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The Saddleworth WI provides the opportunity for women of all ages to enjoy interesting speakers, watch demonstrations, participate in social events and trips, engage in lively discussions, pursue their interests in our many sub groups and hopefully make life-long friends.

Currently all meetings are held via ZOOM

New members would be very welcome and from 1^st October 2020 the fee will be just £10.75 for SIX MONTHS. This is because the National Federation have extended this year’s membership by 3 months, to the end of March 2021. Annual subscription will then be £44 for the next 12 months.

If you wish to become a new member, download a membership form here.

When things return to normal new members and visitors are welcome at most WI meetings which take place on the first Wednesday of the month. We meet from 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start and meetings usually end around 9.30pm.

Our venue is The Oak Room at The White Hart Inn, 51 Stockport Road, Lydgate, Oldham OL4 4JJ

Members pay £2 and visitors pay £3 to help pay for running costs and refreshments. Visitors may attend two meetings before deciding upon membership.

MEMBERS: Take a look at our new Members’ Zone where you will find a variety of useful forms and information to download.

“I love this branch of WI.
The ladies are friendly, warm and full of fun.”

See our Meetings Programme for details of 2020 speakers

News

Love to Ride Cycle September
This has been sent to us by the Local Project Manager co-ordinating the Love to Ride Cycle September event in Greater Manchester from 1-30th September.
Cycle September is a fun, free, global competition to help more people realise the benefits of riding a bike. See https://www.lovetoride.net/gm

The WI’s Get on Board campaign
The survey is open to all WI members as well as their friends, families and communities, and will help the NFWI better understand the availability of bus services and how willing and able people are to use them. The survey will close on 28 September 2020.
The survey can be accessed here.

Read the latest Oldham Chronicle news item about Saddleworth WI h ere

Photo Challenge
Our photo challenge is proving to be a big hit with our members so there is now a Photo Group page

Take a look at the results of our Photo Challenge on our Gallery page

ZOOM MEETINGS
In line with several other WIs, we are running some optional Zoom meetings that our members can join if they wish.
To Join a Zoom Meeting
Please download the Zoom programme or App onto your computer, tablet or phone from www.zoom.us
On your Zoom Home page there is an blue icon named JOIN +.
Click on this icon and type in the 11 digit Meeting ID number. Each meeting now has the same ID and passcode.

TUESDAY TIFFIN On the second Tuesday of the month at 4.00 pm. Bring along your beverage and cake of choice for an hour’s informal chat and catch up.

MONTHLY MEETING On the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm. We will make time for news and chat and may include a quiz or a speaker or a demonstration.
See Meetings Programme page for details.

BOOK GROUP On the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm to discuss the chosen Book of the Month and put the world to rights. Details will be emailed to Book group members.

“It is a pleasure to be part of this warm and welcoming WI group.“

About

The group photograph of the new committee will be taken when we are all able to get together again.

Saddleworth WI know how to make the most of a bad situation. Has Covid19 stopped us doing what we like to do best? Absolutely not!! We still have our Monthly Meeting with Guest Speakers, Book Group, Quiz Nights as well as a monthly Tiffin (just a chat with friends old and new) but now we meet on Zoom. We have also arranged a few small group walks which have been very popular. We won’t be beaten by this virus and are still welcoming new members into our family of women. We will “Carry On and Keep Active” until we can get together in the real world.