Who We Are | Hucknall WI

Our Sub-Groups

We meet once every 4-6 weeks with the book chosen by a member of the group for a discussion over a drink.

Book Club

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Our social group which usually enjoys a chat over a glass of or two of something alcoholic!

Leenside Lushes

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Hucknall WI Darts Team competes against other WI Darts teams between September - March each year

Darts Team

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We meet approximately monthly for a circular walk with a stop off for a drink.

Walking Group

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Craft Group

Our crafting sub-group meet regularly to spend time together crafting on their projects or learning new ones. Each year they plan and create our Hucknall Christmas Tree Festival entry.

We are shaped by our members

History of the WI

1910s

The start of the WI in Britian

In 1915, the first WI meeting in Britain was held in Anglesey (Wales). Only two years later, the National Federation of WIs, a democratic, non-party political and voluntary organisation, was formed, mainly led by women who were involved in the suffrage movement. WI members passed the first resolution in 1918, urging local authorities to take advantage of the government scheme for state-aided housing. By then 137 had been formed.

1940s

WI Making a Difference

During World War II, the WI played a vital role in growing and preserving food and looking after evacuees. To highlight just one achievement: in 1940, the NFWI managed to obtain £ 1,400 worth of sugar that was distributed to Fruit Preservation Centres and prevented more than 1600 tons of produce from rotting.

It was also during the 1940s that a WI resolution demanded equal pay for men and women.

1960s

Hucknall WI was created

Hucknall WI began in 1967 with 85 members. During this memorable decade, WIs also greatly supported the Freedom From Hunger Campaign in raising awareness of the problem of worldwide hunger and malnutrition. Together, the existing 8500 WIs managed to raise over £ 180,000 for FFHC.