suzyq Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi all, Tried joining the existing WI in ED only to find that the waiting list was closed and they were full. I was toying with the idea of starting up a second branch for ED and I was wondering if there were any interested ladies out there?? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsR Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Honor oak wi welcome new recruits. We meet on first Monday of each month at St. Saviours church on Brockley Rise. 8-10pm.NB - new meeting time is 7.30pm and new venue is The Honor Oak Pub - 1 St Germains Road Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1166966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina.A.Parker Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Sounds like a great idea, I'd be interested Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Please can you call it The Women's Institute of East Dulwich Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkylilyput Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Could we hear a bit about what to expect at a WI group? What happens?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsR Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 The Honor oak group sometimes have guest speakers on a variety of subjects: fan museum, aromatherapy, history of playing cards, genealogy, local history. We sometimes have craft demonstrations and have a go: dry felting, block printing etc. We sometimes try new activities - Morris dancing, Nordic walking, crown green bowls, creative writing. We have also had cheese/wine and beer tasting. We have a monthly book group, hold stalls at local fairs etc. A very varied and interesting programme! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Mark Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Please can you call it The Women's Institute of> East Dulwich:)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophie Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'd be interested, especially if it had a diverse range of activities - interesting talks, films, creative workshops (as well as the usual crafts!). And yes to the E.D. Women's Institute as the name :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhistory Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 suzyq Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hi all, Tried joining the existing WI in ED only> to find that the waiting list was closed and they> were full. I was toying with the idea of starting> up a second branch for ED and I was wondering if> there were any interested ladies out there??Report this to WI HQ and the branch may be told to bifurcate itself. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1167856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsR Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Nunhead and Forest Hill both have WI groups - neither are far away. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeyed Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Hi SuzyqI would be interested if you started something locally. I know the others aren't far away, but would rather things and people be walking distance.Good luck Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 The list has been closed for years...makes sense to start another one...surely the more the merrier?.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Agreed Cora Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The list has been closed for years...makes sense> to start another one...surely the more the> merrier?.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyq Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hi all, Did a bit of research on how to form a WI. We need 8 interested parties, 3 of whom must be willing to act as chairman, secretary and treasurer. I f any of you are still interested please let me know and I'll take this further.Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah g Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hi all, I was on the committee of the East Dulwich WI helping with membership. The list has been closed for some time as there were about 100 ladies on it. There are still around 80 on it and the current committee has been talking about setting up a second WI for some time but needs other people to run it. I suggest you get in touch with the current committee and let them know you're interested in taking it on and you'll have a ready made group if you contact all the people on the waiting list too. http://eastdulwichwi.co.uk/contact-us/ Sarah Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdale Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hi thereI'd be interested in joining an East Dulwich branch.Langdale Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina.A.Parker Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd consider taking a more active role (not chairperson) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd like to join Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordsm Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'd like to join too Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdyBird Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I am also interested in joining. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsparker Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Me too! I'm on the waiting list and think I'll probably be dead by the time a space comes up ;) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1168990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyq Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Wow! What a great response! I'll do as Sarahg suggested and contact the existing ED WI to see if we can sort something out. Watch this space! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1169012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazeykat Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I would like to join too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1169042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sct Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I would love to join too Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1169226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyq Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Ok, I have emailed the existing ED WI and am awaiting their response. Watch this space!!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/163836-east-dulwich-womens-institute/#findComment-1169258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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