LNFWI: The Lincolnshire North Federation of WIs
NEW TO THE WI? NOT A WI MEMBER?
If you are new to the WI movement or have just browsed your way to this site by chance and would like to know more about the WI itself, you can visit the website of the National Federation of Women's Institutes by clicking on the NFWI link on the adjacent navigation panel.
The WI movement is the largest voluntary women's organization in the UK and it exists to educate women so that they are enabled to play an effective role in their communities, as well as expanding their personal horizons and developing important skills which they can pass on.
The purpose of the LNFWI is to enable the furthering of the aims of the WI movement within northern Lincolnshire.
If you like what you have seen while browsing this site and would like to consider becoming a member there are two main ways in which you can do this:
1. Contact the Lincolnshire North Federation Office (full details below).
2. Visit the WI of your choice on a meeting night; the secretary will be pleased to assist.
DETAILS OF WIs
To find the meeting dates, times and venues of any WI in the Lincolnshire North Federation
click on the WIs link on the adjacent panel.
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18 Lee Street LOUTH Lincolnshire LN11 9HJ
Tel: 01507 602174 Mob: 07881 801903 |
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Mon - Wed 9 am - 4 pm Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Lunch: 12 - 1pm
Friday: Closed August: Closed
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HOW IS LNFWI ORGANISED?
Below are details of the structure of LNFWI and of its connections with NFWI (the National Federation of Women's Institutes) and other bodies.
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The Federation is an incorporated body and a registered charity with the following officers, who may be contacted through the Federation Office:- FEDERATION CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMEN ( 2) HONORARY TREASURER ASSISTANT HONORARY TREASURER COUNTY NEWS EDITOR SKILLS COORDINATOR MEDIA OFFICER ENTERPRISE OFFICER DENMAN COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE MANAGER CATERING COORDINATOR OTHER TRUSTEES: 4
The Board of Trustees may include co-opted members as the need arises.
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Staff: COMPANY SECRETARY/FEDERATION SECRETARY
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ASSISTANT FEDERATION SECRETARY
The LNFWI operates a committee structure through which it works to optimize the delivery of services to all members through their WIs and Groups within the north of the county. Committees may include members who are not on the Board of Trustees but who have been co-opted to serve on a particular committee.
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OTHER APPOINTMENTS serving the Lincolnshire North Federation of Women's Institutes
FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES
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County News is the monthly newsletter for LNFWI members and contains all the latest news on courses and events in the Lincolnshire North Federation. Copies are purchased through the Federation Office and are distributed to WIs with the monthly mailing shot. If you do not receive a copy but would like to do so, please ask your Institute's secretary for details. Alternatively, if you would like your own copy mailed to you separately, please contact Federation Office.
Items for inclusion in County News should reach the Federation Office by the end of the month. All new WI members will receive a free copy when their names are notified to the Federation Office by their WI secretary. The price of County News is reviewed annually.
Denman College is the NFWI's own Adult Education College, situated in the beautiful village of Marcham in Oxfordshire. You can gain many qualifications or credits in a wide variety of subjects, or just go for the fun of it. Denman College courses are open to all WI members and some courses are also open to husbands/partners. Ask your WI secretary to let you see a copy of the current Denman programme. The LNFWI Denman College Representative will give a talk to your WI about the college for a fee of £10; cheques should be made payable to Lincolnshire North FWI. For bookings, and if you have any questions about Denman College, please contact her via Federation Office. She would also like to be kept informed if you are accepted on a course. Select DENMAN for more information.
The LNFWI Science Coordinator aims to promote science knowledge throughout the Lincolnshire North Federation and is willing to visit WIs to prove that Science Is Fun. She also arranges Science Days to coincide with science 'Set Weeks' in March each year and may be contacted via Federation Office or via e-mail: .
The LNFWI Radio Officer seeks to maintain the WI voice on Radio Lincolnshire and needs to have your news, views and comment. She would like to hear about events, people in your WI, what is happening and what is going to happen in your community. Find out more on our RADIO LINKS page.
ACWW: ASSOCIATED COUNTRY WOMEN OF THE WORLD
Formed in 1934 to promote the interests of women living in rural areas, the association now includes 485 societies in 65 countries around the world. It aims to encourage goodwill, friendship and understanding between women and for them to work together for the relief of poverty and the promotion of health and education. Pennies For Friendship, including the donations collected annually at the LNFWI Spring Council meeting, provides the bulk of funds for ACWW projects. These are usually small-scale, local projects aimed at improving life for women and thereby the whole community. Many projects, such as Water For All, involve UNESCO or other UN organizations. Recently, emphasis has been on leadership and skill training to prepare Women For Tomorrow's World. LNFWI's representative is willing to talk to WIs about the work of ACWW; The fee is £10 and cheques should be made payable to Lincolnshire North FWI. For bookings please contact the Federation Office.