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2010 Annual Conference – Christ College, Brecon, 25 March
Our 2010 conference on the theme Leisure for Pleasure will be hosted by Powys Brecknock Federation. Conference speakers include NFWI Chair Ruth Bond, author Catrin Collier, theatre director Michael Bogdanov, BBC broadcaster Melanie Doel and consultant and Women’s National Commission Commissioner Adele Baumgardt.

Royal Welsh Show 2009
Hosted by Glamorgan Federation, our stand included an attractive black and white exhibit - Streets Ahead with the WI - portraying the wide range of opportunities available for members.

During the four days, visitors to the stand also had an opportunity to cast their vote on topical issues ranging from charging for plastic carrier bags to the National Assembly and its law-making powers.

WI exhibit at the Royal Welsh Show

The theme of the Rose Bowl and Brecon Cup competitions was ’Fire and Ice’. Congratulations to Gwynedd Caernarfon Federation who won Rose Bowl (produce and craft) and to Powys Montgomery Federation for winning the Brecon Cup (floral art).

Rose Bowl winning entry
Brecon Cup winning entry

National Eisteddfod of Wales 2009, Meirion and District
We had a presence on the Eisteddfod maes and welcomed many members and other visitors to our stand. Hosted by Gwynedd Meirionnydd Federation, the exhibit included a wall hanging depicting all aspects of rural life in Meirionnydd and its language, culture and identity will form the backdrop of the exhibit.  The stand also portrayed the wide range of opportunities offered by the WI to women.

To encourage higher standards of exhibit at the Eisteddfod, every year we sponsor a competition for the best and runner-up stand from the voluntary sector. Congratulations to Mantell Gwynedd for winning this year’s competition and to Gwynedd Family History Society who was awarded the runner-up prize.

Assembly Reception
Federation Chairs at the Assembly Reception with Nerys Evans AM and Janice Gregory AM
We held a Reception in the National Assembly for Wales on 10 June 2009 to update Assembly Members on the current campaigns of NFWI and to give AMs a chance to meet with the Federation Chairs involved in their constituency or region.  The event was hosted by Nerys Evans AM.
Public Affairs Conference
The public affairs conference in Newtown on 23 June was well attended by 120 delegates from across Wales. Key campaigns focused on during the day included Climate Change and No More Violence Against Women. Also, Ruth Bond spoke about the resolutions process and we heard from Shan Aston about the work of the All Wales Convention. Wally Shaw from the Welsh Beekeepers Association addressed members on the decline of bees and the threat to the ecosystem. Members took part in a range of workshops during the day.
Delegates taking part in the workshops.
Delegates taking part in the workshops.
2009 Annual Conference, Venue Cymru, Llandudno: 1/2 April
Our 700 members attended the Wales Conference hosted by Gwynedd Caernarfon Federation. The conference theme was “Mines and Mountains” and speakers included world-renowned operatic tenor Rhys Meirion, archaeologist David Chapman of Ancient Arts, team members from Search and Rescue Dogs Association-Wales and NFWI Chair Fay Mansell.
Marylyn Haines Evans addressing the Wales Conference
Phil Benbow, SARDA Wales addressing the Wales Conference
Each year at the Wales Conference, NFWI-Wales presents an award to the two WIs who have achieved the greatest increase in membership.

The 2008 Recruitment Award for WIs with under 30 members was presented to Drefach Velindre WI, Sir Gâr/Carmarthenshire for increasing its membership from 6 - 14 members, an increase of 133%. The award was accepted by Jill Price, Federation Chair, Sir Gâr/Carmarthenshire Federation of WIs.

The Award for WIs with 30 members and over was awarded to Sully WI, Glamorgan Federation. The WI increased its membership from 47 - 58 members, an increase of 23.4%. WI Vice-President Margaret Powell accepted the award.

Fay Mansell and Margaret Powell
Jill Price sharing the success story of Drefach Felindre WI in increasing its membership
The Rose Bowl and Brecon Cup trophies were presented to Pembrokeshire Federation and accepted by Mary Howells, the Federation Chair.
Federations of Wales Inter-Federation Eisteddfod: 6 October 2007
Three hundred members from across Wales attended the Eisteddfod at the Arts Centre, University of Wales Aberystwyth.  Federations and individual members entered a range of competitions from humorous recitation, open duet and impromptu speaking to line dancing, choirs, written competitions, arts and crafts and photography. 

Congratulations to the Eisteddfod winners:-
1st  Ceredigion
2nd Sir Gâr / Carmarthenshire
3rd  Powys Brecknock

Annette Thomas, Powys Brecknock
We extend our congratulations also to Annette Thomas, Powys Brecknock for winning the Eisteddfod Chair Competition. The full competition results and the winning Eisteddfod Chair Competition entry by Annette Thomas can be downloaded from the right hand menu.
Annette Thomas, Powys Brecknock at the Chairing of the Bard ceremony.