In this episode, Kate, Nicola and Stacey visit Evelyn Suffield House, the home of Norfolk Federation Office, to meet Margaret Collingwood and Louise Casson, the Federation's Chair and Secretary.

Margaret and Louise share stories and experiences relating to each of the themes of our previous episodes, as well as discussing the Federation's history - covering the origins of the House, leading ladies Lady Denman and Evelyn Suffield, and our archives. As well as chatting about our centenary celebrations, we gain an insight into what it's really like being a Federation Secretary (hint: very, very busy!!) and discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a WI during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rosemary, Jill and Roxy chat with Tracey from Norfolk’s first ever workplace WI: The Girls at 31.

This episode explores what the future may hold for the Women’s Institute. First, we hear from Gemma and Roxy with what’s in store for us at the Golden Triangle Girls as a modern group. Riding off on a horse of sass, apparently?

Roxy and Gemma meet with Rowan, Keilah, Jemma and Lynsey from Balham WI to discuss sisterhood, campaigning and what being a WI member means to them. They discuss the WI's social clout with 20,000+ members, pushing boundaries regarding stereotypes and supporting campaigns - such as ending FGM and revenge porn. Kate and Emily from the Golden Triangle Girls then discuss the empowering nature of the WI, safe spaces, growing confidence as a member and using your voice as a strong, independent woman. 

The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educationational opportunities and the chance to gain new skills. Sarah, Bridget, Jenna and Stacey speak to members of Brooke WI, Swallowtails WI and Golden Triangle Girls WI about the diverse skills and learning opportunities their membership brings - from burlesque dancing and calligraphy to leadership and campaigning! 

It's not unusual for generations of the same family to be members of the WI - so Kate, Rosemary and Roxy speak to members whose families have joined the WI too! Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, great-grandmothers and wider family share their experiences- from googling what the WI was to running for President!

With thanks to members of All Saints WI, Golden Triangle Girls WI, Swallowtails WI, Terrington St Clements WI and City WI. 

In our first episode, we interview some inspiring members who have all gone through a particular rite of passage - founding a Women's Institute! We look into their experiences of founding a WI - from what motivated them to start one and how they went about it, to how their WIs are faring today. With thanks to the members of Swallowtails WI and City WI in Norwich!

Gemma, Roxy and Stacey introduce our podcast and the motivation behind it!

The Norfolk Federation of Women's Institutes is 100 years old! To mark the occasion, members of Golden Triangle Girls WI recorded the experiences of what it's like to be a member of the WI today, meeting many inspiring women along the way. 

Our volunteers learned how to record, edit and host a podcast thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. We hope you enjoy listening!