Lancashire Federation of WI

22/06/2026

We’re pleased to report that the LFWI will attend the Lancashire Schools Sustainability Conference at Blackburn Rovers FC on Thursday 25th June. Students, teachers and organisations from across the North West will come together at this conference to share workshops and activities that connect school curriculums with real-world sustainability challenges. The LFWI team will highlight the WI’s long history of campaigning to protect the environment and exhibit current campaigns including Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife, Climate Change and End Plastic Soup.

22/06/2026

Our Make and Create team hosted a beginners level goldwork embroidery class last week at our offices in Leyland. Members were guided through the stages to create this stunning design which they could then complete at home. Well done everyone.

21/06/2026

Today we celebrate the Summer Solstice which means we will enjoy the longest period of daylight and the shortest night of the year. Whatever you have planned today, enjoy all that lovely daylight. ☀️

18/06/2026

This year’s Anglezarke Group Meeting took place at the scenic Bolton Sailing Club. Once the business of the meeting concluded, members were entertained by musical duo Pink Vintage who performed some great toe tapping tunes. Afterwards, a tasty buffet was served rounded off with delicious cake. Congratulations to the ladies of Belmont WI for putting together a wonderful group meeting.

16/06/2026

A new home for the former Clitheroe Handicraft and Produce Show. Make a note of the date and join us again for this very popular event, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

12/06/2026

You have to be in it to win it. Well done Anne from Great Harwood Womens Institute who won the crossword comp in the WI Life magazine.

Well done to Anne Lankshear for winning the crossword in the WI magazine.

10/06/2026

Appley Bridge Womens Institute enjoying the sun and hospitality at Rainbag Cottage near Halsall.

08/06/2026

Catch up on recent activities, see what members have been getting involved in, and discover what's coming up over the next few months.
https://lancashirewi.org.uk/our-red-rose-newsletter

08/06/2026

At this year’s ACM we enjoyed an inspirational, entertaining talk by the Wild Swimming Group from Roe Green WI. Recounting both the physical and mental health benefits of cold water swimming, they also shared how this activity fostered a strong camaraderie within the group. Swimming outdoors brings into focus the importance of the WI’s Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife campaign. To show their support for this campaign the Roe Green WI swimmers worked together to make this beautiful banner which highlights the drive to clean-up our waterways.

05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day. Established in 1972 by the UN General Assembly, this special day raises awareness of environmental issues and helps to drive the changes required for a more sustainable planet. This year, World Environment Day focuses on climate change and asks us to listen to the urgent signals the Earth is sending us and to consider the signals we choose to send back. We are reminded that climate impacts are increasing but so too are the solutions - from using cleaner energy to reducing food waste to protecting biodiversity - we can all contribute to a brighter future.