Our History
The West Sussex Federation of Women's Institutes came to Arundel in the Spring of 2022 to explore the idea of setting up a WI in Arundel. There had been a very successful WI in Arundel called Green Lane WI which had sadly closed a few years ago.
It was clear from the beginning that there are a lot of wonderful women in Arundel and the surrounding are for which a WI would be the perfect way for meeting new and old friends, learning, sharing skills & experiences, helping others and having a lot of fun at the same time!
From these discussion groups the Arundel WI was formed. In Womens Institute terms we are babies - with many WI's across the country celebrating being in existence for over 100 years! But where we lack in experience we more than make up with enthusiasm for creating something good for our members and the local community.
Be part of the Arundel WI Committee
Why not join the committee - we are always looking for new people with fresh ideas and a little time to put them into practise. Speak to any of the Committee Members about what it's like.
Committee Members can be co-opted on during the year, the 'Officers' are voted in every year in March and everyone is welcome to put themselves forward.
The 2024 -2025 Committee
The 2024-5 Committee is made up of
Polly Mutch (President), Pauline Ladd (Secretary), Hannah Parish (Treasurer), Claire Capstick, Lisa Sampson, Jo Box, Wendy Gaunt and Anne Herriott.
Our role is to organise what happens at Arundel WI meetings, encourage new members to join and help set up groups and events as well as to administer membership to the National Women's Institute, Regional events and offerings.
We are all volunteers giving up our own time and welcome any help, feedback and advice from our members.
Would you like to be part of the Committee - just get in touch?
Polly Mutch
President
Pauline Ladd
Secretary
Hannah Parish
Treasurer
Jo Yates
Committee Member
Claire Capstick
Committee Member
Wendy Gaunt
Committee Member
Lisa Sampson
Committee Member
The 2022 - 2023 Committee - responsible for setting the Arundel WI up in 2022.