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Les garçons.1 comment

bjoux wrote 3 weeks ago: “I’m not waiting around for a man to save me, ’cause I’m happy where I am, I … more →

Tags: independet, Void, questioned sexuality, Happy, single

Shoreditch Sisters Christmas Fete

elenavakirtzis wrote 4 weeks ago: There is a Christmas Fete opposite Beyond Retro in Shoreditch, December 12, with craft and vintage s … more →

Tags: Christmas Fete, Beyond Retro, tea cups cupcakes

Environment - a political area women are represented well in. But for the right reasons?5 comments

janewatkinson wrote 1 month ago: Out of all the protester groups that would have been at The Wave protest today, it is notable that a … more →

Tags: feminists, climate change, The WAVE, Mrs. Bond, Nature, Third Wolrd Feminists

Knitted food

jen wrote 2 months ago: I would definitely recommend finding your local Country Market, which is a bit like a Women’s … more →

Tags: A Welsh Valley, Observations & Inspirations, wi, Llangollen, knitted food, country market

Our Ageing Crafts18 comments

devonfinefibres wrote 2 months ago: I spent all day at our Journal Committee meeting near Bristol yesterday. It is always an interesting … more →

Tags: Hand Spinning, Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers, hand weaving, natural dyeing, crafts, shoreditch sisters, Hampshire Guild WSD, crafts age profile, Journal for Weavers Spinners Dyers

The Minor Triumph which is Quince Jelly9 comments

wartimehousewife wrote 3 months ago: Today is a momentous day.  For this afternoon I achieved something which I have not achieved since t … more →

Tags: Food, Recipes, The garden, cold saucer test, flake test, greaseproof paper, Jam, Japonica Quince, Jelly

National Federation of Women's Institutes take action in Wales

cathytesting wrote 3 months ago: Sarah Thomas, Public Affairs Officer for NFWI Wales is part of the of the Wales VAW Action Group. He … more →

Tags: Welsh Assembly Government, Consultation, NFWI

Basic Sponge Cake Mix

wartimehousewife wrote 3 months ago: I call this a 4, 4, 4, 2 because it has 4oz each of butter, flour, sugar and 2 eggs (all storecupboa … more →

Tags: Food, Recipes, Storecupboard, buttercream, pineapple upside-down cake, Puddings, sponge cake, Steam engines, sticky dickie

Relishing the last of the summer

feedingizzy wrote 4 months ago: Well my first week back at work is over and it was surprisingly enjoyable and I am actually pleased … more →

Tags: Food

Slow Cooking

jdoc303 wrote 4 months ago: Today I will be entertaining. While I am sitting here in my office two things are happening in my fl … more →

Tags: cake, Goulash, cooking, Excitement, wi, Competition, Tea

It's not up to anyone else to make the BNP look stupid; they can do that perfectly well for themselves

Benjamin Pelham wrote 4 months ago: I’m no fan of the BNP and my feelings about them parallel those of internet YouTuber Pat Conde … more →

Tags: News, stupidity, BNP, BRitish National Party, EHRC, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Black Police Officers Association

Warwick Women's Institute meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month - 7.30 at the Unitarian Chapel, High Street, Warwick. We have more than 50 members and enjoy activities such as a Book Club, Walking Group, Drama Group, Knit and Natter and Grumpy Old Ladies. Please drop in at one of our meetings - you will be made most welcome.

warwickwi wrote 5 months ago: … more →

Tags: wi, Warwick, Women's Groups, Unitarian Chapel, Book Club, knit and natter

Mike Turnock's traditional craft skills plugged by MPs

ispystrangers wrote 6 months ago: Tom Levitt MP visits the workshop of Mike Turnock by Tony Grew The MP for High Peak and a junior min … more →

Tags: commons, tony grew, DCMS, High Peak, tom levitt, Barbara Follett, garden sieve, traditional crafts, crafts council

Hoo 'Ra

Cozette McCreery wrote 6 months ago: The PIX’s (along with i-D, Sunday Times Style, DJ blah blah blah) Hanna Hanra celebrated her b … more →

Tags: General Blah, Dalston Super Store, Princess Julia, The PIX, Hanna Hanra

June 16 in history7 comments

homepaddock wrote 6 months ago: On June 16: 1723 Adam Smith the Scottish philosopher and economist was baptised (his exact date of b … more →

Tags: History, Adam Smith, Abraham Lincoln, Rudolf Nureyev, June 16

Hedon Herald 2004 De-Ja-vu!

rayduff wrote 7 months ago: What was happening in Hedon five years ago? A monthly publication out at the time was the Hedon Hera … more →

Tags: Hedon, Scribd, Hedon Town Council, Hedon Mayor, Alison Hall Hedon, Patrington, Holderness Lions, Exclusives, Thorngumbald

News: No Sequel For Calendar Girls

Caz wrote 7 months ago: I couldnt really see how a sequel would have worked when it was based on a true story. Dame Helen Mi … more →

Tags: News, West End, Helen Mirren, Sequel, Calendar Girls, Penelope Wilton

the W.I. and Honey Bees

Cindy wrote 7 months ago: Hello!!!!! Hope you are all well. I have had a great time writing my book and now it is almost finis … more →

Tags: personal development, Travel, Success University, Passion, Freedom, Tony Robbins, Values, Date With Destiny, pheasant

Interview: Shoreditch Sisters WI

charlottemiddlehurst wrote 8 months ago: Tucked away in a corner of a dusty East End pub an army of young women are assembling. Armed with kn … more →

Tags: other work, Feminism, goldsmiths, jazz domino, jazz domino holy, jazz mellor, shoreditch, shoreditch sisters, wi


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