Mangawhai Women’s Institute celebrates 80 years

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The Mangawhai Women’s Institute (MWI) is proud to announce their 80th birthday celebrations which will take place in the Mangawhai Village Hall on July 17. Previously known as Country Women’s Institute, the MWI was established in 1938 just prior to the outbreak of World War 2.

t follows the time-honoured traditions of other women’s institutes both here and overseas. Emphasis is given to traditional home skills such as baking, making of pickles and jams, crafts, flower and produce growing and presentation. There is a social and political focus too and recommendations are made to Central Government on issues of importance of the day.

Above all, the women’s institute is a place where friendships are forged and a support network developes. The 80th birthday celebrations will begin at 11.30am and will include a light lunch, some entertainment and plenty of time to renew friendships as past members and friends of MWI who help out with the annual MWI Floral & Craft Show and support us in other ways are welcome to attend.

„ For more details please contact Barbara Pengelly at babspengelly@gmail.com

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