HOMECRAFTS AND GARDENS

Organises classes and workshops held in Kendal and venues out and about the Federation, encouraging members to develop new skills under expert tutor guidance. Occasional day trips to venues of artistic merit such as historic houses

                 

FINANCE & OFFICE 

including SALES TEAM

Internal committee comprising Committee Chairmen and invited lay members, plus any Trustee wishing to attend. Has recently incorporated the work of the Sales Team.

LEISURE

This committee encourages interest and enjoyment in sporting and leisure activities by arranging classes including Dance Days, Federation Walks, sporting activities such as archery, ten-pin bowling, croquet and organising events such as the annual Federation Quiz.  Painting for Pleasure offers seasonal opportunities for members to enjoy open air painting/sketching.    

MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

Our meetings deal with all matters  encouraging new members to join and offering support to WIs needing advice and help. We handle the formation or suspension of WIs,  arranging training sessions, classes and visits to WIs, group, regional and NFWI meetings.  

MUSIC & DRAMA

Encourages interest and  the development of high standards in Music & Drama by organising performances, competitions and concerts which members can participate in and also arranges visits to see first rate professional productions.              

PUBLIC AFFAIRS & 

THE ENVIRONMENT

This Committee aims to encourage interest in and address issues pertaining to General Education, Local, National and International Affairs and the Environment, by the arrangement of classes, courses, conferences and events.They include informative events following on from the resolution mandates agreed at the national AGM                               

SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS

This committee makes all the administrative arrangements and runs the Federation’s involvement in the Westmorland County Agricultural Show, Country Fest and the biannual Northern Show.

They recruit the judges, demonstrators and stewards and set up the marquee displays at these events.