First bought to New Zealand in 1921 by Miss Elizabeth Anne Jerome-Spencer, Women’s Institute continues to provide an opportunity for women to meet with others, learn new skills and provide a voice on important topical local and national issues.
The organisation has three levels; national, federation and local.
In Central Otago, the nine federation members encourage members of the seven institutes to meet together at least twice a year to build friendships, compete in floral, baking and handcraft competitions, and enjoy listening to speakers covering a wide variety of experiences.
Alexandra Womens Institute meet on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30pm at the Education Centre, Ventry Street, opposite Alexandra Primary School. New members welcome.
Central Otago Institutes and contacts:
• Alexandra WI: meets second Thursday of the month. Contact Margaret Clouston 4492655
• Cromwell WI: meets first Wednesday Contact Elaine Rae 4450600
• Lower Shotover WI: meets third Thursday Contact Leslie Jeffery 4421567
• Queenstown WI: meets first Tuesday contact Jo-Ellen Reid 4423389
• Roxburgh WI: meets second Wednesday, contact Gaynor Grabbe 4468065
• Wanaka WI: meets first Tuesday, contact Brenda Fraser 4437108
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