What is WI all about?
Ask that question and many people would answer disparagingly, some-thing like “Oh Jam and Jerusalem” but do they know why they became symbolic of WI, particularly in the past.
JAM is a reminder of the WI’s public service during the War when members preserved, rather than let go to waste, well over
5 thousand tons of fruit to supplement the jam ration of the time.
JERUSALEM reflects our proud history of nearly 100 years of effective campaigning to improve all aspects of the lives of people in this
“green and pleasant land “
so W I members are still proud of these aspects of our activities
It is fun and friendship during meetings
Out of meeting activities, courses and visits
Being part of and supporting the local community
Exchanging and passing on skills and crafts
Equally important developing new interests and skills
Come and give us a try, the only charge for the first 3 months is 35p for tea and cake!
After that, or earlier if you wish ,we hope you will join and on paying your subs you will get information about county and national events and the WI monthly national magazine , equal to only £2.50 a month for all the ac-tivities involved in and outside the meetings.
Part of the annual show, one aspect of tra-
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More members will mean we can do even more in all our range of activities.
Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday each month in Copythorne Parish Hall at 2.15pm and regular meetings for Darts, Art, Craft Walking and Perform-ing Arts Groups are held at other times.
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An example of community involvement by WI members
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Contact 02380 813704 or just come alont to a meeting, to be warmly welcomed