Pembury Evening WI was formed in 1964, and although times have changed and the number of members have reduced, the WI is still a place of friendship and learning and our membership is around the 35 mark, and I hope we are a welcoming group.
There is an annual cost which for 2026/27 is £54. This includes the cost of the Pembury Evening WI meetings, a contribution to our local Federation as well as one to the central National Federation of WI’s. Members also receive a quarterly magazine. The subscription is renewed on 1st April.
As part of the National Federation of WI’s, each year members vote on a resolution we wish to see passed. Resolution in the past have covered Cancer awareness, keep Britain Tidy and Clean rivers.
At the National Annual Meeting in 2025 the resolution was passed about “Bystanders Can be Lifesavers”. This campaign calls on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities.
In February 2024, new figures published by BHF found that nearly half of UK adults (43%) have never learned CPR. Cardiac arrest recognition remains a key priority as it is the first step in triggering the emergency response to cardiac arrest. Creating a CPR-trained society will save more lives, improve public health, and enhance community resilience during emergencies.
The British Heart Foundation offers a free online training tool that can teach CPR and the correct steps of defibrillator use in just 15 minutes.
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