More New Season Get-Togethers!

Posted September 20, 2021 by WI Staff in Local Areas

Now that restrictions have eased, our WI groups have been taking every opportunity to get together again for social outings, walks and Institute meetings…

Ballyblack WI

Here are some snapshots of our Ballyblack ladies, who recently got together at Harrisons of Greyabbey – their first proper gathering as an Institute since the initial lockdown! The safety screens set up in Harrisons meant the ladies felt reassured, and everyone enjoyed their afternoon tea and the opportunity to catch up with friends.

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Ballyclare WI

Fresh Air, Fitness & Friendship! Here are some members of the Ballyclare WI walking group who are extending their summer walks into the winter so that members can meet outside…

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Ballymoney WI

The Ballymoney ladies got together in the beautiful alpine garden of fellow member Dorothy Brown. Dorothy is also a member of the Royal Horticultural / Alpine Society and her garden is pretty much famous in the area, having featured on TV and radio!

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Ballywalter WI

The Ballywalter members all met at Island Hill, outside Newtownards recently for a walk, before travellimg on to The Crafty Fox in Killinchy for coffee.

Congratulations were in store for these two Ballywater ladies – Helen Robinson (left) and Liz Patterson (right) who both received Homecraft ribbons at this outdoor get-together!

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Mossley WI

Selfie time for the Mossley Walking Group! The ladies enjoyed a walk along the Newtownabbey Way between Mossley and Monkstown. Members are looking forward to meeting in September, their first proper meeting as an Institute since March 2020!

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Newtownstewart WI

The Newtownstewart ladies met recently to enjoy a cuppa and a chat by the river!

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St. John’s

Members of the St. John’s Institute were very happy to meet up – for the first time since March 2020! The ladies got together to share a lovely afternoon tea. Tracey Galway told us, “We have agreed to recommence meetings with our AGM in September, adhering to Covid protocol, and hope to enjoy a full programme this incoming year”.