Upcoming events this month are: Advent Calendar Workshop - 7th November Resolution Selection Meeting - 13th November Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - 20th November New Speakers Day - 26th November SWA Domestic Abuse Ambassador Training - Online 26th November and 3rd December SWA Domestic Abuse Ambassador Training - In person 28th November New events out this month are: Introduction to Journalling Workshop - 17th January Manx Hand Quilting Workshop (new date) -3rd Februa

This year is the 250 th  anniversary of Jane Austen, one of the greatest female writers who was so interested in issues relating to women of the 18 th  and early 19 th centuries. I have absolutely no shame, therefore, in borrowing and adapting one of her most famous opening lines: - It is a truth universally acknowledged that one of the best organisations that a woman can belong to is the WI. Where else can you go to be independent, find fellowship and friendship, encourage

Wiltshire Council is supporting the national Restart a Heart  initiative on Thursday 16 October 2025 , offering free CPR training sessions  at leisure centres across the county. This aligns with the recent WI resolution “Bystanders can be Lifesavers” , aiming to empower the public with life-saving skills. What’s Happening: Free CPR demonstrations and hands-on sessions Learn basic CPR  and defibrillator use Where You Can Take Part: Training will be available at the following W