Gallery
What we have been up to
Showcase Your WI at Wootton and Dry Sandford October 2019
A fund-raising game for all sorts of WI events
Showcase Your WI at Wootton and Dry Sandford October 2019
Effective Staging example of interpreting our WI Group presented by Gill Thomas, NFWI Judge
Circular walk from Deddington September 2019
Some of the members who enjoyed a circular walk from Deddington led by Jean who kindly welcomed us for coffee and a chat at her house afterwards. 27 September 2019.
Circular Garden at Bourton House Garden Gloucestershire October 2019
Circular Garden at Bourton House Garden seen on our Garden Visit on Tuesday 1 October 2019
Knot Garden at Bourton House Garden October 2019
Box Knot Garden at Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire, on Tuesday 1 October 2019
Hot Herbaceous Border at Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire, Tuesday 1 October 2019
Dahlia, Rudbeckia, Canna and Datura in the long hot Herbaceous Border at Bourton House Garden, Tuesday 1 October 2019
Marguerites and Topiary at Bourton House Garden October 2019
Marguerites and Topiary Walk at Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire, Tuesday 1 October 2019
OFWI Centenry Art & Craft Exhibition, Didcot, September 2019
Individual Member’s entry for the OFWI Centenary Art & Craft Exhibition by Chris for Didcot, Saturday, 21 September 2019, for A Contemporary Centenary Celebration
Visit to Sezincote House and Garden August 2019
Beautiful English parkland with 2 Indian Brahmin bulls. Thursday 29 August 2019
Visit to Sezincote House and Garden August 2019
The magnificent Sezincote House guarded by 2 elephants – a little bit of India in the heart of the Cotswolds. Thursday 29 August 2019
Visit to Sezincote House and Garden August 2019
Our group just before we had a tour of the fascinating Sezincote House Thursday 29 August 2019
Visit to Sezincote House and Garden August 2019
The Orangery where we enjoyed afternoon tea at the end of our visit Thursday 29 August 2019
Visit to Sezincote House and Garden August 2019
Friends by the Persian Garden at Sezincote Thursday 29 August 2019
Visit to Sezincote House and Garden August 2019
Coming through the Indian Bridge into Sezincote’s Garden Thursday 29 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate the Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Pauline receiving a bouquet in thanks for hosting the lovely evening. 1 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate the Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Our clever President Pat made a beautiful cake to celebrate the occasion. It tasted as good as it looked! 1 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate the Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Group photo. 1 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate the Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Members enjoying the lovely occasion. 1 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate the Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Members enjoying the garden party. 1 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate the Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Our August meeting was a garden party to celebrate 100 years of OFWI. We were so lucky with the weather. 1 August 2019
Garden Party to celebrate Centenary of Oxfordshire WI August 2019
Many of the members came in style wearing hats for this perfect Summer evening. 1 August 2019
Arty Crafty workshop May 2019
Veronica and Jennifer smiling as they work. 13 May 2019
Arty Crafty workshop May 2019
Members attended a workshop at the Arty Crafty Place in North Aston where they were shown how to block print on fabric. 13 May 2019
Arty Crafty workshop May 2019
Proudly showing our masterpieces! 13 May 2019
Christmas Tree decorations December 2018 – Representation of the People Act 1918
Our crafted Christmas tree decorations – Representation of the People Act 1918 – St. Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival 7-9 December 2018
Tooley’s Boatyard visit July 2019
Margaret investigating the forge. 11 July 2019
Fundraising Coffee Morning April 2019
Coffee Morning at Caroline’s to collect items and raise funds for Period Poverty. 25 April 2019
Fundraising Coffee Morning April 2019
Members and visitors enjoying our fundraiser for Period Poverty. 25 April 2019
Tooley’s Boatyard visit July 2019
Matt Armitage, Director of Tooley’s Boatyard, with our group. 11 July 2019
Tooley’s Boatyard visit July 2019
A glimpse of some of the fascinating old machinery in one of the workshops. 11 July 2019
Tooley’s Boatyard visit July 2019
Matt Armitage at work in the forge. 11 July 2019
Tooley’s Boatyard visit July 2019
The peaceful Oxford canal viewed as we cruise on the Dancing Duck. 11 July 2019
OFWI Centenary AGM March 2019
Banner at OFWI Centenary AGM Kassam Stadium. 26 March 2019
OFWI Centenary AGM March 2019
Chris about to join the parade of Oxfordshire WI banners. 26 March 2019
OFWI Centenary AGM March 2019
Oxfordshire’s centenary wall-hanging is unveiled. Each leaf was hand stitched by a different WI in the county. Adderbury’s is near the bottom of the right-hand panel. 26 March 2019
OFWI Centenary AGM March 2019
Adderbury members enjoying the event. 26 March 2019
OFWI Centenary AGM March 2019
Chris talking to Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, who wowed us with her inspirational talk. 26 March 2019
Our KHH GWS wild flower area July 2019
Corn Chamomile and Poppies at our wild flower area 3 July 2019
Tooley’s Boatyard Banbury July 2019
Tooley’s own narrow boat, the Dancing Duck, on the canal at Banbury. 11 July 2019
Evening walk June 2019
By Souldern pond and nearly at the pub where three more members and supper await us. 26 June 2019
Souldern walk June 2019
On the way from Souldern to Aynho 26 June 2019
WI members at the Climate Change Parliamentary Lobby June 2019
Our President Pat Smith took part in the lobby on 26 June 2019
Adderbury Fete June 2019
Our wrapped jars tombola stall raising funds for the school and the church 8 June 2019
At the Lakes April 2019
One of the areas checked for litter 13 April 2019
Litter pick April 2019
A group of members and friends after a successful litter pick round the village 13 April 2019
Denman Mediterranean Cookery Course February 2019
One of the delicious dishes that we created on the course 14 February 2019
Denman Mediterranean Cookery Course February 2019
Two of our members thoroughly enjoyed this 3-day course at Denman from 13 to 15 February. They are shown here with our tutor Alex Mackay and the rest of the group.
The banner of the original Adderbury & Milton WI 1921
The banner is now in the NFWI Archives in Southampton
First Verse Competition November 1927
Entry No 1 by Mrs Wade 7 November 1927
First Verse Competition November 1927
The winning entry written by Mrs. K. Cholmondeley 7 November 1927
January 2019 Meeting
Couture Millinery by Lucy Bowler, our first speaker for 2019 at our meeting on 3 January 2019.
St. Marks Gospel transcription for St. Mary’s Church via Adderbury WI – May 2016
WI member’s participation in Adderbury Community project – St. Marks Gospel transcription for St. Mary’s Church via Adderbury WI
Christmas Meal at The Joiners Bloxham December 2018
WI members and our food contributions to WI Christmas Campaign 2018 to alleviate poverty – food to local Food Bank facility Banbury – Thursday 6 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Tree Festival December 2018
Our WI Christmas Tree – Representation of the People Act 1918 – working together on our tree – Thursday 6 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Tree Festival December 2018
Our WI Christmas Tree and handbill scrolls – Representation of the People Act 1918 – 6 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Tree Festival December 2018
Our WI tree – Representation of the People Act 1918 – Thursday 6 December 2018
St, Mary’s Church Christmas Tree Festival December 2018
WI members with our Christmas Tree – Representation of the People Act 1918 – on Thursday 6 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Market December 2018
Homemade Biscotti for sale on Saturday 1 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Market December 2018
Delicious homemade Cakes for sale Saturday 1 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Market December 2018
Guess the Weight cake competition Saturday 1 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Market December 2018
Our WI preserves,cakes and biscuits
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Market December 2018
Our WI Stall Saturday 1 December 2018
St. Mary’s Church Christmas Market December 2018
Two of our members. Rosemary and Jennifer,, manning our WI stall on Saturday 1 December 2018,
OFWI Technique Taster Day November 2018
One of our members, Rosemary M, enjoyed a wonderful Craft Day organised by the Oxfordshire Federation, where she learnt 5 different techniques. This is the result. Well done, Rosemary!
Big Breakfast November 2018: Customers Arriving
One of our members arrived in style for her breakfast and brought her family too! Saturday 3 November 2018
Big Breakfast November 2018: The Serving Team
The serving team ready to greet customers. Saturday 3 November 2018
Big Breakfast November 2018: The Toast and Juice Team
The toast and juice team busy at work. Saturday 3 November 2018
Big Breakfast November 2018: The kitchen Team
Carrol leading a cheerful band of our members ready to cook, make tea and coffee and wash up. Saturday 3 November 2018
Big Breakfast November 2018
Tables set and ready for our customers to arrive. Saturday 3 November 2018
Poppies for November 2018 Members’ Meeting
Knitted poppies made at our craft meetings on 19 September and 17 October 2018 for all members at November’s members’ meeting
Adderbury Community day September 2018
One of our members by our stall 15 September 2018
Reading Group books September 2018
A selection of books read by our Reading Group 12 September 2018
Craft Group Meeting September 2018
Poppy making for members for November members’ meeting 19 September 2018
Barford Millpond September 2018
Barford millpond waterfall 7 September 2018
Exploring Barford Mill September 2018
Bernice and Mary at Barford Mill 7 September 2018
Barford Mill September 2018
Walk about Barford Mill 7 September 2018
Walk around the Barfords September 2018
Coffee break outside St. John’s Church 7 September 2018
Guess the weight of the Squash competition September 2018
Meetings’ information table with 10lb 9oz squash 6 September 2018
Members’ visit to Rousham House & Gardens July 2018
Gate to the herbaceous border
Members at Rousham House & Garden July 2018
Adderbury WI visit Rousham House and Garden – 19 July 2018 – with a guided tour of the House
Group Meeting April 2018 hosted by Adderbury WI
We host the 2018 Group Meeting with guest speaker Alix Booth’s Party Puppets
Group Meeting April 2018 hosted by Adderbury WI
We host the 2018 Group Meeting with guest speaker Alix Booth ‘s Party Puppets
Group Meeting April 2018 hosted by Adderbury WI
We host the 2018 Group Meeting with guest speaker Alex Booth’s Party Puppets
Adderbury Christmas Market November 2014
Adderbury WI stall for homemade cakes and preserves for Adderbury Christmas Market 2014
Adderbury Christmas Market November 2014
Adderbury WI stall for homemade cakes and preserves for Adderbury Christmas Market 2014
OFWI Tackley Wall-Hanging Initiative 2018
Stitch in Time Embroidered Leaf design for Wall-Hanging July 2018
Katharine House Hospice Festival of Open Gardens June 2018
Adderbury WI Grow Wild Seed wild flower area for Open Garden Day 2 June 2018
Tackley Wall-hanging 1989
OFWI Tackley Wall-Hanging 1989 with Adderbury contribution 1st square, top left-hand corner, 2nd row down
Swifts Bird Box June 2018
Our WI Swifts bird box in Adderbury June 2018
WI Barton Abbey Walk lunch June 2018
Barton Abbey Walk with lunch at The Yurt, Nicholsons Tuesday 12 June 2018
WI Barton Abbey Walk June 2018
Barton Abbey Walk and lunch at The Yurt, Nicholsons Tuesday 12 June 2018
WI Jam Jar Stall for the school and church fete June 2018
St. Mary’s Church & School Fete 2018 at Lucy Plackett Playing Field
Adderbury Christmas Tree Festival 2015
Resolutions Christmas Tree 2015
Adderbury Christmas Tree Festival 2015
Adderbury & District WI Resolutions Christmas Tree 2015
Resolutions Meeting’s Information table for May 2018
Information table for 3rd May meeting
Morse Walk Oxford April 2018
Learning more about Morse
Morse Walk Oxford April 2018
Leigh talking to our group outside the Sheldonian Theatre Oxford
Morse Walk Oxford April 2018
Outside Oxford’s Natural History Museum, the scene of a memorable episode from the Lewis TV series
Morse Walk Oxford April 2018
Members gathering at the Martyrs’ Memorial for the beginning of our Morse Walk with our Guide, Leigh Guyatt
WI entry for St. Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival December 2014
Tree with handmade and decorated dough shapes 2014
Swerford Walk March 2018
Outside Swerford church
Swerford Walk March 2018
Other members joined us for lunch at Hook Norton Brewery after our walk
WI Games in the Garden August 2016
Fundraising afternoon with tea and games
Adderbury Christmas Market 2016
WI homemade Cakes and Preserves Stall for Adderbury Christmas Market 2016
Katharine House Hospice Open Day June 2017
Adderbury WI Team Wild Flowers with Grow Wild Seeds of Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Adderbury WI Team Wild Flower Walk July 2017
Our first Adderbury WI Team Wild Flower Walk at Katharine House Hospice and Adderbury Lakes
Adderbury WI Big Breakfast October 2017
Awaiting customers – breakfast tables all set October 2017
Adderbury Christmas Market 2017
Our stall at the Christmas Market in St. Mary’s Church – Saturday, 2nd December 2017
Swerford Walk March 2018
A pause on our circular walk around Swerford
Blenheim Walk February 2018
Group photo with Mary by Chris
Blenheim Walk February 2018
Group photo with Chris by Mary
Group Meeting April 2018 hosted bt Adderbury WI
Lots of us dressed for the occasion!
Group Meeting supper April 2018
Members from 4 other local WIs joined us for a seaside themed evening when we were entertained by Alix Booth’s presentation of the history of Punch and Judy