Author: sotonettes
-
NFWI Resolutions Shortlist 2016 – Resolution Number 4: Prevention of sudden cardiac death in young adults in the UK
In the fourth of the NFWI resolutions to be presented to Sotonettes members for ballot, the prevention of sudden cardiac death in young adults in the UK is discussed. Sotonettes members are entitled to vote on this issue; for more information, click here, or download a handy booklet here. Or visit our Facebook page! “Every week in…
-
NFWI Resolutions Shortlist 2016 – Resolution Number 3: Free sanitary protection for homeless women
In the third of the NFWI resolutions to be presented to Sotonettes members for ballot, free sanitary protection for homeless women is discussed. Sotonettes members are entitled to vote on this issue; for more information, click here, or download a handy booklet here. Or visit our Facebook page! “We call upon WIs to campaign for homeless shelters…
-
NFWI Resolutions Shortlist 2016 – Resolution Number 2: British fruit: reviving our heritage
In the second of the NFWI resolutions to be presented to Sotonettes members for ballot, the revival of British fruit in local communities is discussed. Sotonettes members are entitled to vote on this issue; for more information, click here, or download a handy booklet here. Or visit our Facebook page! “This meeting calls on the WI to…
-
NFWI Resolutions Shortlist 2016 – Resolution Number 1: Ban the microbead
In the first of the NFWI resolutions to be presented to Sotonettes members for ballot, the use of microbeads is debated. Sotonettes members are entitled to vote on this issue; for more information, click here, or download a handy booklet here. Or visit our Facebook page. “Beach litter and floating plastic debris is more than…
-
The Sotonettes Present… NFWI Resolutions Shortlist 2016!
Hot on the heels of celebrating 100 years, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) has recently unveiled the shortlist of eight new resolutions for NFWI campaigns, to be discussed in 2016. Now it’s up to Sotonettes members to help select which resolutions go forward to the 2016 NFWI Annual Meeting, as each WI across the country…
-
Sotonettes do Death Cafe
Now, this idea may sound strange to some, but it made for a fascinating evening. As a taboo subject in our society, it was great to discuss death matters with others; topics covered included different ways of having a funeral service, such as in a community centre or football stadium, with…