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About Us

Welcome to Highfield WI. We generally meet on the 4th Monday of each month, starting at 8 p.m. at The Portswood Residents Pavilion,
Abbotts Way, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1QT
About

Started by popular demand, our new Women's Institute began when several women thought it a good idea to form such a group. It surprised us to find out that our neighbourhood did not have, and apparently had never had, a WI group. Well, we had to do something about that! 

 

Our very first meeting started with a little huddle of eight of us who met Eryl Thompsett (a membership adviser from Hampshire WI), to tell us what was needed. It all sounded quite daunting but possible. With support from Hampshire WI, things took shape.  Word spread, and many who thought it an excellent idea came to a preliminary gathering, and were prepared to support it.  

 

'Highfield  - Women in Common WI'  was born.  Our new name Women in Common (Highfield WI) evolved from the diverse locations our members come from; Southampton Common, Highfield, Portswood, Shirley, Bassett, Bitterne and Swaythling. 

 

We had our first official meeting in January 2011, chaired by Hampshire WI.  'Disparate Housewives'  from Twyford (a group we had identified as being close to our own)  gave us an inspiring talk on the pros and cons.  And despite those, we were not over-awed.  People volunteered to join the committee alongside the few founder members who had started the ball rolling.  And with that, the 'Highfield - Women in Common WI' was signed, sealed and delivered. 

 

We have moved from strength to strength, with a varied programme over the years, including photography, gardening, cooking, music...... sub-groups have also been set up for interesting trips and crafts.  We are always keen to welcome new members so do come along to one of our meetings and get to know us.

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Services
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Christmas members meeting Ukelele entertainment

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Quizzers

Craft sub group

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Members meeting

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Contact

 

Our committee officers are:

President:             Laila Ridley

Co-President:       Liz McCullough

Secretary:             Hannah Lingard

Treasurer:             Liz O'Connor

 

For more information email us at highfieldwi@gmail.com

You can also check us out on Facebook

Facebook.com/HighfieldWomensInstitute

Information about the other Hampshire WIs or National WI news can be found at:

www.hampshirewi.org.uk

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