About the Belles

WI for the Modern Woman

WHO

The idea for the Brentwood Belles WI began in the summer of 2010. It was the brain child of Samantha Wait who had the idea to create a forward thinking WI for the women of Brentwood — a WI for the modern woman, in fact! After initial meetings with our WI advisors, we took a stall at the South Weald Parish Fair and obtained press coverage in the Brentwood Gazette. We also advertised the first meeting in the Brentwood Network. All this work resulted in 98 women arriving at our first meeting in October 2010!  We were full to capacity by our second meeting with 115 members. We currently have 130 members and over 20 subgroups.

You will find our group, while strictly non-party political and non-sectarian, has wide interests. We aim to inspire women by offering opportunities to learn, socialise and participate in the local community. We believe, as women, we really can make a difference.

WHAT

The WI is a unique organisation shaped by its members. In 1915, we set out to give women a voice and to be a force for good in the community.  Since then, our members and our ambitions alike have grown tremendously.  Today, we are the largest women’s organisation in the UK and we pride ourselves on being a trusted place for all women of all generations, to share experiences and learn from each other. A WI membership offers the opportunity to meet women in your local area in-person and virtually, to make friends and make a difference in your community. We campaign nationally on a wide range of issues and provide life-long learning and self-development opportunities for women in England and Wales.

WHEN

Unless specified otherwise, we meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Doors open at 7:30pm for an 8pm prompt start.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENTLY FULL.

If you wish to visit then please email us for more details at: members (at) thebrentwoodbelleswi.co.uk.

WHERE

All meetings are held at South Weald Parish Hall, London Road  CM14 4NP (opposite Mary Green Manor).

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENTLY FULL.

If you wish to visit then please email us for more details at: members (at) thebrentwoodbelleswi.co.uk.