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CAMPAIGNS & COMMUNICATION TEAM

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Chair Suzanne Plamping

Are you looking for something new ? Are you wanting to get involved in Federation activities? Then the opportunity to join this Team might be what you are looking for. The aim is to oversee all aspects of communication with and on behalf of the Federation. This includes all media contact, social media, website, printed format and  'in person' promotional events. To develop and publicise WI campaigns and promotions. email:secretary@nottswi.org.uk if you are interested

OCTOBER

TAKE PART IN “16 DAYS OF ACTION” 25TH NOVEMBER – 10TH DECEMBER

This autumn we are encouraging members to take action to end violence against women by pledging to take part in 16 days of action. Spearheaded by the UN, 16 days of activism against gender-based violence runs from 25th November (International Day to End Violence against Women) to 10th December (Human Rights Day).  Ideas on how to support it are in the Campaign Calendar.

Resolution Shortlist meeting Tuesday 26th November 7:30pm - via Teams, look out for details (booking via admin@nottswi.org.uk).  A great time to get some information on the resolutions that each member has a vote on.

SEPTEMBER

We hope you enjoyed the WI Voices display at Ruddington, if you are interested in campaigns Clean River Action is taking place between 16 and 22 September.

You or your WI could get involved by:

1. Arranging a stunt: there is Stunt Toolkit on MyWI.
2. Take part in citizen science: The WI has partnered with Freshwater Watch to offer WIs and members the opportunity to conduct citizen science in their local area. Between 20 and 22 September you can sign up to get a free water testing kit to check the condition of your local river. Testing is easy to conduct, and you can instantly upload your results to contribute to their National Report. Details also on MyWI.

3. Share NFWI social media graphics (let us know if you need a copy)
4. Craft a dragonfly keyring or River Goddess:  If you’re feeling creative, why not check out NFWI Clean Rivers craft projects? The crochet dragonfly is a quick and fun project, perfect for the Week of River Action. It can be a great conversation starter or a small gift. Maybe you can use it to start a conversation with your MP?

AUGUST

I would like to introduce the co-chair of the Campaigns and Communications team – Heidi Platts of Stapleford WI. I’m sure you will all give her a warm welcome to the new role.

Just a little reminder that we have the Bags of Love Challenge ending in September and we also have the Women’s Voices Competition on 7th September at Ruddington. There are two individual competitions which will be judged - more details on the Federation website.

You might find the ‘Dear Sister’ Exhibition at Weston Gallery interesting: Lakeside Arts (UoN) interesting which closes Sunday 1st September 2024.

Open online event: Autism and ADHD in Women and Girls on Thursday 19th September 2024, 7pm-8pm. NFWI will be holding an online event discussing the issue of Autism and ADHD in Women and Girls, inspired by the Thinking Differently campaign. We will hear directly from neurodivergent women sharing their personal journeys from diagnosis to using everyday techniques to manage their ADHD/autism and the importance of embracing who you are. This session is about women supporting women. They are also hoping to have some special guests. The event is open to non-WI members and is aimed at all women who care about the issue and may not have previously considered the WI as an organisation to join or engage with.

Places are limited but members and supporters will have an ‘early bird’ opportunity to register interest before the general public. To do so, please complete and submit the form below. https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/public-affairs-and-campaigns/news-and-actions/Open-online-event-Autism-and-ADHD-in-women-and-girls

ACWW NOTIFICATION

ACWW have changed their constitution and the way they distribute their funds. In pre-covid (constitution change) years, money collected by Federations was assigned to specific projects chosen by each Federation. This policy has now changed with all monies going into a central pot, so we are now unaware of which projects benefit. The Federation Trustees have discussed the situation and don't feel satisfied in the way the money is being spent.

The Federation is extremely grateful for all your support over the years, but they now feel the time has come to re-evaluate their contribution to ACWW, so therefore from this year onwards Nottinghamshire Federation of WIs will no longer be affiliated and collecting for ACWW as a Federation. However, this does not prevent individual WIs or individual members collecting and donating directly or becoming a member. As of April 30th 2024 please send your cheque directly to ACWW at The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR or you can donate online via their website acww.org.uk

Since the National Federation and the Charity Commission have relaxed our charity giving rules individual WIs can donate to any charity of their choice if it is related to a charity which shares the objects of the WI - local or national (not an individual or animal charity).

SHOW THE LOVE BAGS

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2024 is a new year with new challenges – this year the Campaigns and Communication Team challenge you to make bags. An enclosure form is with your WI with all the details. The bags can be made from reused fabric, or any spare material you no longer need. When you have made the bag perhaps you might want to add in a few food items, then we would love you to donate it to your local food bank.  Trussell Trust - Hope and Bassetlaw Group have replied and are pleased that we are linking together to show the love to the environment (reducing plastic) and to your community. They will then reuse any bags we make.

What to do:

1. Bag your bags (make sure they are strong and large enough - there are patterns on SharePoint).

2. Count up the bags and drop off at a food bank or alternatively at County Office

3. Complete the form (or email it)  https://forms.office.com/e/qPBjniJsJW

4. Make some more bags and repeat. The challenge runs over the next 6 months.  Submissions     should be made by 1st October, so we can have a count up.

We have some exciting plans for September to celebrate the WI and the ‘Voices of Women’ there will be a Co-operative Competition for your WI!

SIMPLE ACTIONS FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

Did you know that Nottinghamshire Federation WI collect these items to re-use/recycle?

  • Jewellery & Watches in any material even if damaged or broken
  • Currency any coins or banknotes, UK & foreign (even if out of circulation)
  • Mobile Phones
  • Cameras old film, digital and video
  • Stamps loose, single, albums, first day covers, presentation packs, collections
  • Gadgets Sat-Navs, Ipods, MP3 players, games consoles, games & accessories
  • Inkjet Cartridges

You can take items to County House or to any Federation event you are attending.

Events mentioned above can be found in previous enclosures, SharePoint and on website https://nottinghamshire.thewi.org.uk/county-office-booking-forms-and-downloads

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recycling

The poster gives you details of any of your unwanted jewellery that we can Recycle, the proceeds will help to raise funds for the Federation. An enclosure to your WI includes more details for anyone wishing to post direct. However, you can also bring your items into the Federation County Office for the Communications Team to box and bag up – these include the items in the poster but also e-recycling items – these all have raw materials that can be reused in them: we are collecting

  • Mobile Phones
  • Cameras (old film, digital and video)
  • Gadgets (Sat-Navs, Ipods, MP3 players, games consoles, Tablets, e-readers, (games & accessories)

This project helps the environment but will also raise funds for the Federation.

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If you want to hear more about what NFWI are doing on Campaigns sign up to digest https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/public-affairs-and-campaigns/public-affairs-digest Or observe on our committee or join the team, we meet via zoom currently the second Tuesday 19:30. You are welcome to come along as an ahoc member for a specific campaign or as a general member to help shape the campaigns and events in Nottinghamshire.

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LOGODevelopment of the Digital Team

We have a digital team who support WI members with digital matters. This is not a closed group and more people are welcome, whatever level of commitment you can give.

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If you have a Resolution you wish to submit please contact secretary@nottswi.org.uk

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