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The Bakewell Women's Institute

Coffee Drip

Join us for our regular coffee mornings

Find us as we hold coffee mornings every second Tuesday of the month in Bakewell. Throughout the year various coffee morning dates have been changed for group visits, find out more about visit dates here. 

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More Information

Click below to view our 2024 News letter and programme

April 2024 Newsletter

2024 Programme

The History of the Women's Institute

The Women’s Institute was formed in 1915 in an attempt to revitalise rural communities and to encourage women to become more involved in producing food in World War 1. Its aims have broadened, and over the decades the WI has championed many causes, such as lobbying for equal pay, being involved in campaigns such as Keep Britain Tidy, Jubilee celebrations, Freedom from Hunger, environmental issues such as pollution and recycling, homelessness, Fair Trade, and mental health. It is the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK. The WI website www.thewi.org.uk provides a fascinating history of its evolution. And of course we still knit and make jam!!

Reformed in 2006, Bakewell WI meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7.30 in the Friends Meeting House, Bakewell. We also hold regular coffee mornings and get involved with Bakewell Market by hosting a stall for charity, and support the annual Carnival. We are also putting together for 2024 an expanded activities list, including walks, trips to a distillery and the local gliding club, and would like to add in some crafting activities. Our committee recognises that everyone should have a say in what we do and further suggestions are always welcomed. We also welcome newcomers to try a taster session and wish to attract people of all ages.

The Women's Institute in Bakewell

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Meetings and where to find us

All our regular meetings are held at the Friends Meeting House, Chapel Lane, Bakewell, DE45 1EL. There is limited parking but plenty of spaces on the main Bakewell car park in the market place. Anyone with difficulties attending can ask for lifts and we will do our best to help. Non members are welcome to attend all our activities, for which a cost is levied (of course coffee events are free!). Other meetings and events are highlighted below. Further details will be included in our regular monthly newsletter and at our meetings.

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