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Morley Women's Institute

Morley Women's Institute was formed in l950. Membership then was mostly local farmers' wives, and non-working housewives/mums.

How different today! Members follow various careers, or are retired professionals, and farmers' wives are still there, maintaining links to agriculture.

The movement was formed in Canada 90 years ago as a democratic vehicle to support women in isolated communities, to educate and pass on knowledge about childcare, catering and household skills.

Members take part in village life in various ways, including The Parish Council, St. Matthew's Church, The Evergreens, The school etc.

The W.I. has led the fight for a cleaner fairer world, from global warming to health and social issues and the W.I. is still campaigning locally and nationally over issues that affect us all. Morley W.I. offers a friendly welcome to women from Morley, and from surrounding areas who are welcome to come along, either as members or visitors.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the village school, which we hope contributes to this building being at the heart of our community.

We enjoy talks, demonstrations, arts, drama, visits, fundraising and events together. Morley W.I. is a vibrant, healthy organisation that is an asset to the village of Morley.

W.I. Timetable of Events 2007

March 12 th DFWI Spring Council Meeting, Winding Wheel Chesterfield

March 13th Morley Meeting, Humerous Poetry - Val Waite

April 10th Morley Meeting, Cascade Gardens - Elizabeth Clements

May 8th Morley Meeting, Children of Chenobyl - Lyn Martin

June 12th Annual Quiz v. Breadsall at Morley

July 12th Morley Meeting, Buzzing of the Bees - Marjorie Ashford

July 14 th Visit to The Lavender Patch, Hilton 6.45 pm

August 14th Visit to Arboretum Memorial Gardens at Alrewas

Sept 11th Morley Meeting, Saris and Samosas - Harjinder Sidhu

Oct 2nd DFWI Autumn Council Meeting, Derby Assembly Rooms

Oct 9th Morley Meeting, History of Ilkeston - Steven Flinders

Oct 18th West Leys Autumn Group Meeting at Breadsall

Nov 13th Morley Meeting, Traidcraft - Sylvia Salmon

If you would like to find out more please ring our Secretary, Veronica on 01332 883294.