​Our events and the activities we run are suggested by our members and our Committee then puts them together and plans the schedule for the coming months. Each activity may then be organised and run by a member or a Committee member as required.
The Committee meetings can be hectic but great fun!
Any member can put themselves forward to join the Committee (or be volunteered!) and all volunteers are welcome.
Our Committee
Carol Redhouse is the President of Ringway and Hale Barns WI
Carol became a member of the Women's Institute approximately 15 years ago and held the post of President from December, 2013 until mid 2016 when she made the decision to move to Sale WI for personal reasons. Unfortunately, during the Covid epidemic, like other WIs, Sale closed its doors.
Carol, having kept in touch with some of the members of Ringway and Hale Barns WI, decided to re-join in 2021. After a short period of time she was asked to become President again and she has held the post since then.
Judy Spencer is the Treasurer and MCS secretary. She has been a member since 1977 and has had two sessions on the Committee in which she has been Group Representative, Magazine Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. She particularly enjoys the varied outings and also is a member of the Craft Group which meets at her home.
Janet Wood has been a member of Ringway and Hale Barns WI since 2014 and took over the post of Secretary in 2017. She is a member of the Book Club, Craft Group and Ladies' Lunch Club. She helps to keep the new allotment tidy and enjoys taking part in the various events, especially with other WIs within the Cheshire Federation and is looking forward very much to the forthcoming 12 months with the WI along with her fellow Committee members.
Ros Bell joined the Committee four years ago, having been a member since 2012. She is now taking on the role of Assistant Treasurer. Ros is a very enthusiastic member and is always willing to help out where she can. She has a wonderful, infectious sense of humour that really lifts our Committee meetings!
Joan Flanagan joined us in 2019 and is our Speaker Secretary. She ensures that we have entertainment booked a year in advance for our monthly meetings and is a keen members of the Craft Group, frequently suggesting exciting new ideas for craft projects.
Maureen McParlin has been a member since 2012 and organises our Theatre and Cinema outings, booking tickets where possible for groups of members to enjoy an evening or afternoon out. Maureen also helps to sell the books to raise funds for the allotment.
Jane Watts is our Social Events secretary. She arranges day trips and assists in a number of ways, putting forward interesting ideas for our Committee to consider
Jenny Flisk is our Raffle Organiser. She has been a member since 2018 and helps with the setting up of the room for our monthly meetings and the sale of books for the allotment fund. She is a keen gardener and has helped to keep the allotment tidy and organised.
Liz Lewis is our newest Committee member and Website Manager.
She intends to take on the role of Vice President for the rest of 2024.
