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Morley Women's Institute
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The Movement
The movement was formed in Canada 90 years ago as a democratic vehicle to support women in isolated communities, to educate and pass on knowledge about childcare, catering and household skills. The W.I. has led the fight for a cleaner fairer world, from global warming to health and social issues and the W.I. is still campaigning locally and nationally over issues that affect us all. This year we are throwing out weight behind the plight of our honey bees.
Morley Group
Morley Women's Institute was formed in 1950. Membership then was mostly local farmers' wives, and non-working housewives/mums. How different today! Members follow various careers, or are retired professionals, and farmers' wives are still there, maintaining links to agriculture. Members take part in village life in various ways, including the Parish Council, St. Matthew's Church, the Evergreens and the school.
The WI and You
Morley W.I. offers a friendly welcome to women from Morley and from surrounding areas who are welcome to come along, either as members or visitors. We enjoy talks, demonstrations, arts, drama, visits, fund-raising and events together. Morley W.I. is a vibrant, healthy organisation that is an asset to the village of Morley.
Meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month at Morley Hayes.
If you would like to know more, phone President Margaret Parish on 01332 781509. New members are always welcome.
Morley Wi Members Jan 2011
Meetings held second Tuesday in the month at Morley Hayes
2012 Morley W.I. Programme
January 10th :- We were treated to a talk from fellow Loscoe W.I. member Janet Padgham on Her role on the Battlefield, she gave us her insight into The Sealed Knot and their battle renactments, which was fascinating
Febuary 14th :- We were treated to a talk on Bells and Bellringing from Liz Murray, which was absolutley fascinating.Then several members bravely attempted to play the bells (with instruction from liz) managing a fairly recognisable National Anthem and other tunes, which made for an hilarious evening.
Febuary 28th:- Annual Dinner Smalley Village Hall with Murder Mystery Quiz
March 13th:- Governor of Foston Hall Prison Greg Riley-Smith
April 10th:- Spring Fling
April 25th:- Concert of British Classics Birmingham
May 18th:- Resolutions + Fun and Games Evening
June 12th:- Bread and Breadmaking, Andrew Auld
June 26th:- Kilburn Hall for Dinner and Enterainment
July 10th:- Annual Breadsall Quiz
16th August :-Trip to Port Sunlight
11th September:- Humour on the Bench Cliff Warner
9th October :- Nell Gywnne Graham Hopkins
13th November:- AGM I just want to be a Wedding Photographer
December 11th Christmas Dinner + entertainment
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The walking group goes from strength to strength and will start again on 17th April then 15th May, 19th June, 17th July, 21st August, 18th September, 16th October, 20th November. Walks usually start and end at or close to a pub for lunch non walkers are welcome to join them for lunch for more details please contact Margaret 01332 781509.
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