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The Bevern Trust Summer Events

Whether it's live music, local festivals or exploring exclusive Sussex gardens, get 'Bevern ready' and scroll down for events near you... ​

Our Chosen Charity for 2018-2019

Sussex Disability Charity The Bevern Trust, care for profoundly disabled people at their home - Bevern View in Barcombe near Uckfield. As a charity we must raise at least £12,000 each month to allow people with complex needs to live with more freedom and opportunity. As we work to reach out to more disabled people in their homes through our domiciliary service and begin work on raising funds to build a brand new care home, fundraisers, volunteers and our story tellers have never been so important to our cause. 

The link is: www.beverntrust.org

Hello Divas. 
Please read this important notice from East Sussex Federation of Women's Institute.
​You will be asked to vote for one of these soon.

Resources for the 2018/2019 resolutions shortlist are now available! See the full shortlist with briefing notes, PowerPoints and quizzes here: https://www.thewi.org.uk/campaigns/resolutions-and-mandates If you have any questions about the resolutions shortlist, please get in touch with the NFWI Public Affairs Department at publicaffairs@nfwi.org.uk

The resolution short list.....see below: -

1. Improving Plant Biosecurity in the UK
In recent years, trees and plants in the United Kingdom have come under threat from diseases introduced from imported and infected plants. The NFWI calls on the Government to implement a mandatory plant certification scheme to assure the public that the plants they buy and the soil and containers in which they are sold have been screened and are infection free.

2. Trees – Improving the Natural Landscape
To improve air quality, mitigate climate change, reduce flooding and erosion, and visually enhance the environments where we live, work and visit, the NFWI calls on WI members to take action and plant trees, protect trees and woodland, enjoy the opportunities for nature in their local environment – and inspire others to do the same. The NFWI also calls on the Government at both national and local levels to make a strenuous effort (and legislate where necessary) to increase the number of trees planted.

3. Pelvic Floor Education 
Incontinence and prolapse are common conditions experienced by many women, especially after childbirth and the menopause. The NFWI calls upon the government to provide increased pelvic floor education and treatment of related conditions, and to ensure parity of access to services across the UK.

4. Suffering in Silence; end the Taboo around Menstrual Health
The taboo around menstrual health, coupled with a lack of awareness, means that many women and girls are living with painful yet treatable menstrual conditions for years. The NFWI calls on the Government, schools and health service providers to improve menstrual health education and gynaecological services, thereby increasing early diagnosis and prompt treatment of any problems.

5. A Call Against the Decline in Local Bus Services
Over the last decade there has been a massive decline in the number of bus services, particularly of those in rural and semi-rural areas. In order to alleviate loneliness, improve health and wellbeing, as well as promoting sustainable development, the NFWI calls on the Government and local authorities to increase subsidies and work in partnership with bus companies and community transport operators to enable an adequate provision of services. 

6. Don’t Fear the Smear
Cervical screening saves around 5,000 lives a year, yet attendance is currently at its lowest for a decade. The NFWI urges WI members to attend routine screening, to take action to raise awareness of the importance of cervical screening and address barriers to attendance to help eradicate cervical cancer.

Please note that all resolutions that are taken forward for further debate, and potential voting at the Annual Meeting must further the NFWI’s charitable objects. The titles and wording of some of the resolutions have been amended since the selection meeting, in agreement with the resolution proposers.

2019 Subscription Fees

The annual membership is £41 for 11 monthly meetings running from January to December, an AM and access to many other events as organised by the hard working committee!  

 New members joining the WI for the first time, i.e. who have not previously been a member of any WI in the past 10 years, will pay a pro-rata subscription depending on the quarter in which they join. The rate per quarter is shown in the table below.

WI members can belong to more than one WI, by paying the full membership fee to the first WI, and a further £20 to any additional WIs at any time of the year. There is no pro-rata rate for dual membership.

   WI subscription and dual fees are paid directly to the WI/s you wish to join.
Date of joining
Total subscription due
1st January - 31st March
£42.00
1st April - 30th June 
£31.50
1st July - 30th September
£21.00
1st October - 31st December 
£10.50

Our November/ December Newsletter is available right here - 

If you would like a copy please email secretary@uckfielddivas.org 
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