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Welcome to the Suffolk East Federation

Southwold Beachhuts
We would like to tell you about ourselves. Our aim is to provide plenty of opportunity for life-long learning within the framework of fun and friendship. A warm welcome will await you at any of our WIs. Why not visit one near you to discover for yourself?

The Federation was formed in 1919 and covers the whole of East Suffolk. In all we have around 3,500 members within 109 WIs. Being in a rural area, many of our WIs are in villages both large and small, but the towns in the county also have their fair share. We are a large Federation but arrange for as many events to take place out of Ipswich itself as posssible, to make them more accessible.

Among these events are sport and leisure activities, art and craft days, writing workshops, discussion forums and an ever-popular annual quiz. Our Public Affairs sub-committee actively supports and promotes the many and various campaigns initiated by the National Federation.
New Age KurlingComputer training
Tutor at beading workshop90 voice choir assembled for our 90th Anniversary
Each year we have a Marquee at the Suffolk Show where we offer refreshments and display member's competitions.
Our headquarters are in Ipswich, the county town and are easily accessible. 
Contact us to find out what the WI can offer you.
Jenny Wilkinson, Suffolk East Federation Chairman
Jenny Wilkinson, Federation Chairman