Introduce yourself
Tea and Tents 2015 is a camping get-together exclusively for WI members. The awesome inaugural Tea and Tents event was in June 2014 in the Peak District, and is back by popular demand - Tea and Tents 2015 will be from 17th to 20th July at Walesby Forest campsite in Nottinghamshire and tickets have completely sold out! A key philosophy of Tea & Tents is that the whole programme is organised and delivered by the campers themselves (we are a talented bunch after all!), with the smooth running of the whole weekend supported by more lovely volunteers. The organising team is made up of 5 WI members: India Rabey from Gloucester Road WI in Bristol; Sue Carter from Renaissance WI in Worthing; Clare Barrett from Birchgrove WI in Cardiff ; Meryl Shirtcliffe from Old Dalby WI in Leicestershire; Rebecca Cobb from Tea and Tarts WI in Huddersfield
Why did you become a member of the WI?
We all became members of the WI at different times, but for similar reasons – friendship, fun, shared values, and cake!
How would you sum up your WI?
Tea and Tents is a celebration for what it means to be in the WI, full of sharing skills, love, laughter, and meeting new people.
Why would you encourage other women to get involved in the WI?
The WI is awesome, a great way to meet like minded women from all backgrounds and all ages, brought together through shared values and wanting to make friends and learn something new.
What are you most looking forward to as part of the WI centenary in 2015?
Some of the T&T Organising team were lucky enough to go to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party or Annual Meeting at Royal Albert hall (or both!) so Tea and Tents is the next event to look forward to!