Lobbying Bill
The progress of the Lobbying Bill is complete, as the House of Lords finished voting last night. The post Lobbying Bill appeared first on Essex WI.
View ArticleSOS For Honeybees
The SOS for Honeybees campaign was launched after a resolution calling on the Government to increase funding for research into bee health was passed at the 2009 AGM. The post SOS For Honeybees appeared...
View ArticleMove to Next Business: what happened at the Albert Hall?
As highlights go, a very close second to the Queen appearance at this year’s National Annual Meeting at the Royal Albert Hall was the resolution debate. It had already been highlighted in Essex by our...
View Article2016 Resolutions Shortlist
The Federation Resolution Shortlist Selection Representatives (who attended the 2015-16 NFWI Resolution Shortlist Selection meeting on 30 September 2015) chose the following shortlist of resolutions...
View ArticleEssex Federation Resolution Vote
Resolutions – Your Decision! Thank you to all our members for casting your opinions on the Resolution short list, the results are now in. These results will now be forwarded to National to combine with...
View Article‘Keeping up to Date’
Public Affairs Digest The Public Affairs Department is producing a monthly digest sent directly to members with the latest public affairs and campaign news. If you would like to receive these updates...
View ArticleYour Vote – Your Decision.
The following two shortlisted resolutions will now be put to a vote of delegates at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Brighton: Avoid food waste, address food poverty The WI calls on all supermarkets to sign...
View ArticleWI welcomes the publication of NHS England Maternity Review
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) has today welcomed the publication of the National Maternity Review, a five year forward plan for maternity services. Maternity care is an area of...
View ArticleYour Vote – Your Decision
Are you ready for your Resolution Voting? Please visit the link to access briefing notes, Powerpoint presentations, online quizzes, paper quizzes and guidelines on the two proposed Resolutions and...
View ArticleYour Vote – Your Decision update
The Public Affairs team will be producing more detailed briefing notes on the two resolutions: Avoid Food Waste – Address Food Poverty and Appropriate Care for people in Hospital for People with...
View ArticleYour Vote – Your Decision. Make it count!
The two resolutions below have been selected to go forward to a final vote, WIs should vote on each resolution separately. WIs should NOT vote for one resolution over the other but need to look at each...
View ArticleRESOLUTIONS WORKSHOP – 21ST JULY 10am–2pm
Let’s Make a Difference. Do you feel you could make a difference; would you like your voice to be heard? Then come and join this lively and vibrant Resolutions Workshop on the 21st July 2016. Learn...
View ArticleWI members launch diverse campaign agenda:
The WI is an entirely member led organisation, and the resolutions process ensures that every WI member has the opportunity to set the direction of NFWI campaigns and policy, from the grassroots up....
View ArticleResolutions
The WI is an entirely member led organisation, and the resolutions process ensures that every WI member has the opportunity to set the direction of NFWI campaigns and policy, from the grassroots up. WI...
View ArticleSubmit a resolution
Have you been inspired to submit a resolution? The NFWI are now accepting resolution submissions for the 2016/17 resolutions process. Any member can propose a resolution for consideration. Chat about...
View ArticleShare your food waste stories:
Are you a farmer who’s had an order cancelled at the last minute, or a consumer who’s noticed a supermarket practice that you feel is contributing to your own or someone else’s food waste? Share your...
View ArticleContact your local food bank or charity:
Find out if there is a food bank local to you and get in touch to find out more about the work they do, the services they offer and whether there are opportunities to get involved. We are trying to get...
View ArticleRESOLUTION SHORT LIST SPECIAL
Where do you want your voice heard ? Can you make a difference? On November 16th 2016 we will be holding a RESOLUTION SHORT LIST SPECIAL 10am – 1pm at WI Centre, Hatfield Peverel £5 per Attendee...
View ArticleCarers Welcome
Our Carers Welcome campaign is calling on all acute and mental health hospitals to take steps to allow the family carers of those with dementia, greater access to their loved one while they are on the...
View ArticleAvoid Food Waste, Address Food Poverty
Get involved with our food waste survey: Complete our short questionnaire about some of your food buying (and wasting) habits. The questionnaire can be found online...
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