April 2023 Edition
The delightful ‘doggy in the daffodils’ snap gracing our front cover for April was captured by Doris Campbell of Drumbeg WI, during a walk in Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park, South Belfast. A beautiful shot that perfectly depicts the season of spring! 
Featured in the April edition of the magazine:
Foreword by Federation Vice-Chairman Kathleen Verner
Checking in with the Chairman – The latest news from Federation Chairman Margaret Broome
Scrapbook Competition 2023 – Winners revealed!
WI Quizzers – Trios of top quizzers from each Area battle for their spot in the Federation Quiz Final!
Phyllis Gailey Literary Competition 2023 – The 2nd place story!
WI Against Climate Change – Sustainable Fashion
Annual General Meetings – Advice for Institutes
‘What’s Cookin’?! – Celebrating spring with lovely light recipes by WI members in the Lagan Area
Ulster Fare – A Piece of WI History – Looking back at the Federation’s first cookery book with Betty Lyttle of Portaferry WI
Health Matters – Stress!
Breast Screening for the Over 70s – Helpful advice & contact details
Spring Flowers Competition & Coffee Time – Number idioms, ‘Flower Favourites’ puzzle, crossword & brainteasers
Down to Earth – Gardening with Children Part 1
Celebrating Spring – Members’ photographs add some springtime sparkle & celebrate the season!
The Woodpigeon – Original article & photographs by Christine Rankin, Donaghadee WI
Snippets of WI Life – Institute News reports (A & D)
Milestone WI Anniversaries Are Marked
Federation Competitions & Events – Entry Criteria & upcoming dates for the diary
+ All you need to know for Balmoral Show!
Institute Adventures – WI on Tour! –The latest snapshots from our groups out & about across the province & beyond!
Members’ Anecdotes – Personal stories, jokes, poetry, art, craft & photography
…and more!
