Fulham WI

Daily Express 25/03/08

"Not just Jam and Jerusalem. No longer for middle-aged housewives the Women's Institute now attracts younger members who are more likely to spend their meetings quad-biking, pole-dancing or discussing world affairs" reports Rachel Porter.

BBC Radio London 10/11/07

Niki, Rachel and Sarah C braved a very early Saturday morning start with no open coffee shop in sight to discuss chutney making, brothels and the Xmas Ball with BBC Radio London presenters JoAnn Good and Baylen Leonard. You can listen to their interview here (N.B. you'll need to fast forward about 90 min).

Ready Steady Cook 22/10/07

Ready Steady Cook, BBC 2- Fulham WI members taste test dishes prepared by chef James Tanner using their choice of ingredients.

The Insider: Packaging Is Rubbish

Channel 4, 13th July 2007. FWI and members of the NFWI help Lush founder, Mark  Constantine highlight the environmental and consumer cost of excess packaging.

The Sun 07/06/07

'Women's Institute Turns Heads'. To read the article click here.

The Sunday Telegraph 13/05/07

 

You can read how Fulham WI continues leading the way for 'new-style urban WIs' in this article published in the Sunday Telegraph Stella magazine.

The WI is as relevant today as when it was fouunded in Britain over 90 years ago- but it is also an organisation that is continually evolving, for example, with branches increasingly being designed to meet the needs and wants of the women they serve in their communities- be that in a pub, at their place of work, or the more traditional church hall. Jam-making and singling Jerusalem are not essential- but a much-loved part of the rich tapestry of the National Federation of Women's Institutes.

Fulham WI is a vibrant WI with an average membership age of 30- though all ages are more than welcome; like the NFWI we are non-party political and non-sectarian. We make the most of living in the metropolis with a range of interesting speakers and activities and varied extra-mural events. Raising money for local charities is also very important- namely through our annual ball. Being WI members makes us feel more connected and therefore, more able to support our local communities- and each other. We also vote on and support the national WI campaigns- be that by demonstrating against excess supermarket packaging or petitioning for fair farmgate milk prices.

Sainsbury's Magazine 11/06

Ladies for your interest; below is a lovely piccie of some of our Fulham WI members just hanging out on a regular Monday night, as featured in November's Sainsbury's magazine.

The F Word 17/11/05

The Fulham WI Ladies were official taste testers and put their pancake tossing skills to test with Gordon Ramsay.

The Guardian 03/11/05

'Meet the most dynamic political group in Britain. And yes, they make jam too.' To read the article click here.

International Express 13/12/05