Shelswell W.I. was formed in 1990, by a small group of local women who decided there was a need for a WI to cater for younger women. We continue to attract a younger age group and those young at heart, who prefer a more relaxed, informal atmosphere. Members come from all the surrounding villages and also from Bicester.
We are a friendly, lively group of women from varied backgrounds who enjoy a monthly get together to hear a speaker and socialise with friends.
The group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in Fringford Village hall (unless stated otherwise)
It’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends. We’d love to see you.
Visitors/prospective members may come for two meetings and are asked for £1 for refreshments. Visitors are subsequently invited to join and become fully paid up members.
Just come to the next meeting or for further information contact Lesley Beagent 07729 605670
Annual subscription for 2025/6 is £51, due in April 2024. Dual membership is £25.00.
Pro-rota membership fees available for new to WI members, or those returning after a year’s absence
Benefits of Membership
- Be part of a national membership organisation
- Member Newsletter
- Monthly Oxfordshire Inspires county magazine
- Bi-monthly WI Life national magazine
- Preferential prices for Oxfordshire WI events
- Join second WI at discounted rate
- Attend Group meetings
- Access to members only MyWI website
- Make new friends
- Gain new knowledge
- Take part in new activities
- Take part in campaigning
- Participate in Shelswell Coffee Club
- Monthly walking group
- Access to Shelswell Facebook page
For details of our upcoming meetings and outings see below
Shelswell WI Programme 2024
Fringford Village Hall 7.30pm (unless otherwise stated)
Thursday 9th 2025 – The History of Old Time American Music – Alan and Maureen Pridgeon
Thursday February 6th – History of lace Making in the 1800s – Suzy Stathers
Thursday March 6th – AGM
Thursday April 3rd – Restoring a Home with Attitude – Julia Sorrell
Thursday May 1st – Aunt Sally at The Butchers’ Arms Fringford
Thursday June 5th – Shelswell WI Coral Anniversary Indian Block Painting – Marie Brown
Thursday July 3rd – Left a bit, Right a bit – Stuart Cummins
Thursday August 7th – Walk to be confirmed
Thursday September 4th – From High Street to High Fashion in Knitwear – Anna Wheeler
Thursday October 2nd – Thames Valley Air Ambulance – Dave Gilbert
Thursday November 6th – Jackie’s Mobile Boutique – Packing the Vehicle capsule Wardrobe – Jackie Allen
Thursday December 4th – Christmas meal – venue tbc
New visitors (prospective members) are invited to attend two free meetings, but will be asked to pay £1 for refreshments
Other visitors (normal meetings) – will be asked for a voluntary donation approx. £5 plus £1 for refreshments
Annual subscription for 2025/26 is £51.00, payable to the Treasurer, pro-rota rates available for new members joining during the year.
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