WELCOME TO THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES
The WI is a democratic, social and educational charity that provides numerous opportunities to make new friends, learn a variety of new skills and to develop skills you already have!
Gloucestershire Federation consists of over 100 individual WIs, each usually meeting once a month, and providing speakers and workshops on a variety of topics. There is something for everyone, no matter what your interest including crafts, outings, walks, holidays, literature or music.
If you’re new to Gloucestershire or the WI and are interested in joining, please take a look at Find your Nearest WI for contact details and meeting dates.
ABOUT GWFI
We are part of the largest women’s organisation in England, Wales and the Islands, and we are non-political and non-sectarian. Our members include women of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Gloucestershire Federation has WIs in towns and villages throughout the county. Each local WI meets monthly and has a wide program of events.
Gloucestershire Federation of WIs was formed in 1919, Cirencester WI was the first to be formed in the county. Numbers rapidly increased, by 1923 there were 92 and by 1929 there were 133 WIs. There are currently 102 WIs in the county.