Welcome to Example Federation
Welcome to the Nottinghamshire Federation
Calling all Crafters for a New Campaigns Project:
Women in Activism.
The project involves creating procession banners or pennant flags, with the aim of featuring them in a NFWI online exhibition, BUT we would love to do a Nottinghamshire exhibition for International Women's Day on March 8th. Here is one done already by Burton Joyce & Bulcote WI member Barbara. Can you take part ? if so please send a photograph to suzanneplamping@nottswi.org.uk
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Please look at Stop Press for latest news and Information for WIs.
Office Closure: is closed to visitors.
Please look at the County Office page for updates
February: An Information sheet has been sent to every WI either by Office 365 email or is in the post.
Would officers of WIs please access your Office 365 emails. Thank you.
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Zoom events for Members in February:
Wednesday 24th @ 6.30pm 'Ditch the Plastic'
Friday 26th February @ 7pm NEW
'Get Connected' for WIs wanting to get better at Communications
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February was 'Show the Love' month
Here is a great photograph
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Social media has become increasingly popular and it’s a great way to communicate with members and share information.
Did you know that Notts Federation has an Instagram account (NottinghamshireWI) and a Facebook page (NottinghamshireWI)?
It’s great way to Share news! So tell us what you been doing; what you been making; or places you have visited. Let’s us advertise your events, promote your celebrations or get an answer to a question.
We are looking for interesting and inspiring articles and features so if you can help please get in touch; ideas are book reviews; film or tv reviews; recipes – food or drinks, craft ideas or quizzes. Get in touch via the accounts above or email suzanneplamping@nottswi.org.uk
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Our headquarters, Trent Bridge House (County House) is located in the market town of Newark on the eastern borders of the county. The Board of Trustees & Committees bring everyone together to share in a range of activities, each committee have their own web page with reports of events and the latest news.. Do you want to Start a NEW WI ? Have a look at the information. See the Calendar for 2021
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We have lots of fun & laughter with a variety of events and classes with a mix of education and entertainment thrown in. Art, Craft and Sports - you name it we do it! . All our events are taking place via Zoom at the moment. Denman College is holding on-line courses. Our monthly Newsletter - The Hornblower is 50 this year and keeps everyone informed, currently an email version only. During the year our members are made aware of Community concerns and raise funds for ACWW. Associated Country Women of the World. Our Communications Team are working hard on all our media platforms.
Nottinghamshire Federation was established in late 1917, we have 115 WIs and over 3900 members. If you are looking to make new friends or have recently moved into Nottinghamshire - come and join us. You can either type in your POST CODE in the search box at the top of the page or go to Find a WI. There will be a WI near to you or why not start a new one, please Contact us.
If you are visiting the area or have recently moved, please contact us here at County House, Trent Bridge House, Tel No: 01636 673550. email: secretary@nottswi.org.uk . Our staff: Sue Sanderson, Federation Secretary, Sandra and Heather, are always pleased to welcome visitors or call in for a cup of tea during office hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am-3pm. CLOSED THURSDAY & FRIDAY. Please note for the County Office, because of Tier 5 restrictions the office will be closed to visitors.
We will be delighted to see you.
Pamela Stoddart
Federation Chairman
