Downend Women's InstituteChrist Church Parish Hall, 57 North Street, Downend, Bristol, South Gloucestershire. BS16 5SGMeet last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.Guests are welcome to join us for a small charge of £4.00, which includes tea or coffee.Email: downendwi@yahoo.co.uk
About UsOur President is Shelley Hodges Brown
Shelley is very approachable and easy to contact, just email
downendwi@yahoo.co.uk fao Shelley.
We are based in the heart of Downend, which is a suburb of Bristol. Downend comes in the county of South Gloucestershire, and are part of the Avon Federation WI.
Downend WI has a vibrant energetic feel about it, with members from all age groups, and all walks of life, we mix really well.
We are always happy to welcome new members, and also members from other groups.
Downend WI also has various sub groups, the Book Club and the Letterbox Topper Group, our letterbox toppers can be seen from time to time on the double letterbox outside the Downend Post Office on Badminton Road. Please check out this website for more information.
We are interested in many topics and enjoy our program of talks and activities, so do come and try us out.
Downend WI started in January 2014 when ladies lined up in the cold to join. The queue was so long that some had to be turned away!
"Community, Culture, Charity, Craft & Cake", to find out more, please come to our meeting as a guest, we'll be happy to meet you.
We meet on the last Tuesday of each month, in the Christ Church Parish Hall on North Street, Downend, Bristol at 7:30pm.
The Mission Statement of the National Federation of Women's Institutes.
Our missionLet us tell you what we stand for and what is at the heart of everything we do.
The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.
The WI is here to inspire you.We inspire women through experiences, knowledge and skills. These are passed down through generations and continually updated to reflect the lives of women today.
The WI is everything you want it to be
Whatever your reason for joining, we offer all kinds of opportunities to all kinds of women.
For some, it’s a chance to meet people and catch up with friends. For others, it’s a way to learn valuable life skills and make a difference in their communities through WI campaigns.
The WI is what you make of it
WI members come in all shapes and sizes and our members can be involved in the way that suits them.
This can mean joining a local WI or setting up a new group with other like-minded women.
Upcoming Meeting April 30th Claire Barrington-Chappell. All About Being A Modelat Christchurch Hall
May 28th Kara. Nutrition and Exerciseat Christchurch Hall
June 25th Alyson Hurst. Hives & Herbalsat Avonmere Residential Home
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uly 30th Heather Norman. Millinerat Christchurch Hall
August 27th Quiz & Fizz. Members to bring table nibblesat Christchurch Hall
September 24th Liz Ferguson. Frenchay Museumat Avonmere Residential Home
October 29th AGM & Charity Speakerat Christchurch Hall
November 26th Christmas Table Decorationat Christchurch Hall
January 28th 11th Birthday & Funky Farmerat Christchurch Hall
February 25th Carol Davies. Theatre Make-Upat Christchurch Hall
