, Peter will be having a Donkey and Family Fun Day at 2 Lee Road (Donkey Corner), on Saturday 14th June. Where cream teas, stalls and the chance to meet and sponsor a donkey will all be on offer.
Organ Donation Update
Posted 12th May 2014
The important thing to remember is that you must make your family aware of your wishes regarding organ donation. Three people a day die waiting for an organ transplant and knowing you can help others may ease a family's tragic loss. It also makes it so much easier for hospital staff to broach the subject with relatives if your wishes have already been registered. To join the Organ Donor Register call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk
EVENTS
Posted 3rd May 2014
8th May 2014 at 7.30 pm in Burton Joyce
Village Hall. NG14 5EY
We will be discussing the National WI's resolution:
"We call on every member of the WI to make their wishes regarding organ
donation known, and to encourage their families and friends, and members
of their local communities to do likewise."
Village Hall. NG14 5EY
We will be discussing the National WI's resolution:
"We call on every member of the WI to make their wishes regarding organ
donation known, and to encourage their families and friends, and members
of their local communities to do likewise."
Building A Web Of Confusion
Posted 29th April 2014
Ladies on the course
Three of our members, Lesley, Gina and Val, went to County House, Newark to-day to learn how to build our website. This is the result.
Our teacher was Kay Brown from Bestwood Village WI ably helped by her husband, Mark. They both have a lot of patience. We set off in high spirits at 9.00am and then became a little anxious when the A46 was blocked by a traffic accident, but a cup of tea and biscuit on arrival at County House soon revived us.
Our teacher was Kay Brown from Bestwood Village WI ably helped by her husband, Mark. They both have a lot of patience. We set off in high spirits at 9.00am and then became a little anxious when the A46 was blocked by a traffic accident, but a cup of tea and biscuit on arrival at County House soon revived us.
Information
We were formed in 1964 and currently have 52 members. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7.00pm in
Burton Joyce Village Hall.
See location map here.
Burton Joyce Village Hall.
See location map here.
OFFICIALS
Presidents - Katherine Forster
Barbara Chapman
Secretary - Lesley Comerie
Treasurers - Margaret Barrett
Carol Wright
Publicity & web - Lesley Comerie
Programme Sec - Katherine Forster
Hornblowers - Pam Thatcher
Register - Marcia Hyde
Meet & Greet - Barbara Chapman
Events Book - Marcia Hyde
Refreshments - Sue Riley
Presidents - Katherine Forster
Barbara Chapman
Secretary - Lesley Comerie
Treasurers - Margaret Barrett
Carol Wright
Publicity & web - Lesley Comerie
Programme Sec - Katherine Forster
Hornblowers - Pam Thatcher
Register - Marcia Hyde
Meet & Greet - Barbara Chapman
Events Book - Marcia Hyde
Refreshments - Sue Riley
Notts Federation Info
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FEDERATION
COUNTY HOUSE
The opening times of the federation office at Trent Bridge House,
Beastmarket Hill,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire.
NG24 1BN
are as follows:
Mon–Wed only 9am – 3pm
Contact Sue, Heather & Val on :-
Email : secretary@nottswi.org.uk
Tel: 01636 67 3550
NOTTS FED ON THE WEB
The Nottinghamshire Federation web pages are here:- Nottinghamshire Federation
You can download documents & booking forms.
COUNTY HOUSE
The opening times of the federation office at Trent Bridge House,
Beastmarket Hill,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire.
NG24 1BN
are as follows:
Mon–Wed only 9am – 3pm
Contact Sue, Heather & Val on :-
Email : secretary@nottswi.org.uk
Tel: 01636 67 3550
NOTTS FED ON THE WEB
The Nottinghamshire Federation web pages are here:- Nottinghamshire Federation
You can download documents & booking forms.
WI ADVISERS
These ladies are on hand to give help and advise to you about all aspects of the WI.
They can attend your annual meeting or your committee meetings or just offer help on the end of a phone or email.
To get in touch on any WI matters :-
Nottinghamshire Federation Outlook Office 365
or check out their phone numbers in the year book.
TRENT VALLEY GROUP
We belong to a group of WIs which is known as the Trent Valley Group which consists of East Bridgford, Shelford, Gunthorpe and ourselves.
These ladies are on hand to give help and advise to you about all aspects of the WI.
They can attend your annual meeting or your committee meetings or just offer help on the end of a phone or email.
To get in touch on any WI matters :-
Nottinghamshire Federation Outlook Office 365
or check out their phone numbers in the year book.
TRENT VALLEY GROUP
We belong to a group of WIs which is known as the Trent Valley Group which consists of East Bridgford, Shelford, Gunthorpe and ourselves.
OTHER NOTTS FEDERATION WI WEBSITES
Arnold WI
Averham Kelham & Staythorpe WI
Bestwood Village WI
(Nottingham) City WI
Coddington WI
East Bridgford WI
East Stoke WI
Gedling WI
Granby & Sutton WI
Gringley on the Hill WI
Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick)
Lindhurst WI
Ravenshead WI
Ruddington WI
Southwell WI
Shelford WI
Watnall WI
West Bridgford WI
Woodborough WI
Arnold WI
Averham Kelham & Staythorpe WI
Bestwood Village WI
(Nottingham) City WI
Coddington WI
East Bridgford WI
East Stoke WI
Gedling WI
Granby & Sutton WI
Gringley on the Hill WI
Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick)
Lindhurst WI
Ravenshead WI
Ruddington WI
Southwell WI
Shelford WI
Watnall WI
West Bridgford WI
Woodborough WI
The WI National College
The WI College
Denman College. The College building has now been sold but Denman continue to provide courses on line.
Website:www.denmancollege.org.uk/
The National Federation of WIs
Office: 104 New King's Road,
London SW6 4LY
Telephone: 020 7371 9300
E-mail: hq@nfwi.org.uk
Website: www.thewi.org.uk
Chair: Lynne Stubbings
The ideals of the Women's Institute of truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship are as strong and important now in the 21st century as they were at the birth of the WI in 1915. The WI is the largest women's voluntary organisation in the UK. It exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
The WI has its own magazine WI Life which is mailed to all members.
Denman College. The College building has now been sold but Denman continue to provide courses on line.
Website:www.denmancollege.org.uk/
The National Federation of WIs
Office: 104 New King's Road,
London SW6 4LY
Telephone: 020 7371 9300
E-mail: hq@nfwi.org.uk
Website: www.thewi.org.uk
Chair: Lynne Stubbings
The ideals of the Women's Institute of truth, justice, tolerance and fellowship are as strong and important now in the 21st century as they were at the birth of the WI in 1915. The WI is the largest women's voluntary organisation in the UK. It exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.
The WI has its own magazine WI Life which is mailed to all members.
