Archery Taster Evenings - July 29th and August 6th
Members from around the County had great fun being tutored in basic archery skills courtesy of Whiteleaf Bowmen - thank you to them. We also learned about "Clout" archery which is using a flag to aim at rather than a circular target. "Clout" of course being "cloth" in Yorkshire dialect.
2019 "Thinking Lunch" - A Prison Chaplain's Life
Our enlightening and thought-provoking speaker on July 3rd at Cheddington Village Hall was the Rev'd SUE SMITH who talked about her fascinating and challenging work as a prison chaplain. There was also an update on our ongoing work on prison-related issues, eg Care in Custody. Thank you to Science & Society for staging the event, our speakers, and to the WI ladies doing the catering and WI members who support the lunch.
If you'd like to learn more, other voluntary organisations working in prisons are the Independent Monitoring Board, the Nat Assoc of Official Prison Visitors, the Prison Fellowship, the Howard League for Penal Reform, and the Bucks Assoc for the Care of Offenders.
If you'd like to learn more, other voluntary organisations working in prisons are the Independent Monitoring Board, the Nat Assoc of Official Prison Visitors, the Prison Fellowship, the Howard League for Penal Reform, and the Bucks Assoc for the Care of Offenders.
Inter-County Quiz Final - 2019
Clearly it was meant to be ! Our very own "eggheads" -
Terriers Evening WI - emerged victorious at the end of a challenging ten round quiz on 28th June. Last year's winners were only invited to attend at the last minute when Chalfont Common had to withdraw from the Final.
Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire each had 8 teams playing for this year's trophy.
Pictured here with Quiz Mistress Jenny Street are the winning team.
All to play for next year! Congratulations Terriers!
Terriers Evening WI - emerged victorious at the end of a challenging ten round quiz on 28th June. Last year's winners were only invited to attend at the last minute when Chalfont Common had to withdraw from the Final.
Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire each had 8 teams playing for this year's trophy.
Pictured here with Quiz Mistress Jenny Street are the winning team.
All to play for next year! Congratulations Terriers!
Derbyshire Peaks Federation holiday - June 2019
A truly lovely few days in the Derbyshire Peak District was enjoyed by members from around our County.
The holidaymakers stopped off at National Trust's Calke Abbey on the way back to Bucks at the end of the wonderful Federation holiday to Derbyshire. An enjoyable train trip (Peak Rail) also was hailed as a great success (below). Gareth, the coach driver, offering amazing service on a rainy day (on the right, below) - on the way to a horse-drawn canal boat excursion.
One of the travellers said "We have had a great week, made new friends, caught up with others, lots of laughs and SO much chatting! The W.I. at its best. Thanks to Jacqueline for her hard work".
Indeed! Thanks to our Hon.Treasurer, Jacqueline King, for the amazing results of all her efforts to make the holiday so thoroughly fab!
One of the travellers said "We have had a great week, made new friends, caught up with others, lots of laughs and SO much chatting! The W.I. at its best. Thanks to Jacqueline for her hard work".
Indeed! Thanks to our Hon.Treasurer, Jacqueline King, for the amazing results of all her efforts to make the holiday so thoroughly fab!
#TheTimeIsNow climate change lobby 26th June 2019
Over 200 BFWI members travelled to Westminster on 26.6.19 to take part in a rally organised by the Climate Coalition and Greener UK. The WI has close alliance with the Climate Coalition in particular, taking part annually in it's #ShowTheLove green heart campaign
NFWI Conference - Bournemouth 5th June 2019
People's Post Visit 14th May 2019
A happy band of time travellers visited London's Postal Museum - one of the members, Jen Fisher, supplied a great set of photographs which tour leader Hilary Haworth has turned into a very representative short video
BFWI Annual Council Meeting 1st May 2019
Chairman Pat Poole welcomed over 600 delegates to the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on 1st May, along with our sponsors Churchill Retirement Living, AVDC and the Ambassador Theatre Group.
Formal business concluded, we enjoyed very entertaining and informative speeches from Steve Irons, Resilience Officer, Bucks CC, Ruba Asfahani, Denman Deputy Head, Thalia Jervis, CEO Healthwatch Bucks, Janet Kingdon from Burnt Cakes WI (Red Box Project), and Langar Aid Milton Keynes.
After a picnic lunch and presentation of Cups and Certificates the audience was held spell-bound by Simon King OBE and his awe inspiring photography, video clips and polished description of how he came to be a world leading cameraman, naturalist and presenter.
Photography: Derek Pelling Photography, Kim Edwards BFWI Press Officer
Formal business concluded, we enjoyed very entertaining and informative speeches from Steve Irons, Resilience Officer, Bucks CC, Ruba Asfahani, Denman Deputy Head, Thalia Jervis, CEO Healthwatch Bucks, Janet Kingdon from Burnt Cakes WI (Red Box Project), and Langar Aid Milton Keynes.
After a picnic lunch and presentation of Cups and Certificates the audience was held spell-bound by Simon King OBE and his awe inspiring photography, video clips and polished description of how he came to be a world leading cameraman, naturalist and presenter.
Photography: Derek Pelling Photography, Kim Edwards BFWI Press Officer
2019 Speakers: Simon King OBE, Ruba Asfahani, Janet Kingdon, Thalia Jervis
Inter-Federation WI Adviser Day 10th April 2019
23 Federation WI Advisers from Staffordshire, Bedfordshire, Middlesex, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (plus our Chairman Pat Poole) met at Aylesbury Canal Society HQ on 10th April for their first "brainstorming" day. They shared ideas for Member Support, recruitment of WI Advisers and Finance - A great success initiated by our good selves!
Floristry with Miss Dorothy Wright
Around 80 Members enjoyed a lunch at the Chiltern Forest Golf Club on 1st April, followed by an entertaining display of floristry talent with the careful guidance of Miss Dorothy Wright (aka Neil Gurney)!
Inter-County Quiz 2019 - Buckingham venue teams
Our Buckingham teams (who gave photo permission). First place went to Grendon Underwood (123 pts), 2nd Soulbury A (119 pts), 3rd Winslow Early Birds (117 pts) and 4th Soulbury B (116 pts). The Inter-County Quiz Final is on 27th June in Buckingham.
Inter-County Quiz 2019 - Prestwood venue teams
Going forward to the June 27th Final are: Chalfont Common and Great Hampden (122 pts ea), Prestwood Evening and Chesham (120 pts ea). It was a close run competition, ending with tie breakers and a "sudden death" question! Good luck in the Final quizzers! Most of the teams agreed to have their photo taken.
Investigation and Discovery 2019
Speakers: Prof Rachel Watson, Prof Peter Ayton, Dr Anna Ploszajski and Phil Pearson
England Netball Day at Denman College 20th February 2019
Christmas 2018 - some snaps from our Shop Sales and around the County
Modern Day Slavery Conference November 15th 2018
As an outcome of our very successful Modern Day Slavery conference the Science and Society Sub-Committee are publicising the helpline numbers and 'red flag' signs (below photographs) which you can use to report suspected slavery in your area. Do not intervene yourself, use the Helpline numbers or dial 999 for a crime in progress.
These are some "red flag" indicators that may lead you to suspect that an individual is in a forced labour position, in areas including - but not restricted to - hand car washes, nail bars, catering and domestic service:
- dirty, inappropriate clothing
- signs of malnourishment
- a person having poor English, or someone else always speaking for them
- being withdrawn, not making eye contact
- untended injuries apparent
- a person being brought to/picked up from a poorly paid job
- the establishment only takes cash
Science and Society Sub - Committee November Meeting
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Members of the Science and Society Sub - Committee enjoyed cake to celebrate 100 years of Women in Parliament....
L to R: Elizabeth Webster (Denman Ambassador), Hilary Haworth (Chair), Pat Poole (BFWI Chair), Linda Nicholls (Adviser), Jane Cutler (Vice - Chair/ Science Rep) and Thelma Sackman (Adviser)
L to R: Elizabeth Webster (Denman Ambassador), Hilary Haworth (Chair), Pat Poole (BFWI Chair), Linda Nicholls (Adviser), Jane Cutler (Vice - Chair/ Science Rep) and Thelma Sackman (Adviser)
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We also welcomed Wildlife Photographer Lottie (with camera) who was very interested in the WI Mandate on Saving Bees…
Lottie is a small doll designed by academics; she can stand on her own two feet and comes in a variety of guises with the aim to encourage children’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)
We need to show children (and young girls in particular) that a career in STEM is exciting and rewarding.
A recent report from the RAEng showed that girls are put off STEM long before they reach secondary education, so anything we can do to enthuse the next generation will be welcome.
Lottie is a small doll designed by academics; she can stand on her own two feet and comes in a variety of guises with the aim to encourage children’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths)
We need to show children (and young girls in particular) that a career in STEM is exciting and rewarding.
A recent report from the RAEng showed that girls are put off STEM long before they reach secondary education, so anything we can do to enthuse the next generation will be welcome.
2018 Jigsaw Challenge - The Winners!
Congratulations!
Waddesdon WI team receive the Ruth Figgs Silver Bell trophy from Jenny Street, Leisure & Lifestyle Committee Chair and BFWI Trustee
Waddesdon team members - - Jill Rogan (centre), Val Penn and Lesley Inwood
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Watermead & Weedon WI were snapping at Waddesdon's heels though!
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BFWI Biennial Fashion Show 23rd October 2018
Our glamorous Board of Trustees modelling on the Catwalk for this very popular event at The Gateway, Aylesbury. Fashion and accessories supplied by Beautifully Different boutique of Winslow, The Field Mouse of Princes Risborough and Roman Originals of Aylesbury plus stallholders. Thank you to all participants!
Suffragette Tea - 13th October
Aylesbury Town and Whitchurch WIs organised a Tea Party to celebrate 100 years of women gaining the right to vote. We were delighted to welcome Professor Ruth Farwell CBE DL - High Sheriff of Bucks - and Karen Mitchell - Principal Bucks College Group
Photos L to R: A group of ATWI members, High Sheriff of Bucks Prof Ruth Farwell with Speaker Karen Mitchell of Bucks College Group, Marilyn - wins the best "bonnet" competition here being presented with a lovely basket arrangement
Upcycling Dabble Days 4th and 26th October 2018
Creative Crafts "Dabble Days" obviously a resounding success with these gorgeous wreaths and ornaments created by our talented members! More can be found on www.facebook.com/roomforchangeworkshops/
Trustee visit to the Sikh Temple, Milton Keynes, Sept 2018
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Prayer and preparations
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The Gurdwara building of the Sikh Society of Milton Keynes
Photo: With thanks to: http://www.ssmk.org.uk/about.html#langarhallsec |
BFWI ladies "go large" in the world of panto and film
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre invited us to join many other local organisations to film for their "Peter Pan" pantomime publicity shoot on 23rd Sept. Donning our fresh new WI t-shirts we jumped at the chance. The video is due for release on 24th Oct. Watch this space! #ThisIsSmee
Aylesbury Waterside Festival 2018
Celebrating Aylesbury's Canal heritage, some of our members 'manned' the WI publicity stand at the inaugural Waterside Festival, seizing the opportunity to also celebrate the centenary of suffrage donning purple, white and green
The 151st Bucks County Show - WI Stand, August 2018
A brand new WI display stand and information table was created for the Show - thank you to Linda Nicholls - it is available to borrow via office@bucksfwi.org.uk
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Bowls Taster Day, July 2018
As you can see, we had an amazing turn out for this event, held at Chess Vale Bowls Club
Three Counties Quiz Final 2018
Terriers Evening WI squeezed out Digswell (Herts) by 74 pts to 73! Maulden (Beds) were 3rd with 71 Congratulations Terriers!
Annual Council Meeting, Waterside 18 April 2018
Investigation and Discovery March 7th 2018
Saving Denman Appeal
Great Stink October 2017
Not as bad as it sounds! An extremely interesting day's outing to look at the Victorian sewer network of London -as devised by Mr Joseph Bazalgette to clean up the streets and water courses of London
Autumn Event September 2017
Annual Meeting, Liverpool, June 2017
Chemistry of a Cream Tea July 2017
Norfolk June 2017
In the Pink June 2016
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Well we don't normally see synchronised swimming attempted by our Trustees! In the Pink, the latest event put on by BFWI to celebrate Her Majesty's 90th birthday was held on Wednesday 29th June at Amersham's Drake Hall. There was a vintage tea,provided by the Vintage Tea company, with various sandwiches, fabulous cakes and strawberries&cream. Geraldine Rees, President of Grendon Underwood Edgcott & Kingswood WI won the £25 voucher donated by No 4 hairdressers in Amersham for ...the best home made tiara. We had a 'Queen' for the day-Pauline Hearne also from GU,E & K WI whose birthday it actually was! We had a life size cardboard copy of the Queen which we asked 50p donation for Denman ( if one wanted a photo with) Trustees Jacqueline, Hilary and Pat performed 3 sketches and Jacqueline, Mary and Amy Beth sang as the Fabulettes. All of these photos taken by BETTY FURNER-thanks Betty.
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Isle of Wight April 2016
Vintage Tea 30th November 2015
Judges Lodgings Evening Reception 25th November 2015
Procession of Banners 17th October 2015
Waddesdon Garden Party 16th June 2015
Bucks Member
Ann Spalton
was honoured to be asked to decorate the Centenary Fruit Cake which was cut by
Her Majesty The Queen
at the Annual Meeting at the Albert Hall on the 4th June.
Ann Spalton
was honoured to be asked to decorate the Centenary Fruit Cake which was cut by
Her Majesty The Queen
at the Annual Meeting at the Albert Hall on the 4th June.
Buckingham Palace Garden Party
Centenary Baton Week April 21st -28th 2015
Celebration Lunch 30th March 2015
Investigation and Discovery Day 7th March 2015
Festive Musical Evening December 2014
Fashion Show October 2014
BFWI Choir the Joyful Divas performing at Dorking Hall
for the Centenary Choir competition
Jigsaw Challenge September 2014
Bucks County Show 2014
Golf Day at Oakland Park
Federation Weekend at Denman
BFWI Trustees entertain the members!
Joyful Divas at Relay for Life Aylesbury
BFWI Choir the Joyful Divas supported and sang with the Relay for Life choir & Tony Hadley at Relay for Life Aylesbury when over £77,000 was raised for CRUK
Summer Lunch 12th June 2014
County Rambles May 2014
Wendover Evening WI May 29th
Aylesbury Town WI May 17th
County Quiz April 2014
BFWI Annual Council Meeting April 2014
BFWI Council Meeting Silver Cup Entries 2014
Investigation and Discovery Day
Dr Kat Arney with members of Bucks WIs and the Education and Current Affairs Sub - committee at The Oculus on 3rd March 2014.
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Professor Carolin Crawford with Hilary Haworth.
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