Press & Media Enquiries

For all media and press enquiries, please contact our Press Officer Sue Wilson:
Email: wilsons.wanderers@blueyonder.co.uk
Telephone: 01452 423257
Mobile: 07759 134813

If Sue cannot be contacted, please contact WI House:
Telephone: 01452 523966
Fax: 01452 383918

Press Releases

Five ways to a healthy lifestyle with the WI! - 9 June 2008
Stay fit, eat a healthy diet, keep a lively mind, meet friends and have fun! That’s the message from the WI at the Three Counties Show this year.
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Ladies in the House! GFWI Annual Council Meeting
- 17 March 2008
The Right Hon. Ann Widdecombe MP and Baroness Rennie Fritchie will give an insight into life in the two contrasting Houses of Parliament when a thousand women from across Gloucestershire gather at Cheltenham Town Hall on Wednesday 19th March.
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Pictures:
Ann Widdecombe
Rennie Fritchie

Duchess of Cornwall helps raise money for flood fund
- 7 November 2007
The Duchess of Cornwall has delighted WI members in Gloucestershire by adding a contribution to their unique book about the floods which devastated the county in July.
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Picture:
Book Cover

New opportunities for ladies in Hucclecote - 1 October 2007
A new WI could be on its way in Hucclecote.
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WI puts its foot down with a challenge! - 8 June 2007
A new initiative calling on UK consumers to reduce their carbon footprint has been  launched by the WI.
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The Great Milk Debate - 10 April 2007
The WI is joining the National Farmers’ Union  to bring together dairy farmers, milk processors and retailers in public debates across Britain on the future of the dairy industry in “The Great Milk Debate”.
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Contacts...
Some Questions Answered...

BBC's Flying Gardener drops in on WI! - 16 March 2007
BBC TV’s Flying Gardener, Chris Beardshaw, will be dropping in to Cheltenham Town Hall on Wednesday 21st March  as a guest of the WI at their annual county meeting.
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WI Belly Dance in Bream! - 17 February 2007
Uncover a talent for belly dancing or singing, or learn the art of hand massage. You can try all three at Bream Community Centre in the Forest of Dean on Saturday 24 February.
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WI visit European Parliament - 13 Februay 2007
Fifty WI members from across Gloucestershire have paid a visit to the European Parliament in Brussels as guests of local MEP Caroline Jackson.
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Photos:
Photo 1. GFWI members outside the European Parliament.
Photo 2. MEPs Caroline Jackson & Giles Chichester meet Diana Colbeck & other Gloucestershire WI members..

Lets Cook - WI invite to young mums - 12 February 2007
Young Mums who use the Hesters Way Children ’s Centre in Cheltenham are getting a helping hand from the WI to produce some tasty, nutritious meals they can introduce to the family diet.
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Operatunity to see Jane - 27 November 2006
The winner of Channel 4’s Operatunity, soprano Jane Gilchrist,  appears at  Cheltenham Town Hall  this coming week as a guest at the annual WI Carol Concerts.
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WI harvest new members - 4 November 2007
After much interest at preliminary meetings over the last few weeks, a new WI is to open at the Wheatpieces Community Centre in Tewkesbury.
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WI now in Shambles! - 27 October 2006
A new WI has been formed at The Shambles in the centre of Stroud.
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Chocolat author to reveal all in Cheletenham - 23 October 2006
Fresh on the heels of her latest best seller, Gentlemen and Players, popular author, Joanne Harris, will be appearing at the Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham at 7.30pm on 6th November. Press Release...
Photo. Joanne Harris.

WI to open in Tewkesbury - 4 October 2006
A new WI looks set to open at The Wheatpieces in Tewkesbury this month. Press Release...

WI to open in Stroud - 4 October 2006
A new WI looks set to open at The Shambles in Stroud this month.
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Book Launch for Toddington WI - 18 September 2006
Toddington WI are launching a new book called "A History and Memories of Toddington".
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WI Open Doors for Heritage Weekend - 3 September 2006
WI House in Gloucester’s Brunswick Square will be open to members of the public as part of the National Heritage Open Days.
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Photo. WI House - 2 Brunswick Square, Gloucester..

New WI planned to open in Tewkesbury - 28 August 2006
There are plans afoot to open a new WI in the Wheatpieces area of Tewkesbury.
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New WI planned to open in Stroud - 20 August 2006
There are plans afoot to open a new WI in the centre of Stroud. Press Release...

WI Photography Exhibition - 12 July 2006
The photographic talents of Gloucestershire women will be on show in Tewkesbury over the next few weeks.
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WI says "No" to excessive packaging - 15 June 2006
WI members in Gloucestershire will be joining their counterparts across the country in a National Packaging Day of Action on Tuesday 20th June.
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Mayor visits WI House - 4 April 2006
The Mayor and Mayoress of Gloucester have visited WI House to join members of the WI’s County Executive for afternoon tea. Press Release ...
Photos:
Photo 1. GFWI Chairman Gill Thomas greets the Mayor & Mayoress of Gloucester at WI House.
Photo 2. GFWI Vice Chairman Shirley Owen shows the Mayor of Gloucester an example of beadwork produced in a WI class.
Photo 3. Display of "The Big Read" projects at WI House.
All photos © Sue Wilson & GFWI.

Mayor takes tea with the WI - 29 March 2006
Following on from the news that the Duchess of Cornwall has joined the WI in Gloucestershire, the Mayor and Mayoress of Gloucester are taking afternoon tea at WI House.
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Royal Member for Tetbury WI - 22 March 2006
The Duchess of Cornwall is to join the Women's Institute. She will become a member of Tetbury WI in Gloucestershire, near to HIghgrove.
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