Martin & Damerham WI

Our WI is an amalgam of two older Institutes – believe it or not, in Martin and 
Damerham. One or other of us has been going since the 1920s, but we 
combined a long time ago now, and hope that there is no rivalry between the 
Village factions!
We are a small, friendly Institute, based on a very strong community. There is 
always lots for us to do, in all kinds of ways: We are regarded as the Jumble 
Sale queens, and turn out for every one that the Villages run, and are to be 
seen at all the local events. It`s a lovely area to live in.
We would always like to see new members, and have the perpetual cry, 
”Especially the Younger Ones” – but anyone who comes to our meetings is sure 
of a warm welcome.
One of our innovations – perhaps because of the strong community spirit here – 
is to open those meetings with a wider, popular appeal, to everyone, dreaded 
husbands and all. This has been a big success, and each time we do it, more 
heads appear round the door. Perhaps this might be one way to recruit more 
members in the long run – or is it time to make an Honorary Membership for 
men?
Our meetings are held at 7.30pm, mostly at Damerham Village Hall at 7.30pm