bokbokbok Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Our village newsletter has brought the news that there is a Womens Institute locally. I'm not sure if it is a new branch or if it has been going for ages - I never heard of it before. It is on this Thursday and I kinda wanna go but kinda am afraid of it being a little too close to home. Anyone here in the WI? Is it fun? Is it for ME? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 This is a news item on a WI quite close to here. http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/search/display.var.2434770.0.calendar_girls_strike_a_pose_1940sstyle.php I would be tempted to join! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm thinkin' Helen Mirren in Calendar Girls!!! might be fun. I just have memories of my granny being in it - knitting and crotchetting for Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 There's only one way to find out From what I've seen/read recently [but can't remember where ] it's a lot of fun with all ages. Go for it and let us know how you get on Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I joined about a year ago - I was a bit worried that I was going to be too young (47) and I've put it off for ages - but I've found that age doesn't really matter - some of the older members have more energy and much busier social lives than I ever have! I joined because a)I like the campaigning aspect of the WI, b) I like doing crafts, and c) it was a good way to meet local people as I've always worked a good distance away. There are quite a few in villages around where I live, but I chose a group in a village about 3 miles away (where I tend to go to Dr, Vet, butcher, shop, walks etc etc). I enjoy it - there are members aged from 30+ to 80+ in my group, but other WIs have different age ranges. (I think some of the newer town WIs tend to be younger). The monthly meetings are interesting (- and the cakes and tea afterwards are well worth joining for!!) but they do other things in between times as well. I'm running a silver jewellery course in a few weeks time - so you can really make of it what you want! Have a look for meetings around you at http://www.womens-institute.co.uk, then go to some meetings as a visitor to see what you think. You don't have to join straight away. Don't think of it as an older woman's organisation - it needs new and younger people, otherwise it will die out - which would be a real waste of talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks for the encouragement everyone I may go along on Thursday night to see what it is all about - would prefer to go with someone though :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I would be very surprised if they aren't all really friendly!! I hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 This is a news item on a WI quite close to here. http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/search/display.var.2434770.0.calendar_girls_strike_a_pose_1940sstyle.phpI would be tempted to join! It was also on the BBC breakfast news and in The Mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks for the encouragement everyone I may go along on Thursday night to see what it is all about - would prefer to go with someone though :D I'd come but I think its just a bit too far. I come with you in spirit so let me know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Ms Marple, nice to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I keep thinking about Joinging but at 30 have thjought I was too young. I will take a look and go along in a few months after the baby madness subsides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I thought about it a bit ago, but never followed it up. Think I will do now though. Although I'm 34 soon, I get on far better with people older than me - I can learn from them & not make the same mistakes they might have made! Krysia, I was advised about the one at Warmingham being more suited to me ( crafts etc). Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot336 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I joined this year, I thought I would be bored to tears! but was pleasantly surprised! I am the baby of the group (31) all of the other ladies made me very welcome! - Go for it, you may enjoy it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
