by Fed Admin | Jun 16, 2022 | Chair's Blog
Tuesday 14 June My last Board Meeting It seemed almost surreal today as , after four years as Chair this was my last one. We spent most of the time sorting and double checking plans for the AFM on 5th July. Its looking like a fabulous meeting. There are still...
by Identity | Jun 6, 2022 | Chair's Blog
Say 5th June Never let it be said… That a drop of rain will put you off. Our intrepid Jubilee BBQ Squad were determined the event would go ahead today! Amazing how you can decorate a machinery shed with a bit of bunting and have a great time! Friday 3rd June...
by Anne Bufton-McCoy | May 9, 2022 | Chair's Blog
Friday 29th April Sad to hear this… Denman College has now been sold. I am very sorry but the pandemic made it inevitable. Well done to the NFWI Trustees for carrying out this difficult and not always popular task. Here’s my own personal favourite picture from...
by Anne Bufton-McCoy | Apr 11, 2022 | Chair's Blog
Sunday 10th April Ready for Board of Trustees on Tuesday? Well, nearly. Theres’s a bit more paperwork to go out yet but I’m on it as the kids would say! Saturday 9th April A Quick Fundraiser… As the cost of feeding one dog has gone up significantly we decided to...
by Anne Bufton-McCoy | Mar 18, 2022 | Chair's Blog
Thursday 17th MarchPhew!Its Newsletter and mailing day today. I seem to have been pulling things together all week to make sure that we have all of the right things on the website ( and in the right order!) I know exactly how Eric Morecambe felt when he did that...
by Anne Bufton-McCoy | Feb 28, 2022 | Chair's Blog
Saturday 26th FebruaryAnton Du Beck is a complete Sellout!Delighted with the news that every ticket for this event has been sold. Just waiting to see if anyone emails in a question for AntonFriday 18th FebruaryOff to France for a few days R&R so there won’t be a...
by Fed Admin | Dec 16, 2021 | Chair's Blog
It’s been great … To talk to so many dedicated and enthusiastic Officers from our WIs across the county this week. Really appreciate your support. Thursday 13th January Goodbye and thank you To our Federation Administrator Sarah, who has worked very hard for the...
by Fed Admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Chair's Blog
Tuesday 30th November Coercive Violence What an interesting and thought provoking talk on Zoom tonight by Dr Emma Katz. It wasn’t the most comfortable of subjects to listen to but I am jolly glad I did. Monday 29th November Cyber Safety…. Great Zoom this afternoon....
by Fed Admin | Oct 12, 2021 | Chair's Blog
Sunday 31st October COP26. Inspired by Sue Gill and the ladies of Stockton WI I managed to get a few No More Loopholes bracelets made (not by me…. my craft skills are legendary in their non-existence.) My niece was fortunate to be attending this weekend and she took...