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This episode is dedicated to the memory of Alison Quill, who was President of the branch from 2019, until her death in April 2022.
Tiggi talks to Natalyia Wills, a member of the local WI since 2015. She is on a mission to bust the myth that the WI is not only ‘Jam and Jerusalem’.
Since 1915 when the first WI was formed in Wales, many resolutions from them have been made directly to Government. They have been influencing on so many important matters since, including social housing, HIV and Aids awareness, and Care Not Custody for Women. Back in the 1970s they were even campaigning on environmental issues.
During the two world wars, the WI organisation started to empower women in rural areas to support the war effort. The organisation went from strength to strength.
Currently the WI has a membership of 220,000. Still the largest and arguably the most powerful women’s group in the UK
Hello Tiggi and team!
Another lovely listen to Draycott Diaries this morning whilst ironing here in rural Cornwall – your WI post this time. I am a terrific fan of your podcasts, and so enjoy Tiggi’s warm and conversational style. She really gets the best from all her interviewees, and as a result one feels drawn into the community without actually living in Draycott (although I think I’d like to!) Now that is a great skill, and you are a great team. Wonderful music too, so a huge thank you and here’s to lots more of the same!
Hi Gill,
Thankyou for your lovely comment. We are so glad that you are enjoying our podcasts – we certainly enjoy making them.
Be sure to listen out for our next release later this month.
Kind regards
The Draycott Diaries Team