about weybay

Hello and welcome to Weybay WI. We were established in March 2010 by Sandra Jones with a few friends, and since then we have been a very active group.

The Women’s Institute (WI) is a volunteer-led organization that brings women together to build friendships, learn practical and creative skills, and campaign on local and national issues. It offers a supportive network through monthly meetings, workshops, and community events.  Weybay adds to that – the requirement to have fun!

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, except in August, at Weymouth Angling Club, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NF.  Throughout the year we have a variety of speakers on various topics, plus a Country Fayre, Christmas party and, weather permitting, summer beach get togethers. We also organise trips to places of interest as well as other ad hoc events, often suggested by members.

All communication to Weybay WI members is via email, so please ensure that we have up to date contact details for you.

SUB-GROUPS

We have several sub-groups for members to meet up at, which are very popular, including a lunch/supper group, walking group, book club and craft group.  If you are interested in joining one or more of these groups, please contact the co-ordinator listed below for further information at weybay-wi@hotmail.co.uk or talk to a committee member at the next meeting.

·        Contact: Sue Cox for the Walking Group

·        Contact: Sue Baker for the Lunch/Supper Group  

·        Contact: Gwyneth Brewster for the Book Club

·        Contact: Bobs Kershaw for the Craft Group

Members are encouraged to start a group if they have a hobby or interest that they would like to share with other members. 

We are part of the Dorset Federation of Women’s Institutes (DFWI), and they hold events, craft sessions, visits and trips away which you are welcome to attend. These are advertised online and in the monthly newsletter which is available at our monthly meetings.