About Us
WELCOME TO SWANAGE WI
Swanage WI was formed in January 2020 and now has more than 60 members. Visitors are very welcome to come to a meeting to see if they wish to join. We are a friendly group with many members relatively new to Swanage. Being a WI member is a great way to make new friends locally and maybe try some new activities
We meet at The Centre, 7 Chapel Lane, Swanage on the first Tuesday of every month except January at 7.30pm. We try to provide a varied programme of speakers and activities arranged by our Social Team, and there is always some social time at each meeting.
In addition to our monthly meetings, there are a number of events and groups that members can sign up to. These may incur an additional cost and may be subject to change.
The Dorset Federation also arranges a varied programme of events and there are opportunities for many interests. Maybe you would like to learn to crochet, try paddle boarding or visit a stately home. The WI provides members with many opportunities in the company of like minded others.
The WI has a long history of campaigning and each year at the National Federation WI a resolution chosen by members is put forward for debate and if the membership votes in favour then this becomes a mandate that will be worked on both locally and nationally.
We look forward to meeting you at one of our meetings.
OUR COMMITTEE
Karen Corney - President
Jill Watling - Vice-President
Marion Thurlow - Treasurer
Lyn Coleman – Secretary
Catherine Woods Jo Martin Anne Sewell
Anne Roper Cathy Evans Shirley Cannon
CONTACT US
Telephone Lyn Coleman, Secretary, on 07836 687457
or email us at swanagewi@dorsetwi.org
You can also find us on Facebook
SPEAKER PROGRAMME
6 June 2023 The Swanage Defibrillator Project - Mary Buck
4 July 2023 The Swanage Food Bank - Pauline Werba
1 August 2023 An introduction to Greek Dancing with Yiannis Tsenkos
5 September 2023 The Swanage Railway with Jonathan Evans
3 October 2023 East Dorset Bat Rescue and Rehabilitation
7 November 2023 The Life of an Opera Singer with Grace Loveless
5 December 2023 Christmas Celebration
January 2024 No meeting
6 February 2024 Underwater photographs around Swanage Pier with Alison & Paul Pettit
5 March 2024 Swanage Army Link with Frank Roberts
2 April 2024 Coeliac UK and Living Gluten free
7 May 2024 Annual meeting and Resolution meeting
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
June 2023 Sculture by the Lakes
July 2023 Putting followed by supper
August 2023 The Dorset Arts and Craft Show
September 2023 Paddleboarding
October 2023 Needle felting
November 2023 Have a go at pottery
December 2023 Christmas Tree Festival
January 2024 The Swanage Pantomime
February 2024 Visit to Swanage History Centre
March 2024 Art Class
April 2024 Tour of Swanage Brickworks
May 2024 Treasure Hunt
GROUP ACTIVITIES OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
Book Group
Cookery
Craft and chat
Gardening
Nordic walking
Walking
Walking Netball