Associations Charities That specialise in Womens institute

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Improve and develop conditions of rural life; advance the education of countrywomen in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects; to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare.

Providing a venue for public and private functions including Parish Council, Church, Women's Institute, local amateur dramatic society, exercise classes, dance classes, art classes, dog training, parties and local and national elections.

We are a meeting place for many local clubs and facilities such as Fitness classes,Martial arts classes,WI, Yoga, Art classes,RAOB lodge and Parish Council meetings. We also take bookings for birthday parties and other such private and community events.

A Women's Institute

W.I. is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. To improve and develop conditions of rural life and advance the education of women in citizenship in public questions both national and international, in music drama and other cultural subjects plus instruction and training in all branches of agriculture handicrafts home economics health and social welfare.

Highworth Evening Women's Institute holds monthly meetings and regularly organises extra activities.It offers the chance to make new friends and have a good time in a supportive environment.It seeks to offer its members the opportunity to develop interests and skills in a wide range of subjects.It supports the local community.

Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

Village hall available for hire within the local community. Used by playgroup, guides, brownies, senior citizens, WI, dance and self defence classes. Available for general hire for activities such as parties. Fund raising events held include fetes, fairs and shows.

EDUCATION - CRAFTS, SINGING, ENVIRONMENTAL/CLIMATE CONCERNS, WALKING GROUP,COMPETITIONS, FUNDRAISING FOR LOCAL CHARITIES, EVENTS AND OUTINGS,

Village hall. Clubs including dog clubs, kung fu, W.I., etc. use the hall.

Education of women within the institute. Contributing to Ridgeway village through social activity, local action and fund-raising.

Our charity comprises a village hall maintained for the use of anyone in the local area for events. Examples are: WI, mothers & toddlers, astronomy club, dog club, quilters & village friends. The hall is also used for functions and concerts. It is a community facility.

General Village activities including hiring and upkeep of the hall and park.Lettings for public and village use , such as weddings , birthdays and WI.Fund raisers for local charities.

A social gathering of women to discuss topics of both local and national importance.

Providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills.Lectures and demonstrations to broaden knowledge and outlook of women.Take part in village , county and national events.

Bingo once a week. W.I. meetings. Whist drives. School uses hall for sports lessons. Social events, plays, etc.

We host a variety of activities and provide a venue for meetings of the Parish Council, the WI and other local organisations. The Management Committee runs a Morning Market on the last Saturday of each month and other community events. The hall is available for hire by members of the local community for private events and parties.

Money collected for local charities Provide ladies to supply tea and coffee for any local eventsVarious outings arranged to raise funds.Donate to local Christmas lights fundDonation to ACWW annually

The hall committee organises the everyday running of the hall, fundraising events for its upkeep, and annual community events .The hall, serves the community as the only meeting place in the village, and is used by groups of all ages. Hall user groups: table tennis,indoor bowls,boccia,photography,yoga/pilates,tai chi,art,WI,brownies/rainbows,soup lunch,fundraising events, private hire, polling.

Women's Institute Members meetings and community events.

An oportunity for ladies to meet, socialise and discuss areas of concern in the local area that would benefit the community at large and to give support where possible.

We are part of the national womens institute movement.

The WI's activities benefit the public by advancing the education and citizenship of women and enabling them to work together in their communities to put into practice the ideals for which the Women's Institute stands.

SERVING WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY