I’ve been coming to Manchester WI for nearly 2 years now, and have had many conversations with ladies who want to get out on their bikes...

This month we celebrated fabulous women to mark International Women's Day. Firstly, we said goodbye to our wonderful President Lex. Lex...

“That couldn’t possibly be a prison?” was the first thought going through most of our minds as the presentation paused on an image of the...

On Thursday 8th of February, our Bookish Broads were invited to the Bolton Octagon Theatre to watch Jane Eyre, courtesy of Manchester...

You may have noticed us talking about our upcoming collaboration with Runaway Brewery on our social media. We've created a limited...

Manchester WI kicked off 2018's year of meetings with a relaxed gathering. Announcements for the coming year were plentiful, check out...

After our successful salsa night we decided to get a bit more crafty with a ceramic workshop. The Clay Studio in Hulme is a...

We set up the Lady Skillers as a platform to explore skill sharing opportunities between our lovely members, taster sessions of new...

October's meeting was based around talking about women's health. I personally love talking about health conditions so was particularly...

Our September meeting theme was 'Music in Manchester' - whilst I am well aware of the pride Manchester has for it's music scene, I had no...

We're a creative bunch here at Manchester WI, with lots of crafty members. Therefore we could think of no better way to introduce...

Photos by Lucy Birks Manchester WI were thrilled to be involved in the Manchester Pride parade again this year, marching with four other...

This month's meeting was all about preparations for Pride! Manchester WI are proud to be marching in the Manchester Pride parade on...

At our June meeting, we were lucky enough to receive a visit from Radio 5 Live’s award-winning Anna Foster. With a stellar track record...

Manchester, so much to answer for Manchester was always a place of my schoolgirl dreams, even though I lived hundreds of miles away. The...

Manchester is the city to where I was born, grew up and started my life. It is the place that taught me the importance of compassion,...

I had lived with a long-term partner, had my first credit card bill demand and even knew how to poach an egg successfully. Well, most of...

If you think the extent of the Women’s Institute’s activities is jam making and crochet, then you’re very much mistaken. Although we do...