HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL WEYBAY MEMBERS
Message from the President
Ladies, I wish you a very Happy and Healthy Christmas. It has been a difficult time for us all trying to stay healthy but doing the things we enjoy.
A lot has happened to Weybay Wi, we had to change venues during lockdown which was not an easy task. Thankfully, we found the Angling Club, who have made us so welcome and a great place to sit on a summer evening. We started back in September with Sue’s quiz followed by the Country Fayre which was a great success with some many talents displayed. We were unable to have Christmas theme Florist, but he is booked for the Spring.
The Committee are working hard on the speakers and events calendar for next year. Above all Myself and the Committee wish you all a Healthy New Year
Sheila Vogwell President Weybay WI
WeyBay WI holds meetings every month at The Angling Club, Commercial Road, Weymouth. The committee organise a speaker or an interesting topic each meeting and, of course, members enjoy getting together in a convivial atmosphere.
Browse through the news pages to see what WeyBay members have been getting up to. Members are encouraged to organise events for other members. Very often you will get the chance to try something new - something that you never dreamed you might do. WeyBay ladies have played golf, gone sailing and paddleboarding, learned archery, done yoga, silk screening, stone masonry, floral artistry - a few of many things attempted over the years. And every month there is a welcoming meeting with the focus of an interesting speaker or something of interest to members. Of course there is the opportunity for a chat. Friendship and support is at the heart of the institute.
WeyBay WI members have joined an institution that was started 1915 and is now the largest voluntary women's organisation in the UK. WeyBay is part of the Dorset Federation based in Dorchester. Each WI is self-governing within the framework of the WI constitution and rules.
The WI is a diverse organisation open to all women with WIs in towns, cities and villages. Regional events are organised and advertised in Dorset WI News which are handed out at meetings and advertised on the Dorset WI website. Members have the opportunity to learn new skills, to take part in wide-ranging activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. The possibilities are endless.
WeyBay WI adds one other important proviso - that members enjoy themselves!
ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
The celebrations for the ten-year anniversary of WeyBay WI in April 2020 were suddenly and very disappointingly put on hold (it is still hoped to have some celebrations in 2021) but it was decided to put together the memories of the first ten years into a photo book. What a lot of memories and a lot of work to put them together into a coherent format to reflect the diverse activities, and the fun that everyone had. The photo book is now published and will be available to see when the WI is able to have its next meeting. But reminiscing over the past years has reminded us again of how important WeyBay has become for so many members and the certainly that it will continue to provide this support to members again as we come out of the pandemic.
Photo shows the original poster in March 2010 inviting everyone to come to the first meeting and a memory of the first venue at The Clipper in St Thomas St.
PRIVACY NOTICE
Your privacy is important to WeyBay WI. This privacy notice provides information about the personal information that we collect and the ways in which we use it.
When do we collect personal information about you?
We will collect personal information from you when you join or communicate with us by any means.
What happens to your personal information?
a. Contact details will be input into the NFWI Members Communication System (MCS) which is password protected.
b. We will also hold details of current members for administration and communication purposes.
c. For non members we will only capture the minimum amount of information that we need in relation to your visit or enquiry.
Who will hold the information?
Information will be held securely by designated person/s, usually an Officer, who requires it for administration purposes. Electronic files will be password protected and paper copies will be held securely.
How do we use your personal information?
There are legitimate reasons to hold personal information for running the WI, to comply with legal obligations or to carry out a contract to which you are a party. For any other purposes we will request your consent.
Do we share your personal information?
We will not sell, rent or lease your personal details to a third party but reserve the right to disclose personal information for legal or regulatory obligations or proceedings and for auditing purposes.
How long do we keep your personal information?
We will erase your personal information immediately when you cease to be a member, hold office, your enquiry is complete or you wish to withdraw your consent, other than for that held for administrative and financial purposes.
What are your personal rights?
You are entitled to ask us to see your personal information, correct it or have it deleted. You have the right to be forgotten. You can also ask us to restrict how we use it.
What about personal details on websites?
We will not use your personal information on our website or within any form of social media, without your consent, but we will not be responsible for the privacy practices of the the web or content of linked websites.
Who do I contact about personal information that has been collected?
Firstly contact our WI Secretary and/or DFWI Federation Secretary about your concern. If they cannot resolve it you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commission’s Office at www.ico.org.uk/concerns
Our contact email: reception-dfwi@uwclub.net