The Steeple Aston WI
Steeple Aston WI was founded in 1918 and they are gearing up in readiness for their centenary event in 2018. They are a friendly varied group that meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm to listen to a speaker or take part in a wide variety of activities including crafts.
There are many scheduled events throughout the year organised either by their local sub committees or though the WI Federation. Whilst deciding on which event you might like to participate in, there is plenty of time to socialise.
If you are interested in joining please call for information, (see contacts on this page) or turn up at a meeting at the Village Hall at 7.00pm. The WI does not take partisan political positions, though they are interested in current affairs. The cost of membership is currently £31.50 a year and it is open to women of all faiths or none.
They have a regular walking group who generally meet on the last Friday of each month to enjoy a bracing walk. Starting from the shop at 10.00am, the route is varied and there are always opportunities for bird watching whilst enjoying the wonderful countryside we have round here. They usually find a friendly pub or café to end the walk and have a proper chat.
A forward thinking organisation which allows you to chose your degree of participation from attending monthly meetings and listening to a wide range of speakers etc. to joining one of the sub-committees and or the full committee and of course attending the many outings on offer and partaking of the many courses available at Denman College.
Contacts
Julie Hillier, President
Tel: 01869 347858
Email: j.hillier3@sky.com
Merrill Bayley, Membership Secretary
Tel: 01869 347802
Email: mjb16@talktalk.net
Website: www.oxfordshirefwi.freeuk.com (Oxfordshire Federation of Women's Institutes)
Programme 2012 - 13
All meetings start at 7.00pm unless otherwise stated
2012
12th June Summer Outing
10th July Tudor Costume - Ann Hobday
11th September The Subtle Art of Lip-reading - Moira Byast
9th October Stunt Dogs - Sonia Hooper
13th November Images of Nature - Peter Preece
11th December Christmas Meal & Entertainment
2013
8th January The Grand Tour - Simon Jones
12th February Re-invent your Wardrobe - Carol Hunt
12th March Birthday Celebration Night (supported by the Mary Furness Fund)
Laughter in the Village - Bob Harding-Jones
9th April Annual Meeting The Mitford Sisters - Gillian Cane