West Bergholt Women’s Institute
Originally founded on 2nd February 1921 the Women’s Institute (WI) meets in the Orpen Memorial Hall Lexden Road on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm. If you are interested but not sure it’s for you, then maybe pop along to try the WI with a free visit.
A Typical Year in the West Bergholt WI
Every year the organizational activity is about setting up speakers, meetings and outings but, essentially, the WI is all about meeting each other and sharing friendship, ideas and more. Speakers often capture our imagination with their demonstrations and we often go home with good ideas, although sometimes the inspiration fades until next time!
- Outings, visits and lunches out such as:
- Tractor-drawn trailer ride around a fruit farm,
- Playing Croquet,
- Van Dal shoe factory in Norwich.
- Fashion shows,
- Parties, especially our Xmas get-together, and, each month
- Talks from a range of folks with interesting stories to tell. To see what some of our more recent speakers have talked about check the recent news items below.
Meetings
As well as monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month (visit the village calendar for subjects of upcoming talks) there are also the following:
- A Play-Reading group which meets once a month,
- Informal monthly get-togethers with about 16 -20 of the members meeting for a coffee morning at the Queen’s Head in the village,
- Every 3rd Wednesday, Dominoes and cards at Queens Head 2 pm, and
- A Rummikub session every fortnight. (2-4pm)
Visitors are always welcome to come along on a free visit to the meetings.
Contacts
For further information contact: Jacqui Hunns (secretary) on 01206 240712 (or by email to [email protected]) or Susan Leng on 01206 241748 (or by email to [email protected]). You can also find out more about the WI at their national website.
Recent news items
The following include references to the WI in West Bergholt, to read the whole article please click on the heading…
- Hi-de-Hi! Comes to the WI - Hi-de-Hi! Comes to the WI The WI's April meeting was their 'Open Meeting' when they invited other local WI groups and visitors.  David Webb, one of the twins from the TV comedy series Hi-de-Hi!, was the guest speaker. With the aid of… …
- Entries Surge for Fete & Produce Show - Not too late for entries to Produce Show The Fete & Produce Show will be held in the Orpen Hall & Lorkin Daniell Field from 12-4pm on Sat Sept 9th. Produce Show in Orpen Hall Over 350 entries have already been… …
- Les Mis to Lion King - Les Mis to Lion King Les Mis to Lion King is the topic of the next WI presentation on Wednesday 1st February at the Orpen Hall at 7:15pm. Â A lot of new members joined West Bergholt WI in 2016 -… …
- Women’s Institute August 2016 Update - Women's Institute August 2016 Update Recent activity in West Bergholt WI Newly elected joint Presidents are Sheila Boxshall and Manya Barrow. West Bergholt W.I. Membership now stands at 55. In June, members brought cakes, which they donate once a year to St… …
- Women’s Institute March 2015 Update - WI - March 2015 Meeting Pots, Wellbeing & Gemstones The president welcomed two visitors and following the business, Susan Leng, handed over the meeting to Roberta Bown who chaired the 'Member's Meeting'. This gave the committee an opportunity to sit… …
- Women’s Institute January Update - WI Craft with Flowers The December meeting took on a craft theme. Members were advised by the Colne Valley Flower Club president, Pat Sharman, and with the aid of greenery, decorations and candles, individual Christmas Rings were made. Â It was… …
- Women’s Institute November 2014 – January 2015 - From the Sea to St Petersburgh & back home again Meeting, as ever, on the first Wednesday of each month (7:15 in the Orpen Hall), the West Bergholt WI welcomes guests many of whom choose to join - indeed a number have joined… …
Continue reading "Women’s Institute November 2014 – January 2015"
- Women’s Institute October 2014 Update - October Fashion Show Attracts over 90 October's WI meeting was an 'Open Evening' with the president, Susan Leng, welcoming numerous Womens' Institutes from the surrounding area. Many visitors attended forming an audience with our WI of just over ninety ladies.… …
- Deanna Walker BEM & other news online - The latest Village Bulletin is now on-line and available for download/reading on-line on the Village Bulletin page. News updates not previously reported here include: Deanna Walker BEM A West Bergholt woman has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours awards… …
- Women’s Institute February 2014 Update - Magic, Desert Islands & London Guides December - Magic Marvo December saw the Women's Institute's Christmas meeting. The president, Susan Leng,  presented a voucher to Marie Louise Fuell who was the 2013 winner of our monthly competition, Hillary Nugent and Manya… …