May 2023 Edition
The handsome horses gracing our front cover for the month of May were snapped by Rosemary Savage, Roe Valley Executive Member/Aghanloo WI. Our May magazine cover traditionally has an animal/farm theme, in celebration of Balmoral Show taking place this month – and Rosemary’s beautiful photo perfectly captures the spirit of the Show.
Featured in the May edition of the magazine:
Foreword by International Sub-Committee Chairman Rhoda Farrelly
Checking in with the Chairman – The latest news from Federation Chairman Margaret Broome
Build-up to Balmoral Show 2023
Annual General Meeting 2023 – A round-up of a sucessful AGM in the Europa Hotel, Belfast
Bowls Final 2023 – The Bowls is back – A take on the tournament
Music Festival 2023 – A recap on our WI choirs & soloists making Templepatrick ‘Alive with the Sound of Music!’
United Nations – Commission on the Status of Women – Federation Chairman Margaret Broome reflects on her visit to New York for the CSW67
The Power of the Pen – Creative writing class at WI HQ
Phyllis Gailey Literary Competition 2023 – The 3rd place story!
WI Against Climate Change – ‘Our Eco Journey’ by June Lawrence, Moneymore WI/Home and Garden Sub-Committee
‘What’s Cookin’?! – Celebrating spring with lovely light recipes by WI members in the Lisnagarvey Area
Health Matters – Bites & Stings
Farming in the Frame – Members share their charming farm themed snapshots in this photo montage to celebate Balmoral Show in May
‘Found on the Farm’ Competition & Coffee Time – Word puzzles & brainteasers
Down to Earth – Gardening with Children Part 2
‘Blue Carpets’ – A Springtime Joy – Celebrating the Bluebell, original article & photographs by Christine Rankin, Donaghadee WI/Magazine and Leisure Sub-Committee
Book Review – ‘Songbirds’ by Christy Lefteri
Snippets of WI Life – Institute News reports (M, T, V & W)
Federation Competitions & Events – Entry Criteria & upcoming dates for the diary, including the Quiz Final, WI Golfer of the Year & Photographic Competition 2023
ACWW – All you need to know for ‘Women Walk The World 2023’
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!
