A message from our President

Welcome to Albric WI, an organisation shaped by its members.  We set out to give women a voice and pride ourselves on being a trusted place for all women of all generations, to share experiences and to learn from each other.

I have been a WI member for 12 years, firstly in Gloucestershire and now in Shropshire and have enjoyed many interesting events, and have learnt new skills along the way.  I was elected as President of Albric in February 2022, and during that time we have witnessed the movement continue to move ‘with the times’, especially with technology – although this is still an area that some of our members find daunting!!!

We offer many social, fun and educational events, both locally and as part of The Federation. Apart from our monthly meetings, members have the opportunity to take part in our Craft and Walking Groups.    We also have an active Outings Group, which includes theatre trips, lunch or supper outings, craft days and visits to local places of interest.  The WI provides all kinds of opportunities, especially if you are new to the area.

Did you know that the WI is the largest voluntary women’s organization in the UK with over 6,000 WI’s nationwide.

So come along and give us a go – it’s not all ‘Jam and Jerusalem’.

Our new President being presented with her badge

About Us

Albric is the medieval name of our village Albrighton.  It was chosen as the name of our Institute when it was formed in 1967.  We meet in The Church Centre, High Street, Albrighton on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm except August.

Albric WI is all about
Learning and creating
Being useful and enjoying life
Reacting to local, national and international
Issues which are important to us
Caring for our members and the community

Take a look at our website for examples of our ethos of friendship, fun, education, entertainment and caring for each other and our community.

We give freely and generously of our time, creating respect for our Institute in the community and creating personal satisfaction for the members.
Whilst  respecting the past, we strive to embrace the future using the wonderful technology and communication methods available to us.  We will continue to attract women of all ages to our organisation and continue to use and develop our successful template in the future.

Subscriptions for 2024/25 will £48.00 which includes a monthly newsletter and 8 issues of WI Life magazine.
Visitors are allowed 3 visits, £4.00 per visit.  Come and give us a try!

THE POWER OF THE WI
With approximately 210,000 informed and active members, the WI is widely recognised as a powerful force for positive change. Since the first mandate was passed in 1918, the WI has been campaigning and raising awareness on issues of local, national and international concern. The WI has campaigned on important issues such as equal pay, the decline in rural services, the plight of the honeybee, and also international concerns such as global warming and the trafficking of women and children. These issues reveal WI members’ concern for social and environmental justice, combined with their willingness to take action to achieve it.

Albric WI is an enthusiastic group of like minded women of all ages who enjoy the fun and friendship of others in a mutually supportive and caring environment. We are part of the Shropshire Federation of Women’s Institutes (SFWI) as well as the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI).

ALBRIC WI – WHERE FRIENDSHIPS BEGIN