2024 Monthly Meeting Programme
21 March Cody Dock - Simon Myers
We will find out how the Dock (River Lee) was regenerated. Details of their women's events throughout the year at Cody Dock will be available.
18 April Spring Social
Our Spring get-together- a lovely, convivial time for members to enjoy getting together TBC. Bring a dish to share for the buffet or bring your own if you wish
Voting on the NFWI Annual Meeting WI Resolution 2024
Voting on the NFWI Annual Meeting WI Resolution 2024
16 May - Annual Meeting of Wanstead Women's Institute
Business reports followed by an enjoyable challenging quiz led by Kathy Moore, WWI member.
20 June - The Wonderful Bag -Xanthe Gresham-Knight
Story telling that is as sharp as a lemon and as sweet as a nut - what will your dip into that bag reveal. Be engaged, entertained and enthralled by her immersive narrative.
18 July - Blood, Sweat and Fears - Mary Newton
Over 30 years spent in the field of Forensic Science. We will hear about her involvement in some major London based scenes of crime.
15 August - Summer Social
Enjoy a traditional ice cream, and an outside picnic (weather permitting!). With the possibility of an earlier evening start time and light entertainment TBC. Bring a dish for the buffet or bring your own if you wish
19 September - A Turkish Valentine - Jenny Gibbs
Find out about her encounters and maybe relive your idyllic Mediterranean holidays. Pashminas and Turkish gifts for sale in time for early Christmas presents.
17 October - Polymer Jewellery Workshop - Jade Holt
Try your hand at making your own unique Jewellery piece just for you or as a gift At the same time enjoying sociable tete-a-tete.
21 November - A Taste of Italy-Vincenzo from "More Italy"
A local Wanstead High Street business owner's insight on all things Italian. Sample typical Italian treats, popular delicacies, with a chance to buy for the season.
19 December - Winter Social
Our end of year seasonal get-together - Bring a dish for the buffet or bring your own if you wish TBC Light Entertainment - music, activity, the choice is yours to suggest!
Plus a discussion of the WI Resolutions before our vote at January 2025 meeting
Plus a discussion of the WI Resolutions before our vote at January 2025 meeting
Previous 2024 Meetings
January - Swan Rescue - Louisa Green
Our local Snaresbrook and Wanstead Park ponds are home to these beautiful, majestic creatures. Louisa gave an interesting talk about the work of the Swan Resuce Teams working in our area.
Voting took place on the 2024 National Resolution Wanstead WI gave a majority vote for Impacts of Poor Housing
Our local Snaresbrook and Wanstead Park ponds are home to these beautiful, majestic creatures. Louisa gave an interesting talk about the work of the Swan Resuce Teams working in our area.
Voting took place on the 2024 National Resolution Wanstead WI gave a majority vote for Impacts of Poor Housing
February Make Do and Mend - History on the Move - Pat & Barbara Elliot
Dig out those headscarves and pinnies! Experience a 1940's housewife's daily life. With the support of a .background of nostalgic tunes Pat & Barbara whisked us back to the days of rationing make do and mend. Producuing some culinary delights for us to taste such as carrot cookies and Jam cake.
Dig out those headscarves and pinnies! Experience a 1940's housewife's daily life. With the support of a .background of nostalgic tunes Pat & Barbara whisked us back to the days of rationing make do and mend. Producuing some culinary delights for us to taste such as carrot cookies and Jam cake.