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Aug 2022
New Women's Institute could be set up in West Tanfield
A new branch of the Women's Institute could be set up in West Tanfield if a meeting in the village pub proves popular.
The WI previously had a branch in the village which closed down - but a meeting is being held later this month to discuss setting up a new one.
Margaret Merrall, a WI advisor who helps communities to set up and run WIs, said the suggestion came from local women.
The initial meeting takes place at the Bruce Arms on Wednesday, August 24 at 7pm.
If there is enough support, a new WI will be formed and its members will choose when and where they meet each month, as well as what they do at the meetings.
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While the stereotypical image of WI meetings is of talks in dusty village halls, in reality many groups prefer a more active approach. Belly dancing, gin tasting and bushcraft skills have all been on the agenda for WIs in the Harrogate district in recent years.
When a new Wi is established, it becomes part of the national organisation, as well as a region - in this case, North Yorkshire West Federation of WIs. The federation will support it by paying for the costs of its first three meetings, before members' fees - just £44 per person for a full year - are used to pay for hall hire, speakers and other expenses.
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