News! News! News!

 From our Membership Secretary and the committee:

Potential new members.  We have recently updated our Web page, which you might find interesting.  Details are at https://devon.thewi.org.uk/find-wi/brixham
We do have a few spaces for new members, so please email us at brixham@devonwi.org.uk
We will ask a few of you to come as visitors to see if you like us. If you are unsuccessful,  we will contact you too.

From NFWI

1. For this week only, the Women’s Institute (WI) is taking part in the Women & Girls Match Fund with Big Give to raise funds for our No More Violence Against Women campaign.  

 

We’re over the moon that we’ve already raised over £1,000 🎉 

 

We’ve got an incredible £10,000 to unlock and we need your help. Until 13 October 2026, all donations are being match funded by Big Give, meaning we could raise £20,000 to help end violence against women and girls.  

 

With just one week to reach our target, every gift counts.  

 

Here’s how you can help:  

 

·         Share the WI posts from your personal or WI pages 

 

o    Facebook 

o    LinkedIn 

o    Instagram 

 

·         Tell your family, friends, colleagues and communities to encourage them to donate. 

 

We're working to equip women and communities with the knowledge and confidence to recognise domestic abuse, challenge stigma and speak up. Together, we can help end violence against women.  

 

Thank you for helping this campaign reach more people. 

 

What’s on for the week beginning 12th October

 Go on, go mad! Treat yourself and join in with something you haven’t tried before! 

World Mental Health Day - 10th October

 Dogs for Health

World Mental Health Day- Saturday

This week, we’re focusing on the wonderful role therapy dogs can play in supporting mental health.

Our four-legged friends can provide comfort, reduce stress and anxiety, and help people feel more connected.

Encourage social interaction

Provide companionship and emotional support

Help create a calm and welcoming environment

Bring smiles, comfort and a sense of connection

Sometimes, a wagging tail and a gentle cuddle can make a real difference.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that connection matters — and sometimes our best listeners have four paws.

Author talks at Churston Library

 

What’s on?

 All events and activities are open to all members. Just ask if you are interested. 

A message from our committee!

 I know that you have all been very busy preparing and doing for the Margaret Seaward Exhibition, however you have a whole month extra to be able to put the final touches to your creations.  Due to a rather hectic meeting in October we (The Committee), have decided to move the exhibition so that it is given the time that it deserves for our members to view all the forms you talented bunch have made or produced.

 

As you will all know, the Margaret Seaward Exhibition is an opportunity to join in and show off your creative skills, be it poetry, baking, photos, flower arrangements, crochet, quilting, embroidery, drawing, painting, anything that takes your fancy.  However, the theme must be ‘By The Sea’. All entries will be judged by the members at the meeting and there will be prizes given out.

 

So, if you haven’t started your entry, you still have time, you have until Wednesday 18^th November as this is when the winners will be decided!

 

Happy Creating

 

Many thanks

 

Jo

 

BCC Committee & Members