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On Tuesday 25th October 2018, we took the train to London. Once we had reached Blackfriars, we had a relaxing walk beside the Thames to the Globe Theatre. This was the dream of Sam Wanamaker who erected a copy of … Continue reading →

Members have been busy knitting for the East Surrey Neonatal unit and another consignment was delivered last month by 3 of our members.  As always these items are gratefully received by staff and parents of a new fragile life.    … Continue reading →

August is a slow month in our WI with craft and book clubs taking a summer break, no official meeting except our Summer lunch, so the Annual Federation Quiz is a welcome date for the calendar.          … Continue reading →

On the (then) hottest day of the year in late July, six of us went to Standen House (NT), showcasing the best examples of the Arts and Crafts movement, with interiors by William Morris & Co. In addition, it was … Continue reading →

Anne, Hazel & Pat went to the tenpin bowling event arranged for West Sussex WI’s at Rustington. The facilities are very good and we joined with two ladies from Felpham WI for our 2 rounds of 10 games. Despite advice … Continue reading →

An interesting and informative day at the WI Fraud prevention and security day in Dial Post. A joint presentation by Sussex Police and Trading Standards exposed the range of scams that now confront us. However, it was reassuring to learn … Continue reading →

From a patchwork tutorial at one of our craft sessions last year we created a variety of 4 patch, 9 patch and applique squares. Interest on this task was maintained over the summer and with a vast selection to choose … Continue reading →

At the end of 2017 Anne R visited East Surrey Hospital and delivered more knitting & wash bags. She said “What better way to end 2017 than by expressing the deep gratitude from the  neo-natal ward for the exquisite knitting! … Continue reading →

On a bitterly cold December day, West Sussex WIs came together in Chichester Cathedral for their annual carol service.   The cathedral was full and the singing raised the roof, beginning, of course, with Jerusalem.  The West Sussex Federation choir, … Continue reading →

To celebrate Parliamentary week we arranged a belated  visit to the Palace of Westminster  with a tour of the Houses of Parliament in September 2017. Despite the best efforts of Southern Rail, 18 of us including 2 husbands, met at … Continue reading →