This year is the 250 th anniversary of Jane Austen, one of the greatest female writers who was so interested in issues relating to women of the 18 th and early 19 th centuries. I have absolutely no shame, therefore, in borrowing and adapting one of her most famous opening lines: - It is a truth universally acknowledged that one of the best organisations that a woman can belong to is the WI. Where else can you go to be independent, find fellowship and friendship, encourage
Wiltshire Council is supporting the national Restart a Heart initiative on Thursday 16 October 2025 , offering free CPR training sessions at leisure centres across the county. This aligns with the recent WI resolution “Bystanders can be Lifesavers” , aiming to empower the public with life-saving skills. What’s Happening: Free CPR demonstrations and hands-on sessions Learn basic CPR and defibrillator use Where You Can Take Part: Training will be available at the following W
