March 2023 Edition

This  month’s striking springtime cover photograph was taken by Christine Rankin of Donaghadee WI/Ards Peninsula Executive Member.  This adorable litte lamb perfectly captures the mood for the marvellous month of March! 

Spring has sprung! 

Featured in the March edition of the magazine:

Foreword by Heather Adamson, Balmoral Sub-Committee Chairman

Arts Festival Competitions & Coffee Morning 2023 – ‘A Place To Wander’ – Winners revealed!

Mary Boyd Competition – Bringing you our 2022 winners , plus details of the 2023 challenge!

Phyllis Gailey Literary Competition 2023 – The winning story!

WI Against Climate Change – ‘Feeling the Heat’ – How Northern Ireland Agriculture is tackling climate change

Gift Aid Explained

Checking in with the Chairman – The latest news from Federation Chairman Margaret Broome

‘What’s Cookin’?! –  Celebrating spring with scrumptious recipes by WI members in the Knockagh Area

Health Matters – Motor Neurone Disease

Spring Flowers Competition & Coffee Time – Puzzles, riddles & brainteasers galore

Down to Earth – When spring starts in the garden – Wildflowers

Signs of Spring – Article by Christine Rankin, Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee Chairman

Snippets of WI Life – Institute News reports (C, R & S)

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!