The Women's Institute 2.0

It's good to know that  as soon as  I do something new The Sun writes about it!

Yesterday was the first night of the East Dulwich Women's Institute and I am a proud founder member.  The WI is actually an interesting brand - traditionally considered to be a fussy, jam-making brigade of "women of a certain age" - it has having a bit of a resurrection. WIs are in the process of being set up in (yummy-mummy) areas of London like Islington, Fulham and Clapham. It seems to be part of the whole farmers markets, return to traditional Britishness thing.

While there were a lot of 30somethings with Cath Kitson bags, trendy jeans and cool glasses at the ED WI last night, it was actually a lot of fun. A chance to meet other local women and learn stuff - suggestions for what we wanted to learn about ranged from DIY, to local history, gardening and wine  and I admitted that I would quite like to know how to make chutney and jam.

I'll keep you posted on the jam front...

Comments

[freya]

Was there really burlesque or did it just alliterate? I love the idea of making jam but where the hell am I meant to find the time - can the WI tell you that?! BTW I know I owe you a comment on PSFK but it's late and this was easier. xF

[Amelia Torode]

Apparently the N1 WI are into beer and burlesque...