A new strategy from the WI

 Today, on WI Day, NFWI launch our new 4-year strategy, and we have 2 clear visions that will guide us as we move forward.

The first is our commitment to connection. We believe in a world where communities are diverse, connected and thriving; with opportunities for individual and collective growth - and where women have the chance to work together and grow their networks.

The second is influence. We believe a big part of our growth as women are the skills, knowledge, and opportunity to work together to influence positive change. It is this collective power and the hope that it brings, which are the foundations on which our WIs, our communities and each of us individuals, succeed.

Read more from NFWI Chair Jeryl Stone as we celebrate WI Day and launch our new strategy - https://www.thewi.org.uk/.../wi-day-2026-and-the-launch...

1 + 1 + 1 = 111

 Great photos of our Brixham WI members celebrating 111 years since the very first meeting of a WI in the UK.

                                                              Rebecca, Annie and Virginia

                                                                  Sheila, Kerry and Val

Jan W, Gillie and Mary H

Yvonne, Sally and Wendy

Tina, Sparks and Jill

Jill, Jenny B and Claire

Tina, Mary C and Rebecca

Jane M, Mary W and Jayne S

Val, Irene and Jenny

Take the Western Lady?

 A message from Jo: 

Ladies just to make you aware there will be roadworks up near the golf club for the next 7 weeks.  People are already experiencing delays,  just be mindful if you are planning any journeys

What’s on + more inspiration!

 

Surely no-one can say they have no inspiration for October’s craft exhibition! 

A Grand Day Out in Plymouth

 Three went for a grand day out on the bus to visit some of the decorated lighthouses in Plymouth, and had a lot of fun!

Sew your pocket meadows and carry on!

 A message to us all from Jackie Bufton, encouraging us all to continue to support wildlife wherever we can.

Our Pocket Meadows seeds are now ready and available, and as before they are completely free. There is just a £2.00 postal cost if you’d like them sent out. Simply let me know how many packs you would like and I’ll get them posted to you.

I will also be at Members Day with seed packs to give out — including our new Super Food for Pollinators mix.

The best time for sowing is September and October, and we’re all hoping for kinder weather this year so our seeds don’t get washed away like last autumn.

If you’re wondering where to plant:

• Pots and planters — yes, you can sow in the same spot again, but don't add new compost - the seeds do not like good compost. 
• Larger patches — you may see perennials appearing next spring, and if your annuals have self‑seeded you may get a second wave too.
• New spots — wonderful if you can find one, but re‑using your original place is absolutely fine.

As before, I’ll need to log each sowing location using either What3Words or a postcode.

Thank you for continuing to support the Pocket Meadows project — every little meadow truly makes a difference.

WI Day - 16th September