An Update From Our Chair
Hello
Firstly, may I welcome Ladybridge WI(Cheadle Hulme) to our ranks. Our newest WI and, having met lots of them when they formed late last year, I know these very enthusiastic members will have a terrific time supporting each other and their community.
Following the tradition set last year, we are again including a report for 2025 from me and our sub-committees. Reading these here instead of them being hidden away in the Federation Yearbook gives everyone a flavour of the fantastic events offered by our committees and a sight of just how much fun – and work – they all share. Please read them and judge which one you would like to be a part of –new faces, fresh ideas and spreading the workload is key to continuing what the Federation offers.
Also, I can tell you these committees have events for 2026 well in their sights and your Secretary will already have received the first batch of flyers. Please join in and support these very hard-working members whose voluntary contribution cannot be overstated.
Many of you will be observing special birthdays this year and those are incredible achievements. I have luckily been invited to some of them – and to everyone celebrating those upcoming milestones, well done and congratulations to you all. Travelling around the Federation and meeting members is extraordinary and memorable so, thank you for making any of your visitors so very welcome with the usual and amazing WI hospitality.
We are indebted to the Cheshire Agricultural Society for their exceptional generosity in offering reduced-price tickets to WI members for this year’s Royal Cheshire County Show and also for their backing and endorsement of the WI. Are you working on your entries for this year? I do hope so as it would be brilliant to have lots of your talents on display, along with stewarding and offering refreshments plus your wonderful cakes!!As usual, my very best wishes and thanks to you all.
Very Best Wishes
Selina
Federation Chair
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Upcoming Federation Events
Malbank Group Spring Meeting 2026: ‘The Dressmakers of Auschwitz’: Tuesday 21st April at 7.30pm
Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate: WI House, Chester on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 9.30 am: Apply by Wednesday 1st April 2026
Art & Crafts Hat Works Museum Tour & Afternoon Tea at Stockport Plaza: Thurs 23rd April 2026 at 10.30am: Apply by Thursday 25th March 2026
THE ROYAL CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW
Following on from our members feedback we are offering a reduced Cheshire Show format as a trial. We hope that you will be able to support us in any way you can. The Show will be on Tuesday 16th – Wednesday 17th June 2026. We will keep our members informed as we get further information.
We hope to have new and similar events ongoing throughout the year for you to enjoy.
Pop over to CHESHIRE SHOW to see past events for photographs etc.