Archive
The following are reports of previous years events:
2019 Centenary
2019 was Berkshire Federation of WIs Centenary. Adelaide and Emily, our Centenary ladies travelled around Berkshire during the year. With one doll spending one whole week visiting each institute in the west of the county and the other doll visiting each institute east of the county. The girls were definitely looking for adventures during each visit.
Each institute arranged entertainment to show the girls the very best of Berkshire in the WIs own area. The opportunities were endless and lunches and teas were high on the list. They each travelled with their own journal to record their escapades.
Adelaide and Emily were named after Mrs Adelaide Hoodless, founder of the WI in Canada and Mrs Emily Morrell our very first Berkshire Federation Chairman.
Thanks went to Mrs Pam Stubbs a member of Arborfield and Newland WI for beautifully crafting these girls especially for the Berkshire Centenary celebrations.
Adelaide's Adventures with Redlands WI
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Adelaide spent an action packed time with Redlands WI! She enjoyed an outing to the pub, a guest appearance on BBC Berkshire Radio, an exciting visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital Maternity unit and much much more..........
Emily's Adventures with Hamans Water WI
Emily visited Harmans Water WI, she enjoyed a trip to Littlecote House, an afternoon tea and a lovely ride home with their member Julie.
Travel Bags
Adelaide & Emily's travel bags each were packed for their travels in 2019!
Centenary Needlework Exhibition - 30th April 2019 - 11th July 2019
Held at The Old Chapel Textile Centre, Greenham Business Park in Newbury.
Burghfield WI Report Back - 13th September 2018
Burghfield WI recently enjoyed a day trip to the Isle of Wight to visit Osborne House. Burghfield members and friends had an excellent sunny day walking around the wonderful grounds and exploring the private beach where Queen Victoria bathed in the sea. Ice cream on the private beach, exploring the great house followed by an enjoyable lunch made for a really great day out.
Binfield WI, Celebrating 100 years - 22nd June 2018
A truly wonderful celebration of all things WI. Members of Binfield WI transformed Binfield's All Saints church into a glorious display of flower arrangements, craft work, cake displays and memorabilia for members of public to visit and gain insight into WI life over the last 100 years.
Federation Event
'Strictly' Sparkly - Tuesday 21st & 28th February 2017
A glimpse of some of the dresses that were on show at the 'Strictly' Sparkly event.
Federation Event
WI Open House, Craft & Wool Sale - 29th October 2016
Another successful open morning at WI House Mortimer, very well attended by members right across Berkshire. It was lovely to meet members of other institutes and put names to faces. There was certainly some bargains to be had in the craft and wool sale, and of course not forgetting the lovely cakes on sale.
International & public Affairs Sub-Committee Event - Russia - 20th October 2016
The International & Public Affairs Russia event was a great success. Jean Sheppard gave a super presentation of her trip - St Petersburgh to Moscow. The photos were beautiful. After coffee we had a very interesting talk about our energy from Rob Salter-Church. We were pleased to learn that we would be fine "if Putin switches the gas off"!!! We had an exhibit of Russian memorabilia belonging to committee members, a Traidcraft stall absolutely laden with goodies, and the Save Denman bags, car stickers and badges were on sale. A very enjoyable morning.
Leisure Sub-Committee
Feel The Silk - Taste The Gin - 16th September 2016
A good day had by all that attended. First our visit to the oldest working silk mill in the UK at Whitchurch, followed by an afternoon at Laverstoke Mill a 'state of the art sustainable distillery' which produces every drop of Bombay Sapphire Gin.
Federation Event
'Sounds of Summer' Concert - 18th June 2016
A wonderful concert, everyone had a very good time. The programme had a good variety of music and it ended like the 'Last Night of the Proms'. The Woodley Concert Band were fabulous and everyone that attended really enjoyed the evening.
Federation Event
WI House open day - 21st May 2016
It was lovely to see so many members support this event. The wool and plant sale was a success, and we hope you are all pleased with your purchases. Many members also enjoyed the chance to chat over a nice cup of tea/coffee and slice of cake.
Arts & Crafts Sub-committee Event
Watercolour Class - 4th March 2016
Fourteen ladies enjoyed a day on Watercolour Skies. The tutor Antony Wilder demonstrated the techniques needed to paint realistic clouds. Some ladies had never used watercolours before and some of us had, however there was useful information for everyone. Antony came round later when we were doing our own painting and gave individual help where needed. After lunch we had another talk and then were offered the chance to do something different with some interesting stones, inspired by a book of John Piper's paintings.
