In addition to our monthly meetings we have a busy schedule of social activities with our Interest Groups.These include theatre trips, quizzes, a supper club, trips to exhibitions, museums and gardens, crafting, a book group, a gardening group and regular coffee mornings. Events are open to all our members, some are open to guests too, and we always welcome suggestions for social activities. Depending on the activity there may be a charge to attend.
We select a charity of the year and fundraise for them by holding plant and craft sales, bucket collections or sponsored walks. We also make cushions for cancer patients, supporting our local Macmillan service based at Whipps Cross Hospital. We attend local community events such as the Leytonstone Get Together and Local Climate Change Action Days.
We participate in National WI Campaigns, such as lobbying the government on climate change, representing our WI on national marches and attend NFWI events to support campaigns, such as the Clean Rivers campaign and Great Big Green Week.