07-03-2025
Strensall and Huntington WI celebrates 100 years in operation
A Women's Institute is celebrating a century of community involvement.
The Strensall and Huntington WI, which held its first meeting in March 1925, originally met in the 'Tin Tabernacle' Village Hall, and has met on the third Tuesday of each month at Strensall Village Hall since the late 1980s.
The WI currently counts 60 members.
To celebrate the centenary, a variety of events have been arranged.
The WI Crafty Club has created post box toppers, designed by committee member Tricia Reid, which are now in situ near Strensall and Huntington Post Offices.
The Strensall topper depicts two ladies, one dressed in 1925 attire and the other as a typical WI member of today.
The Huntington topper shows a knitted tea party with a selection of WI cakes and buns.
A social history book of WI memories has also been produced and is available for £5.
WI members will also be playing the part of nuns in a production of The Sound of Music at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre from April 29 until May 3.
A community event open to everyone has been organised for Saturday, May 10, at 7pm in Strensall Village Hall.
Meredith Towne, a costume historian, will discuss, demonstrate, and model the glitz and glamour clothes of the 1920s and 30s.
On Saturday, June 14, WI members will be involved in the Strensall Carnival, and a garden party is planned for July, with a trip for members to Shibden Hall, Halifax, in September.
For further information, please contact strensallhuntingtonwi@
