West Kent Federation of WIs

West Kent Federation of WIs Welcome to West Kent Federation of WIs. West Kent is one of the larger federations sharing its borders with East Kent, East Sussex, Surrey and London.

West Kent County Federation was formed with 9 WIs in 1918 and today there are 180 WIs in towns and villages and nearly 7000 members. Each WI has a monthly meeting and some have other regular activities such as craft, book or gardening clubs. Some members belong to more than one WI. Each WI is different and anyone interested in joining would be welcome to visit more than one WI in the area before j

oining. Our federation is unique in that it operates a district system with 6 or more neighbouring institutes forming a district, under the guidance of a district secretary and treasurer. The districts are an important link between the institutes and the federation. There may be insufficient numbers in some WIs to organise some activities or outings that could be viable as a District event. These occasions give members the opportunity to socialise with other WIs in the area. The federation sub committees for Art and Craft, Home Economics, Performing Arts, Sports and Leisure, Public Affairs and International and Special Events, organise a variety of events throughout the year that aim to cover all interests. Our WI Advisers are constantly following up enquiries from ladies wanting to join a local WI or thinking of opening a WI in their area, so whatever your age or interests, West Kent has something to offer you, please contact us to find out more.

What Does Federation Do? ⬇️
21/06/2026

What Does Federation Do? ⬇️

Back by popular demand! 🎤 Speakers Auditions. Saturday 12 September at St John's Church Hall, Hildenborough
19/06/2026

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

To Celebrate WI Day on Wednesday 16 September, we are inviting West Kent members to visit Ethel Hunt Lodge, to see what ...
17/06/2026

To Celebrate WI Day on Wednesday 16 September, we are inviting West Kent members to visit Ethel Hunt Lodge, to see what your Federation does - Trustees, Advisers, Archivists, West Kent News, and office staff will be there. More information below ⬇️

Please take part if you canWest Kent Federation has received an invitation, from Amelia Blesius who is a PhD student at ...
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

Green Team - Flower Arranging - Foam Free ⬇️
12/06/2026

Green Team - Flower Arranging - Foam Free ⬇️

Join us for our Federation Day Two on Wednesday 23 September at Ditton Community Centre🎤 Guest Speakers:⭐ Chris O'Donogh...
10/06/2026

Join us for our Federation Day Two on Wednesday 23 September at Ditton Community Centre

🎤 Guest Speakers:

⭐ Chris O'Donoghue who will be talking to us about the gardens of Great Dixter always has surprises as well as Christopher Lloyds' earlier days to the present days of Head Gardener Fergus Garret.

⭐ Helen Tobias, who is talking to us about the highs and the lows of shoes. Who doesn't love shoes?

⭐ Linda Regan, some of you may remember her from Hi-De-Hi. She will be talking about her life as an actress, recounting tales of actors who were lovely, others....

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging day.

🎤 Speakers Auditions Day 🎤St John's Church Hall, Hildenborough, Saturday 12 SeptemberDoors open at 9:30am with the first...
08/06/2026

🎤 Speakers Auditions Day 🎤
St John's Church Hall, Hildenborough, Saturday 12 September
Doors open at 9:30am with the first speaker at 10.00am the day will finish at 3.00pm

A view from the Chair ⬇️
30/05/2026

A view from the Chair ⬇️

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4 Hawkwell Business Centre, Maidstone Road, Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
TN24AG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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