BFWI - Annual Meeting 2026
About
Doors open at 9:15am, with the meeting beginning promptly at 10:00am.On arrival, please register and then help yourself to a hot drink and biscuit while taking time to browse the stalls and displays and purchase raffle tickets.
The meeting will open with our choirmaster, Derry Pope, providing musical accompaniment and will conclude with our traditional singing of Jerusalem. This will be followed by federation business, including the presentation of prizes and certificates, and the awarding of bursaries.
We will then break for tea, coffee and cake.
Following the break, we are delighted to welcome our keynote speaker, Siobhan Clarke, historian at Historic Royal Palaces, who will present “The Crown and the Cradle.” Her talk explores fascinating stories about royal babies, including Prince William.
The meeting will conclude with the raffle draw and singing of the national anthem.
Cost:
Non-delegates - £10
WI Delegate - free
Date
Saturday 25 April 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+00)Location
The Abbey School
Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5DZ