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Saddleworth WI welcomes women of all ages for friendship and to join us for interesting and fun speakers, demonstrations, discussions, social events and trips.

Our members also pursue their varied interests in our many sub groups.

Currently all meetings are held via ZOOM but hopefully face to face meetings will be able to take place soon.

Run by women like you for women like you!

THE FULL YEAR MEMBERSHIP DUE NOW FOR 2021 IS £34.00. If you wish to become a new member, download a membership form here. Then email us for our bank details for your BACS payment, or for the address to send your form and cheque.

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, including at the moment two Zoom meetings, before deciding upon membership.

MEMBERS: Take a look at our 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 2021 speakers

News

Nordic Walking 22nd July
The Walking group have organised a taster session with Nordic Walking Saddleworth. This activity is open to ALL members of SWI and to all walking abilities.
See Walking Group page for details.

NEW SOCIAL GROUP

A number of members are on their own or perhaps living with partners who are unable or unwilling to attend some social events and these members would appreciate getting in touch with others for company. For instance going to the cinema or theatre, or for a meal or meeting up for a drink or coffee. We would communicate initially by What’sApp. The committee would not be involved in organising meetings, it would be for a member to post, say, that they fancy meeting for a meal on Friday and would anyone like to join them? Then the members keen on an event can form a smaller What’sApp group to communicate with each other. If you would like to be added to this group then please email us.

The Lancashire Federation organises many events which may be of interest to Saddleworth WI members.

Most events are priced at £5.00

Click to view details of these LFWI events.

Quarterly WETS Bulletin
Click to read the Summer 2021 edition

Saddleworth WI are in the latest edition of Saddleworth Monthly.

ZOOM MEETINGS

We are continuing to host Zoom meetings in 2021, and will review the situation as lockdown eases.
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 and fourth 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 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.

CRAFTY CHAT GROUP On the second Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm
and third Tuesday at 3pm

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

About

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.