NG16 JUNE/JULY 2021

new county wi chair can’t
bake!!
by Nottinghamshire WI
Dr Helen Rose,
the new Chair of
Nottinghamshire
Federation of WIs
cannot make jam nor
bake a cake!
“Jam and Jerusalem
were important morale
boosters when the WI
started during the First
World War, but the WI
has always been more than that” says Helen.
From its conception in Canada the WI has always
been about improving the lives of women through
education. Which fits perfectly with Helen’s doctorate
in Education. During the pandemic Helen played a
key role in helping Notts Federation to continue to
support members through monthly newsletters, and
a wide variety of Zoom events.
A member of Watnall WI for over 25 years where
she has been president, secretary and treasurer at
different times, she is also a WI Adviser a role that
starts new WIs and supports many others. Helen was
honoured when asked to join the Federation Board of
Trustees and even more so when elected Chair at a
recent meeting.
Education and campaigns are at the heart of the WI.
Notts Federation supports action on climate change
and women’s issues. “However,” says Helen, “It’s the
social side of the WI that is so important, and for that
you really do need to be able to make [or buy] a cake.”
Anyone wanting to know more about the WI in
Nottinghamshire contact 01636 673550 (Mon-Wed)
or email: secretary@nottswi.org.uk
You are able to follow us on www.facebook.com/
NottinghamshireWI and Instagram.
eastwood & district u3a
by Chris Niven
Eastwood & District u3a is an organization for
people no longer in full time employment who are
looking for a friendly group to meet up with to
develop existing or new interests.
We have over 300 members and 40 interest groups
ranging from board games, creative writing, pub
pals, Spanish, family history, skittles, theatre group,
war babies and boomers. All groups are run by our
members for our members.
We meet once a month at St Mary’s Church
Eastwood or via Zoom.
At our monthly ‘face to face’ meetings we have a
speaker plus up to date information on groups and
the chance to have a chat and a cup of tea or coffee
with a friendly crowd.
Membership costs just £20 per year and apart
from some minor meeting room costs this covers
everything.
Don’t be lonely and isolated: you have a fantastic
resource on your doorstep and may be able to share
some expertise of your own.
If you are interested you can join by e mailing our
membership secretary on:
membership@eastwoodu3a.org
Or by phone 07565 928 992
For more information visit our website:
www.eastwoodu3a.org
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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