INTERNATIONAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUB-COMMITTEE
This sub-committee covers three main areas of public concern – International Affairs, Home Affairs and Environment, and Rural Affairs. We deal with all aspects of the Resolutions, starting with the sifting of the long list sent from the National Federation. This proceeds to the Resolution Selection Day when we cast our Federation votes on the selected shortlist. Finally we have Resolution Information Day when we provide information on the Resolutions chosen nationally for discussion and voting in individual Institutes. Members of this Committee are available if requested to give presentations on the Resolutions to aid the voting process. Please look at our Campaigns and Resolutions Page to see details of what we have been discussing recently both locally and nationally.
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Keeping in Touch Locally and Nationally Federation Sub-Committees: Membership Support & WI Advisers Denman College and Travelling Tutor Scheme
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We arrange events in different parts of the county connected with current local and national topics. We promote all aspects of sustainable development and associated science and health problems.
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We belong to ACWW (Associated Countrywomen of the World), and are involved in organising the annual Pennies for Friendship collection, which goes towards projects for improving quality of life in less developed countries.
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We also help to formulate Norfolk's response to National Federation consultative documents (both National WI and general) on complex current issues. |
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Members represent the Norfolk Federation on many outside bodies such as the Norfolk Rural Community Council, Community Health Councils, Citizens' Advice Bureau, Age Concern, Carers' Forum, WREN (Waste Recycling) and others. These representations often lead to active involvement in topical issues and the committee always welcomes ideas and comments from members. Please contact us if we can help you in any way.
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PATTERN FOR BURUNDI BEAR
You will need – Double knitting wool in three colours and size 10 needles
Cast on 7 stitches Knit 14 rows
Repeat above 2 lines for second leg
Knit 2 rows across both legs (14 stitches)
Change wool colour
Cast on 5 stitches at the start of next 2 rows Knit 8 rows (24 stitches) Cast off 8 stitches at the start of next 2 rows
Change wool colour
Knit 4 rows Increase 1 stitch at each end of next row Knit 2 rows Increase 1 stitch at each end of next row Knit 2 rows Increase 1 stitch at each end of next row Knit 6 rows and then cast off
Repeat for back of bear. Sew together (inside out) leaving top open for stuffing, turn right side out and stuff with washable toy filling. Sew up head. Sew features and add a bow tie.
Send completed bears to FacilitAid at PO Box 50, Monmouth, NP25 4YB. DO NOT send completed bears to the Federation Office. |
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