‘Starting the Season’ – September 2023 Edition
The latest magazine, kicking off the new Sept 2023 – June 2024 WI season!
(This month’s striking cover shot was captured by Maura Ellis of Kells & Connor WI. Maura’s photo depicts a picturesque late summer scene at Carnlough Harbour. Beautiful!)
Featured in the ‘Starting the Season’ edition of the magazine this September:
Foreword by Arts Sub-Committee Chairman Lesley Dowds
Checking in with the Chairman – The latest news from Federation Chairman Margaret Broome
Meet the Operations Manager – Welcome Mary McManus!
WI Against Climate Change – Repair Cafes – ‘Cutting waste, saving cash & building community’ – article by Chris McCartney
‘What’s Cookin’?! – Starting the new season with scrumptious September recipes, brought to you byWI members in the Lower Bann Area
Health Matters – Vertigo
Photographic Competition 2023 – ‘Wet & Wild’ – Winning photos revealed!
Summer Fun – WI ladies on tour 2023!
‘Crafty Ladies Required’ – Article by Evelyne Robinson, Homecraft Sub-Committee/Tutor
The Little Golden Swallows of Enniskillen – Article & photography by Christine Rankin
Women Walk the World 2023 – More members step out in support of ACWW
WI Golfer of the Year 2023
Quiz Final 2023
Garvagh’s Royal Visit
‘Be A Good Sport’ Monthly Competition & Coffee Time – Word puzzles, anagrams & brainteasers
Down to Earth – September in the Garden
Book Review – ‘Godmersham Park’ by Gill Hornby
Balmoral Show Ballot & Quiz – Winners revealed
Snippets of WI Life – Institute News reports (E, F, G, J, P, & U)
Federation Competitions & Events – Entry Criteria & upcoming dates for the diary, including the Festival of the Spoken Word, Music Festival, Homecraft Christmas Craft Class & the Home and Garden Christmas Event!
Institute Adventures – The latest snapshots from our groups out & about across the province & beyond!
Members’ Anecdotes – Personal stories, jokes, poetry, art, craft & photography
…and more!
