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Tune in to our Anchor Group WI podcasts, The WI Diaries, where we share inspiring stories that showcase the vibrant activities, events, and incredible women involved in our nine local WIs across Nuneaton, Bedworth, Bulkington, Ansty, Shilton, and Fillongley.

We are collaboration of 9 WIs, based in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area of Warwickshire. These Podcasts (which has been made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund) aims to showcase the activities, events and the women involved and to highlight opportunities for women to get involved in the WI.

Please tune in to hear us dispel the common myths of the WI and see what women can do when we work in collaboration!

Podcast Episodes

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St. Nicolas Park WI - A Committee Chat

In this episode, we will meet President Sheila Waters and Secretary Susie Jones.
 
They talked us through the development of St. Nicolas Park WI, their pudding club, and their desire to increase membership!
 
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to listen to and explore “St Nic’s” history and future vision.

Bulkington WI Committee Chat - with a beautiful rendition of Jerusalem!

This episode is full of fun and frolics! Bulkington WI is a large group with a large committee! This chat really illustrates the fun and friendship element of the WI.
 
In this chat, you will hear about the activities of the Committee and Bulkington WI as a whole, and the laughs and support it brings to the members.
 
Wonderfully, at the end of the podcast you will be delighted to hear some members of the Bulkington Choir sing Jerusalem!

Purl Jam - An Exciting New Journey

In this episode, we are talking to the committee of Purl Jam WI, which is in Stockingford Nuneaton.

 

President Sharon Brown, Secretary Claire Stickels and Treasurer Lesley Colclough talk us through the new vision for Purl Jam.

Tune in to hear the committee’s passion, positivity, and drive to increase membership and develop their WI for their local community!

Special Edition - In Conversation with Ruth Feather, a WI Member for 74 years!

In this special heritage edition, we will be talking to the wonderful Ruth Feather! At 93 years old, Ruth is currently a member of Fillongley Lite WI and has been a member of the WI for 74 years!

It is equally as special as Ruth was interviewed by 17 year old Megan Woods-Powell, who is about to join us as a WI member on her 18th Birthday.

Ruth shares her experiences with Megan and describes some amazing reflections over her 74 years of membership.

In Conversation with Sue Postlethwaite, Warwickshire Federation Chair

In this special heritage edition, we will be talking to the wonderful Ruth Feather! At 93 years old, Ruth is currently a member of Fillongley Lite WI and has been a member of the WI for 74 years!

It is equally as special as Ruth was interviewed by 17 year old Megan Woods-Powell, who is about to join us as a WI member on her 18th Birthday.

Ruth shares her experiences with Megan and describes some amazing reflections over her 74 years of membership.

Carnival Gala Field!

In this very windy episode, we speak to the WI who attended the stall at the Nuneaton Carnival gala field.

Please note: This episode has a lot of background noise due to a very blustery day!

Anchor Group Event Led By Bedworth Belles - An Afternoon with Dan Hunter from the Great British Bake Off!

In this episode, we will talk to Liz Hampton from Bedworth Belles as the afternoon with Dan Hunter is underway and we will hear from the ladies who attended the event.

The Anchor Group of WIs take it in turns to host a large annual event for all 9 WIs in the area. This year had a special guest, Dan Hunter!

During a wonderful afternoon, Dan spoke about his experiences on GBBO and judged the all-important cake competition.

Tune in to hear what people thought!

Bedworth Belles Committee Chat - New Members Welcome!

In this episode, we will interview Liz Hampton, President of Bedworth Belles, and Gail Bend, Secretary.
 
They will be talking through how Bedworth Belles was initiated, which was a true gift during lockdown!

Ansty & Shilton Committee Chat - New Members Welcome!

In this episode we will be chatting to the committee of Ansty & Shilton WI.

They will talk us through the history of their involvement and extend an invitation for new members to join them!

First Ever Episode- In Conversation with Anita Dudley

In this first ever episode we talk to Anita Dudley. Anita is a member of the Treacle Tarts WI, is an Advisor and is a Warwickshire Federation Trustee!

Join us as we start this podcasting journey and hear all about Anita!

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