Newnham Women's Institute - WI

19/08/2025

Just a reminder - All welcome to this on Thursday at the Village Hall!

Newnham WI AED Demonstration
Newnham Village Hall
21st August 2025 at 7:30pm
This is not a normal WI meeting.

In line with the WI campaign, BYSTANDERS CAN BE LIFESAVERS, we are inviting anyone who is interested to attend the village hall where we will have a 'resusci Annie' and a demo AED.

We will go through a number of scenarios and you will be able to experience what using an AED is really like - hopefully, this will remove some of the mystery surrounding AED use.

Those of you wishing to have a go at resuscitating Annie may do so.

All welcome
There is no fee, although donations to the WI are always welcomed!
This is not a normal meeting, so please be aware there will be no refreshments available.

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More about the campaign:

This campaign calls on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities.

At the 2025 NFWI Annual Meeting on 4 June, WI members voted in favor of the Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers resolution. The resolution is as follows:

There are over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests a year in the UK, and less than one in ten people survive. Women have a lower chance of surviving than men. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival. We call on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities to give every person the best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.
Margate WI – East Kent Federation

07/08/2025

Newnham WI AED Demonstration
Newnham Village Hall
21st August 2025 at 7:30pm
This is not a normal WI meeting.

In line with the WI campaign, BYSTANDERS CAN BE LIFESAVERS, we are inviting anyone who is interested to attend the village hall where we will have a 'resusci Annie' and a demo AED.

We will go through a number of scenarios and you will be able to experience what using an AED is really like - hopefully, this will remove some of the mystery surrounding AED use.

Those of you wishing to have a go at resuscitating Annie may do so.

All welcome
There is no fee, although donations to the WI are always welcomed!
This is not a normal meeting, so please be aware there will be no refreshments available.

****

More about the campaign:

This campaign calls on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities.

At the 2025 NFWI Annual Meeting on 4 June, WI members voted in favor of the Bystanders Can Be Lifesavers resolution. The resolution is as follows:

There are over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests a year in the UK, and less than one in ten people survive. Women have a lower chance of surviving than men. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival. We call on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities to give every person the best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.
Margate WI – East Kent Federation

17/07/2025

Tonight’s WI Meeting!!

WI - The Concealed, Revealed
Newnham Village Hall
Thursday 17th July - 7.30pm

Rebecca Shawcross is the curator of the Shoe Collection at the Northampton Museum. She will bring us a fascinating talk exploring the historical practise of concealing shoes and other shoe superstitions. Shoes have been discovered in many buildings and presented to Northampton Museum and Rebecca will seek to tell their stories.

This is a joint event run with Newnham History Society whose members (men and women) are welcome for a guest fee of £3.

Other guests including men are very welcome for an entry fee of £6

12/07/2025

The 25/26 Resolutions Process is Open!

Do you have a great idea for a new resolution? Do you want to raise awareness on an important issue? Now is the chance to have your voice be heard – the resolution process is officially open!

A resolution is a call for change on a current issue in society. Once a resolution has been adopted at the Annual Meeting, it becomes a national WI campaign. Through national and local campaigning, you can play a key role in achieving change on the issues that matter to you!

This is your chance to highlight an issue you are concerned about and put forward your ideas about what you would like to see the WI campaign on from next year. We have a range of different resources that can help you with your resolution proposal.

You can find the submission form, and all the information you need about the resolution process here: https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/public-affairs-and-campaigns/news-and-actions/submit-a-resolution

The deadline for submissions to be sent to your federation is 1 September. Get in touch with us for more info [email protected]

07/07/2025

Have you survived a cardiac arrest, or delivered life-saving CPR at work, in your home, or whilst out in public? We want to hear from you!

Email [email protected] to tell us your story.

06/07/2025

01/07/2025

Your July issue of WI Life is live!

This month carries highlights of the AM, including the fabulous Angel Strawbridge - as well as a feature with WI member, Linda Bates; who talks about also being a community champion, and a Makaton Charity Ambassador.
Plus the NFWI-Wales Conference, your recipes, and regular members' news.

Enjoy it with a cup of (iced) tea in the garden 🙂

01/07/2025

Ladies AND gentlemen... Flore have a very timely talk from a Tennis Umpire on Tuesday 8th July.

Sounds like a great evening.

Drop them a email if you're interested!

21/06/2025

Making your own cushion is easier than you think - and a great way to dive into sewing! 🧵

In Gill’s upcoming course, you’ll learn the basics of machine sewing while creating a stylish cushion cover from scratch. Gill will guide you through inserting a zip and even making your own piping, all in a relaxed and friendly session.

🌟 Ideal for beginners - practical, fun, and budget-friendly

FREE for WI members | £6 for non-members
Bring fabric and enthusiasm!
👉https://learninghub.thewi.org.uk/at-home/courses/craft-beginners-cushion-with-gill-part-1-2025-06-24-143000/