Village Information
Wrotham Roses, WI
Started in March 2024 when 52 ladies came to see what we were up to and what the WI would mean for them.
Our aim is to offer a warm, safe inviting space for women aged 18 and over, regardless of background or circumstance. A place to form friendship, learn new skills, to be involved with national and local campaigns. Most importantly to have fun. To bring people together who might otherwise be alone. This we have strived to do and will continue to do so. I hope you will agree a worthwhile community project.
On the 9 April 2024 we held our first meeting in Wrotham Village Hall, 48 members joined, Wrotham Roses WI had begun. We meet every 2nd Tuesday in the month (except for January) 1pm to 3 pm.
We have arranged a variety of activities and speakers including, gardening, beekeeping, keep fit, Air Ambulance, Taxes and toy boys, that was financial advice from the CO-OP finance department and everything in between. We ask our members what they would like and plan accordingly.
We also hold plant sales, bric-a-brac and craft stalls. To try and promote the skills of our members and engage speakers from the local area. Along with supporting local events.
This has been a huge learning curve for us all, both committee and members. We are so pleased that we survived. We have gone from strength to strength and hope we will have a very successful 2nd year. The WI in the UK is 110 years old this year. We are in our infancy and want so much to be able to have a WI in Wrotham for many years to come.
Lynne Wakeling, President