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  • NFWI Resolutions Shortlist 2016 – Resolution Number 2: British fruit: reviving our heritage

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    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

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    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!

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    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…

  • Centenary of Portswood Library

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    Portswood Library, part of Southampton City Libraries @sotonlibraries, will be celebrating its centenary on Thursday 22 October, and Sotonettes members have been invited to join the festivities. There will be an exciting programme of activities and events for children and adults, with special guests, stories, crafts and lots more to be announced. To help with the celebrations…

  • Update: The NFWI Annual Meeting 2015

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    The National Federation of Women’s Institutes held its Centenary Annual Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall on 4 June 2015. The NFWI website has now been updated (http://www.thewi.org.uk/centenary/nfwi-annual-meeting) with the speeches and photos from the day. Also included is a link to watch the broadcast of that special day (registration required). In addition, Pam Allen…

  • WI Campaigning – Interesting Listening

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    For anyone interested in the WI’s campaigns, there have been a few interesting and topical public discussions over the last few days. Maternity Services: In relation to increasing the number of midwives and improving maternity care I’ve noticed lots of discussions on social networks about personal experiences of labour at home, in birthing units and…