The Christian Malford & Foxham
Womens Institute (WI)
The Christian Malford and Foxham WI is a thriving group whose aim is to have fun whilst upholding the basic
values and traditions of the WI. It is open to all women. During the year we have a number of interesting talks,
enter competitions, learn new skills and go on a variety of outings.
We meet on the third Thursday of every month in Christian Malford Village Hall at 7.30pm; Venue for Nov 15th is in Christian
Malford Church. Our programme can be found at the bottom of this page and in the Village Diary. We have several clubs to join,
notably, gardening, book and craft and are forming card and singing clubs. Members can take courses at Denman College on a
variety of subjects. We also have active skittles, golf, whist and scrabble teams and have opportunities to play croquet, tennis
and bridge through the year.
The Committee is now made up of Gillian Hinton (President), Jenny Johnson, Jo Fawcett, Marlene Snelders,
Nichola Thurston-Smith, Barbara Veitch, Helen Owen, Helen Tarry, Jennie Bradley, Tina May, Janet Harvey, Valerie Minty
and Gloria Mortimer.
New members are always very welcome. So, Ladies why not come along, meet new people and have fun - remember the
emphasis is on enjoying ourselves. If you wish to know more about us, you can contact Gillian Hinton on (01249) 720457
or any committee member.
Why the WI?
The WI movement was founded in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, by Adelaide Hoodless, a farmers' wife. Having lost a child,
through, as she thought, her lack of knowledge of household skills and hygiene, she realised that there were other women in the
same position who had the will to learn and so the WI movement was born. The first WI in the UK was started in Llanfair PG,
Angelsey, in 1915.
Nationally, there are 230,000 members who have the opportunity to enjoy friendship, learn new skills and broaden their interests
and as a corporate body influence local, national and international affairs.
Programme 2012 - 2013
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DATE |
EVENT |
SPEAKER |
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17 May 2012 |
Resolutions & Honiton Lace/Herb Plant Sale |
Doreen Day & Peter Biggs |
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21 June 2012 |
Herbs |
Peter Biggs |
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19 July 2012 |
Corset Art |
Ros Liddington |
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16 August 2012 |
First Aid - Hands On |
Ian Chatterton |
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20 September 2012 |
Farm Visit/Barbecue |
Denise Plummer & Philippa Hayward |
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18 October 2012 |
A History of Punch and Judy & Puppets |
Alix Booth |
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15 November 2012 |
Wiltshire Tales |
Freddie Giles |
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20 December 2012 |
Xmas Party & Magic Cabaret |
Bring plate of finger food |
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17 January 2013 |
Loss of the Titanic & a Melksham Family |
Lt Cdr Geoffrey Carr |
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21 February 2013 |
Dowsing and Ley Lines |
Maria Wheatley & Buster |
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21 March 2013 |
AGM |
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OTHER EVENTS |
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15 May 2012 |
Church Flowers Coffee Morning 32 Lime Trees 10 30am -12 30am |
Marlene Snelders |
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30 May 2012 |
National Federation AGM, Albert Hall, London |
WI Federation |
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10 June 2012 |
Belated Jubilee Celebrations, 7 LimeTrees Cheese, Wine & Pudding |
Ann Hines |
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5 July 2012 |
Visit to Blick Hill Gardens 2 30pm |
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12 July 2012 |
Visit to Champneys, Bath 6pm-8pm |
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14 July 2012 |
Village Bash, Raffle |
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8 October 2012 |
Autumn Group Meeting, Dauntsey Vale Group, Daunstey School, Modern Antiques |
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29 October 2012 |
Autumn Council Meeting, Saslisbury |
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3 December 2012 |
Group Carol Service, Dauntsey Church |
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National Womens Institute Website
You can access the national Womens Institute website on www.womens-institute.co.uk/