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Chairman’s Chat: December 2024
As I write my first article as the new Federation Chairman, I reflect on the work my predecessor Anne Rodwell did for the Federation and want to thank her for her efforts regardless of the size of the task. My thanks also go to Rosie Duddy, Jean Bates and Denise Bott who all worked tirelessly for the Federation and you the members. Thank you.

I know I have a challenge on my hands to help stabilise the finances of the Federation and I hope with your help we can achieve this. Please support the events and fundraising activities we organise, it makes such a difference, as I am sure you know from what you do with your own WI.

I am really looking forward to getting out and about, visiting WIs across the county to meet members and discuss Federation issues. Like they say you only get out of the WI what you put into it and that is certainly true for my first few weeks in office, I haven’t stopped smiling yet! Thank you for electing me as your Chairman.

Wishing you and your families a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
Christine Carr

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Hospice care places a high value on dignity, respect and the wishes of the person who is ill. It aims to look after their medical, emotional, social, practical, psychological and spiritual needs, and the needs of the person's family and carers. Care also extends to those who are close to the patient. If your WI can volunteer to make cakes, please complete the rota request form, with your Secretary this month.
Cynthia Spencer and Cransley Hospices
In October cakes will be donated to Cynthia Spencer Hospice by Great Doddington Evening WI, Kelmarsh, Harrington & Arthingworth WI, Moulton Evening WI and Stowe Nine Churches WI.
Barnwell WI and Kettering Kosmos WI will be making cakes for Cransley Hospice.
2025 Rota
If your WI can volunteer to make cakes please complete the rota request form, with your Secretary. Please email events@ncfwi.org.uk with your preferred month. If your WI would like to bake for Cransley Hospice please email Sue Johnson Hill johnsonhilljs@gmail.com

Our monthly walks in various parts of the county are much enjoyed by all. Click for more information.
Afterwards, we enjoy a sociable lunch, sometimes at a pub, sometimes at a local WI.

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In June, we travelled to the Royal Albert Hall for the best ever AGM of the National Federation of WIs.  Along with the usual annual reports, the conference had an underlying theme relating to our resolution "violence against women". We heard three tremendous speakers. As well as the serious side of the AGM, we all enjoy meeting fellow WI friends whether they are from our own county or further afield. A great experience all round.

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Our January Annual get-together of Trustees and  sub-committee members is always enjoyable and this year was no exception.  Its a joy to meet up with long standing friends and make plans for the coming WI year.  
Membership is not exclusive and we welcome others who may like to join in and help us, whether it be for a couple of hours or longer, all members are welcome.

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