Women's Institute
womensinstitute.bsky.social
Women's Institute
@womensinstitute.bsky.social
The WI is the largest voluntary women’s membership organisation in the UK, all about fun, friendship, & campaigning for change. 190,000+ members #InspiringWomen

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It is with the utmost regret and sadness that we announce a change to our membership rules, following the outcome of the UK Supreme Court judgement in April.
Our full statement on our website: www.thewi.org.uk/media-centre...
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
In our last issue of 2025, read a full rundown of the final five new resolutions to help decide your choice for 2026; and we’re also breaking some very exciting news about The WI Learning Hub. Ready for some festive fun? We’ve got food, entertaining, crafts, new book ideas and WI gifts galore!
November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
We are very excited to announce another speaker to the 2026 Annual Meeting line up…Welcoming Anne Boden MBE, founder of Starling Bank - the UK's leading digital bank - following a long career in global banking technology. She is also the author of "The Money Revolution" & "Female Founders Playbook".
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Today is Remembrance Day. We honour the lives and sacrifices of those who fought and died in conflict, for their country and freedom. We remember the victims of war, and we commit to peace and nonviolent resolutions. We also remember the roles WI members played to keep their local communities going.
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
CALLING ALL WI TRAVELLERS!

Whether you’re climbing mountains, on charity treks, or enjoy learning about new cultures...we’d love to hear your travel tips and stories from home and abroad. Send us an email at wilife@nfwi.org.uk with TRAVEL in the subject line, and we’ll take it from there.
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today we were due to announce that Dr Jane Goodall was to be our key speaker at the NFWI 2026 Annual Meeting. But instead, we are mourning her sudden loss.

Jane leaves an incredible legacy, and will continue to inspire young and older conservationists - including many of our members - forever. RIP.
October 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Jeryl Stone, NFWI Chair: I have so enjoyed seeing today's WI Day sisterhood & celebrations. Our movement is 110 years old - but absolutely thriving; reflected in each post & party happening today. Long may we continue to be a lodestar for friendship and getting things done! Thank you for everything.
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Today is #WIDay2025 🥳. Am all set to give the @womensinstitute.bsky.social WIDay talk celebrating 110 years of the WI. Join us this evening at 7.30pm online (book your place 👇) to learn more on #womensgrassrootsactivism learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/cour.... @womenshistnet.bsky.social #LSBU
September 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Today is WI Day and our 110th birthday! For our members, 16 September always presents a chance to celebrate the firm friendships in our movement, recognise our fantastic legacy of inspiring women, and reflect on all that we achieve together through our quiet yet persistent power.
September 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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At 7.30pm this day next week I am giving the @womensinstitute.bsky.social WI Day 2025 talk. It is online & you can book via link 👇. Having worked on history of WI for 30+ years I am 🤩 . #womensgrassrootsactivism @womenshistnet.bsky.social
learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/cour...
September 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Yesterday, it was a pleasure to welcome @womensinstitute.bsky.social Chair Jeryl Stone to @eisteddfod.cymru. We were also delighted to have a visit from First Minister Eluned Morgan @prifweinidog.gov.wales. Thank you for visiting our stand for a chat.
August 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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An Grianán, modelled on @womensinstitute.bsky.social Denman House, a place 'we could go at any time & discuss our mutual problems...& learn how to be good citizens of Ireland & the world'. Venture supported by WI & WINI highlighting little known cross border co-op 1950s+. #womensgrassrootsactivism
Working on article re cross border activism of #ICA, @womensinstitute.bsky.social & WI Northern Ireland. This photo of An Grianán, #ICA adult education college is where our @ukri.org #womensgrassrootsactivism podcast was recorded 70 years later. Listen to it here:
historyhub.ie/womens-grass...
August 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Now all eyes are on the "Roses", England Rugby's team in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Northamptonshire Federation of WIs are getting into the spirit, having spent a year creating yarnbomb murals to line a mile (!!!) of streets leading to the Franklin's Garden Stadium! Amazing work. #Yarnbombing
August 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
You brought it home!! ⚽ Welcome #Homecoming to our #Lionesses. Congratulations from all of us at The WI!
July 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Calling all @womensinstitute.bsky.social Essex members! I still have two talks to go at these fantastic branches of The W.I. in August and September this year. I hope to see you there! 💚💚💚
July 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The WI are proud partners / supporters and signatories of this campaign. We've been campaigning for decades on the climate and environment, and our legion of Climate Ambassadors are calling time on Gov, and policy makers.
July 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Something to look forward to…
*New talk klaxon*

Where: The WI Learning Hub
What:
@caitbeaumont.bsky.social's talk on The WI at 110 Years – The Story of a Movement for Women
Paid Member: £0.00
Tuesday, 16 Sept 2025 at 7:30PM (1 hour).
Link for more: learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/cour...
Talks : Caitríona's Talk on The WI at 110 Years - The Story of a Movement for Women - WI Learning Hub
learninghub.thewi.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Really honoured & delighted to be invited to give 2025 #WIDay talk showcasing rich history of activism by @womensinstitute.bsky.social. WI is a core participant of @ukri.org #AHRC #womensgrassrootsactivism project. Come along to learn more on how WI activism helped transform lives of women & girls.
*New talk klaxon*

Where: The WI Learning Hub
What:
@caitbeaumont.bsky.social's talk on The WI at 110 Years – The Story of a Movement for Women
Paid Member: £0.00
Tuesday, 16 Sept 2025 at 7:30PM (1 hour).
Link for more: learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/cour...
Talks : Caitríona's Talk on The WI at 110 Years - The Story of a Movement for Women - WI Learning Hub
learninghub.thewi.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
*New talk klaxon*

Where: The WI Learning Hub
What:
@caitbeaumont.bsky.social's talk on The WI at 110 Years – The Story of a Movement for Women
Paid Member: £0.00
Tuesday, 16 Sept 2025 at 7:30PM (1 hour).
Link for more: learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/cour...
Talks : Caitríona's Talk on The WI at 110 Years - The Story of a Movement for Women - WI Learning Hub
learninghub.thewi.org.uk
July 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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It was an honour to present our work on #microplastics in rivers to the APPG on microplastics in Westminster last week chaired by Alberto Costa MP with reps from @womensinstitute.bsky.social & various organisations. Excellent discussion on how to limit microplastics entering the environment.
July 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hello and welcome to our Welsh sister, NFWI-Wales - looks like you've had a great week!
Today we are excited to be at the @everywomanfestival.bsky.social to share info about the WI and our campaigns. We also Live Fear Free Helpline resources on our stand.

Come and say hello.
June 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
NFWI-Wales: We were delighted to have a stand at the Everywoman Festival in Cardiff on Saturday. We shared resources relating to our health campaigns, and contributed to a panel debate on gender-based violence. Thank you to WI member Nicola Awni from Gwent Federation who shared her lived experience
June 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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We had wonderful conversations about climate justice, leadership & action as part of the Climate Justice at the Museums event @morethanadodo.bsky.social. Working with @womensinstitute.bsky.social and @samhampton.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social Looking forward to analysing our data. #RHRNclimate
June 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM