Getting to know you…. Our monthly coffee morning!

 This morning at Lupton House a group of us met for a very interesting chat and a very lovely coffee (tea or hot chocolate!). A great opportunity to get to know some of your fellow WI members!

There is a second hand bookshop, too! Open on Tuesdays and maybe some other days, though I don’t remember which! They have a very good selection available, plus an offer of five books in the crime and fiction section for £5! A bargain indeed!

It was a bit chilly and showery for us to sit outside - maybe next month!

Life on the Edge events

Life on the Edge Events Programme

We are excited to promote our June LotE events  programme…

• The Women’s Conservation sessions are aimed at women (trans & non-binary folk included) in the Brixham area, and you can join any of the sessions that interest you.

• The Bug House making is for anyone age 12 or older.

• The Glow Worm Walk is aimed at anyone who is interested but please note, this is a 3 mile walk on uneven coast path in the dark so is only suitable for confident walkers.

• The walk is open to all.

All tasks will be run by experienced leaders who will provide all you need including brews and biscuits!

All events are free!

Booking for these events is essential. We can provide transport if needed.

To book your place or find out more information about the days themselves please email: lote@southdevon-nl.org.uk

or visit the South Devon National Landscape website! 

What’s on and a puzzle for you!

 Ok, so you have all had a chance to get a copy of our 2026/27 programme booklet…. (Available at the last two institute meetings) Who has spotted the error? 😕 (I take full responsibility, as proof reader!)

 The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)

As we celebrate Volunteers' Week, we wanted to take a moment to thank each and every volunteer that supports the WI. Our WIs would not be possible without the dedication and support shown by the thousands of charity trustees that help run them all.

Thank you for all the amazing work you do for your WIs and your communities - we wouldn't be the same without you

Information from the NFWI Annual Meeting on Thursday 4th June

 The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)

“My inspiration comes from you and your engagement – today and everyday – with our wonderful movement. Our impassioned discussions on our two resolutions today are just one reflection of the collective power we hold and the impact we have in our communities.

So, we will be back together in 2027 in Hull. I look forward to standing here and looking out at you all!” – Jeryl Stone, NFWI chair

Well if you watched the NFWI annual meeting today - wow what inspiring women speakers. I think the WI should produce some T-Shirts with ‘Be more like Anne’ on them - re Anne Boden, the first woman to found a British bank. (Written by a WI member)

Anne also chaired the government’s Women-led High-Growth Enterprise Taskforce. As a relative newbie (just over a years membership), I’m certainly going to embrace AI, support Women no matter what and never give up, despite those who knock me down cause my face doesn’t fit! I’m so inspired!

We need to stop trying to fix the women; there’s nothing wrong with us. We need to fix the system.’ – Anne Boden

Thank you very much for sharing your advice and experience, Anne!

Updated calendar

 

Urgent message from the committee!

 URGENT - DATE CHANGE OFBOUR NEXT MEETING

Good afternoon, ladies, 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Brixham WI’s annual birthday party meeting which was due to be held Wednesday 17th June has had to be postponed.

We are going to rearrange the meeting for the following Wednesday 24th June @ 2.00pm at the Brixham Cricket Club, North Boundary Road, Brixham TQ5 8LH.   Bring yourself, a plate of food, some money for raffle and bingo and your cup.

Also, because of this date change craft on Tuesday 23rd June is also cancelled.

We will get back to normal next month.

PLEASE WOULD YOU LET ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS WHO MIGHT NOT SEE THIS KNOW OF THESE CHANGES.