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2026:
W.I Annual General Meeting
Dahlias galore
Donna's award winning first attempt at floral art.
Theme: Autumn Glory
Handcraft with autumn colours
Fruit Loaf
Shona: Winning dahlia (with Avis)
Donna: Winning arrangement (with Barbara)
Barbara: Winning handcraft (with Avis)
Ruth: Winning fruit loaf (with Avis)
Shona: Winner of most points and best overall exhibit
Romahapa: Winner of 'best programme' & 'most points by a WI' (collected by Romahapa president: Michelle).
Romahapa: Winner of 'most new members' (collected by Romahapa president: Michelle).
Michelle and Avis talk with Bec and Bronwyn talks with Michelle.
Bec and Michelle gave the morning talk about their Godzone multisport expedition - over 700km across 8 days of blood, sweat and tears raising money for Multiple Sclerosis.
Phillipa was the afternoon speaker and talked about her experience running Spark Tank, a programme in Dunedin for young people who need support to re-engage with education.
2025:
Gifts purchased from the morning tea proceeds for three local children in need.
WI 90th JUBILEE
Clutha Leader, Nov 6 2025
Vicki Galbreath and Ila Ryan adding the finishing touches to the baskets for truffles.
Vicki Galbreath and Donna Pettitt cleaning trophies for the jubilee.
Judy Cathcart GH (Rotorua Federation) and National President Jude Vaughan at Signal Hill Lookout, Dunedin
Jude and Judy looking great after a quick walk up Baldwin St!!!
Members who attended the Paretai WI enjoy catching up with each other at the 90th Jubilee: Mearle Wilson, Marie Marshall, Joy Sheppard, Edith Paterson, Carol Creighton, Shona Preddy, and Anne Bichan.
WI NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Winners of the Avis Rishworth Innovative Trophy for our website and Christmas song.
Jude Vaughan (National President), Avis Rishworth (past National President and donor of the trophy), Shona Preddy.
Relaxing in the Hamilton Gardens after the AGM:
Shona Preddy, Joss Borwnlie, Vicki Galbreath, Gay Bloxham and Donna Pettitt.
GREYPOWER'S SENIORS' EXPO
Adie Reid and Biddy Craig at the Greypower Seniors' Expo: Eight ladies have expressed interest in joining a WI in our area.
SOUTH OTAGO AGM:
Biddy Craig from Romahapa WI received her well deserved Good Service Badge at the South Otago AGM.
MARCH: JUNE WATERS - 70 YEARS IN THE WI
FEBRUARY: HIGH TEA FUNDRAISER
High Tea Fundraiser for our National Executive held at the Cross Recreation Centre, Balclutha in February. 69 ladies and gentlemen enjoyed an array of food with all the fine china out for all to enjoy.
$1720 was raised for the National Project.
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