In line with the National Federation of WIs, Frenchay WI holds 11 meetings a year so, instead of a regular evening meeting in August, and at the time of writing, some of our members are looking forward to going for an Afternoon Tea - something that has become an annual outing for us. The speaker for our meeting in …

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As I write this article, the Ground is extremely busy with two matches being played most days, and so much credit for that going to our dedicated volunteer Grounds Team. The 1st Xl continue to make solid progress into the second half of the season, while the 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and new 5th Xl are also faring well, giving …

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Frenchay WI are pleased to have had several new members join us recently. In June we welcomed Simon Barnes whose talk was entitled “Mindfulness as a tool for better mental health.” Simon helped us to find ways to clear our thoughts in order to stop worrying about those things over which we have no control …

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June was a really busy month at the Club for all of our Teams, although in the later stages, the weather pattern turned rather unpredictable, with the occasional showers provided additional challenges for the Groundstaff and Team Managers, with last minute postponements. The 1st Xl are keeping pace at the upper end of …

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To take running kit on holiday or not. That is a question many of us face if we’re fortunate enough to get away when we are packing for our holidays. For some it is the perfect opportunity to explore new places and enjoy the experience without the usual distractions of day-to-day commitments. For others, the trainers …

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Our meeting in May was our Resolutions evening when a member gave us an outline of what was being proposed - Women and Girls with ASD & ADHD - under-identified, under-diagnosed, misdiagnosed, under-supported. The resolution was unanimously passed and will go to the National Federation of Women’s Institutes …

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The Season is now well under way, and the Club has been a really busy place. All the Senior sides are now well into their respective League campaigns, and it is good to see some new faces amongst the players, with the Club commitment to ‘mixed gender’ sides as strong as ever. It is also especially good to see two …

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Are you a “reluctant runner”? It’s always nice to hear how our community running club has impacted on our members. Here’s Sarah’s story: “Having joined the Frenchay ‘JustRun’ group in 2019 to increase my fitness levels and general health, starting with the Couch to 5K group, I fairly quickly got the ‘run-bug’ and …

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Frenchay WI are pleased to report that our recent meetings have attracted many members - new and old. It is really lovely to see so many ladies starting to live a more normal life now that the dreaded virus seems to be waning - long may that continue! Our speaker in April was Margot Cevik - she told us all about …

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With the start of May comes the beginning of Fixtures for our various Teams in the ‘Senior Leagues’. The 1sts will again be challenging in the Bristol and District League (B&D) ‘Senior’ Division, while the 2nds hope for a change of fortune in B&D Division 5. Meantime, the 3rds address new challenges in Division …

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