PRESIDENT
5 things about Karen:
- Welsh speaking
- Enjoys singing in a choir
- Loves handbags!
- has a National Diploma in Floral Art
- loves watching Wales play Rugby Union – especially when they win!
What the WI means to me:
- friendship & support
- the opportunity to try new things
- meeting members from across the UK
- an extended family…
- like-minded ladies who share laughter & tears together.
TREASURER
5 things about Meryl:
- is learning Italian
- member of the Ridwares History Society – loves local history!
- loves being a grandmother to 2 boys & all that involves!
- enjoys travelling
- keen knitter.
What the WI means to me:
- lots of work – being treasurer is a big responsibility!
- good friends
- entertainment
- good support group
- interesting talks
MINUTES SECRETARY & PRESS OFFICER
5 things about Viv:
- loves tennis – especially Andy Murray!
- likes rugby
- love watching my daughter eventing
- family – has 2 grown up sons & a daughter
- ‘love my village’
What the WI means to me:
- friendship
- interesting speakers
- intellectual stimulation
- great trips
- good social life
SPEAKERS SECRETARY
5 things about Angela:
- loves travelling
- adores pugs!
- enjoys interior design
- enjoys water colour painting
- loves her family most of all
What the WI means to me:
- friendship
- support
- fun
- learning new subjects
- inspiration
CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY & WELFARE OFFICER
5 things about Tina:
- avid reader
- loves doing the crossword(s)
- enjoys holidays – both in the UK & abroad
- enjoys eating out
- enjoys day trips!
What the WI means to me:
- friendship
- interesting speakers
- good way of meeting people
TRADE TABLE
5 things about Wendy:
- avid gardener – especially hardy plants!
- loves cooking & baking
- enjoys sewing & knitting
- adores sugarcraft & improving her skill level even further
- loves flower arranging
What the WI means to me:
- company – meeting & making new friends
- keeping in touch with village news
- learning about new subjects
- being useful by making jams, chutneys & crafts – for the WI & the local community
COMMUNITY LIAISON
5 things about Jeanette:
- loves gardening – just taken on an allotment…
- loves horse-riding
- … and cars!
- enjoys walking
- loves drawing
What the WI means to me:
- new friends
- meeting new people
- learning new things
- a feeling of belonging
- a good night out!
OUTINGS CO-ORDINATOR
5 things about Kate:
- avid gardener
- loves reading
- enjoys cooking
- loves entertaining!
- family
What the WI means to me:
- outings
- meeting new people
- friendship
- talks
I.T. CO-ORDINATOR
5 things about Gaye:
- avid papercrafter
- loves dancing – all sorts…
- loves travel, exploring new places & ‘the views from up high’!
- loves cooking, baking & trying out new recipes
- is a Radio 4 & Archers addict
What the WI means to me:
- friendship & support
- all-round inspiration – meeting the most amazing individuals
- community – within our WI & what we do together locally/nationally.
- providing new challenges & the opportunity to develop new skills
- fun!