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The WI – who are we?
Broadly speaking, the WI is a 3 tier organisation. The National Federation, to which all 69 Federations are affiliated, is based in London. Individual WIs are all under the umbrella of one of those Federations and in Oxfordshire we have over 4,900 members spread across almost 150 individual WIs throughout the county. We all share the same aims and objectives. Altogether we have 219,000 members in England and Wales and are the largest voluntary organisation for women. Enough of the statistics, just remember we are strong enough to be recognised as an important voice for national and local government when contemplating new laws and directives, and are represented on many “think tanks” and other institutes and assemblies. This is our serious side; striving to make a difference and improve the world in which we live. High aims which are mainly directed through a process of Annual Resolutions, debated at our Annual National Meeting (2017 will be in Liverpool in June). At a local level, lots of our members just want to have fun, perhaps learn new skills, have a pleasant social evening once a month, listen to a speaker, enjoy a drink together, whether it be tea or wine, and read our monthly magazine News & Views which opens up the possibilities of signing up for a trip, workshop and many other opportunities. If space permits, these are often opened up to non-members too. If you visit one WI and find it doesn’t quite suit your personality, do try another one in your vicinity. Either telephone our Oxfordshire Office on 01869 331081 or e-mail ofwi@btconnect.com REMEMBER - EVERY INDIVIDUAL WI IS DIFFERENT - THERE IS ONE OUT THERE FOR YOU, AND IF NOT, WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO THE IDEA OF FORMING A NEW ONE IN YOUR AREA
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Page updated on 8th February 2017
