Buckfastleigh WI

Buckfastleigh WI Part of the Devon Federation of Women's Institute, Buckfastleigh WI meet at St Luke’s Church on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm.

https://www.thewi.org.uk/about-us

27/05/2026

Following a very successful fundraising year we're pleased to have supported 6 local causes by giving them a donation.

The Valiant Soldier
Devon Freewheelers 🏍️
Buckfastleigh Patchwork and Quilt group 🪡
Ricky Grant Unit, Torbay Hospital 🏥
Friends Of Buckfastleigh Library 📚
Buckfastleigh Memory Café 🚂

All local ladies are welcome to join us, the first meeting is free. The WI is a great way of making new friends, connecting with the community and getting involved with local and national issues.
See the pinned post for this years programme.

22/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful for the generous donation from Buckfastleigh WI we received today. This support will help us reach our fundraising goal to purchase a custom ramp for our Memory Café on the steam train at South Devon Railway, making it easier for everyone to come and go safely, comfortably, and with dignity.

Dementia, combined with other age-related challenges, can affect balance, coordination, and confidence, so a ramp will make a huge difference in helping people stay engaged with a community that supports their wellbeing and resilience.

Thank you again to Buckfastleigh WI!

11/05/2026

A reminder of our meeting tomorrow evening (Tuesday) 7pm, St Luke's Lounge.
Speaker: Keeping safe online.
All local ladies are welcome to join us. First meeting is free

Come and see what the WI is all about. A great way of making new friends, and feeling connected with our lovely town. Get involved with local and national issues. There's something for everyone!

email [email protected] or message via FB for more info

11/05/2026

Here's our programme until March 2027. Local ladies are very welcome to our meetings. First meeting is free. Be prepared for a warm welcome!
May 12th Speaker, Keeping Safe On-line
June 9th Speaker, Newton Abbott Workhouse
July 14th Speaker, Growing Tea in Devon
August Summer Outing
Sept 8th Planning for Xmas fair etc
Oct 13th Speaker, Photo Journey
Nov 19th Crafting for Christmas
December Christmas meal
Jan 12th Discussion, Deciding on a Resolution
Feb 9th Speaker, Royal Train
March 9th Annual meeting
We meet in the lounge at St Luke. It would be worth letting us know if you intend on joining us, as the programme is subject to change

30/04/2026

FIREFIGHTERS in Buckfastleigh have teamed up with the local Women’s Institute to provide vital first aid and defibrillator training.

🎂🎉🍰HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!🍰🎉🎂We have just celebrated our 80th birthday! Here we see past and present presidents and commi...
21/04/2026

🎂🎉🍰HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!🍰🎉🎂

We have just celebrated our 80th birthday! Here we see past and present presidents and committee members, cutting a fabulous cake made and decorated by one of our members.

13/03/2026

What have we been up to?

We welcomed Dr Peter Moore to our March meeting. He gave us a very interesting and entertaining talk about his experience of being a ‘police surgeon’ throughout his career. We all learned a lot about this role, although much of it is undertaken by specially trained nurses and paramedics in more resent times.

11 of our members had a thoroughly enjoyable meal at the Singing Kettle to celebrate International Women’s Day. We are looking forward to hosting an event for local WIs next week, an evening full of fun and friendship! We are also looking forward to marking our 80th Anniversary with a celebratory meal soon.

Our annual meeting will be on Tuesday 14th April when we will not have a speaker as we will be making decisions for our year ahead. Local ladies are welcome to come along and join us – it would be lovely to meet you and your first visit is free.

The WI is a great place to make new friends and become involved in local and national events. Our meeting are 7pm – 9pm in the lounge at St Luke’s Church, Buckfastleigh. For more information you can also contact us at [email protected] or via our page.

07/03/2026

We're excited to welcome a great speaker at our next meeting, Tues 10th March at 7pm.
👮👨‍⚕️'A police Surgeons Lot'👨‍⚕️👮
It promises to be an entertaining evening learning about the role of a Police surgeon.
Come along and join us, your first meeting is free.

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St Luke’s Church
Buckfastleigh
TQ110DA

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