The N1WI committee meets once a month to organise meetings and keep all the members smiling.
You can contact them at n1wi@yahoo.co.uk with any ideas for speakers, outings, meetings or how to make the N1WI even better!
Amy - President
Why I joined the WI?: To make friends in Islington and learn new skills. I joined in 2007.
Occupation: Audiologist. I perform hearing and balance tests and rehab in a hospital. I love staring at people's ears!
Three facts about me:
I am rennovating my flat and i've lived without an oven for 1 year and counting! I dream about making pizza, pies, cakes....
I Twitter for the N1 WI
I love gardening and I do volunteering at a local home for adults with learning difficulties.
When did you join the WI?: In 2007
Occupation: Psychologist
Three facts about me:
I joined to meet fellow ladies from Islington
I run the N1 WI book group which meets at The Albion pub
I love learning all the new skills we are taught at the WI
Lesley – Treasurer
Why I joined the WI?: To meet local people and make new friends.
Occupation: Retired and loving it!
Three facts about me: I have an interest in butchery and I am very good at boning and rolling a chicken
I spend some of my time in the countryside where I like picking strawberries
I make a very good cake – I am known for it among my WI friends!
Georgina - Secretary
Why I joined the WI?: To make new friends, learn new skills and to have fun!
Occupation: Learning & Development Executive (I design and deliver business skills training courses)
Three facts about me:
I am an RYA day skipper (I can sail a yacht!)
I love running and completed my first marathon in 2011
I have a cat that is out to get me (although he gives great cuddles)!!
Laura – Events Officer and Assistant Treasurer
Why I joined the WI?: At the time (Feb 2010), my primary motivation was to find a women’s book group, after I fled in horror from one that panned Jane Austen’s Persuasion (the savages!). I found a wonderful book group and have made really great friends at N1WI.
Occupation: Part-time Project Co-ordinator at an architecture practice, Full-time mum to a lively toddler
Three facts about me: I have recently realised that I have sort of made a hobby of collecting hobbies – I collect tiny books and vintage scarves, and I cook, bake, make collages, write and sew, among other activities.
Even after living in the UK for 8 years, I still often say ‘pants’ when I mean ‘trousers’. It just feels weird!
I was a licensed food handler in Multnomah County, Oregon. My certification has lapsed but I still practice food safety, though in a strictly unlicensed capacity.
Jan – Membership Secretary and Welcomer
Why I joined the WI?: To meet new people
Occupation: Senior Administrator for a membership organisation
Three facts about me:
I have lots of unfinished projects!
There are lots of things that I want to learn
I am an avid reader of magazines
Niloufar - Committee Member
Why I joined the WI?: I joined in 2007 to broaden my horizons and make new friends
Occupation: I'm an interior designer. I'm never off duty, and constantly notice good (and bad!) design all around me
3 facts about me:
I love doing ballroom dancing in my spare time
I am originally from Iran
I run the N1WI Theatre Group
Louise - Committee Member
Why I Joined the WI?: To make new friends & have fun. That was 5 years ago!
Occupation: Registered General Nurse working in the Operating Theatre at a specialist Eye Hospital.
3 facts about me:
I'm a keen reader & active member of the N1WI Book group.
Days out see me with my camera to hand, relishing taking photographs of flowers, fauna, & trees; afterwards sharing my pictures in cards that I make for family & friends.
For several years I have been learning calligraphic writing - my favourite being Gothic script.
Bobbie – Committee Member
Why I joined the WI?: To meet new people, get involved with the community, support womens issues and to have a reason to leave work on time at least once a month!
Occupation: A retail buyer for a department store
Three facts about me:
I was born with 11 fingers (but am back down to the 'normal 10 now)
Despite a fashion based degree and career I cant even sew a button, but I am attempting to learn
I have a 3 drawer chest of drawers just for my jewellery but I do regulalry donate to charity shops to make space...
If you'd like to join the committee or put yourself forward as President, Secretary or Treasurer please contact one of the current committee. You can find out more about the main responsibilities here:
