Bearsted and Thurnham WI

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Back by popular demand!
🎤 Speakers Auditions. Saturday 12 September at St John's Church Hall, Hildenborough

16/06/2026

Ten years on, Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us continues to inspire the women of the WI.

This month, the Jo Cox Foundation is marking Jo’s life, work and legacy with a fortnight of reflection, connection and action. Up and down the country WI members work every day to bring people together, to learn about and understand each other and to work together to improve our communities.

The WI is proud to support this important moment - and to continue to play our part in working together to build a more respectful, less lonely and better connected society.

Find out more and stay connected: www.jocoxfoundation.org/10years

16/06/2026

You ought to try some. They’re lovely.

15/06/2026

Please take part if you can
West Kent Federation has received an invitation, from Amelia Blesius who is a PhD student at the UCLDementia Research Centre, to take part in a survey. Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/9sFJy7QDNkg4mUVx8
The study uses a digital assessment app called Ignite+, featuring engaging, game-like memory and thinking tasks that take approximately 30 minutes to complete at home. At this stage, we are inviting healthy adults aged 20–80 to take part. By collecting data across different age groups, we can establish “normal” cognitive benchmarks. These benchmarks are essential for identifying very early cognitive changes in the future. Just search for Ignite+ and you can assist their study, encourage your families to join in.
We have invited Amelia from UCL Dementia Research Centre, to come and speak at our AGM in March 2027. We would love members to fill out the survey which will get reported back in March

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

We had a fabulous time at The Everywoman Festival over the weekend ✨

The Everywoman Festival brings together expert-led talks, workshops and interactive sessions, all designed to support and empower women at every stage of life - focusing on women’s health, empowerment and education.

Thank you so much to everyone that came over to visit the WI stand, it was so lovely to meet you all 💚

15/06/2026

Talk from the Blood Runners at our May meeting about their marvellous work

15/06/2026

Over 40,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals in the UK each year, and defibrillators can significantly increase the chance of survival, but only if they’re working.

This week is Check Your Defib Week, and we’re encouraging all defib Guardians to ensure their device is working and accurately listed on The Circuit. It could help save lives.

Not a defib Guardian? You can still take part in Check Your Defib Week by downloading our Defibrillator (AED) guide. It's full of practical information to help you raise awareness on the importance of defibrillators (AEDs) and includes clear, accessible guidance on AEDs and offers many ways for WI members to get involved to make a lifesaving difference.

You can find it here: https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/public-affairs-and-campaigns/news-and-actions/new-bystanders-can-be-lifesavers-defibrillator-aed-resource-guide

12/06/2026

Green Team - Flower Arranging - Foam Free ⬇️