| It is largely rural although there are an increasing number of WIs on the outskirts of, and within, the towns of our area. There are morning, afternoon and evening WIs to cater for the busy lifestyles of our members.
The WI office is housed in a listed building in the centre of the ancient city of Canterbury. Members and guests may relax in the members' room or the delightful walled garden and enjoy the cheapest cup of coffee in Canterbury!
A variety of activities are organised at local and federation level – not just crafts but music-making and concert visits, drama competitions, walking, special interest days and outings. Public affairs campaigns and debates are supported with enthusiasm, and individual WIs are involved in community projects.
Every two years or so there is keen competition for a place on the federation study holiday at the WIs own Denman College in Oxfordshire. Here members enjoy studying and relaxing with fellow members from across the federation.
We publish our own newsletter 12 times a year, and this gives members up to date information on forthcoming events and activities.
East Kent Federation Office
This 18th Century building within the City Walls is our fourth federation office.The first was above a butcher’s shop in Canterbury High Street,the second in Hawkes Lane and the third over Lipton’s shop in St Margaret Street, Canterbury. |