New Year 2024 Edition
(The beautiful photograph gracing our front cover for the New Year was captured by Maura Ellis of Kells & Connor WI. It features a picturesque winter scene – the warm sky illuminated by the sunrise, contrasting with the cool, crisp snow on the ground and the stark silhouette of the bare tree. This is the view from Maura’s kitchen window! It symbolises a new dawn, a new day and new beginnings.)
Featured in this edition of the magazine, our first issue of 2024:
Foreword by Federation President Lady Anthony Hamilton – A New Year message
WI Against Climate Change – Blue-Green Algae – article by Lorna McClure, Home and Garden Sub-Committee
‘What’s Cookin’?! – A New Year means new recipes – Healthy & hearty delights brought to you by WI members in the Quoile Area
Health Matters – Asthma
Crafty Corner – Quilting, part 1 – Article by Evelyne L. Robinson, Homecraft Sub-Committee
Checking in with the Chairman – The latest updates from Federation Chairman Margaret Broome
‘Cold Outside but a Warm Welcome…’ – FWINI Operations Manager Mary McManus continues her visits to WI groups
WI Girls Just Want to Have Fun! – Recapping and reminising on Christmas 2023, celebrating the season WI style!
Monthly Competition & Coffee Time – Word puzzles, anagrams, riddles & brainteasers
Quiltt Fayre 2024
The Big Help Out – The biggest volunteering event in 2024
RNID – Supporting people with hearing loss
Snippets of WI Life – Institute News reports (A & D)
Federation Competitions & Events – Entry Criteria & upcoming dates for the diary, including Balmoral Show 2024, Music Festival, Homecraft Weekend & Photographic Competition!
Celebrating Milestone WI Anniversaries – Ballyclare, Crossgar, Donaghmore & Gleno
WI Awards & Adventures
More Institute Activities – The latest fun snapshots from our groups out & about across the province & beyond!
Members’ Anecdotes – Personal stories, jokes, poetry, art, craft, photography & much more…
✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* …Happy New Year 2024!
