Annie’s husband, John, is diagnosed with cancer and her bossy-boots best friend, Chris, initiates the idea of raising money through the Women’s Institute (a twee British version of the ICA) for charity.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/11/04/view-from-the-green-room-curtain-call-gals-strut-their-stuff/

FOR some seasonal hints about our Christmas cooking, we always turn to the Durham Women’s Institute Cookery Book, produced in 1970 – “price 5/- or 25 new pence” it says on the back.

Source: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24008327.syrupy-county-durham-christmas-pudding-yesteryear/?ref=rss

In support of friend Diane Pinnock’s ongoing battle with a rare type of cancer, the ladies of Titchmarsh are following in the footsteps of Knapely Women’s Institute to raise funds for Cancer Research, specifically skin cancer.

Source: https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/titchmarsh-ladies-officially-launch-their-2024-calendar-after-stripping-off-in-aid-of-cancer-research-uk-4342603

The second Scottish Women’s Institute formed on Arran has celebrated its centenary.

Source: https://www.arranbanner.co.uk/2023/04/21/centenary-celebrations-for-lamlash-swi/

"The team are thankful to the Women’s Institute for sponsoring us with their generous donation."

Source: https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/23380415.kilgetty-afc-womens-team-receive-new-training-wear-kilgetty-wi/?ref=rss