We’re excited about our collaboration with @gordonramsayacademy Why not join our Summer Entertaining cookery demo? Surrey WI members only book.gordonramsayacademy.com/book/add/p/507

A special shout out for Walton on Thames WI They recently celebrated their 40th Birthday & sent us a photo featuring founding members. How wonderful to be such longtime members ❤️ Are you a founder member of your WI and how long for? Answers below ⬇️ 😃 Women's Institute

nazir afzal nazir afzal ia telling us about his father's advice to follow your passion - especially as not many lawyers and Prosecutors 'looked like me'. Nazir is a patron of many women's organisations that are championing women and girls who have faced violence. #WI_AM2024

Melanie Janine Brown MBE Women's Aid Victoria Derbyshire Royal Albert Hall To sign Melanie Janine Brown MBE's petition to train and improve Family Court judicial officials, visit takeaction.womensaid.org.uk/melaniebrownpe… Do it right now! #WI_AM2024

What a moment. Thank you for addressing our #WI_AM2024. We continue our No More Violence Against Women campaign, with more riguer than ever, and thank you Melanie Janine Brown MBE for sharing your truth, in the Royal Albert Hall today to over 4k members!

A whizz through of a fabulous day with brave, interesting and inspiring speakers. Shame it’s the last in person AM for a couple of years as nothing beats being in a room with 5000 WI members. #WI_AM2024

We heard from the incredibly brave Melanie Brown about her experience of domestic abuse. Please sign her petition takeaction.womensaid.org.uk/melaniebrownpe…. Women's Institute Melanie Janine Brown MBE #WomansAid #wi_am2024

Co chair Angie Leach is trained to take WI groups on free tours of Hampton Court Palace. Today she took Viv & Jessica (both Chipstead Eve WI) & Rose, Georgina & Anna (Streatham WI) around. If you would like a tour please contact angie leach

It’s Summer Fair and Fete season! St John’s WI stall set up looks great, with their Jam Jar Tombola. What does your WI do on their stall? We’d love to share your photos too 😊

Diary of the travelling chairs Co chair Angie Leach was invited to Stoneleigh Sparrows WI fantastic 2nd birthday party 🥳 Angie is in the photo with Jayne, Sue, Valerie, Chris & Pat. Our chairs love to meet you so why not invite them along to your meeting, party or event?

Don’t forget to VOTE!

It’s Thank You Day! We would like to thank all of you who volunteer, perhaps for the WI or perhaps for other organisations. However large or small you think your contribution, you are making a difference and you all help make the world a better place! THANK YOU ♥️

We have a great summer planned, check out the events section on here or on our website for all the information surreyfedwi.org.uk/events/

We condemn the pervasive and escalating scale of violence against women and girls in the UK. Today’s statement from National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) that it represents a ‘national emergency’ recognises the truth that all women already know - that male violence is endemic in our society. It is a

Diary of the travelling chairs 🪑 We love a photo that shows people lost in the fun of the moment & that’s what we get here! Co chair Jill Mulryan & Sheila Freeman, President Sanderstead Village WI, at Sanderstead Village Gala Day dancing to Paul Hudson the King of Swing. 🎶

Not organised by us, but may be of interest to our members 😀

‼️ S A D N E W S ‼️ Due to lack of member interest we have taken the sad decision to cancel our Autumn Federation Meeting.

Was a privilege to address the Women's Institute earlier this year when they backed the motion to campaign on dentistry. Keir Starmer pledged to fix NHS dentistry. That promise needs to be kept. The WI have a track record in striking fear into Prime Ministers.

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh joined members of Bagshot Women’s Institute at St. Anne’s Church Hall in Bagshot recently at their xmas mtg. The Duchess, who is a member of Bagshot WI presented a certificate to Rita Freeman, marking 58 years of service to the WI. 📸: Andy Newbold

If you, or someone you know, has experienced domestic abuse and you need help, please reach out to Women’s Aid via our Live Chat or email our Direct Services Team here: womensaid.org.uk/information-su…