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If you're a member of the @womensinstitute.bsky.social in the beautiful village of Paglesham, Essex, I'll see on Wednesday! Thank you so much for inviting me.

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#DentalHealthMatters

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📢 Our #WGAPodcast launched today 🥳 & is hosted on @ucddublin.bsky.social History Hub. Please share the link 🙂: @womenshistnet.bsky.social @whaireland.bsky.social @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social @womensinstitute.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.bsky.social @socialhistsoc.bsky.social

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The March issue of WI Life is hitting doormats, we catch up with WI Climate ambassador Sue Smith (star of our latest podcast); members write to their younger selves #IWD2025; & WI Member Pritpal Cole talks about empowering young women through education. #InspiringWomen

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We’re proud to have the @womensinstitute.bsky.social on side fighting for better oral health for all. 👏

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Today, BBC Radio 4's 'You and Yours' featured WI member Allie, who spoke about trying to access an NHS dentist - & during her cancer treatment which compounded prob. She namechecks our #DentalHealthMatters campaign w/ @thebda.bsky.social. Listen from 39mins 10scs at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Since 1918 at every general election more men have been elected than women. @CentenaryAction's graph shows that whilst progress has been made & we now have 263 women MPs we still need 62 more for a #GenderEqualParliament #AskHerToStand

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A year ago Wes Streeting told patients queuing outside a dental practice in Bristol that “ultimately it's up to politicians to fix this crisis.” This morning people began queuing again before 7am to get on the books. Promises won't fix this. Action will. Our statement: www.bda.org/media-centre...

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This is so concerning, and our members will be keeping up the pressure as this is one of our flagship campaign areas. Thanks for continuing to highlight the issue, @dpcarrington.bsky.social. www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/ke...

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Such a privilege to work with @womensinstitute.bsky.social SIGBI (Ireland & England), Irish Country Women's Association (ICA) & WI of Northern Ireland. And with fab core team @annefhlogan.bsky.social @ruthdav.bsky.social @racheljcollett.bsky.social & Anna Muggeridge ❤️. #womensgrassrootsactivism

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In Feb's WI Life: we catch up with the Hackney Wicked Women – a really vibrant city WI, and give you a round-up on the March for Clean Water, back in Nov. We spotlight our Conversation Cafes – welcoming spaces for women refugees run by members, and we cover the upcoming NFWI Board Elections. Enjoy!

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Good meeting with the Police, the County Council, the Police and Crime Commissioner's Office and @womensinstitute.bsky.social to discuss the plans to reduce violence against women and girls in Warwickshire. Good progress made. Looking forward to working together in the future.

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This week, Alberto Costa MP corralled cross-Political party support to call on the Sec of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs to support the Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill. It was co-signed by Jeryl Stone, our Chair. Find out more about the campaign in the link in our bio.

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Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day in our 110th year! IWD, Sat 8 March, is a powerful reminder of the achievements of women worldwide & a call to action for gender equality. Explore the opportunities on My WI & take part in the WI’s celebration of progress, resilience, and possibility

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🌎 “The climate and nature crisis is the greatest long-term global challenge that we face.” Labour, we agree. 🗳️ Ask your MP to vote in favour of the Climate and Nature Bill on Friday 24 January in Parliament. 👉 Head to action.zerohour.uk 🐝 @zero-hour.bsky.social #CANBill

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Today marks the first day of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Screening uptake here in the UK is currently at a 26-year low. See our Linktree bio to support Cervical Cancer Prevention Week by completing our survey on HPV self-sampling, and register your attendance for our online campaign brainstorm

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UK Women's Marches, 18 January While we continue to wholeheartedly support the principles underpinning this grassroots movement, the NFWI has taken the decision not to attend this weekend’s women’s marches. Full statement: www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/ne...

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& if your interest is piqued about #womensgrassrootsactivism you can watch & hear the great @sorchao.bsky.social give her fantastic public lecture on the ICA's craftivism & activism via this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggrN... @womensinstitute.bsky.social

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Great to see @womensinstitute.bsky.social is here. WI one of 4 core members of our #womensgrassrootsactivism project + ICA, WI Northern Ireland & SIGBI. Project ends this month but our podcast series coming soon. Watch this space & find out more re project via link 👇. gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref...

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We loved it :)

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We’re excited to bring you a special online event with Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl Book series. This 'fireside chat' is inspired by our campaign, 'Thinking Differently: Autistic and ADHD Women and Girls'. Thursday 30 January 7-8:30pm. Sign up to the event now for free! shorturl.at/eB99A

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We are excited to welcome Angel Strawbridge as a keynote speaker at our Annual Meeting 2025. Angel is the founder of the Vintage Patisserie, and most known for being co-owner - alongside husband Dick - of Chateau de la Motte Husson; from the hugely popular Channel 4 series 'Escape to the Chateau.'

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Is NHS dentistry at death’s door? Dental consultant Tom Thayer breaks it down. Stitch with Issy Hawkins_ #dentist #nhs #dentistry

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Brilliant! Thanks so much, and we hope you have a great time with our Essex members, we know they will really enjoy the sessions with you. 😀

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Yesterday, we took to No.10 to hand in a petition on NHS dentistry reform, alongside @38degrees.bsky.social @thebda.bsky.social & @mirror.co.uk. Here are members of WI Staveley with Chair of the APPG for Dentistry, Yasmin Qureshi outside the gates to Number 10 Downing Street. And a craftivist tooth!

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We did! Why not join the movement?

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We’re at Number 10 with @thebda.bsky.social, @mirror.co.uk, and @womensinstitute.bsky.social, to hand in our petition calling on the PM to take urgent action to properly fund NHS dentistry, signed by over a quarter of a million people!

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All 51 men have been convicted of raping Gisele Pelicot She heroically fought for this while her husband & each of these rapists felt sorry for themselves We deal with the symptoms but ignore the sexism & misogyny that causes it Today is Gisele’s day

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Yes, we heard the very inspiring @nazirafzal.bsky.social, of Starmer's team, talk on this at @womensinstitute.bsky.social at Royal Albert Hall last year. Don't underestimate the courage it takes to go after these gangs (threats to family etc). Musk should get his facts right before posting 🤐.

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Before we get going for 2025, here's NFWI Chief Executive Melissa Green's review of the year that was 2024! Didn't we all do well? Congratulations to everyone, and here's to LOTS more in 2025! youtu.be/YSvE1kMFsdk?... #EmpoweringWomen #WomensInstitute #InspiringWomen #2024Review

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A great way to kick off 2025's media coverage for the WI - a lovely piece in the BBC about our virtual WI groups; supporting the flexibility needs and choices of members who find it tricky to meet in person, and proving a "lifeline" to women: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A very happy new year to you all! We are just putting the finishing glaze on our 2024 Review video, and will be posting that in the coming days. What a year 2024 was, with even better to come in 2025 👏🏽🥳

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As a supporter of the Climate and Nature Bill, one of our New Year's Resolutions, or promises, is to help the #CANbill become a new law in 2025. Join us - ask your MP to vote for the CAN bill at its second reading, Friday 24 January. Link in Lintree in bio (takes 5 mins). @zero-hour.bsky.social

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2025 is almost here. We're making some commitments rooted in our campaigning aims. What are yours, and will you join us?

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We hope you're all enjoying a lovely festive break. Have you lost track of what day it is? Or maybe you're back to work? Let our latest podcast soundtrack 30mins of your day, whatever you're up to...Link below 👇🏽🎧

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Looking for ideas or how to have an eco-friendly Christmas? Wrestling with wrapping paper? Grimacing at glitter? Our friends at Coronation Gardens have some ideas and advice in our blog. Link in our Linktree bio.

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We currently have a vacancy for Campaigns Assistant. Our Public Affairs department is responsible for the WI’s high-profile, national campaigns, policy and research work. This key part will help the NFWI achieve impactful change in its campaigning and lobbying. Closing Date: 8 Jan 2025. Link in bio.

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HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh joined members of Bagshot Women’s Institute at St. Anne’s Church Hall in Bagshot recently at their xmas mtg. The Duchess, who is a member of Bagshot WI presented a certificate to Rita Freeman, marking 58 years of service to the WI. 📸: Andy Newbold

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Well hello there - we've just released episode 3 of our Podcast series! Just in time to settle in with a cuppa before Christmas (or listen on the go as you're Xmas shopping, as erm, we will be!). It's on Spotify, Acast, and filtering out to wherever you get yours: shows.acast.com/inspiring-wo...

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#16DaysofActivism The LGBTQIA+ community may experience - and be at risk of - certain types of abuse, more often than others. They may experience tactics of power and control by their perpetrator/s. Join us to campaign for a coordinated, whole-system response to ending #ViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls

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Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected officials in England and Wales responsible for generally overseeing police forces. We’ve created helpful guidance you can use on how to contact your PCC, how to prepare for a meeting, and some example questions you may wish to ask. Link in bio.

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