Matfield Women's Institute
Matfield Women's Institute is a friendly group of about 35 members with a wide range of interests. Formed in 1921, Matfield WI has been functioning for over 87 years. One of the founding members was Teresa Sassoon, mother of the wartime poet Siegfried. We meet on the 1st Wednesday evening of each month in Matfield Village Hall. We choose varied speakers, some to inspire, some to entertain. Coffee and chat gives us the chance to get to know one another and to find out forthcoming events and opportunities that are on offer. Visitors are always welcome.
We belong to Goudhurst District which consists of eight WIs in the local area. Events are organised so that we meet our neighbouring members. The County Federation has its Headquarters in Pembury and organises conferences, workshops and events on a variety of subjects including craft, sport, home economics, the environment and public affairs. The West Kent Federation website is at www.westkentwi.org.uk.
The National Federation of Women's Institutes has its website at www.thewi.org.uk. The NFWI runs Denman College which is the WI's own residential Adult Education College near Oxford. It is a Georgian House set in seventeen acres of beautiful gardens. Courses cover a vast range of subjects and are open to all members.
| 2009 Programme | ||
| Unless otherwise shown, meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Matfield Village Hall | ||
| 7th January | Handkerchiefs – A Brief History | Anita Jones |
| 4th February | Kent Big Cat Research | Neil Arnold |
| 4th March | The Lazy Gardener | Hilary Newman |
| 1st April | Beatrix Potter | Heather Woodward |
| Wed 22 April | BBC Radio Kent-John Warnett | Pembury Village Hall 2.30pm |
| 6th May | RESOLUTIONS | |
| Thur 21 May | Quiz and American supper | Goudhurst Village Hall |
| 3rd June | Nature Quiz | Philip Pretty |
| 9th or 10th June | Eastbourne Theatre | Coach Outing |
| 1st July | Garden Meeting at Karen's | Five Went House |
| 5th August | The Pleasant Town of Tonbridge | Dr John Ray |
| 2nd September | Card Making | Diana Babb |
| Thur 11 Sept | Drama Evening | Goldsmid Hall Tudeley |
| 7th October | Auctioneering and Valuation Experiences (1 item per person) |
Derek Hodge |
| Thur 8 Oct | District Conference Chairman - Rosemary Pearson |
Brenchley Village Hall |
| 4th November | ANNUAL MEETING | |
| 2nd December | Victorian Magic Lantern | John & Thelma Burgess |
| Sun 14 Dec | Carol Service | All Saints Tudeley 2.30pm |
For more information contact Jan 01892 725500 or Karen 01892 724330