OXFORDSHIRE Federation of Women’s Institutes is celebrating 100 years of learning, friendship and fun.
On Tuesday, March 26 the OFWI’s annual meeting will take place at the Kassam Stadium Conference Centre with inspiring guests Emma Bridgewater, the successful pottery designer and businesswoman, Lynne Stubbings, the WI National Chair, and Helen Sharman OBE, the first British woman astronaut.
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A new wall hanging (with a contribution from each WI) to mark the centenary will be unveiled and there will also be a parade of the WI banners.
The events carry on through the year, including a special trip to see Calendar Girls at Oxford’s New Theatre, a talk on the early days of Denman College, the WI’s centre for learning in Marcham, near Abingdon, a Beatles tribute band, and an art exhibition of members’ work in Didcot.
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During the summer months WIs will be putting on their own celebratory events to mark the centenary.
For more information about the OFWI, its history or the centenary events contact OFWI Federation Secretary Linda Mustill on 01869 331081 or email fedsec@oxfordshirewi.co.uk
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