The Sapphires WI

The 14th Wirral Open Studio Tour has a member of @TheSapphiresWI in it. Charmaine Maw Glass Artist works both warm and cold glass. Her work is often organic and an environmental theme. She prefers large-scale and to exhibit outdoors if possible. Website charmainemaw.co.uk

Members of @TheSapphiresWI had a lovely walk in the sunshine at Thurstaton today followed by their usual stop for coffee and a natter.

We are truly saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen and offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family. She was a loyal and dedicated member of the WI for 80 years, and never failed to show her support for us throughout her time as Queen.

Lovely day at Elton Hall rearranged from 2020 and from excessive heat Tuesday. Interesting house, lovely gardens and good cafe. We were well looked after and would recommend for a visit. @RutStamSound @oakhamnubnews @WomensInstitute

Join the Library team @storyhouselive tomorrow at 11am-12,30pm for a session of mindful pebble painting where you will create and execute designs for your stones using acrylic paint. All materials will be provided. Members £3.60/Non-members £4 Book here: cwac.co/sc0bW

Excited for tomorrow #WhereTheCrawdadsSing at @vuecinemas

A member of @TheSapphiresWI made it to the Royal Academy Summer Art Exhibition second round of Judging with her piece Cloud Burst. Well done Charmaine Maw

Join @cwacmuseums this month for a celebration of sustainability and climate action. All events are free, though some may require booking. Take a look at what's on 👉 cwac.co/HiMev

Have you met the Queen? 👑 This Jubilee year, we’d love to hear your special memories! Perhaps you went to a Palace garden party? Maybe The Queen came to your WI or a local event? Do you have a connection, or did HMQ inspire you in some way? Chat to us at WILife@nfwi.org.uk

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

Did you know Chester Library at Storyhouse has over 274 years’ worth of Cheshire newspapers on microfilm. Our collection starts at 1733 and ends at 2009. You are welcome to use our microfilm reader for free. For further information: cwac.co/kcodb @chesterherifest

Jubilee Celebrations at Gee Cross & District WI. A Royal afternoon with a very yummy afternoon tea. A table of memories with Royalty memorabilia, meeting the Queen and Union Jack Flags

We are delighted to announce the results for the resolution- there were 4738 votes for and 171 against, meaning the resolution is passed by 96.5% #WI_AM2022

Wishing Her Majesty many congratulations on her Platinum Jubilee. Have a wonderful time Sapphires, whatever you may be doing 💙

Jubilee Bank Holiday All libraries apart from Chester Library at Storyhouse will be closed on Thurs 2 & Fri 3 June. Chester Library will be open 9.30am - 11pm on both days. You can renew your loans online at cwac.co/mcnE8 or by phoning 0300 123 7739 (24 hour).

We are now accepting donations on our mobile library for the West Cheshire foodbanks. You can find out what can be donated at cwac.co/flgDk and the location and times of the mobile library stops at cwac.co/uvWAC

Loads of chatting and getting to know other members, new and old at @TheSapphiresWI coffee/tea morning at Burleydam Restuarant

The Govt announced they’ll ratify #IstanbulConvention but opt out of key support for migrant women. Ask your MP to attend the @ICChangeUK Photocall to call them to ratify w/out reservations & protect ALL women from violence: icchange.co.uk/allwomen #AllWomenMeansAllWomen

Thank you to everyone who came to our Parliamentary drop-in today on Textiles and the Environment! We must continue to raise awareness of the effects of microfibre plastic textile shedding on the environment 🌊🌍 #seaclothes #microplastics @AlbertoCostaMP @WomensInstitute