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June 1, 2026

New Barkby WI

Dawn Haynes, President, welcomed New Barkby W.I. members to the Institutes May meeting.‘Jerusalem’ was sung, then business matters ensued, with two resolutions to be debated at the National Federation of… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

New Barkby WI News, Regular Features

May 1, 2026

New Barkby WI

President, Dawn Haynes, welcomed members to New Barkby’s April meeting, the first of the new year 2026/27.Jesuralem was sung, then there was a welcome to Janet Kirk, from Barkby &… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

April 1, 2026

New Barkby WI

Dawn Haynes, President, welcomed everyone to New Barkby’s March meeting‘Jerusalem’ was sung, then members and visitors heard a talk from James Craven, ‘My Life as a Perfume’.Now retired, he regaled… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

March 1, 2026

New Barkby WI

Shirley Franklin, Vice President, welcomed New Barkby members, plus one visitor to the institute’s February meeting; The president was unable to attend.‘Jerusalem’ was sang before the talk for the evening.Jane,… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

February 1, 2026

New Barkby Women’s Institute 1925 – 2025

The very first meeting took place on 11th November 1925 in the Manor House Hall on Melton Road Syston.Twenty two ladies attended the first meeting which was presided over by… Continue reading "New Barkby Women’s Institute 1925 – 2025"

February 1, 2026

New Barkby WI

Dawn Haynes, President, welcomed New Barkby members to the institute’s Christmas meeting in December.There was social time to begin with, enjoying tasty mince pies and sausage rolls, plus tea or… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

December 1, 2025

New Barkby WI

President, Shirley Franklin, welcomed members of New Barkby W.I. to the November meeting, a most opportune time to celebrate the institutes ‘Centenary’ event. Jerusalem was sung.There have been cards of… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

November 1, 2025

New Barkby WI

Shirley Franklin, President of New Barkby W.I., welcomed members and one visitor to the institute’s October meeting.Jerusalem was sung, then everyone stood in a minute’s silence in memory of former… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

October 1, 2025

New Barkby WI

President, Shirley Franklin, welcomed members and one visitor to New Barkby W.I.’s September meeting.‘Jerusalem’ was sung followed by a one-minute silence in memory of member Susan Gamble, who had passed… Continue reading "New Barkby WI"

September 1, 2025

NEW BARKBY WI

Dawn Haynes, Vice-President, welcomed members to New Barkby Women’s Institute’s August meeting.‘Jerusalem’ was sung, followed by business matters, when arrangements were put into place for various events during the next… Continue reading "NEW BARKBY WI"