Womans Institute
The Movement
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. 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. This year we are throwing out weight behind the plight of our honey bees.
Morley Group
Morley Women's Institute was formed in 1950. 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. Members take part in village life in various ways, including the Parish Council, St. Matthew's Church, the Evergreens and the school.
The WI and You
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. We enjoy talks, demonstrations, arts, drama, visits, fund-raising and events together. Morley W.I. is a vibrant, healthy organisation that is an asset to the village of Morley.
Meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month at Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley.
New members are always welcome come along by yourself, or with a friend for free, to see what we are all about. A warm welcome certainly awaits you.
The W.I. Committee is as follows:
Morley WI Members - August 2022
Meetings held second Tuesday in the month at Morley Hayes
Items of interest over the next few months are:-
July 2023 - A talk on Bees from Professor Keith Neal.
August 2023- Strawberry tea in a members garden.
September 2023- Talk on the The Mary Rose.
October 2023- Desert Island Discs and Baked scone Competition.
November 2023- AGM and Bingo.
Dec 2023 - Christmas Meal at Morley Hayes. We also have a craft group that meets once a month in a members house .Find us on morleywi@weebly.com or Facebook Morley W.I
Craft Club
The craft club meets once a month in members' homes. Varied projects are undertaken and skills shared, so if you have an interesting hobby to share or are interest in trying something new this is the group for you.
Morley WI is a very friendly and active institution. We extend a welcome to all so do come along and join us at one of our meetings and find out more about our activities.