The Alexandra WI

The Alexandra WI The Alexandra WI is the Women's Institute for Crouch End and Muswell Hill, North London To provide a time and a place for women to socialise regularly
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We are passionate about making this a great WI and our objectives are:
1. To learn & share new skills to improve the lives of women
3. To provide interesting topics for debate
4. To make a difference in our local community
5. To have fun!

Our last meeting was our members meeting where our members get the chance to tell us about themselves. Our grateful than...
07/10/2026

Our last meeting was our members meeting where our members get the chance to tell us about themselves. Our grateful thanks to Isabel and Chris for sharing their stories, it was riveting! Thanks to Rosemary for the chocolate cake!

Members met at the Boathouse cafe to celebrate the 111th Birthday of the Women's Institute. We scoured our wardrobes for...
16/09/2026

Members met at the Boathouse cafe to celebrate the 111th Birthday of the Women's Institute. We scoured our wardrobes for purple/lavender colours which symbolise loyalty, creativity and wisdom. We were very pleased with our results 💜

At our last meeting we welcomed back Oonagh Gay who talked to us about 'inspiring women'. She featured Winifred Holtby, ...
06/09/2026

At our last meeting we welcomed back Oonagh Gay who talked to us about 'inspiring women'. She featured Winifred Holtby, Vera Brittain, Lady Rhondda, Eileen Power, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers, Helena Normanton, Sylvia Pankhurst, Lydia Lupacova, Virginia Woolf, Lady Ottoline Morrell, Maria Montessori, Jennie Lee,
Ellen Wilkinson, Margaret Bondfield, Tirza Garwood and Laura Knight. Members really enjoyed the evening.

We hope that Oonagh will lead us on a guided walk around Finchley in the springtime so watch this space.

Next meeting members meeting!

Yet more afternoon tea and cake! On a glorious sunny afternoon we met up at Chris Randall's house for afternoon tea and ...
09/08/2026

Yet more afternoon tea and cake! On a glorious sunny afternoon we met up at Chris Randall's house for afternoon tea and members brought lots of cake! The conversation flowed as we made ourselves comfortable in Chris's beautiful garden. Many thanks Chris, it was wonderful!

At our last meeting members enjoyed sharing stories of afternoon tea experiences. Afterwards we shared home made cakes, ...
12/07/2026

At our last meeting members enjoyed sharing stories of afternoon tea experiences. Afterwards we shared home made cakes, scones and sandwiches, washed down with glasses of fizz 🥂. We were also delighted to spot some peregrine falcons overhead. They have recently made Alexandra Palace their home and it was delightful to watch them.
We take a break in August but our thanks to Chris Randall who is hosting with tea and cakes at her home. Thanks Chis, we are looking forward to catching up.

This afternoon members had a stall at the Muswell Hill and District Horticultural Society Summer Show. A first for us, a...
04/07/2026

This afternoon members had a stall at the Muswell Hill and District Horticultural Society Summer Show. A first for us, and we had a great time in the sunshine 🌞 We made lots of new friends, including the new Mayor of Haringey! Lots of networking and making plans for future events! We'll be back!

At our June meeting we welcomed Sarah Rundle, storyteller. Her theme was Women who bore through walls and she told us st...
14/06/2026

At our June meeting we welcomed Sarah Rundle, storyteller. Her theme was Women who bore through walls and she told us stories from Renaissance Italy, Morocco and from 18th century England. The stories told tales of women imprisoned by jealous spouses who tunelled their way to freedom and survived and thrived. Members made an enthusiastic audience and energetically joined in with the musical accompaniment.
Our birthday member June shared her wonderful cakes with us. Next meeting afternoon tea!

29/05/2026

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May Meeting - AGM - Members arrived clutching a variety of very old photos!The AGM was at the beginning of the meeting a...
08/05/2026

May Meeting - AGM - Members arrived clutching a variety of very old photos!
The AGM was at the beginning of the meeting and we heard comprehensive reports from the secretary and treasurer. Yvette Rathbone, our WI Adviser took over proceedings for the elections of the committee and the president.
Our new Committee is Rosemary Pettman (President) Chris Randall (Secretary) Nina Jewell (Treasurer), Mary Coutts, Norma Barnes and Joan Prasad. Our thanks to Gill Whitney and Diane Morrison for their valuable contributions over the years. Thank you for showing your confidence in the committee as we serve you for another year.
Yvette judged the competition, congratulations to Jaqui for the oldest item. It was interesting to see the variety of items that members came up with and the stories behind them. It was also interesting to realise how welsh our membership is!
We celebrated with tea and biscuits – delicious!

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CUFOS, Top Of The Avenue, Rear Of Alexandra Palace
London
N102QE

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